RajDatta

Luis, that is correct. BTW, in 968's there is no difference in castor blocks. They are all the same, be it M030 or non M030.
Looks like the setup Thom is talking about would require a different kind of castor block.
I guess atleast we know it would fit a turbo.
Raj

Luis de Prat

OK, I updated to 968 castor blocks when I went to 17" wheels, so the only 2 doubts I have are whether the BK brace will clear the Turbo piping and engine protection pans.

RajDatta

As far as pans are concerned, Porsche put the rear pans on the early cars but deleted it from 93 on. They did a lot of cost cutting on 968's. So, most 968's don't have the rear pan.
I am pretty sure it wont be an issue on turbo piping based on Thom's pictures. If it helps, someone here can purchase it for you and ship it as a "gift".
Raj

Luis de Prat

Hey, that might be interesting if it turns out it will fit!

Re the rear pan, I've done oil changes for 2 friends with 968s and both have the rear pan, so I had no idea it was deleted on the later cars. FWIW the 944S2 cab didn't have it from the factory, either but I'm reluctant to pull it off the Turbo since it's totally stock except the wheels.

On another note, I'm not sure whether adding the lower BK brace or similar together with a strut tower brace would make the ride too stiff? Steve seemed to suggest that it was?

luckett

Caster blocks are one of those items that changed over mid model run as they ran out of the old parts. My car was built in Oct. '91 and had the old style caster blocks. I've seen other early cars also with the early style mounted.

RajDatta

Chris, you are 100% correct. Later cars, all came with the same type of castor blocks. 1992 cars are very unique in that sense. They come with some very unique parts, the coolant hardpipe that goes to the front of the head was also available in that yr as well.
Lots of different stuff.
Luis, I should have strut tower brace in soon and will report back.
Raj

RajDatta

Thom, any idea when this part was built. Looks like someone might have a knock off design on those.
Raj

SpeedBump

Agree 17 inch wheels are the way to go, my 18s are just a stop gap until I find a set of 17s I like.

RajDatta

+1
I plan to move back to 17's eventually. I will move the lightweights to the turbo for normal use and save the Speedlines for special occasions. 18's and cab are a bad mix.
Its a shame because our choices are very limited on wheels and tires. Looks like most manufacturers are abandoning 17's.
Raj

Luis de Prat

Not over here. They run the gamut. The ones disappearing are the 16s. Thank goodness for Continental.

SpeedBump

As for the BK lower Brace- it does not work on the 968 with the Stahl header installed, I don't know if that has any relation to anything on your turbo cab since the 968s are the first water pumping PCar I've owned. I would say your first move should be the 968 M030 sways, it made a world of difference on my wife's cab, I thought the whole suspension needed to be replaced until we did that.

Luis de Prat

Mark, I appreciate your insight, and that of others who've responded. This is the kind of advice I was looking for. Thanks!

Thom

Yes, it works with uniball mounts made by the company that makes the brace.
But as I said the Cup brace works with OE mounts when used with longer bolts.

RajDatta

Thom, Is the Cup brace available anywhere?
Raj

Thom

I don't know. I'm not even sure it was a Porsche part as the few ones I saw looked quite rough.