How Far Does One Go? My New Build

[trentwat]

Originally Posted by Larmo63

Having the car to drive is a plus. Having it on jack stands is painful, I remember. I did get it in and finished, but so frustrating to wait.

Luckily, now I have two Porsches.

I like what you’re doing!

[Flojo]

Originally Posted by trentwat

.. recently took a HUGE bite...after obsessing after Flojo’s ride. It started as a sunroof delete and ducktail...5]

I raise my glass

Originally Posted by Larmo63

Having the car to drive is a plus. Having it on jack stands is painful...]

make it a sticker

[Larmo63]

Ed @ Fuchsrestoration did these for me.

I highly recommend them!

[BuddaLun]

Congrats Lawrence!

I think ditching the targa and customizing the coupe is a great approach. FYI the SCART works for a 3.2 with SSI! You have great taste and this will be a great journey!

[GH85Carrera]

It is your car, and your money. Do to it what you want. It is just a car. As to how far can you go, that is only up to your budget.

I have had my 911 for 26 years and it is precisely the car I want. All the little projects are done to make it comfortable, and fun to drive. Living in a hot part of the country and driving to even hotter areas makes air conditioning imperative for me. I drive it in the COLD winter as well. My car has seen -2 degrees and a heat index of 135 and it kept me comfortable at both temperatures.

There are many threads on getting the 911 striped down to the lightest possible weight. Most likely you best bet is spend money on driving schools and learn to drive what you have. Once you are getting the max out of what the car can return, then concentrate on all new suspension, engine overhaul, transmission rebuild, and weight reduction.

The more you customize any car, the harder it will be to find a buyer that wants that car.

[Larmo63]

"The more you customize any car, the harder it will be to find a buyer that wants that car."

This is an important point to consider.

I think whatever you do to your car must be done with a sense of taste. A lot of people go hell bent on "upgrades" and the latest styles. I'm trying to avoid that. I see a lot of things people do to their cars that I wouldn't do, but I try not to comment.

Hell, there are probably people who think what I did with my green Targa was dumb.

[chrisbalich]

The only thing I have to add (that I haven't seen already) is don't be afraid to try stuff.
Cut metal can be welded.
Parts can be replaced.
It's just time and money.
Don't let fear dictate what you do/don't try.

[Showdown]

I know you know this but don’t let the idea of a future buyer prevent you from truly enjoying your car. Like Chris said, almost everything can be undone except regret...

[trentwat]

Originally Posted by Larmo63

Ed @ Fuchsrestoration did these for me.

I highly recommend them!

Nice rims! I bought a pair of 16 x 7 & 8s last year...they really make a difference...I’m sure yours will look sweet!

[trentwat]

Originally Posted by Larmo63

"The more you customize any car, the harder it will be to find a buyer that wants that car."

This is an important point to consider.

I think whatever you do to your car must be done with a sense of taste. A lot of people go hell bent on "upgrades" and the latest styles. I'm trying to avoid that. I see a lot of things people do to their cars that I wouldn't do, but I try not to comment.

Hell, there are probably people who think what I did with my green Targa was dumb.

Do what you want...have fun...I’m sure there’s a buyer out there...just keep parts that are replaced for when you want to sell...check out this recent sale on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-porsche-911-carrera-62/

I’m not looking to sell, but seeing this makes me realize that mods done right can’t be wrong...and that I may need to raise the stated value on my insurance policy...😉

[Joe Bob]

Keep going until you run out of money, ideas or something that pisses someone off....that's been my mantra.

[chrismorse]

I think the biggest help would be going to Porsche events and talking to other enthusiasts, track events/DEs and hopefully drive/ride with as many similar cars as you can to focus your desired end product - a cruiser/show car ------track deamon, then you can avoid expensive backtracking.

If you are young and bucks up, you can try a lot of stuff. I'm a 72 year old phat phugger and want to get the car track ready and driveable, ASAP, i've played with cars for 50+ years, so this it:

My dad's repainted, (sepia) 74 coupe, recently rebuilt stock engine
AND
CMS rebuilt 915 with GT LSD, Wevo, Stomsky and Rennshifter,
21/27 t bars with carrera sways, new elephant HD rubber, bilstein HDs/Sports,
KEP 6 pound alum clutch on a Fenalne 6+ pound wheel rebuilt pedal cluster,
Champaign leather covers on sport seats,
Al's PMO ITBs, MS 2, EDIS, SSI;s with M&K 2-2 Sport muff, AC delete, Carrera fender cooler
Air ducted to PMB M calipers, new everything else for brakes, wheel bearings, ss lines, MC
Dunlop Direzzionales on 6 or 7 inch rims.

Been 10 years in the making, i gotta get this on the road/track before my expiration date arrives...
chris

[Larmo63]

I'm not young. At least on the outside. Inside, I'm 25 with a bit more money and a little more wisdom. This is my 15th Porsche. RSR wheels went on today with new Michelin rubber. I have these tires on my Targa and I like them. My plan is moving along....

[Flojo]

nice.
definitely get rid of that whale tail

[trentwat]

Originally Posted by Larmo63

Inside, I'm 25 with a bit more money and a little more wisdom. My plan is moving along....

I keep making plans and then changing them...I’m 14 myself...clearly reflected in my modification choices...

The wheels look great!

[75 911s]

RSR Fuchs look awesome! Duck is going to look great too.

[Gianni at Pelican Parts]

Car is looks great on the RSR wheels!

Once you start modifying, there is no limit to how far you can go... just know Pelican Parts has you covered with any OEM or Performance parts you might need along the way.

[Larmo63]

I took half a turn out of the front torsion bars, maybe I need to do another half?

I know I'll need an alignment, but I'm rebuilding the whole suspension system soon. I should just leave it alone for now.

[Bill Douglas]

Nice looking car Lawrence.

[Larmo63]

I've never been a big fan of the Carrera two bar wheel so I put a three spoke SC wheel on with factory spacer.

Much better.