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Buckterrier 01-26-2013 05:24 PM
Oh OK. I saw an 850 that looked a whole lot like yours at the shop I do business here in Ct. I guess the 6 speed manuals are fairly rare?

Tremelune 01-26-2013 05:29 PM
I've been all over this. Having the body converted will cost $10-$12k. The value of a factory M491 is $5k-$10k higher than its standard counterpart, and it has the 930 brakes and suspension.

Unless you have the skills to do the work yourself, the way to go is to find an M491. The real problem isn't the money, the problem is that people rarely sell their M491s.

Edit: In Scandinavia, the market is completely different, as is the cost to do the work.

ej911 01-26-2013 05:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckterrier (Post 7231327)
Sorry not sure what you mean. There are purists that don't want any 911 molested. Others like me enjoy the customization of their cars. IMHO you wouldn't be destroying the car, especially if it's the look YOU want. Hell Porsche themselves made an M491 version, a turbo look car sans the engine.
My car isn't a turbo look but heavily customized. Some like it some don't. What matters is I like it :D

Did I answer your question? And welcome to the board.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359210198.jpg
What wheels are on you car? They look 17".

kinein 01-26-2013 05:40 PM
here is my car before doing a wide body


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254025.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254039.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254254.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254267.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254286.jpg

now with all the money i spent in building my car i couldve had a real turbo, or a 356. but the thing is my car is to my liking with everything new from my build.

Buckterrier 01-26-2013 05:40 PM
Yes Ernest they are 17's Alton Fuchs. They're 3 piece forged, beautiful wheels Jeff designed.

ej911 01-26-2013 05:59 PM
I thought they were Zuffenhaus, but I have not seen that many on a narrow body. They look fantastic!!!

Buckterrier 01-26-2013 06:13 PM
Thanks Ernest they are beautiful wheels. Sorry for the confusion. I suppose technically they are Zuff wheels. Jeff Alton spent over two years developing these wheels. Here are the threads. In fact it is 6 years to the day that he asked if there was any interest, very cool.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/327105-forged-17-18-inch-fuchs-replica.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/453896-pics-17-inch-3-piece-forged-fuch.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/441069-17-inch-3-piece-fuchs-pricing-offer.html

Zuff bought the rights to the wheels. I still call them Alton Fuchs as I was in on the original purchase.

ej911 01-26-2013 06:16 PM
Defiantly, a good purchase!!

I did realize that Anton started these wheels. Fantastic product. I am glad that Fikse has been able to help keep them alive.

redturbo911 01-26-2013 06:18 PM
Pic
 
Sweet car..

Quote:
Originally Posted by kinein (Post 7232705)
here is my car before doing a wide body


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254025.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254039.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254254.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254267.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254286.jpg

now with all the money i spent in building my car i couldve had a real turbo, or a 356. but the thing is my car is to my liking with everything new from my build.

kinein 01-26-2013 06:27 PM
thank you redturbo.........

Kevin Stewart 01-26-2013 09:41 PM
Ill play, 82 sc targa with 3.6, Kevin



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359268766.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359268817.jpg

Kevin Stewart 01-26-2013 09:44 PM
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359269067.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359269089.jpg

rnln 01-27-2013 12:26 AM
Beautiful. The car looks completely different.

Quote:
Originally Posted by kinein (Post 7232705)
here is my car before doing a wide body


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254025.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254039.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254254.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254267.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359254286.jpg

now with all the money i spent in building my car i couldve had a real turbo, or a 356. but the thing is my car is to my liking with everything new from my build.

Fatandre 01-27-2013 03:21 AM
I think I will just buy a wide one

redturbo911 01-27-2013 05:04 AM
A lot goes into building one and sometimes adding the flares they are done wrong. To low or to high its a tricky thing. They need to be just right.


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