1983 911 SC Targa (Pictures!)

[Moses]

Just thought I'd share some new pictures of my car. Two weeks ago I got my car back from TRE Motorsports where Tyson worked some real magic. I wish I had a lift so I could share pics of the beautiful underside. I have some friends who work at a local sports arena, so I had a chance to toss my car around in an empty 18,000 space parking lot. Impression? Tyson is a genius (jenius? ) The car is tight and responsive. Still has great street manners. Suitable for a daily driver but in the curves, the car is TRANSFORMED. As I mentioned before, here is what was done;

Fikse FM10's (17")
Brembo GTP's w/ 23 mm master cylinder
Recaro Pole Position seats
Elephant Racing Monoballs (rear) and Elephant polybronze bushings
Turbo tie rods
22/28 Torsion bars
Rennline triangulated strut brace
Koni adjustable shocks front and back
Smart Racing sway bars
Alignment and corner balance.

Anyway, here are the pics.

[JonT]

That looks outstanding! I'll be done with the same mods on my car within 2 weeks--the wait is killing me! More details on the suspension changes and how it handles!

[Paulporsche]

Very nice.

[Moses]

Almost forgot!

[Jack Olsen]

That is a beautiful Targa.

Tyson and I were talking the other day about your car. It's a good example of how a bunch of different mods can work together when there's a plan behind it -- as opposed to just picking a few things out of a catalog and crossing your fingers and hoping for an improvement.

The sum can be better than the parts.

I'd change one thing, though. Recaro can't be paying you enough for a decal that big. Would it peel off with a little heat?

[Moses]

Originally posted by JonT
More details on the suspension changes and how it handles!

The first thing you notice is the steering. Very precise. No slop or delay. Much easier to turn, almost like power steering but with better feel.

In turns, the "roll" is gone. The car stays flat. No wiggle in the rear end after completing a turn. The best way to describe the handling is to compare the car to a go-cart. It feels that good. Also, the classic Targa squeak and twist is gone. The car is very tight. You'll love it!

[APorscheOne]

Your car looks awesome!

What color exactly is it?

[Moses]

Originally posted by Jack Olsen
That is a beautiful Targa.

Tyson and I were talking the other day about your car. It's a good example of how a bunch of different mods can work together when there's a plan behind it -- as opposed to just picking a few things out of a catalog and crossing your fingers and hoping for an improvement.

The sum can be better than the parts.

I'd change one thing, though. Recaro can't be paying you enough for a decal that big. Would it peel off with a little heat?

Thanks Jack. I agree about the RECARO tag. I'm going to modify the bracket or get new ones to get the seat lower. The RECARO tag won't be with the car for long.

[Moses]

Originally posted by APorscheOne
Your car looks awesome!

What color exactly is it?

Thanks. It's called "ZinMetallic". (Forget the code. I'll look it up if you like.)

[Twehttam]

Wow, Moses, great looking Targa! Very clean.

[Bill Verburg]

Another very nicly done car!

ps; Details are always appreciated

[Bob's Flat-Six]

Nice, Moses

And i agree, lose the billboard.

[efhughes3]

Yikes, your car looks good. You've set the bar for us Targanians...

[Moses]

Originally posted by Bill Verburg
ps; Details are always appreciated

I know what you're thinking, Bill!

The Brembo GTP's with the 23 mm MC gives pedal feel and position very close to stock. No problems noted with front bias, but it's still early. Dave at TRE says Brembo has worked that issue out. I love the brakes, can't wait to get them on the track.

Don't know what offsets the wheels are. Dave told them they were for an SC, and they are perfect. I'm running 255's on the back with room for a little more. I have 215's on the front. Should have gone with 225's. Lots of room up front.

[azasadny]

Moses,
That's a gorgeous Targa!! The Fikses look great on it!!

[dandrews64]

I have to ask -- how much did this project cost ?

[Moses]

Originally posted by dandrews64
I have to ask -- how much did this project cost ?

That's kind of like asking how much you paid for your girlfriends breast implants.

In the words of Jack Olsen, "$2,000"

[VaSteve]

Looks really good! I like those wheels on that car!


Did you put in any sort of stiffening in the door area? like those targa braces or some weld in solution?

[TerryH]

Originally posted by VaSteve
Looks really good! I like those wheels on that car!

Those wheels look great on that car. Those wheel wouldn't look nearly as grand on my car. Like someone said earlier, all the mods/updates/colors work together and the car looks great.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Excellent mods and gorgeous car Moses! Having a similar set-up, I can tell you it only gets better the more you drive the car.

I highly recommend a BK harness bar as a finishing touch. It really complements the strut bar and you'll be surprised how much it stiffens up the car even further.