LimeyBoy

Paul Stephens (UK) sells kits to backdate the 964 - there have been plenty of write-ups in 911 and EVO magazines. I think Ferry Porsche criticized the 993 after a test drive because he could no longer see the front wings. I assume it was because of their design and not failing eyesight.

Shake

OP, I feel ya. I would love to have something that looked like a long hood porsche and had all the creature comforts of my 993.

911Dave

Attempting this with a 993 is lunacy, IMO. It can be done with a 964 or earlier car with not much trouble (I did it) and donor cars are plentiful, so why on earth would anyone want to cut up a 993? What you end up with will NOT feel like a 993 and will not duplicate the feel of an early car either, and will probably be heavier than a 964-based or 911-based tribute car. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Michael S.

NP993,

You make a valid point... So, how difficult (impossible??) would it be to retrofit a 993 rear suspension into a 964 chassis? Maybe a dumb question... But, the idea is appealing.

YearOne

If you want a serious old school 911 start with an old 911. Phone Richard at Tuthills Porsche and tell him what you want, then you get the full driving experience that a 993 can never give you. A raw 300bhp+ 70s car, EXE-TC suspended, wide body weapon.

That what I want.

Shake

Purely out of curiosity, if the 993's body is soooo different than an earlier 911's, then how come I always see older 911's fitted with 993 bodies? I don't understand how it's easier to go one direction and not the other.

RAB

Yes, the kits then raise the front hood.


Richard

Shake

Are you referring to raising the latching mechanism?