9m93 Speedster S #4 from 8000 mile RHD 993 Convertible. What colour?
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I ask because i am curious why you used a Lacquer clear instead of a regular clear?
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... or just happened to be the only 8000 mile 993 convertible that we could find for sale in the UK?
Please do not read too much into the donor car choice, it just happened to be a very low mileage non-Varioram. The long term plan is to build an install a brand new 9m engine package which will probably include an intake system change, hence why we were not too concerned about the start point. More on the engine at a later date.
I'm in the states at the moment on business, so please be patient as I will not be able to post photo updates until I get back next week.
Please do not read too much into the donor car choice, it just happened to be a very low mileage non-Varioram. The long term plan is to build an install a brand new 9m engine package which will probably include an intake system change, hence why we were not too concerned about the start point. More on the engine at a later date.
I'm in the states at the moment on business, so please be patient as I will not be able to post photo updates until I get back next week.
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Both the two original Porsche 993 Speedsters and the four 9m93 Speedster S use 964 components for the build which also includes all the critical reinforcements which have to be fabricated into the body shell.
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Pardon me for asking, but where have you been for the last 6 years?!?
Both the two original Porsche 993 Speedsters and the four 9m93 Speedster S use 964 components for the build which also includes all the critical reinforcements which have to be fabricated into the body shell.
Both the two original Porsche 993 Speedsters and the four 9m93 Speedster S use 964 components for the build which also includes all the critical reinforcements which have to be fabricated into the body shell.
My main question would be if the 964 speedster doors will directly fit a 993 cabrio?
So based on what you are saying, a Cabrio tub would require further reinforcements before being converted to a Speedster?
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...in-detail.html
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...e-viewing.html
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Answers to all your questions and more can be found in any of the following threads, but be warned that you might lose a few days of your life reading them:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...in-detail.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...sterholic.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...e-viewing.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...in-detail.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...sterholic.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...e-viewing.html
Outstanding work.
I now understand the work involved and the attention to detail required to do it right.
I also realize that one is better off shipping the project to you!
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Neil has been working on the final preparation of the body for the last week and has finally covered it with the last coat of grey primer. The target is to bake this off, let it harden over the weekend and hit the car with colour next week. Can't wait to see that!
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The last preparation stage before we see colour: the fresh primer is first given a black guide coat (powder application with sponge) before carefully dry flatting down to a smooth finish with 800 paper. Once it's light grey again, it's ready.
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