Longhood Friday: 964 backdates and other retro ideas
04-30-2013, 11:44 AM
#181
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05-08-2013, 01:58 PM
#185
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Not a 964 (but squint and it almost looks like one), but this video has to be added to this thread because of the lightweight theme.
So much of what makes this 80's 911 special still applies to all 911s, especially the 964.
I also love everyone's reaction in the video to the car. The reviewer routinely drives 800+ HP cars, but gets a bigger kick out of a car that only puts down 270 HP to the wheels.
You just can't beat lightweight (if you can deal with the sacrifices)!
BBi Autosport's Ultra-Light "Project Nasty" Porsche 911 - TUNED
So much of what makes this 80's 911 special still applies to all 911s, especially the 964.
I also love everyone's reaction in the video to the car. The reviewer routinely drives 800+ HP cars, but gets a bigger kick out of a car that only puts down 270 HP to the wheels.
You just can't beat lightweight (if you can deal with the sacrifices)!
BBi Autosport's Ultra-Light "Project Nasty" Porsche 911 - TUNED
05-08-2013, 02:44 PM
#186
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I wish they would have put Chris Harris on that review. Matt Farah has no expertise on air-cooled 911s and defers to Alex Roy (whose expertise has been known to suck too). He never even got on the car, just tooled around slowly.
05-08-2013, 03:46 PM
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...so surprisingly I really enjoyed watching his response to the car. We love these things, but what about average Joe? I mean it has less than 300 HP and the engine is in the back...
He was gitty about the car and you can see it really got under his skin. It's nice to see the big guy appreciate these old cars.
That said, Harris still needs to test the car...and do those big slides we love to watch!
Last edited by 911Jetta; 05-13-2013 at 11:20 AM.
05-13-2013, 09:27 AM
#188
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Just been advertised on ph, looks rather nice:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...cation/1350798
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...cation/1350798
06-05-2013, 11:27 AM
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Interesting reading how Porsche looks at this heritage. I'd love some of these 50 years touches in my car... but will probably just end up with a sticker =;<
Porsche 911-50
A clear roofline which drops dynamically to the rear - our designers call it the flyline - is a characteristic feature of the 911. These quintessential contours have also influenced the shape of the side windows. The edging of the window areas in the 911 50th anniversary edition is in anodised aluminium, as a reminder of the original 911. A special detail which will be familiar to you from the new 911 GT3: The Sport Design exterior mirrors.
The Sport Classic wheel with a Fuchs rim design
The Fuchs rim was first seen on the road in 1966 on the Porsche 911 S, and was in standard production until 1989. It went without saying that the developers of the 911 50th anniversary edition would incorporate this icon into a model which combines tradition and future. With a classic design, but a technologically modern interpretation. 5 spokes, forged aluminium, 20 inches. The Sport Classic wheel with a Fuchs rim design is painted in black (satin-gloss) and the wheel centre and rim flange are bright-polished.
Another characteristic design feature of the 911 is its rear. Or to be more precise: its rear lid grille. It points clearly to the location of the engine in the 911: at the rear.
The rear lid grille is painted in black and accented with chrome. The chrome-plated trim between the tail lights is further evidence of its loyalty to the first generation. High-quality features which serve as a stylistic bridge - to the first 911 of 1963.
The design language of the wide rear is yet another speciality of the 911. Deep, wide, flat - a thoroughbred Sports Car with rear wheel drive. We've placed an even greater emphasis on the rear of the 911 50th anniversary edition - with the 44 mm wider body of the 911 Carrera 4, for even better road holding.
What is possibly the most emotional design detail of the anniversary model is small but striking: the "911 50" logo on the rear. It takes its inspiration from the famous typography of the early 911 models.
The "911 50“ logo on the black rev counter is a reference to the identity of the anniversary edition.
An equipment feature which is also obvious when entering the vehicle: the logo is also shown in two colours on the door entry guards. The door and dashboard trims are in brushed aluminium. A badge above the glove box shows your individual limited-edition number as well as the anniversary edition logo. Making you part of 911 history.
A small but choice detail which is visible when you get into the car: the “911 50” logo embroidered in three colours on the headrests.
Until 1967, the digits and increment markings on the black instruments were green and the pointers were white. For excellent readability and high functionality. They are the same colour in the anniversary edition, as a subtle but striking design reference, which is also present in the Sport Chrono clock which forms part of the optional Sport Chrono package.
Porsche 911-50
A clear roofline which drops dynamically to the rear - our designers call it the flyline - is a characteristic feature of the 911. These quintessential contours have also influenced the shape of the side windows. The edging of the window areas in the 911 50th anniversary edition is in anodised aluminium, as a reminder of the original 911. A special detail which will be familiar to you from the new 911 GT3: The Sport Design exterior mirrors.
The Sport Classic wheel with a Fuchs rim design
The Fuchs rim was first seen on the road in 1966 on the Porsche 911 S, and was in standard production until 1989. It went without saying that the developers of the 911 50th anniversary edition would incorporate this icon into a model which combines tradition and future. With a classic design, but a technologically modern interpretation. 5 spokes, forged aluminium, 20 inches. The Sport Classic wheel with a Fuchs rim design is painted in black (satin-gloss) and the wheel centre and rim flange are bright-polished.
Another characteristic design feature of the 911 is its rear. Or to be more precise: its rear lid grille. It points clearly to the location of the engine in the 911: at the rear.
The rear lid grille is painted in black and accented with chrome. The chrome-plated trim between the tail lights is further evidence of its loyalty to the first generation. High-quality features which serve as a stylistic bridge - to the first 911 of 1963.
The design language of the wide rear is yet another speciality of the 911. Deep, wide, flat - a thoroughbred Sports Car with rear wheel drive. We've placed an even greater emphasis on the rear of the 911 50th anniversary edition - with the 44 mm wider body of the 911 Carrera 4, for even better road holding.
What is possibly the most emotional design detail of the anniversary model is small but striking: the "911 50" logo on the rear. It takes its inspiration from the famous typography of the early 911 models.
The "911 50“ logo on the black rev counter is a reference to the identity of the anniversary edition.
An equipment feature which is also obvious when entering the vehicle: the logo is also shown in two colours on the door entry guards. The door and dashboard trims are in brushed aluminium. A badge above the glove box shows your individual limited-edition number as well as the anniversary edition logo. Making you part of 911 history.
A small but choice detail which is visible when you get into the car: the “911 50” logo embroidered in three colours on the headrests.
Until 1967, the digits and increment markings on the black instruments were green and the pointers were white. For excellent readability and high functionality. They are the same colour in the anniversary edition, as a subtle but striking design reference, which is also present in the Sport Chrono clock which forms part of the optional Sport Chrono package.
Last edited by 911Jetta; 06-05-2013 at 12:33 PM.
06-05-2013, 12:34 PM
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Wheels from 911 50 Years Edition.
A nice "Fuchs" style with an offset similar to our cars...maybe an 18" version (20's pictured) would look interesting on a stock/modified 964?
A nice "Fuchs" style with an offset similar to our cars...maybe an 18" version (20's pictured) would look interesting on a stock/modified 964?
06-05-2013, 03:38 PM
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As someone pointed out on another forum you get an 18" caymen wheel that is very close to this (not sure of caymen offsets) a bit of detailing with polished rim/petals and jobs a good un, now a pile of 964 boys scouring ebay
06-14-2013, 02:29 PM
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this just might be my perfect interior... all business here.
"Cleanen" des Innenraumes
As a data point, what does it cost to strip the interior and approximately how much weight does it save?
AP Design says (no affiliation)
In order to achieve optimal weight reduction, we offer you clean the interior.
This includes the dismantling of the interior, removal of carpet, cleaning by dry ice blasting and subsequent painting.
Dry ice blasting to remove the adhesive residue is very expensive since the carpets were mounted in the 90's with hot glue gun. After drying iron can be seen that the vehicles were painted not perfect in the interior. To get a clean look, the interior is repainted in the desired color.
This measures a weight reduction of 45 kg!
The detailed costs:
Disassembly of the interior, with removal of the carpet: 450, - €
Cleaning by dry ice blasting: 1.590, - €
Painting the interior: POA
"Cleanen" des Innenraumes
As a data point, what does it cost to strip the interior and approximately how much weight does it save?
AP Design says (no affiliation)
In order to achieve optimal weight reduction, we offer you clean the interior.
This includes the dismantling of the interior, removal of carpet, cleaning by dry ice blasting and subsequent painting.
Dry ice blasting to remove the adhesive residue is very expensive since the carpets were mounted in the 90's with hot glue gun. After drying iron can be seen that the vehicles were painted not perfect in the interior. To get a clean look, the interior is repainted in the desired color.
This measures a weight reduction of 45 kg!
The detailed costs:
Disassembly of the interior, with removal of the carpet: 450, - €
Cleaning by dry ice blasting: 1.590, - €
Painting the interior: POA
06-14-2013, 02:42 PM
#194
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Dry ice blasting?!? WTF?
06-14-2013, 03:07 PM
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http://openpitlane.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=150033
"Rather than the cost of a shell dip in acid and a full rebuild and paint job, we went with something experimental, and the results were amazing, and a tenth of the cost...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Dry Ice Blasting....
Here are some pics from the day..."}
"Rather than the cost of a shell dip in acid and a full rebuild and paint job, we went with something experimental, and the results were amazing, and a tenth of the cost...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Dry Ice Blasting....
Here are some pics from the day..."}