C4TT

Well after wrestling for 2 hours with a friend, we finally got the "manual" mirrors assembled... The kit came with no instructions, and all the archives illustrated everything but the bloody assembly of these beasts...

As clearly rumored, the spring was a total chore which required herculean strength and dexterity to engage.. I was actually sore the next day!!

The result however which I have no pics of yet, are... well.. the way it should have been all along...

I was also shocked at how much the old flag mirrors weighed... I opted for the manual mirrors to keep weight down, and for the obvious cost reasons...

The clear corners were easier, though they did require careful drummelling to allow for the bulb assembly.
I ordered both from Pelican Parts... Good stuff, and good service though it was late...

Kahdmus

Greg, great stuff but.........PICS??!!! I mean...C'mon don't tease us!!!!

BTW, did you install the clear bumperette replacement? This I think is the better cosmetic upgrade over the clear sides - cheaper but harder to install!!!

Did I also mention the need for....PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

looking forward to seeing the result (when we get some PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

C4TT

Howard,
I will take some pics...
I hesitated on the clear bumperette replacements because I was thinking of eventually going with the ducts intead of the fog lights...

By the way, you can see in my Avatar the clear corners installed... The mirrors were in the paint shop at that time...

Again.. PICS AND VIDEOS SOON!

R6XTERRA

C4TT,

I think I like what you did to the clear corners.... I myself am not super fond of taking the bumperette out.

Can't wait to see the final pics.

Jeff

C4TT

Some may feel that what I am doing is goes against the traditional look... But then again, to each his/her own.

I also plan on having the side skirts fully painted, as well as the rear bumper... I feel that the side skirt is quite nicely designed on the 964, but with the dark lip, you can't see it.. It has a nice downward curve by the rear wheel well which I feel needs to be accentuated..

R6XTERRA

C4TT,

I am one that truely believes to each his own. I don't like driving in a car that looks like everyone elses.

I have figured out exactly what I want to do with mine as well.

Splitter, lowered, 19's, narrow body skirts with brake vents...similar to the strosek kit, clear corners. I have yet to install my stereo. K&N filter and custom exhaust.

Thats it. No auto X, thus the 19's

Ps. I think you car looks great from your avatar.

Jeff

Kahdmus

Ducts would look even BETTER on your car, thats a great idea!!! BTW, any decision on the wheels yet?

C4TT

Thanks Jeff!
Make sure you keep us posted on ever step of the way...
I saw a gorgeous Strosek 964 last week... I was tempted by the kit.. But too much cash between parts and paint..
I figure if I just paint up the old components nicely, it will revive the look, and modernize her a bit

R6XTERRA

Like the skirts on this one....

R6XTERRA

I want AT Italia Rivas....like this car

C4TT

The one thing I did not like about the Strosek, is the fact that the skirts cut across the door... It looks a little "added on" as opposed to smooth flowing.. That was my only hesitation. You can also get them without the duct hole...

C4TT

Looks good, except the pic is so dark!

R6XTERRA

Heres a better one for yah. Not on the car though.

C4TT

Pretty hot looking.. But wont 19s be tough on the suspension and hub assembly?

R6XTERRA

I am no expert...so my answer is I have no clue. I hope some of the veterans can chime in. I have only seen 18's on our members Pcars here.

My car is just a weekend cruiser. So it will not see SNOW, BAD roads, autox etc.

However, if someone knows for sure that this will create a problem.... please let me know before i spend $$$$$$ on rims and tires.

Thanks
Jeff