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Old 04-25-2012, 08:18 AM
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I checked out some pics of finished work. Sick looking car!
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I am very very curious to knowing what he is using to cut the sheet metal in picture number 3 ?
is this a fein nibbler ?
not much nibbles on the floor
the cut looks so precise
I would kill to know
Old 04-25-2012, 08:50 AM
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Awesome...can't wait to see more pics.
Old 04-25-2012, 09:33 AM
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There's always the tought that altering a 993, especially in such a radical way is sacrilege, but the truth is that in my opinion RWB reaches the line between sublime and ridiculous without actually crossing it. I LOVE it! I think it is the ultimate car because anything more would pervert perfection into disaster.

Thank you for posting. It really got me thinking and I am seriously starting to think about doing the same.
Old 04-25-2012, 11:55 AM
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looking really nice, loving the stuff RWB is putting out right now.
Old 04-25-2012, 12:04 PM
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Boy, that will be one aggressive looking car.... it will be interesting to see what it looks like at the end.

What are the target wheel/tires sizes?

And roughly what does something like this cost?

Cheers,

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Old 04-25-2012, 12:40 PM
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Sigh. Do you have all your stickers picked out yet?
Old 04-25-2012, 12:44 PM
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I like it!!! Especially the color of the car. Seemed appropriate for the body.

What are you planning on doing to upgrade the engine? That RWB body calls for at least 400whp.
Old 04-25-2012, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by geolab
I am very very curious to knowing what he is using to cut the sheet metal in picture number 3 ?
is this a fein nibbler ?
not much nibbles on the floor
the cut looks so precise
I would kill to know
This is what I used

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-too...saw-91753.html

$14 at Harbor Freight... cuts sheet metal like butter. But, be sure to order a bunch of the blade replacements (they do dull and bend easily)






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Old 04-25-2012, 01:30 PM
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I'm in. Great looking 993.......
Old 04-25-2012, 01:33 PM
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Thanks for all the comments pro and con. I'm heading over to the shop soon and will post more pics tonight.

Air tool question has been answered.

Regarding wheels, 18x10.5 F and 18x13 R. Tires Michelin 265 F and 335 R.

I'll try to answer more questions later.

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thank you, appreciate it
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Was this car purchased via eBay from the east coast and now in Florida? Looks like the 993 I was ready to purchase but the other buyer sent in a deposit 10 minutes before I got to the bank.
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Wow..


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