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sparky · Joined: 27 Nov 2002 Posts: 772 Location: Malta

Hey all,

Finally landed back on this little rock last week and its time for an update on the seemingly never ending project.

Im not sure where I last left off but the new paint job had bubbled all over and there were a few other issues here and there.

Well since then I decided to get a GTS headlight kit from.. erm.. deuchesenine??

Since the car needed to be re-sprayed anyway it would have been too easy to simply fit the kit and be done with it. Instead I opted to mould the kit into the 1 piece front making no gaps all around (Cool huh?) and then making a groove for the perspex to slot right into in the front clip so it is all neat and smooth like the rest of the car with no gaps.

There are still a few odd jobs to be done but the end is now in sight.

The sound system is all setup and working nicely. DVD player/screen in front. 2 x Speakers in the front floor (Installed in sills) 2 x In the rear quarters and a sub in the boot along with a monster amp.

Last week all of the 944T suspension and brake bits arrived so that will be the next job to get onto as soon as it is back in the garage.

I got my calipers blasted and painted in yellow but somehow the clear instructions of MASK off the holes and bores was not clear so I am having the great joy of stripping paint out of these places carefully. New seals should arrive soon hopefully.

The parts are all from an 88 Turbo. I got hold of everything I could dream of needing.

Question for the informed:
Since I will need to put the 928 outside while I am doing the brake/suspension conv. How many hours would you say it would take to do the front/rear minus the new plumbing? (I can do this in the drive after)

I have everything from the alum rear arms downwards for the rear along with everything from the front alum A arms upwards for the front along with front and rear sway arms.

SHOUT OUT to SCORPIO! Is his car on the road yet?

Cheers all and enjoy your day,
SparkY
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1976 Euro 924 (The 945)

- Full 951 Brakes/Suspension

1998 Boxster with goodies
2002 3.0 Xtype 4wd sport

Rich H · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:10 am Post subject:

I did a front hub swap in about an hour rear is longer, maybe 2-3 hours a side.
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Boostsideways · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 100 Location: CT, Southbury

With any semi-major (even when its not) i like to have a good half day set aside for it.. Always seems like something goes wrong or gives me trouble with the damn 924 turbos.
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Buwani 931 · Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 308 Location: Napa California

Welcome back Sparky
Please post pics of the headlights when you can

Shawn
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I am very interested to hear whether you can get those lights to fit. The company says they are for 944 S2 and 951 only, which is a shame, because the quality looks from the pics to be unparalleled.

Pics, pics, pics!
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Grenadiers · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:27 am Post subject:

580 Euros for the kit? It better be able to pop popcorn and get ya a beer or 10!
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Find it online. . .it is GORGEOUS.
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ic932 · Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 1104 Location: UK

Sparky,

The only issues i can think of that will cost you time are as follows:

The alloy A arms will not bolt up to the 924 steel x-member without some cutting/welding.

The alloy A arms will widen your track beyond the adjustment of the 924 track control/ball joints.

The 951 swaybar attaches to the frame rails differently so it's not a "bolt-in" upgrade on a pre-82' model 924.

And of course you will need late 944 front suspension struts in order to use the 88' 951 hubs/spindles.

I think all of the above has been covered here in one way or another over the years...

Grenadiers · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

sparky · Joined: 27 Nov 2002 Posts: 772 Location: Malta

Cheers Rich and Boost for the estimated time. Now I can plan the conversion as and get this project back on coarse

YO Shawn and Rasta, Ill snap some pics up in the morning

I have got them to fit and all moulded into the bodywork and already re-sprayed. The pics will make it more clear what I mean.

IIRC the kit I purchased from may have been for a 924. If you contact them they should clear this up. They are very helpful and easy to deal with to say the least..

Grenadiers, you definately dont want to know how much $$ went into the body so far if 580€ sounds expensive

The lights are one of the nice finishing touches.

Cheers for the input IC932, thankfully though I do have all of the mention parts from the 88 951 over here too which should make my life easier.

Ill get those pics up for you guys soon..

Thanks for all the input!!!!
SparkY
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When the checkered flag drops... The Bull$hit Stops

1976 Euro 924 (The 945)

- Full 951 Brakes/Suspension

1998 Boxster with goodies
2002 3.0 Xtype 4wd sport

Scorpio · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:33 am Post subject:

Sparky...brother from another mother! where have you been??

cars still up on stands in the garage...just waiting on a gasket then the engine will go back together...and ive started on the body work...
Its movin along nicely
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Grenadiers · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:44 am Post subject:

€
I don't have that on my keyboard!!!
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'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke

sparky · Joined: 27 Nov 2002 Posts: 772 Location: Malta

Coarse you do Grenadiers.. you just cant see it

Hold ALT and press 0128 on your number pad and BOOM € €

Dont get carried away for ages finding wierd symbols like these ù © ® æ ¥ ¢ ß ± Apparently some people spend ages getting curious then realize there are maps of them all online

SCORPS!!!!
I was away on an adventure of sorts.. my new hobby dragged me away for a while..

So I guess you ended up paying for that trip to Thailand then right?

Im glad its moving along nicely mate. Its a battle of the bros to see who can get their car on the road first and gather the most.. erm.. ya know..

When I get the camera out I will take pics of all parts of the car as a bit has changed here and there.. In the morning I will snap the pics of the front lights as promised and someday soon will snap pics of the whole car inside and out. It is finally looking alot more like a car and is SOOOO close now!

SparkY
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When the checkered flag drops... The Bull$hit Stops

1976 Euro 924 (The 945)

- Full 951 Brakes/Suspension

1998 Boxster with goodies
2002 3.0 Xtype 4wd sport

Scorpio · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

Boostsideways · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 100 Location: CT, Southbury

yea i really would like to see the head lights too, that sounds nice. be sure to hook me up with car pics when yer done and GL man! =) p.s. anyone know a site that would sell cheap body kits for this car? or do anyone i get need to be fabricated and all that, no "snap ons" right?
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My car= Porsche 924 turbo, 1982.