As far as the car goes, I wanted something mechanically sorted, and cosmetically solid. This car was to drive and enjoy, so I got something that had all the tasteful bolt on changes common to a 3.2 with a performance focus. Most important, it was rust free.
Carrera SS (Sleeper Sport) and "Stage 1" lightness
The goal of my car build is to create an experience. The experience is one that is highly focused on driver connection with the car and road, without sacrificing drive-ability on the street, and without changing the classic design of the car. Everything is to be sharpened from stock: Lighter, faster, more powerful, louder, lower, stiffer. Elements not key to the driving experience will be (have been) removed such as A/C, the heater blower, rear seats, and the radio/speakers. Part of my design is that every change be easily reversible to stock. This is not a track build. This is not a bare bones no frills car, but rather a middle of the road compromise between stock and full out race car. Call it a street car that is track capable, without the uneeded distractions.
In short:
VIN #: WPOAB0913ES120879
Engine #: 64E02277
transmission #: 915/68 74E 02171
Engine:
- Original 3.2 ~5% leakdown across the board. Compression 155-165.
- SSI heat exchangers (December 2014, car came with OEM heat exchangers with Cat bypass)
- M&K 2 into 1 (gen 5) stainless muffler (December 2015. Car came with custom 1 into 1 Bursch 944 exhaust)
- Backdated heat and blower delete (dec 2014/jan 2015)
- Drilled airbox (to be opened cup style)
- Stage 1 Steve wong chip (dec 2014. 91 octaine, ssi, sport muffler, cup airbox, will be dyno tuned)
- AC full delete (December 2014. Car had rear condenser and compressor removed before I got it)
- Charcoal canister delete (December 2014, it was already blocked off by PO)
Exterior:
- basically stock
- H4's
- turbo/tea tray tail and front spoiler (to get duck tail)
- no rust
- repaint front splitter and passangers side rocker panel (oct 2014)
Transmission:
- 915 gearbox - love this thing and if feels great.
- lucas gear oil (to be swepco 201)
- Wevo short shift kit (Jan 2015, replaced OEM short shift kit)
- Stomski Smart racing shift coupler
Suspension:
- New Drive Axles
- Porsche 22mm front, 21mm rear sway bars (new rubber bushings winter 2014)
- 30mm Rear and 23 mm Front Torsion Bars
- Turbo Tie Rods
- 4 Wheel Alignment & Corner Balance (handles very neutral, will need to be repeated due to weight loss)
- Lowered w/ Steering Rack Spacer to correct Steering Geometry
- New Bilstein Sport Shocks all around
- New Front Urethane Bushings
- Front strut brace (cambermeister)
- Fuchs 6x16 and 7x 17 wheels (x2 sets, one with bridgestone RE-11A 205/55/16 and 225/50/16 tires new as of August 2014)
- BBS RS 7x16 and 8x16 wheels (Toyo RA1's ~15 heat cycles) (wheels bought Aug 2014)
Brakes:
- recent Rebuild all 4 Calipers
- SS DOT Brake Lines
- Pagid Orange Pads
- Potterfield R4-s brake pads
Interior
- Basically stock chocolate color. I nicknamed the car the" Ferrero Rocher" but "Drying Lizard" comes to mind for an old dried gecko found on an AC line.
- Harness bar and 5 point harness
- Rennline aluminum dead pedal, 3 pedal set with aluminum floor board (October 2014)
- Sebelt SW-365 black suede 380mm half dish steering wheel (December 2014)
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Parts wanted list: As of Dec 11/14
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/842404-wtb-ducktail.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/840884-wanted-used-race-seats-sparco-evo-2-similar.html
Rs americe style door panels
Rs carpet set with rear seat delete
Stereo delete (i have yet to even use it)
Here is the car as it was when i brought it home.
I was worried the car might be a bit stiff for my weekend driving needs, but I am happy to say it is perfect. I just don't aim for potholes. This car also fits my ideal build - "sport sleeper stock". I.e everything is bolt on reversible, performance focused, with the street in mind, but HPDE capable.
An air cooled buddy of mine warned me prior to picking up the car to try and not be to disappointed, because it is an older car. All I can say is it was a dream realized and I love everything about the car, including the great shifting 915. Nothing beats a car without power steering, ABS or all of that other unneeded electronic gadgetry. That being said, it is from a different era than my Tii which is a good thing because I like different experiences with my cars.
