Tom. M

wow...look at all that dirt that was there under the dash and under the fenders etc. I can't believe Kie sold you a car that dirty ...LOL

Looking great.. I'm curious to know what you are doing for a headliner ..

S4ordie

JmHowell - Yes, one of the main reasons I bought the car was because of the unique turquoise metallic color. It is really a great color.

Tom - Headliner is the standard replacement from Porsche. However, it will be covered in diamond patterned dark green alcantara.

pcar928fan

Dan, your project ROCKS DUDE! Gonna be AWESOME!!! I can't wait to see it DONE! Looks to be making smooth and pretty quick progress too! Well done!

BTW guys, you NEVER ask how much a project like this costs! It is a project of love, NOT sanity or reason! I LOVE this stuff!

worf928

Dan.... that's one Hell of a project. Good for you.

I'm staying tuned.

Note to self: Now Paul's probably not going to have time to do my back seats this winter to complete my diamond quilted interior. On second thought: Dan! You bastage....

cold_beer839

That is going to be one of the nicest 928's around.

Marine Blue

Holy Crap Dan! That is an extensive restoration and modification work.

Seriously, when you're done you will have the perfect 928.

Couple of questions.
1. I assume you're updgrading the suspension, have you decided what you're doing yet?
2. Are you going to upgrade the stereo and does Paul's work include the needed modifications to improve the sound quality?

Can't wait to see more pics!

Tom in Austin

Wow, spectacular! Keep the news coming!

Chuck Schreiber

Whattup Cowboy,

Car is going to friggin awesome!!

Here's a couple more questions for you.

Brakes: Whats your plan here? You doing the "Roger/Jim" setup w TT rears
Turquoise calipers would be pretty cool!!

Wheels/Tires- Going for something cool to compliment the rest of the car??
Fikse or Kinesis maybe??

Suspension- Seems there's quite a few choices out there??

Let us know man, inquiring minds want to know!!

S4ordie

Hi Afshin - The existing suspension has new-ish Bilsteins (PO Kiesan, upgraded the suspension during the two years he had the car, so good to go there.

Yes stereo upgrade is in the works. Includes moving some things on the center console a bit to make room for an in-dash touch screen. I really like this one that Keith Widom did. Really updates the car.

S4ordie

Hey Chuck! Cowboy is saddle sore these days.

Brakes - Upgrading to the Big GTS setup for brakes.

Wheels - Going to widen the Cup II's I have to 8.5x17 Front 10.5x17 Rear

Suspension - existing newish Bilstein setup works well.

S4ordie

Sterling - I agree. We'll make it happen

BBX

Dan, are you putting the engine I sold you in the car until Greg finishes the stroker? What is the e.t.c. for the stroker?

S4ordie

Hi Blythe - Used the donor engine for the heads and cams which are off to the magic castle for their work. The orginal engine was still in the car while it was being worked on at the paint shop. We used the top end to accelerate the build process. Now that the interior and drivetrain has been removed the original block is out being honed and prepped for the stroker goodies.

Estimate end of November completion timeframe.

Rob Edwards

Dan-

Tasty goodness everywhere one looks on that beast. Looking forward to having a burnout-off down Orangethorpe at some point I'm headed to Greg's for a few days mid October to get my act together on the engine, then will put the car back together in December. You in town at any point? Yell if you need a 'running 928' fix, I have one that runs right now....

S4ordie

Thanks Rob! I've fanagled a business trip that coincides with Sharktober Fest. Flying in from Connecticut Friday afternoon (LAX)

Might be down at Greg's next week as I am on the mainland, though Norcal, for a few days. Would love to go for a ride and look at your cars.