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Old 08-09-2004, 03:02 PM
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Default 968 front end on 944 turbo?

I remember years ago before I got into M3's that there was a company that sold a 968 front end conversion for the 944/951, has anyone done that here?
Just curious is all the stock parts would swap with little or no custom work if I was to buy a complete front clip from a 968. I love the 951 but I really love the front end of the 968.
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Old 08-09-2004, 05:22 PM
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Personally, I think the worst thing about the 968 is the front end with the bug-eyed headlights. And one of the best things about the 951 is the clean looking front end.
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The back end of the the 968 is nice though, very clean line
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The only 968 front end I would consider would be the parts from across the ocean that puts the 993 headlights in. Personally i LOVE that but i dont feel like trying to change my 944 as I like it's look.
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Yeah, you guys are right, when I put pics side by side I really prefer the smooth front of the 944, I'm an idiot.
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944 Front, 968 Rear. That's a beautiful hybrid. You had it backwards!
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Originally Posted by rage2
944 Front, 968 Rear. That's a beautiful hybrid. You had it backwards!
I second that!
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Is a rear end update possible on a 951? Doesn't seem like it to me.
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Like this:

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Originally Posted by MPD47
The only 968 front end I would consider would be the parts from across the ocean that puts the 993 headlights in. Personally i LOVE that but i dont feel like trying to change my 944 as I like it's look.
Any websites with pics available? I'd be curious to see these.

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Old 08-10-2004, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by will951
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Will, is that yours? It is gorgeous! If it is yours, please give us more details about your conversion!
Old 08-10-2004, 12:36 AM
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that black car is exactly what i hope mine ends up looking like someday, but with the intercooler vent on the nose, slightly falred fenders, a louvered hood, and those brake cooling ducts that go in the rear quarter windows. and tinted windows, and lowered jsut a hair more. and since im dreaming anywyas the rims off the new lambo mercielago roadster.
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You can see the 993 headlight on the 968 herehttp://www.arktech-motorsports.com
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Originally Posted by NeedPorscheSpeed
Will, is that yours? It is gorgeous! If it is yours, please give us more details about your conversion!
Unfortunately not mine....but I wish it were. I found those pics a few years ago. I have no idea where I got them from though.....
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A guy showed up on Pelican, posted some pics and disappeared...he never answered the questions I asked...was a year or two ago though.


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