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Hello Bob,

Nice car !! The current tires are Goodyear Eagle GT's and they are very old. Based on the date code they are at least 18 years old and could be 28 years old. This car has not been driven much in the last 30 years. Regarding your car being lowered maybe you can answer a question for me. My car seems to sit 1 1/2 to 2" lower than some older 912's I have seen. Do the LWB cars normally sit a little lower than the SWB cars ??

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John
I don't believe so. That could be an optical illusion due to the LWB rear fender change since the SWB rear is not flared. Then again, that may be why they flared the LWB. All the 912's look like they sit higher due to not having the large 911 muffler behind and under the engine. The muffler on the 912 is up higher. I know that the European delivered cars sat lower the way Porsche built them to sit. The US required they sit higher.
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