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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

I'm so excited to finally have gotten these back from Powder coating and also got the new Goodyear Eagle F1 215/40/16" tires mouted and on the car.

please excuse the mess. The garage is busier than ever before. My little brothers Saturn keeps blowing transmissions in the same spot. Has nothing to do with him burning off tires or anything... and the Porsche is getting a lexan window as well as new trim and gaskets everywhere and the head is currently off in lala-machine shop land as well as the seats out waiting for the rear windows to get tinted....

So, as you view this photo... Please understand... it's not all pretty... but at least those 968 mirrors make up for it

Ever notice I like to hang out a lot in the Performance Upgrades?
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Lizard · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 1:56 am Post subject:

well I dont see a roll bar in there,

whens that coming, or is it too much weights?

and your wrong that garage isnt really messy
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Roll bars will go in- but other priorities first.
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Mikri184 · Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Posts: 746 Location: Ferndale, WA

What are those mirrors off of, those looks different
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Lizard · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 6:58 am Post subject:

968
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3 928s,

924 turbo · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 6:58 am Post subject: Re: Like the mirrors

Joes924Racer · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:41 pm Post subject:

Im tossen around the idea of buying the tubing and bending a cust rollbar set.Just take the time and when a weld is ready send it to the welding shop.
The rims were pc silver.. bet that looks real good.
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:24 pm Post subject:

Can someone explain the widespread desire to have a rollbar in a street car...I currently have a guys Mustang in my shop doing a paint job, and he wants to put a roll bar in as well??? I can understand if you are racing...but why for the street? I have a Camaro for drag racing and it doesn't even have a roll bar....you don't need one until you are under the 11 sec mark....it it just more unwanted weight!
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1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.

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CBass · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 2807 Location: Vancouver, Canada

Roll cages have a few advantages, even on the street. Of course occupant saftey comes to mind, they make the cabin that much more structurally sound.

They also greatly improve the rigidity of the chassis.

I think the biggest advantage in a street car is the added feeling of security, that's why most people who drive SUVs do it...
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Finally got my new sunroof seal in... decided to drive up to the 'rents and put it on and throw on the hood to show some updated pics...

BTW: If your wondering about the front bumper-- well, I decided to get a light weight fiberglass one... This car is on a major diet and will weigh in this year at less than 2400 lbs with driver

Ohh I can't wait!
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ljd 924SE · Joined: 04 Dec 2003 Posts: 30 Location: Tallahassee, FL

how wide are those rims? 16X7 or 16x8? the visual difference of low profile tires is drastic, and you've definately lowered your final drive ratio with the low profiles. and with all your weight saving, she's gotta be the quickest damn 924 n/a i've ever seen.
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AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN