993 RS 3.8 Conversion
02-14-2005, 02:23 PM
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993 RS 3.8 Conversion
I'm interested in picking up a 993 and would like to do a RS 3.8 conversion. Has anyone done one of these before? Anything recommendations / things to look out for?
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02-14-2005, 02:28 PM
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If it was me... I would contact H & S in Telgte Germany and buy a US compliant car directly. I think the overall costs will exceed a Euro purchase and import.
H&S Hermanns & Schmitz Automobile GmbH
Ostbeverner Str. 78-80
D-48291 Telgte
Tel.: +49 - (0)2504 / 2741
Fax: +49 - (0)2504 / 4999
http://home.mobile.de/H-S-Automobile
Talk to herr Schmidt. BTW the midnight blue one is very nice... saw it!
H&S Hermanns & Schmitz Automobile GmbH
Ostbeverner Str. 78-80
D-48291 Telgte
Tel.: +49 - (0)2504 / 2741
Fax: +49 - (0)2504 / 4999
http://home.mobile.de/H-S-Automobile
Talk to herr Schmidt. BTW the midnight blue one is very nice... saw it!
02-14-2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cmoss
Several people here have done this. It is VERY expensive. Some say too expensive for the results. And they do occationaly blow up...
02-14-2005, 03:24 PM
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Your best bet is to ask Hank Cohen, his 993 RS is clone is very near the real thing (I don't know how much is not done but from pics & some of the details I know, I can't think of any).
Check www.-pcar.com for more.
Although Jean-Pierre's proposal sounds even better, hmm... when is that euro-dollar rate gonna change?
Check www.-pcar.com for more.
Although Jean-Pierre's proposal sounds even better, hmm... when is that euro-dollar rate gonna change?
02-14-2005, 04:32 PM
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There's a guy in Texas who specializes in importing European P Cars, Steve Patti. I've heard about him on other forums and from what I've heard, a pretty good guy. Here's his website - http://www.euro-rs.com/
(No affiliation, no other knowledge than heresay, etc...)
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02-14-2005, 04:37 PM
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The guy in Texas imports through H& S in Telgte, Germany.
Like I said... save yourself some dough... buy it original!!! Worth lots more at the end too.
The alu doors alone are worth the price... don't waste your time.
Like I said... save yourself some dough... buy it original!!! Worth lots more at the end too.
The alu doors alone are worth the price... don't waste your time.
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02-14-2005, 04:55 PM
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Looks like Steve has a 993 RSCS for sale, but offered at 110k usd. not exactly inexpensive.
I wonder what my insurance agent would say? LOL.
thanks for that link to Steve's sight....very impressive.
Kyle.
I wonder what my insurance agent would say? LOL.
thanks for that link to Steve's sight....very impressive.
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02-14-2005, 09:03 PM
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The alu doors alone are worth the price... don't waste your time.
02-14-2005, 09:21 PM
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I have done the conversion. They are not prone to blow up. It's your wallet that blows up. It's a very nice conversion and all of the parts are available from Porsche, starting with the 3.8 Power Kit. For some pix of the finished car (recently sold), see my website: www.ParabolicaMotorsports.com
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02-14-2005, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DCLee
I have done the conversion. They are not prone to blow up. It's your wallet that blows up. It's a very nice conversion and all of the parts are available from Porsche, starting with the 3.8 Power Kit. For some pix of the finished car (recently sold), see my website: www.ParabolicaMotorsports.com
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I noticed you have a SY GT3. How does the GT3 compare to your "RS conversion"? I'm just curious as I also have a SY GT3.
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02-15-2005, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JC in NY
The Carrera RS (normal, lightweight,clubsport and Cup) does not normally have aluminum doors. Does yours have them? They do have an aluminum hood however.
