Porsh-nut

I inspected a '95 coupe last week and all checked out, but it did leave me with one head-scratcher. In the forward floor section on the bottom of the car, just ahead of where the front seat mount, there is a straight seem in each side running across the width of the car. They do look factory and are properly coated with the rest of the floors. However, when I looked at '97 cab, no seems ... hmmm

The '95 coupe was a very early build car, approx. 600th 993 built and in 1st qtr 1994. Could there have been a change in production between years? Does anyone else have a coupe (late or early) that has these seems?

Thanks in advance from a newbie!

Porsh-nut

I wanted to add that all of the carpet padding looked original and untouched ...

AOW162435

You noticed these seams while inspecting the car from underneath? Did you take any pics?

I have an early-'94 build and would be happy to compare.



Andreas

Cemoto

Check this thread, post #13 for underbody pics of a 1996 coupe.

.https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...rrera-4-a.html

Regards,

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C4SJOHN

On the above tread also look at post #43 shows inside front floor section...

Porsh-nut

Andreas - yes, had the car up on a lift to inspect suspension, etc. Unfortunately, my phone died and didn't have a camera available. Go figure ...

Cemoto & C4SJOHN - thanks!! Pics in post #13 & #43 show the seem I was asking about. I couldn't lift the carpet pad to see what they looked like from the inside.

In short, I'm surprised such a seem exists as it looks like it runs the entire width of the car. But who am I to judge such a design as these cars are about as solid as anything else out there!

Also want to thank Sam P ... he provided some pics of his car to me directly which also show the seem.

It's looking like I'll be buying that car and will certainly post pics as soon as I get a chance!

ble2011

I have a '95 and notice a few different seems in different places. I would think that it's completely normal and through the process of refinement, these changes happen as the years progress.

Porsh-nut

Andreas - PM sent

pp000830

Ble2011,
Car manufactures run quality projects all the time to take cost out while maintaining or improving quality. A seam change would fall under the save material (steel) or save labor on assembly. If it was an aftermarket damage fix I would thing there would have to be some rather wild indications in other seams on the car.

Andy