I’m working backwards to an SC. If you’d like to test fit the Nogaros, happy to have you try them out in the 993.

 

Those look great! Thanks for the kind offer!

Is that an off-the-shelf half-cage or custom?

I'm debating the DAS Sport Bolt-In Rollbar, Cobra Nogaro seats, Schroth Harnesses in my SC. The plan would be to get it done over the winter and be ready for DE and autocross next season.

 

The roll bar in the photo with the Nogaros is a DAS roll bar. I would not recommend this bar, and can’t wait to remove it from my 993. It’s a pig and the sunroof version creates blind spots. Bill Pfister at Eurotech can weld or bolt in a custom roll bar that’s half the weight, and safer.

Custom roll bar by Pfister at Eurotech

 

+1000...I attempted my very first Autocross yesterday. Did a spinout in my C4 on my 2nd run other than being a little embarrassed it's the perfect place to do it. Although, I prefer to not do that again. Oh wait. I did DNF on my last run b/c trying to push for better than my best time. Haha...(Ugh...i have so much to learn)

 

Thank you for the feedback. I'll have to meet Bill.

I prefer a half-cage / roll-bar that doesn't require permanent modification to the car, but I'm still researching my options. That said, safety first!

 

With the snow piling up outside, I had some time to address the door cards. The RS door cards (AppBiz) has grown tired were a bit warped. The formerly red door pulls were faded pink from the Florida sun. Not a reflection on AppBizz. They appear to have a quality product. But if you leave a car exposed to torrential rain and beating sun, even a good product fades with time. Oh, and there were big holes in the door where the speakers once lay.

I wanted to replace the AppBizz particle board with a more durable panel. I also wanted to keep the weight to a bare minimum. I considered buying these Aluminum door panels, but in the end I went with a thin sheet of plywood. By cutting holes in the plywood I was able to keep the weight within 1/4 lb. of the particle board. It’s also stronger and less prone to warp.

Wrapping the panels with foam and leather was quick and easy. I heated up a hanger with a torch to etch holes for the screws. I paid $18 for a pair of aftermarket RS Door Pulls, $30 for some black leather and foam, and $12.00 for a can of Scotch Super 77. All in all a fun and rewarding project.



RS Door cards needed a refresh. Door pulls farces to pink, holes where the speakers once were, and warping a bit near the speaker.

The protective barrier had some mold and mildew. The door cleaned up nicely with some xylene.

While in there, I opted to remove the sound deadening panels. They weigh close to a pound each. No frills in this car.



I taped two boards together to save some time

I used the AppBizz door panel as a template. All of the holes are perfectly aligned except the screw hole near the speaker. Notably the prior owner didn’t use that screw and that’s where the warping took place.

Drilling a few pilot holes makes easy work of the window switches

This is going to be a great sound system. Just kidding, the holes knocked off 3/3 lb. per panel.

Test fit and a few minor tweaks

Replaced the door strap



Glued some foam with Scotch Super 77

Cut the holes in the foam

Sizing up the leather was quick and easy

Staples and ready to trim

Trimmed the holes, and re-installed the window bezels (AppBizz uses a nice stainless, but the OEM are black and less discernible

Any decent plastic will do. I sprayed it on with Scotch Super 77 again, but remember to shoot both the door and the plastic. I had much better results when rembering this.

Finished product


Faded straps were due for a replacement

Quick and easy to cut and staple


A torch and a hanger for the small holes

This new barrier should protect the car for a while

Fin

 

Looks great!

 

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Looks great!

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Great work jim!

 

Looks fantastic! and it always pays to be handy

 

Thanks for the details and the pictures of the door cards. Looks great.

 

Thanks for all the kind words!

I’m planning on repeating this project in my 993. I found RS Door Card Hardware Kits that include the hardware and handles for as little as $125. There’s a similar kit from FVD that costs $330. For just $250, I opted instead to order the RS Door Cards from Rennline I will report back with the results.

 

While swapping out the wheels I noticed that the right rear bumper support had disintegrated. It looks like someone had already cut and repaired it once. The new part has arrived, and I’m just debating if I should wait until the engine drop to replace the support. The car is slowly being rebuilt one piece at a time.



Right rear bumper support rusted through

New part ready to go

 

Making ready for the engine drop, I’ve been compiling a few bits. The car has been at the shop for a week now, but no real work thus far other than draining the fluids and detailing the underside a bit. I will post pictures up as the work progresses.

Hoping to shed another 60 lbs, or so in the process. The new B.B. exhaust should shed about 15 lbs. from the existing stock exhaust with secondary muffler and cat deleted. A/C bracket and cruise control unit will also be deleted. The lightweight flywheel should be a significant savings.



New fan (retiring my 30 year old fan)

Clewett Serpentine Belt

Rennline Tubular Engine Carrier

B.B. Exhaust


FVD left rear bumper valance with exhaust cutout

FVD RS Bumper center section

 

Fluids drained, Wilbur patiently sits atop the lift awaiting his turn for an engine drop.



Wilbur patiently awaits