Notices
924/931/944/951/968 Forum Porsche 924, 924S, 931, 944, 944S, 944S2, 951, and 968 discussion, how-to guides, and technical help. (1976-1995)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Gemballa body kits

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-30-2003 | 02:51 AM
  #1  
Canuck924S's Avatar
Canuck924S
Thread Starter
Track Day
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Question Gemballa body kits

I just got a line on a set of Gemballa front and rear spoilers for my '87 924S. I have not seen what these pieces look like on a 924. Does anyone have them on their car or have pics of a car with them installed so I can decide if I should get them or not. I'm having trouble finding pics online of them installed.

I wouldn't normally consider a body kit but they are only $300 CDN for the two so I am giving it some thought.

I am getting my car painted next week so I have to decide on this kind of fast

TIA

Old 07-30-2003 | 04:38 AM
  #2  
Techno Duck's Avatar
Techno Duck
Nordschleife Master
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,980
Likes: 8
From: San Diego, CA
Default

A guy named Alex Roy over at 924Board.Org had a Gemballa body kit on his 924, here is the link to his webpage..

http://www.alexroy.net/924home.html
Old 07-30-2003 | 05:00 AM
  #3  
Lars944's Avatar
Lars944
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Bergen, Norway
Default

i must say the front really looked good on the 924 The rear wasnt the best ive seen but not exactly bad tho.. sideskirts look good too..

But then again ive always liked gemballa's style.. :P
Old 07-30-2003 | 02:18 PM
  #4  
Canuck924S's Avatar
Canuck924S
Thread Starter
Track Day
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Default

Hey techno

thanks a lot for the pic. It says that he modified a 944 kit for his 924. The parts I am getting are actually made for a 924 so they are a little different so I am trying to see a pick of this kit instead so i know exactly what I might be getting.

Can anyone else hep me out?
Old 07-31-2003 | 05:35 PM
  #5  
Canuck924S's Avatar
Canuck924S
Thread Starter
Track Day
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Thumbs up

ttt
Old 07-31-2003 | 05:41 PM
  #6  
BeerBurner's Avatar
BeerBurner
Unbannable
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 11,971
Likes: 92
From: Sterling, VA
Default

I'm not used to saying this about a Gemballa body kit... but I like it!

BB.
Old 07-31-2003 | 05:58 PM
  #7  
*Michael.*'s Avatar
*Michael.*
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: Leesburg, Va
Default

I had a Gemballa rear bumper on my Euro spec 944 that I sold a few months ago. It was really nice, I even thought about taking it off and putting it on my new 944 but didn't want to bother with it.

Here is what it looks like now since the kid that bought it wanted to go drinking and show off for his friends......He lost it and slide backwards into something. Not sure what he hit though.


Before



After







Old 07-31-2003 | 06:03 PM
  #8  
MM951's Avatar
MM951
Race Director
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,607
Likes: 50
From: Hudson Valley
Default

I had a feeling Michael, and you were worried too as I recall

Sorry man
Old 07-31-2003 | 06:25 PM
  #9  
TMH's Avatar
TMH
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 551
Likes: 0
From: Nor. Cal.
Default

I know that i'm yelling but...

OUCH!
Old 07-31-2003 | 06:30 PM
  #10  
*Michael.*'s Avatar
*Michael.*
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: Leesburg, Va
Default

Originally posted by Mike Markota
I had a feeling Michael, and you were worried too as I recall

Sorry man
Thanks, I wasn't even sure if it was mine at first. Then I saw the mangled Gemballa bumper and the Nuerburgring sticker on the drivers quater window. I kept that car in perfect shape for almost 3 years. It still had the original paint! I was really disapointed when I realized it was mine...

Then I drove away in my newly turbo-charged Miata
Old 07-31-2003 | 07:28 PM
  #11  
Techno Duck's Avatar
Techno Duck
Nordschleife Master
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,980
Likes: 8
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Wow thats really a waste of what looked like an absolutley awsome example of a 944. I also cant help but notice how much better 'euro' license plates look compared to american license plates. The euro plates take up the entire spot, while the american plates leave two open gaps in the rear..personally i think it looks sorta stupid. But thats just me...
Old 07-31-2003 | 10:49 PM
  #12  
Canuck924S's Avatar
Canuck924S
Thread Starter
Track Day
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Default

hey michael thanks for the pick the rear spoiler looks sweet, to bad for what the next guy did though. I think you may have just sold me on that one. I would like to see what a front one loos like to but if no one has any picks I will probably just go for it.

anyway thanks a lot to everyone who has replied so far. I will post the picks of the project as i start to do the work




All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:19 PM.