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bass gt · Last edited by bass gt on Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:34 pm; edited 2 times in total

guy's,

As you may know, i was vasilating over what to do re the front end bodywork of my car, after a rather few too many impacts to the front necesitated some cosmetic surgery. Well, even though i may be a few thousand miles from home, time and tide wait for no man, so i have contracted a local guy to do the necessary work. I must admit bodywork is not my forte, so i'm happy to pay to have it properly done.
he sent me some pice this evening, and as you can see, things will never be the same!!
As the pics come through, i'll keep you posted. Any guesses as to what new suit she'll be wearing for next season???

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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Still sexy.

bass gt · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

Only because she is semi naked!!

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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

One piece fiberglass front end, I've seen them before on hopped up 951's.
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bass gt · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Can't wait!
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simsport · Joined: 06 Nov 2002 Posts: 573 Location: UK Warrington

Well if you are in my class next year I hope its a sail!

Hope all is well over there.
Motec is in!...car on roller tomorrow...eek!

Cheers
Simon
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bass gt · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

Well Guy's,

I guess this is going to cause some controversy, but here are some pics of the new front end. The badge panel will be removable, so i can access the intercooler & radiator easier. The advantage of the 951 racing front end is all the light holes are filled, saving me a ton of work, and the splitter sits at the right angle. If you look at the CGT front end, the lower edge is angled, making fitting the splitter a bit of a job. As this is a race car, repairs need to be straight forward, rather than hours of custom work. This is just a pre fix mock up, so a bit of work to do yet.

Steve

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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

i'm not a fan of that badge pannel...nor the blind 951 nose...however lets see it painted.

PS: are the nose and badge pannel openings big enough to cool the rad and ic ?
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bass gt · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

Well if it works for the 951 racers, i guess it's good enough for my old girl. And i know what you mean about the blind nose panel, but as she is a pure racer, there is no pont having lights or buckets ect there. just more weight ect. The reason i went for the blind item is that it will be removable, even after painting. As my turbo is now in front of the engine, this will make working on the front of the motor or cooling systems much easier.

Steve
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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Just paint some fake headlight covers on there, problem solved.

I love it, but then I'm partial to the 951 as well. You're combining my 2 favorite Porsches, the 924 and 951. I always imagined putting a 951 engine in a 924, but your way is good to!

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flosho · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:09 am Post subject:

So... now you have an extra pair of cgt styled lights available, no?

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bass gt · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:12 am Post subject:

Flosho,

I believe the buckets are ok, but the perspex covers were painted, and there were no lights in the buckets.

Steve
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flosho · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:17 am Post subject:

Well the car will look great, I think the 944 with the metal splitter looked a little more "bad ass" and the new style will look more refined.

Steve, if you're willing to part with them, snap a few pics and ill see if they are salvageable to me(as my salvaging skills may not be as good as others').
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Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2810 Location: Sweden

Hm, will probably be alot simpler for maintanance. But it did loose some of its badassness

. But its a race car, cant take that out of the equation, must be easy to reach stuff.

Are those rally slicks?, seems a little skinny for a racing car..

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