au-yt Posted 17July, 2014 Report Share Posted 17July, 2014 BJM spot on! mods are fine as long as they are "un bolt able" and the original parts are kept. And this can go as far as engines provided the un bolt able formula is kept. Only exception to any of this are engine internals as there are tensioner, oil pump, and case strenthening mods to magnesium cases, that for me is a must. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 17July, 2014 Report Share Posted 17July, 2014 Like some I think the car you are modifying matters but the mods that you intend to do matter more. If they are mods that change the car forever, cutting into the body etc then don't do it. If they are reversible or simply upgrading the likes of suspenion then go for it. +1 This how I've treated my SC. My car started out as a left hooker which was converted by the PO. This left me with a car which is forever in the "modified" category. As such it's value will never be up there with the untouched original cars. The mods I've made are minor in the scheme of things, done to make it more able to cope with how I want to use it. (I don 't know of many marques which are so easy to modify like this) As a road car it was great as it was but I soon became aware of it's limitations. Seats, harnesses, suspension adjustments, brakes etc. were all changed to suit occasional track use and spirited back road excursions. If ever I want to return it to standard I have all the original parts. I didnt buy it to speculate on its resale. However, so far I estimate what I've spent is on par with it's current value. I'm happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 17July, 2014 Report Share Posted 17July, 2014 No it will burst just after I buy anything. Oh and you're right I am a terrible influence Jim. If I was a good influence you would have at least one turbo on your car.... You should practice by finding me an affordable short bell G50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 Hey look at that hen with a mouth full of perfect teeth over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 It did occur to me that considering a G50 conversion to support a turbo with decent boost is about the same cost as a Hewland fully sequential transaxle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 I looked at that for my old car. No good. The box they do make that would fit won't take the Tq IIRC. Was only rated to 400nm or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 I had a better look at the boxster 6sp too. Looks like it will fit, and there's a starter fitment solution, but the diff can't be flipped. Stupid lack of transaxle options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au-yt Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 BJM spot on! mods are fine as long as they are "un bolt able" and the original parts are kept. And this can go as far as engines provided the un bolt able formula is kept. Only exception to any of this are engine internals as there are tensioner, oil pump, and case strenthening mods to magnesium cases, that for me is a must. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 18July, 2014 Report Share Posted 18July, 2014 There are obviously a couple of schools of thought here. Some owners want to keep things "factory" and others want to play with some options.For me, cutting into the metal is off limits, however every other type of reversible mod is a goer.Especially the type that make them go around corners faster safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 22July, 2014 Report Share Posted 22July, 2014 You suck at uploading photos! Just start with a bastard like mine and live with a clear conscience. You'll lose less money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 22July, 2014 Report Share Posted 22July, 2014 Comon - Is modifying "A" Classic Porsche sacrilegious ? It doesn't have to be a 911 !!! And IMO it is better to see them on the road modified and being enjoyed, than to have it original stored away and only looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozracer Posted 22July, 2014 Report Share Posted 22July, 2014 what about taking a 3.2 out to a 3.4 not really reversible but I still think its in the spirit of the car..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 what about taking a 3.2 out to a 3.4 not really reversible but I still think its in the spirit of the car..... No-one need ever know about the increased displacement. Unless you believe it adds to the resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozracer Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 thats my thoughts as well i really dont think it detracts from the car either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 you'd have to be a nutjob to not see the increased displacement as a good thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 they'd never notice until they pulled the engine apart anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 Is modifying a classic Porsche 911 sacrilegious It is if ends up looking like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 The Smart 911 , for anorexics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 23July, 2014 Report Share Posted 23July, 2014 Displacement on a 911 engine is "only" replacing pistons and cylinders with a different bore size, totally reversible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozracer Posted 24July, 2014 Report Share Posted 24July, 2014 very true steve but who in their right mind would do it....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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