MrNvgtr

Does anyone out there pre-make these panels? At least the basic rectangle, not necessarily the finished product. I've only seen them on one or two 964s out there, but I personally think it's a pretty good solution. It not only rids you of dealing with an expensive part that will eventually degrade, but it saves weight. Of course it takes a little DIY engineering and a solution for the reverse lighting, but I like it.

911Jetta

I like the idea (R Gruppe theme). I'd want to make sure the area behind the mesh is really cleaned up.

The car pictured above, with lights on:







Or a carbon panel?


Or body colored?

jimq

so its held on the the red car with scotch tape ?

911Jetta

^^^^^
Photo from track days...

Gus

No, I believe that that is what we call 100 MPH tape - it looks like scotch tape, but in this case it could be referred to as race tape. WHAT EVER !!!!!
Interesting concepts - like the look - are all self made or is this on the market some place -
Anybody have inside pics of how they are mounted to the car ?

Cosmos99

Or body colored?
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I have the center painted just like this one but I plan on making a mesh one like the RWB cars this winter with my friend who owns a fab shop.

Porsche964FP

I think there was a RUF panel that went across but that did not block the reverse lights...

Any pics?

Vandit

RUF piece

Porsche964FP

I'd be interested in this to replace mine when it goes - can't get on the RUF website to see if they still sell them though...

Yup IMO it's much smarter than the above options.

Vandit

Another RUF


Gawd this car is nice.

MrNvgtr

Wow, I actually posted a topic a few people are interested in!

I really like the RUF piece and was aware of it's existence, but I was trying to source just a blank, or basically a much more crude product like the one seen on some RWB cars. I obviously tried emailing their contact guy, but haven't heard back from him over the last few days. I could always make it myself too, but trying to keep my life as simple as possible. I realize it's not a completely flat rectangle.

aircooledbug

I don't think the Ruf one is manufactured anymore which is a shame. I actually like a couple of those mesh options above.

911Jetta

I saw your comment in another thread, so I thought throwing a couple pictures in there would help...

I was thinking about building a mesh panel also, but I'm pretty happy with my smoke vinyl wrap. To take the theme one step further, I even PhotoChopped R lights on the car a while back... I don't think the R lights work with the fat bumper, at least definitely didn't in the test image.




That said, I wonder if changing the engine grill cover would look good on a 964? Fabricated from .063 thick 3003-H14 perforated aluminum sheet? I asked some friends to make a sample for a 964 a while back (hint, hint if you are reading...).

Fabricated from .063 thick 3003-H14 perforated aluminum sheet

Captain Ahab Jr.

If anyone has a an old donor rear centre light they could donate I could look into the cost of getting a run of lightweight carbon ones made with and without the mesh cut out but no built in reverse light.

Obviously I would return the favour by exchanging it for heavily discounted shiny lightweight carbon panel.

Babalouie

I'll have a look in some japanese Porsche magazines later tonight, to see if I can track down the maker of that mesh piece.

But I did have a look at Yahoo Auctions Japan, and found a few interesting things:

"Ruf-esque" carbon cover for the centre light.
http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e120148424

...aannnd a used Ruf centre light! The ad says it's silver, and is in good condition apart from a small crack on one of the mounting holes (which is pictured).
http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f115850186