Anyone Recognize this Turbo Rocker Trim?

[J-P]

Evaluating this car for a potential purchase. It is not local to me and the current owner did not install the mod, so does not know/can't tell.

Does anyone know who manufactured this rocker panel mod, or know anything about how it is installed?

There is an air duct in the rockers to provide cooling air to the rear brakes. The main thing I am trying to determine is if this duct utilizes the existing access holes for the torsion bars, or if someone had to cut into the body panel/flare to fit the duct?

Current owner said it looks like there is a bit of undercoat spray in the area and can't really tell.

These are the best pictures I have to show the duct.

Thanks.

[J-P]

[Garen]

The aesthetic is consistent with what Strosek kits looked like

https://www.google.com/search?q=strosek+porsche+930&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02kJ8DzuWqVeUhVIewWkR8AIpXdyw:160815797 8035&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjpvJeox9PtAhVQeawKHa3VAwgQ_AUoAXoECAEQA w&biw=2288&bih=1246#imgrc=zslmsdsHWeIrnM

[Garen]

[J-P]

Now there's a name I have not heard in a while. Now if I can only find installation instructions!

Nice ID, BTW!!

[J-P]

Well that wasn't that hard. Not Strosek, but same ducting. Unfortunately, it requires enlarging the torsion bar access

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSdmvUTS1yA

[onboost]

Originally Posted by J-P

Well that wasn't that hard. Not Strosek, but same ducting. Unfortunately, it requires enlarging the torsion bar access

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSdmvUTS1yA

Strosek style probably purchased from NR automotive or Better Bodies. Install may have required enlarging the torsion bar access, or the fiberglass ducting could have been reduced. You'll need to check to see.

However, if the torsion hole was modified, I see that as a strong negotiation point on price. Not bad looking car..

[J-P]

Yes, but my concern if you watch the install video, is that they have to use about 40 to 50 screws driven into the body to affix the new trim during the bonding process.

That translates to about 100 holes in the car that would have to be welded up, prepped and painted to return to original condition. On top of that, if they did enlarge the holes, you would need to cut new ones out of a donor car and weld into place.

Could be very involved and expensive.

[dg567]

Originally Posted by J-P

Yes, but my concern if you watch the install video, is that they have to use about 40 to 50 screws driven into the body to affix the new trim during the bonding process.

That translates to about 100 holes in the car that would have to be welded up, prepped and painted to return to original condition. On top of that, if they did enlarge the holes, you would need to cut new ones out of a donor car and weld into place.

Could be very involved and expensive.

Thats why that car is 70k asking and not 100k...

[onboost]

Originally Posted by J-P

Yes, but my concern if you watch the install video, is that they have to use about 40 to 50 screws driven into the body to affix the new trim during the bonding process.

That translates to about 100 holes in the car that would have to be welded up, prepped and painted to return to original condition. On top of that, if they did enlarge the holes, you would need to cut new ones out of a donor car and weld into place.

Could be very involved and expensive.

Not necessary, the pieces probably are probably not Strosek, but copies from one of the companies I mentioned above. That being said, the only holes may be in the edges of the fender lip and maybe one or two at the upper or lower fender. These kits didn't use clips or a lot of screws, if done correctly they were boded on. However, anyway you cut it, should you decide to remove the kit, you'll have to do some body and paint.

You need to look at the car in person or have someone do so to confirm the mods. For me, I think I'd negotiate the price, snatch-it up, change the wheels and roll with it!

Originally Posted by dg567

Thats why that car is 70k asking and not 100k...

Agree.. and these numbers give you room to work.

[J-P]

Agree with most comments, but show me standard, white, repainted, 85000 mile gray market cars that don’t have rebuilt engine/trans, that are bringing $100k or anywhere close on a regular basis.

We all love these cars, but that doesn’t make them more valuable than they are.

Non-US cars historically are less desirable and bring less than their US counterparts. This car is nice, but is just a regular 930 with a trim kit and BBS wheels. It’s priced at the market as if it were all correct with factory trim and Fuchs.

I need to factor in costs as discussed, plus put a price on down-time, dealing with a body shop, etc. Appreciate the comments.

[onboost]

Originally Posted by J-P

Agree with most comments, but show me standard, white, repainted, 85000 mile gray market cars that don’t have rebuilt engine/trans, that are bringing $100k or anywhere close on a regular basis.

We all love these cars, but that doesn’t make them more valuable than they are.

Non-US cars historically are less desirable and bring less than their US counterparts. This car is nice, but is just a regular 930 with a trim kit and BBS wheels. It’s priced at the market as if it were all correct with factory trim and Fuchs.

I need to factor in costs as discussed, plus put a price on down-time, dealing with a body shop, etc. Appreciate the comments.

Correct, although this is the first time you've mentioned any other details about the car other than the rockers.. not even the year.

Enjoy the hunt!

[RarlyL8]

I had a set of those side panels installed on the Red Rocket as part of the body kit. This was great in 1995 when I did it but sure wouldn't do it now. The panels come with no attachment mechanism at all so there are many ways to do it. The body man that fit them for me used standard body shop panel clips that snap on and off. It is essential that these panels be easy to remove because you cannot access the torsion bars with them in place. The worst part, which still makes me shutter, is that instead of trimming back the panel vents the body man cut a big chunk out of the fender so the duct would be functional. I didn't need it to be functional and was horrified when I saw that. Hopefully whoever installed the kit on the car in question didn't do that.

[dg567]

Originally Posted by J-P

Agree with most comments, but show me standard, white, repainted, 85000 mile gray market cars that don’t have rebuilt engine/trans, that are bringing $100k or anywhere close on a regular basis.

We all love these cars, but that doesn’t make them more valuable than they are.

Non-US cars historically are less desirable and bring less than their US counterparts. This car is nice, but is just a regular 930 with a trim kit and BBS wheels. It’s priced at the market as if it were all correct with factory trim and Fuchs.

I need to factor in costs as discussed, plus put a price on down-time, dealing with a body shop, etc. Appreciate the comments.

Agreed - and I said which is why the asking was 70 and not 100. Its been forsale for a while at 70k, which should mean that its above market. Seller may not want to realize this and may be firm on his asking, which is why he's had it forsale for so long.