2020 Pelican Parts Virtual Car Show! Win Up To $750 Gift Card! ENTER HERE!

[dwstan4d]

2002 Boxster, 27,000 miles.

[a.w.j.1]

Here it is my 1990 560SEC didn't see any mercy so I had to represent

[jclafrance]

'87 911 Carrera Coupe, unrestored, original except for audio system, which I just renewed... and is the subject of my next post, "COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Project."

[jclafrance]

"COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Project," or how I modernized the audio system in my '87 911 Carrera Coupe with no cutting or modification, and keeping it looking period correct. The key component is the relatively new Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB head unit (unfortunately only available from retailers across The Pond). It replicates the original, first produced in 1986, however lifting the mock cassette door reveals inputs for USB, SD card and phono plug. There is also a rear USB and mic input, along with excellent Bluetooth connection with smartphones and other enabled devices. The original Blaupunkt Reno is below, new Bremen is above.

The old wiring harness from the Alpine CD player that inhabited that spot for the last 27 years.

The new harness with soldered/shrink tubing wire splices, wrapped in cloth tape.

Next up, a subwoofer is a must, but where to put one was always a bit of a conundrum. Awhile back I found an excellent compact unit, the Kenwood KSC-SW11 and located the perfect spot under the passenger seat, it even has 3, pre-existing, treaded potential mounting points.


A 9x13" piece of 1/4" plywood was used with appropriate holes drilled.



Fits perfectly.

Because the new Bremen is not as deep as previous units, all wiring tucks neatly behind it.

Location of the microphone bug.

The final setup, display color and brightness custom tuned, phone Bluetooth linked and connected to the rear USB (data and charging) that was routed behind the dash and audio settings adjusted.

The sound is amazing, even with my many years old Polk Audio coaxial speakers. The bass is exceptional for the small package due to the solid mounting to the floorpan. And there you have it, a modern system with an '80s look.

[ddelano]

Best modification(s); Best car; Recent improvements include; CDI+ Ignition, 17x9 (f) 17x11 (r) Magnus Walker with Conti Contact Extremes, Fabspeed Zork Tube & Dump Pipe, Header Studs, Rear wheel bearings x2, Bosch Fuel pumps x2, Rear reflector restoration, Rennline 50% stiffer engine & tranny mounts, WG refresh, misc clean & refresh seals & hoses.

[jclafrance]

Virtual Car Show additional photos of my '87 911 Carrera Coupe, unrestored, original, except for audio system, with 68K on the clock. I am the second owner, found by scouring the NY Times classified ads 27 years ago. Arguably "the best of the best," this car is a classic representation of the final G body 911 lineage, with the well sorted out, most reliable Porsche 3.2 litre engine, G50 gearbox and hydraulic clutch.



And now for a little 'Porsche Art'



"SchieBe auf den Mond"

[JDP]

[jorrell986s]

Ordered as a 2000, arrived as a 2001. K-Sport springs and struts, Eibach swaybars, Yokohama R series. All new suspension bars, bushings and joints.

120K miles on the clock, the front end got hit twice. The second hit totaled a 2016 minivan that cut in front of me(their tire ran over the top of my bumper, their passenger side doors would not open. Damage to mine was $4300, air bags didn't go off but the SRS light came on! Guards Red for the nose "easier to see" plus it mimics the paint jobs of many 356 race cars of their day. The rear color is the stock Arctic Silver

Every option except 18s and HID

[RiccardoB]

My 997.2 C4S

[Hawkifr]

Garage toys: 1971 Jaguar E-Type convertible (<50k mi), 1999 Porsche Boxster, 2000 BMW 740il (325k mi), Replacing BMW oil separator, timing chain & guides and VANOS seals)

[Triporssan]

Original Belgian-registered TR. Competed in Douze Heures de Huy, Ardennes, Verviers, SLS rallyes, Eberbach Bergrennen. Frame off restoration to FIA GT Homologation standard. Features include optional 2.2L I4, dual SU carbs, extractor manifold, 13-row oil cooler, 60-spoke wire knock-offs, Hanhart rally timers, Halda Speedpilot, full factory tools and docs.

[TrackRat]

Here is a series of garage shots of my freshly repainted 1973 911 E/RSR. I’ve owned this car for 14 years, and have just completed a full color change from light yellow to tangerine. My buddy Pete Knight, Phil and the team did the work at Pete’s shop in upstate NY. Pete’s critical eye for panel fit, correction and metalworking plus his painting skills are all simply first rate. Pete and I resonated on this project in many ways, and I found him to be an absolute pleasure to work with.

2.8 MFI twin plug Short stroke from Henry Schmidt
Turbo brakes and suspension tuning by Dan Jacobs Hairy Dog Garage
15x9 & 11, from Harvey Wiedman, with Michelin TB tires
New center fill tank and parts from Dave B at TRE
Numerous parts from Pelican

[Old Porsche Guy]

Originally Posted by Dmitry at Pelican Parts

Attached are pictures of my 1973 914.Looks like two pictures of our homes Christmas lights hitched a ride. Merry Christmas!

2020 Pelican Parts Virtual Car Show!

Do you miss participating in car shows? We certainly do! With events getting cancelled or postponed left and right, we thought we’d bring the car show to your living room… or garage!

Introducing the 2020 Pelican Parts Virtual Car Show! Complete with a chance to win prizes for each category, including a $750 Pelican gift certificate for the Best In Show.

This interactive event will make you feel like you’re out with your buddies, showing off your newly completed restoration or work in progress while admiring a ton of cars. Did we mention that we’re going international? Our friends from Canada (except Quebec, sorry!) and the UK will have an opportunity to join in on the fun!

Simply post a photo of your car or garage alongside what category you want to be considered for (FYI everyone gets considered for Best In Show) and for some categories, a description of the work you did on the car. We will select the finalists and then let everyone vote for the winners!

We’ll be judging your cars in categories including, Best In Show, Most Original, Best Modified, Best Maintained, Best DIY Project, and even Best Garage! Check out all the details below and enter your car into what’s likely to be the best car show ever! Good luck!

- Submissions Open: April 3, 2020 – April 20, 2020
- Judging: April 20, 2020 – Aril 24, 2020
- Public Vote: May 4 2020 – May 24, 2020
- Winners Announcement: Week of May 25th 2020

How to Enter:

Post a photo of your car, garage, or maintenance / DIY / modification car project to THIS thread.

If there’s a specific category you want to be considered for, specify it with your submission. If you don’t specify a category, we will choose one for you. You can submit one entry for every category, so that would be up to 6 submissions. We will be awarding prizes to the following categories:

• Best Car / Best In Show – 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded – judging based on overall appearance
• Best Garage – judging based on overall appearance
• Most Original – judging based on creativity, originality and passion
• Best Modification (include description of modification) – judging based on overall appearance and expertise
• Best Maintenance (include description of maintenance, this can even be a photo of you doing maintenance on your car) – judging based on overall appearance and expertise
• Best DIY Project (include description of do-it-yourself project) – judging based on creativity, originality, passion and expertise

You can also enter on Facebook here (look for the dedicated post pinned to the top of the page), but be sure to include the hashtag #PelicanCarShowContest for and Facebook submissions: https://www.Facebook.com/PelicanParts

Here are a few great prizes we are awarding. Thank you to our vendors for helping to support this Pelican Parts Virtual Car Show!

• Best In Show $750 First Place, $500 Second Place, $250 Third Place – sponsored by StopTech
• XTA Coilovers provided by ST Suspensions
• $400 towards Oils and Additives provided by Liqui Moly
• $250 Gift Certificate provided by Rennline
• $500 Product Credit provided by Motul
• Brake Pads provided by Cool Carbon
• Brake Pads provided by Hawk
• Oil Change Bundle provided by LN Engineering
• Clutch Pedals Matter Tote Bag provided by Camisasca
• Cool Automotive Shirts provided by L'ECurie
• Perfect Shine Car Care provided by Nextzett

*One category per entry (photo).

*Limit of one (1) entry per category, no matter the method of entry. All additional entries will be voided.

For Full Contest Rules, click here

[stealthn]

That’s not fair, some of us still have snow

[tdw28210]

Ah, what the heck,....a '77 sunroof coupe to a 3.2 '73 RSR-ish sunroof delete Mexico Blue 911coupe with custom plaid interior and period correct functioning Blaupunkt 8-track player/radio with bluetooth mod. Single piece knee pad, custom rear seat delete, etc., etc. Too many other mods to mention. (Shift assistant in 2nd picture NOT included)

[Daytona_bdb]

9 months in, all deferred maintenance complete plus custom stainless exhaust, leather recovered dash/pod, stereo upgrade, driveline upgrades, HVAC, custom painted rims, new rubber, new glass and ceramic tint, Colin’s Colt Race Cams (and all that new cams implies).

car is now completely “sorted” and ready for long distance road trips... someday....

[SadDad]

Talia’s rescue
Talia is a my MY 91C2 coupe. I say rescue because she was sorely mistreated the worst being painted blue in the late 90s. I inherited her from my youngest son. He discovered her original color was Mint Green and told me he just had to return her to that color. So his dream became mine. Since 2014 I dropped her engine to repair broken head studs.I then put new shocks and struts on. Then in Oct 2017 I started the process to return her to her original color. I first wet sanded the entire body then pulled her apart for a windows out respray.
Today I drove Talia for the first time since I started the painting processI have done all the work myself except help from my grandson Jordan who liked to spay water on her while I sanded away.

[tjfrasc1]

Total DIY project. ‘83 944. Started in Chicago in 2008 and now enjoying PCH rides in Southern California. Learning as I go with just about everything. Almost fully disassembled in 2010 and painted. Ceramic matte black. Powder coated rims and baked in the kitchen.
Made 3D cad models for the exterior door handle inserts. PORSCHE on one, 944 on the other. Next job is to get the AC working. Otherwise the interior is really clean. Really enjoying rides through Laguna, Newport and Huntington. Looking forward to getting to a Pelican in-person Coffee and Cars in the near future.

[M.G. Garage]

Best of Show: Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms

[M.G. Garage]

Best Garage: Mercedes-Benz Pagoda SL and Pagoda Roofed Garage