au-yt Posted 5November, 2014 Report Share Posted 5November, 2014 This thread is for those building owning and fantasising about personalised Porsches. The Idea is purly for sharing thoughts and ideas , links to other stories and generaly agreeable discussion, For me I got back into Porsches because of Magnus and I blame him for a recient very rash decision. My Hotrod is as light as posible long bonnet, Im leaning to 30itr RSR or RUF body work. Built on a platform that is based on a converted car and engine swap would love Mechanical injection or carbs. 915 box, box plenty of ratios. I quite like this but a little more liveable. BBi Autosport's Ultra-Light "Project Nasty" Porsche 911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 5November, 2014 Report Share Posted 5November, 2014 Mine would be like... This car: Or this car: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 5November, 2014 Report Share Posted 5November, 2014 Great idea for a thread au-yt. Really sorry that we could not meet up at Motorclassica where I could have introduced you to the PFA locals. Unfortunately I didn't make the decision to go until quite late. The hotrod you talk about sounds like the r-gruppe style car. They look retro cool and as you say light light light. Unfortunately for me the prices of long-bonnets seem to have gotten away a bit and therefore making a basis for a hotrod a bit more expansive. For me the budget would not be unlimited. Ideally a C 3.o base, but more realistically now a SC pricing. I would prefer matching number (LHD/RHD) that could be returned to delivery spec if required/desired. Mods would include strip out any excess weight to make as light as possible inc interior trim, aircon, radio, sunroof (?), factory seats to fixed back seats; lowered suspension, wider wheels and tyres; change to lightweight more aggressive looking fibreglass front bumper; and add harness and half roll cage; and stickers rather than paint job for looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 I've got more or less what I want. Short list of wants is more power,smaller wheels,IROC bumpers and more nightwatch tartan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 This. What did you think of magnus' SC? I've got more or less what I want. Short list of wants is more power,smaller wheels,IROC bumpers and more nightwatch tartan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 I still want to build a long hood hotrod... to me Jack Olsen's car is perfect! OR this.... 69 with a GT3 Cup motor transplanted, radiators and all! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Ha, I've been thinking about this topic for a while actually. For me... - wide body impact bumper - big dish fuchs wheels - at least 3.2 but possibly 3.6 engine - big, bright colour - probably a bright metallic blue - nice early turbo tail - nicely executed custom leather interior in bright red or tan (depending on outside colour) with lots of sound deadening and nice touches like LED lighting and milled aluminium surfaces (kind of Singer but not quite so retro) - uprated AC - uprated brakes/suspension etc - my own shipping company and a pile of cash so I could ship it around the world and drive interesting roads. The concept would be a take on the quintessential 80s custom porsche - what some crass bloke would have ordered with his stock market winnings. But fast and with a few modern niceties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 This thread makes me sick......................to think such un-holy Porsche thoughts. I already have my pet hodrod project 'impact bumper' somewhat complete and I'm thinking my next one will look something like this; I'm just waiting for the first person to mention RWB and get shot down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au-yt Posted 6November, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 This. What did you think of magnus' SC? I like the concept which is very doable as it has a value for money aspect but I am not that fond of the missmatch of colours. He has a silver coloured car which looks very hunkered down and purposfull. Thats why I like the BBi car. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Modelled on a Singer Or something like Hughs car would do me Or the grey one above Or Jack Olsens beast Or just a stupidly fast, loud,low and obnoxious RS rep with a cage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Plus some we have discussed before.. Or a lightweight 3.o RS tribute in a lairy colour... . And some local PFA love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 OR this.... 69 with a GT3 Cup motor transplanted, radiators and all! Wow, that's mad. If I ever bin my car on the track (touch wood hope I don't!) now I know what I'll do with the bits........ When I had the 964, I had a fleeting thought about hot rodding it but it would only devalue it and probably too heavy, need a bantam weight to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 993 give it turbo S guards and nose (no side intakes though) duck tail BBS RS wheels 3.8RS GT3 motor (no last of the aircooled bs thanks! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au-yt Posted 6November, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 993 give it turbo S guards and nose (no side intakes though) duck tail BBS RS wheels 3.8RS GT3 motor (no last of the aircooled bs thanks! ) bit like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Still think this is the coolest hot rod I've seen. Puuuurrrrrfect!Simple, clean and if you skipped the Kevlar front guards, probably almost affordable to build. Just need to find a ratty imported G series with bright window frames...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 I have leanings towards a street/rally car, just to be different. I'm not fussed whether 944, 911 or indeed - 928 The main focus would be light weight (free power) and agility. Paint finish irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 bit like this? .. nothing like that.. apart from they both are 993's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 I love this thread! For me I would like to one day convert my 'hot rod' to something like this... http://www.pinterest.com/pin/324188873149147695/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/0e/c8/38/0ec8389dcee03842cf502a4dd0149f46.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Still think this is the coolest hot rod I've seen. Puuuurrrrrfect!Simple, clean and if you skipped the Kevlar front guards, probably almost affordable to build.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAY5fRglsb4Just need to find a ratty imported G series with bright window frames...... 820kg.......! That would be a spritely thing with say 250hp Much better to add lightness rather than horsepower to make a car fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Do it! I love this thread! For me I would like to one day convert my 'hot rod' to something like this...http://www.pinterest.com/pin/324188873149147695/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Just need to find a ratty imported G series with bright window frames...... You could start with this for $5k.....?http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-porsche-911-carrera-coupe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 Do it! I will one day... For now my priorities are somewhat in this order: 1) Tune up engine issues (maybe rebuild if need be), 2) Re-build gearbox and upgrade linkages and mounts 3) tune up and upgrade suspension, 4) Clean up and tart up interior 5) Sort out electrical's and upgrade lighting 6) Re-do bodywork maybe convert to ST look if I am still keen. Lots of fun to be had with my 'Hot Rod' over the years to come, thats why I love it so much, there are no rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 I like this one, especially the colour: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 6November, 2014 Report Share Posted 6November, 2014 that green doesn't quite do it for me but my god that interior is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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