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Old 04-05-2021 | 05:58 PM
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does anyone know where i can get a split grill that works on a turbo wing???


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Old 04-05-2021 | 06:08 PM
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does anyone know where i can get a split grill that works on a turbo wing???

cutoff wheel?
Old 04-05-2021 | 08:24 PM
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I'll trade you .
Old 04-05-2021 | 09:26 PM
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Both the 993 and the 964 are equally appealing. I was not part of the unwashed masses who said nasty things about the 964 in the days of old.
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Old 04-05-2021 | 10:08 PM
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Opinion 1: The factory “batphone” console looks cool.

Opinion 2: All factory body kits look aftermarket

Opinion 3: The Turbo S wing is an abomination compared to the Turbo wing and the NA grill.





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Old 04-05-2021 | 11:01 PM
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Is there anyone here who prefers a 993 at U.S. ride height?
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Old 04-05-2021 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NC TRACKRAT
Is there anyone here who prefers a 993 at U.S. ride height?
Mine is at the "top" of the ROW range and I think it looks fine.
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Old 04-06-2021 | 12:22 AM
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Stick to the stock tire sizes, Parnelli Jones. Your 280 horsepower car doesn't need 295's and you're not impressing anyone.

Also, your aerokit is hideous. And your podcast sucks.


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Old 04-06-2021 | 01:09 AM
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Tiptronics are 993s too
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Old 04-06-2021 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by NC TRACKRAT
Is there anyone here who prefers a 993 at U.S. ride height?

can't really state a preference because mine has always been at US Ride Height and I have never tried it lower or tried one that has been lowered.
Old 04-06-2021 | 09:56 AM
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#1 - Amber turn signals looks better than clear ones

#2 - The best and classy wheels for the 993 will always be the turbo twists. Fuchs belongs to the early cars.

#3 - 996 GT3 seats should not be allowed in a 993 (or 964 for that matter). Their physical appearance is too much for the overall small cockpit, and they look too spacey.



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Old 04-06-2021 | 10:00 AM
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-Speedline wheels are heavy boat anchors
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Old 04-06-2021 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by boomboomthump
Unpopular opinion: As a wide body 993 owner, I prefer the lines of the narrow body.
I agree, you're the only other person I've heard say that.

The widebody needs slightly larger front fenders to balance out the car IMHO, even then it needs a turbo wing to help blend in the rear. That turbo decklid really compliments the curves of the car. I have the appropriate large intercooler under it too.

I suspect years from now some of the period correct mods will be highly desirable. I imagine Fabspeed X pipes will be one of them along with Fister D mufflers.

I love the turbo front bumper on a narrow body, who gives an F if it's not stock.

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Old 04-06-2021 | 10:25 AM
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I'm doing it all wrong: I have a 996 three spoke wheel in the car and am about to downgrade to a cup steering wheel.
Old 04-06-2021 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 993Auto
Tiptronics are 993s too

OK, this thread has gone TOO far!

(kidding but it had to be done)
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