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Old 07-24-2013, 03:23 AM
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Oh yes, goup buy! Me want!
Old 07-24-2013, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeK
Oh yes, goup buy! Me want!
me too
Old 07-24-2013, 06:13 AM
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I'm potentially interested if I can get a full set; back, sides and the large vertical pieces.
Old 07-24-2013, 03:31 PM
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Count me in, particularly if we are talking about the 3 forward pieces. OEM parts are priced as if made from titanium but actually appear to be made from rust, coated in lead impregnated paint.

An ideal replacement would be light, durable and priced proportionately to its cost of manufacture.

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Old 07-24-2013, 04:20 PM
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Ive e-mithered nick @ redtek.
Ill let you know his response.

And if we can get a group buy on.
Old 07-24-2013, 04:23 PM
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And the kits for the earlyer engines sc ect;
Come with all the bits, front side, rear.
Old 07-26-2013, 04:32 PM
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Ive had a reply £400 for all the tinware in fibreglass.
Ive asked about fit ect;

At that price iam happy.
Old 07-26-2013, 05:28 PM
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Can you get as many details as possible? Pics of the setup, with details of the quality of the workmanship would sway many a buyer in the good direction.
Old 07-26-2013, 07:17 PM
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I've seen them and they are spot on.
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That's over $600 before shipping. Out.
Old 07-28-2013, 03:30 AM
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I tend to agree with feral. That is a LOT of money, which is why a good set of pictures detailing exactly what is available and the general quality of the kit would do wonders for the seller.
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But it's still a lot cheaper than replacing the standard tinwear & it won't rust.

For the UK guys I think there are other people selling them although I don't know whether they're for 964's or earlier engines but may be worth a call. I also have no idea what the quality is like.

http://r-to-rsr.com/engine-tinware/

For the U.S. guys I think you probably have more options like shown in the links below.

http://www.sheridanmotorsports.com/porsche911.html

http://www.clewett.com/index.php?mai...index&cPath=57

I've stuck a couple of photos on my old engine build thread to show my engine tin although it wasn't fully fitted and the engine came apart soon after. Not glossy sales photos but just to give an idea.

https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l#post10642227

If you want to see mine a couple of years down the line a bit grubbier but still in good shape and no cracks or distortion then I get along to a few of the London 964 meets.
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Got a pic of fibreglass tinware in place.
Looks a good fit, ive ordered sum.

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Old 08-03-2013, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ALEX P
But it's still a lot cheaper than replacing the standard tinwear & it won't rust.

For the UK guys I think there are other people selling them although I don't know whether they're for 964's or earlier engines but may be worth a call. I also have no idea what the quality is like.

http://r-to-rsr.com/engine-tinware/

For the U.S. guys I think you probably have more options like shown in the links below.

http://www.sheridanmotorsports.com/porsche911.html

http://www.clewett.com/index.php?mai...index&cPath=57



I've stuck a couple of photos on my old engine build thread to show my engine tin although it wasn't fully fitted and the engine came apart soon after. Not glossy sales photos but just to give an idea.

https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l#post10642227



If you want to see mine a couple of years down the line a bit grubbier but still in good shape and no cracks or distortion then I get along to a few of the London 964 meets.
great info
I think it's worth it long term, no rust and light at the right place ..
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Did this get any further? Will the redtek fibre glass tinware fit?

4 weeks back I ordered a set from R-to-RSR but this is now looking to be a big mistake!


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