Gweedo

I just bought a '95 Carrera 4. I thought if it wasn't an "S" it is a narrow body, but I had a shop tell me that because it is a "4", it IS a widebody. Which is it?

Also, what wheel offsets should I be looking for? And is there any reason not to go with a 19" wheel on a 993? Or should I stick with a 18"?

Lastly, My car was built 5/95 and is late enough not to have the basket handle. Do I still need to get the steering rack reinforcements? What do I look for?

Thanks guys!
Matt

Arena993

1995 model C4's are all NB cars. The "S" cars with the WB were after 1995. 18's are fine IMHO some do 19" and they look good as well. Pull the front cover off (under the car) You probably need the steering rack brace if your car didn't come with 18". You can get the brace at www.carnewal.com.

All IMHO others may and will chime in.

Mike

Bull

NB, and find another shop!

Trader220

I agree with Bob W. get that thing to another shop dont let those guys touch it if they dont know its a NB. Did he pop the bonnet looking for the motor too?

djames

What the other said and WE NEED PICTURES! Congrats on the new car.

Drew

Gweedo

I was talking to the guy over the phone.

Trader220

Guido he still should have known that a my 95 993 could not have been a Wide Body.. I was kidding about the motor... Get some pics up! Congratz on the new ride.

TheOtherEric

Agree with above; find a new shop. A few guys put 19" wheels on, but I'm not a fan for a number of reasons, including the added weight, tire selection, looks, and propensity to get bent from potholes. Yes, you'll need the steering rack brace with 18" wheels.

You want 18" ET52 front and 18"x10 ET65 rear. In the rear, you can go down to ET56 or so, but you'll be a bit limited on tire width (265 max) or amount you can lower the car since ET56 would stick out 9mm more than they should.

mborkow

i have a MY96 4 and it is not a WB...so, no matter the year, a C4 is a C4 and not a C4S.

911CabSteve

As others have recommended, RUN to another shop !

Their answer has given away their complete lack of BASIC Porsche knowledge.

TheOtherEric

Plus there are cabs and targas of all years, and many of them are C4 but NONE of them are widebodies.

mborkow

i didn't know there were any C4 targas...that would be a killer combination!

TheOtherEric

Actually I don't think they did. I think I was wrong about that, but I'm not sure. They certainly made C4 cabs.

Trader220

Thay made c4 targas

mborkow

a MY95 C4 targa with the targa top updated to MY98 would be the coolest 993 ever! no sai issues, no leaking top issues and AWD...i want one!