View Poll Results: would you like to see the 993 and 997 style hybrid body panels (page 12, 13) copied ?
yes, would like to see lightweight copies sold by GT Racing or other vendor.
76
61.29%
sounds cool, but not interested in doing this type of update.
48
38.71%
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a few upgrades for the 968....
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Cassette box delete has rendered a nice armrest..... core is balsa.
I've got some cleaning and polishing to do on the CGT wheel...
over to Lart's place tomorrow to get some help installing the instruments....
better pics on the way.....
I've got some cleaning and polishing to do on the CGT wheel...
over to Lart's place tomorrow to get some help installing the instruments....
better pics on the way.....
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thanks guys.... don't know when i'll bring the 968 back to the East Coast.
fingers crossed but (I believe) i'm getting closer to getting the tach/speedo working.....
then, i'll have a bit of cosmetic touchup left to do with the 4 bezel rings and cf backing.
working with the cf on this tight board is a f_cking p.i.t.a...
the camera makes it look all effed up.... but it's just reflections messing with the lens
looking at it with your eyes, (it's fine).
I didn't end up widening the cluster..... just made the diameter of the cutouts wider by about 5/32"
getting these oversized gauges to fit into the panel was a p.i.t.a......
had to rip out 2 circuit boards behind the original speedo, and (that) speedo still has 2 more boards mounted on it (wtf).
but with a prayer, all the other gauges remained functional.
fingers crossed but (I believe) i'm getting closer to getting the tach/speedo working.....
then, i'll have a bit of cosmetic touchup left to do with the 4 bezel rings and cf backing.
working with the cf on this tight board is a f_cking p.i.t.a...
the camera makes it look all effed up.... but it's just reflections messing with the lens
looking at it with your eyes, (it's fine).
I didn't end up widening the cluster..... just made the diameter of the cutouts wider by about 5/32"
getting these oversized gauges to fit into the panel was a p.i.t.a......
had to rip out 2 circuit boards behind the original speedo, and (that) speedo still has 2 more boards mounted on it (wtf).
but with a prayer, all the other gauges remained functional.
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tach now working perfect...
+ GPS speedo and everything else is 100% ballz on.....
+ GPS speedo and everything else is 100% ballz on.....
Last edited by odurandina; 11-23-2017 at 05:25 PM.
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#534
Was thinking of putting a 996 wheel on my wifes tip car and trying to wire the steering wheel up/down shift buttons to the shifter up/down shift section on the 968 tip/shifter. The big question I have is that there is some reference in this thread from OD that says the airbag system on the 996 is 5 ohm and is compatible with the 968 5 ohm airbag system, how about the hookups/clock spring etc...etc...is that all compatible or what else is needed to purchase a 996 airbag wheel and install on a 968 ?? I dont like these wheels as much as the Club Sport model but they are surely an upgrade to factory 968 wheel and you can keep the airbag which I like for a daily driver. She would club me for spending this much money on a steering wheel but after seeing those up/down buttons on the wheel and me being able to possibly make that work I CANT think of anything else that I would rather be playing with....
#535
Was thinking of putting a 996 wheel on my wifes tip car and trying to wire the steering wheel up/down shift buttons to the shifter up/down shift section on the 968 tip/shifter. The big question I have is that there is some reference in this thread from OD that says the airbag system on the 996 is 5 ohm and is compatible with the 968 5 ohm airbag system, how about the hookups/clock spring etc...etc...is that all compatible or what else is needed to purchase a 996 airbag wheel and install on a 968 ?? I dont like these wheels as much as the Club Sport model but they are surely an upgrade to factory 968 wheel and you can keep the airbag which I like for a daily driver. She would club me for spending this much money on a steering wheel but after seeing those up/down buttons on the wheel and me being able to possibly make that work I CANT think of anything else that I would rather be playing with....
#536
Here's the thread on how to upgrade the steering wheel, plus continue reading it, it tells you how to do the tiptronic switches also.
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...the-968-a.html
I love the feel of the steering wheel, I did it in the 968 and again on my 951.
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...the-968-a.html
I love the feel of the steering wheel, I did it in the 968 and again on my 951.
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tach problem resolved. after calibrating, tach would only read about 75% of actual... took the car to Joe (electrical guy).... he says, "What year is your computer? 2001 I don't think your computer requires the (5000 ohm) resistor. try recalibrating without it on.... YES! confirming my wiring was good, and Joe, (better).
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and the short stroke LS7 engine running @ full power.
back roads.... spirited driving on the twisties whatever the speeds...... Pacific Coast Highway.... freeway driving.... and steep mountain grades!!
sublime!
once you experience it, there's no way having 944/T gearbox combo running the tall 5th will suffice......
just not enough performance there.....
to cap it off.... look at that final ratio (last pic)!!
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Fresh leather (doors, center column) courtesy of Juan's upholstery, Garden Grove, CA.... If the leathet looks like crud, it's due to my cheap camera phone adjusting to the bright ambient light.... They came out fantastic....
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