Keep it original or modify it?

[Kroggers]

I have a basic (well with some small mechanical modifications) 1978 sc, and I am thinking of replacing the front and rear with rsr or ruf bumpers. Unfortunately i am in two minds - can not decide if I should keep it as it should be or change it ( Whilst I do really love the classic sc look, I also like the ruf look. What do you all think????

[MotoSook]

MODIFY IT!

[twobone]

I'm stuck with the same emotional struggle

Here is the link from my discussion
Bumper swap? What would you do if you were me

[Kroggers]

I have been recommended against it by a 911 body shop who is currently replacing my front wings. They said it will reduce the value of a great car???

[Kroggers]

So twobone, what did you do in the end?? I really like both looks, but am worried about changing the classic look of my car

[yelcab1]

Modify it, a stock SC is worth $10G. A modified SC is worth $10G. If you like it, go for it. Don't worry about its market value, there is not much there.

[LakeCleElum]

Keep it stock...SC's will go up in value as time passes and modifications will hurt the price down the road....

[Kroggers]

I was thinking more - modify the mechanics as much as possible, but keep the look the same - or is this wrong??

[twobone]

I may go for this front splitter and a duck tail




It's not my car....but schweet!

I think it gives a bit of the RUF profile while still maintaining the bumper. I bet it is easier to go back to stock that way

[Kroggers]

Not sure... I just can not make up my mind, and the car is in the shop whilst we speak!! At the moment I am more on the side of keeping it original (with plans of upgrading to a 2.3 lump)

[MikeSid]

Make modifications that are reversible. Keep original parts.

To a certain extent all modifications are reversible, but be realistic. If you are talking about welding on RSR flares...that's not really an easily reversible mod. Swapping bolt on parts is.

Treat it like a set of legos. Snap and unsnap - just don't break an individual piece to suit a particular mod.

[Kroggers]

Hmmmm, thank you for that MikeSid, I already fitted this updated reflector to get fog lights!!

[juanbenae]

Originally posted by MikeSid
Make modifications that are reversible. Keep original parts.

for the most part all my mods have been felt but not seen, and reversable. i was afraid to touch much on my car at 1st, it was a 25 y/o car with 63K miles. very clean, but hanging around here will cure you of that quickly. my car looks bone stock, except for recent install of race type seats.

i like the suspension, and will like the exhaust work forthcoming, but you'd have to know to notice.

[drl911]

If you're looking for investment options and return on your dollar, buy mutual funds. If you're looking to enjoy your car and please your emotions, modify it in whatever way makes you happy!

Dan

[Kroggers]

I am looking for fun, not an investment......

[kenikh]

Make it a super sleeper! Spend the body mod money on getting that motor massaged.

[911mot]

That car looks familiar.
Did you bring it in to where I work a while ago for some alignment and a wheel balance?

If this is the car I remember, I would try to keep it standard or not do anything irreversible because it really is a nice one.

[bigchillcar]

better all original than a 'poser' car..if you go ruf, go ruf all the way..otherwise original.
ryan

[Carl83911]

MODIFY IT!! BUT Keep the original parts. If you ever decide to sell, you can always put the originals back. and sell the upgrades as options.

[Eric Mckenna]

Yep change it up make it YOUR car..