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rinverso 06-22-2014 04:43 PM

how do i keep missing the love? :p

86 911 Targa 06-22-2014 05:14 PM

Targa
 
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403485633.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403485995.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403486032.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403486060.jpg
^^^^^
No complaints after 28 Years.......................

matt gineo 06-22-2014 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nixter (Post 2647169)
There are some nice examples that's for sure! Loving that black one on the first page for example! However, I'd have to say that most of the generic, everyday, unmodified targas are quite fugly.

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Here's my fugly example

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403490557.jpg

allaircooled 06-22-2014 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by matt gineo (Post 8129784)

Your's has been and still is one of my favorite Targas. :)

Bob Kontak 06-22-2014 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by allaircooled (Post 8129834)
Your's has been and still is one of my favorite Targas. :)

Matt's is the most beautiful 911 I have ever seen. To hell with Targa vs. coupe.

When he get's feisty he posts close ups.

Nate2046 06-22-2014 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by matt gineo (Post 8129784)
Here's my fugly example

Wow! Love that car, something about the color and the trim just really sets it off. I thought I remembered it having an interesting backstory but hadn't seen any pics since you first posted about the acquisition. Had to search through all your old posts but finally found it;
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/6603347-post1595.html

Glad to see you had success with getting it back on the road.SmileWavy

matt gineo 06-23-2014 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate2046 (Post 8129940)
Wow! Love that car, something about the color and the trim just really sets it off. I thought I remembered it having an interesting backstory but hadn't seen any pics since you first posted about the acquisition. Had to search through all your old posts but finally found it;
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/6603347-post1595.html

Glad to see you had success with getting it back on the road.SmileWavy


Thanks Bob and Nate, I have to take some new photos as I have lowered her to European ride height. It took me a little while to get the CIS system sorted out but it was worth it, the car runs perfect and goes like a bat out of hell!

arbita1 06-23-2014 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodsrsr (Post 8129193)
I think they look good, but the best versions IMO are mid-year, narrow with no spoiler. (like turbine930's) They dont photograph as well as the coupes, but in person the Targas look very nice.

I'm not so sure about that.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403541192.jpg

porwolf 06-23-2014 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by matt gineo (Post 8129784)

And here is my fugly one:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403548904.jpg

Rich Gas 06-23-2014 10:54 AM

Rinverso...you're a chick, come on.

Some nice Targas above arbita1, do you have 9s in the back? Glad you kept the scoops... I'm running 80/100, relays in scoops...love the lowered look...what're your measurements and are you rubbing, rolled fenders?

arbita1 06-23-2014 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Gas (Post 8130690)
arbita1, do you have 9s in the back? Glad you kept the scoops... I'm running 80/100, relays in scoops...love the lowered look...what're your measurements and are you rubbing, rolled fenders?

Yes those are 9's on the back.

You know, I keep going back and forth on whether I want to switch out to the Euro H4 rings. Right now, I have the Euro H4's that fit in the scoops (not the sealed ones). So night lighting is very adequate with these. I don't remember the bulb wattage, but not high enough to warrant the relay upgrade. Mostly the cost of the new lights has dissuaded me.

I think I'm just slightly below Euro ride height. Maybe 24.5" to the front wheel lip. It's been a while since I've last checked. I had to have the front lips rolled because I have 7's on front (w/ 205's) and it caught the lip and pulled it down during an AutoX one time.

dagersh 06-23-2014 11:23 AM

I love Porsches. Enough said!

[IMG]http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psjesbt3jg.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psgalc4rvc.jpg[/IMG]

Gersh

rinverso 06-23-2014 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Gas (Post 8130690)
Rinverso...you're a chick, come on.

Some nice Targas above arbita1, do you have 9s in the back? Glad you kept the scoops... I'm running 80/100, relays in scoops...love the lowered look...what're your measurements and are you rubbing, rolled fenders?

oh richie, your the one in sf bay. wanting to be a chickie. not that there's anything wrong with that.;)

mrm930 06-23-2014 06:51 PM

sorry -never have like them. They look real bad to me with any kind of tail on them

that being said - I am looking at a new one tomorrow. just came in at the local dealer. the new ones are very cool - thinking of ordering one when my lease is up on my current 991

Wally13 06-27-2014 05:51 PM

My Fugly one!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1403920277.jpg

mishwa 06-27-2014 07:00 PM

You are all correct. The Targa has inferior styling, rigidity, and weatherproofing. After owing a 1971E Targa from new until June 2014, I sold the hunk of junk for a dozen times it's purchase price. They also threw in an 88 Coupe with 35K miles to get me back and forth from my therapy sessions where I try to come to grips with my 43 year mistake.

ant7 06-28-2014 04:09 AM

They leak water, they flex, appart from that, their great! SmileWavy
The mrs loved it though!
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fintstone 06-28-2014 07:11 PM

My '89 is pretty fugly too.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1404011396.jpg

lpsalsaman 06-28-2014 08:00 PM

Originally I was looking for Turbo body coupe or Targa but I love Porsche's so it really did not matter. So I found this one and I don't have any complaints so far!:D

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1404014304.jpg

Cluskera 07-12-2014 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mishwa (Post 8138109)
You are all correct. The Targa has inferior styling, rigidity, and weatherproofing. After owing a 1971E Targa from new until June 2014, I sold the hunk of junk for a dozen times it's purchase price. They also threw in an 88 Coupe with 35K miles to get me back and forth from my therapy sessions where I try to come to grips with my 43 year mistake.


Nothing of course with the fact you had a 71 E for 43 years. Hopefully the therapy helps.


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