[au968]

After a long holiday, and a bit of a renovation, my CS has returned home. It's been a little over a year since it was put into storage at my favoured mechanics place. I've missed it, but we have torn the house and yard to pieces over that time, and earthmoving machinery and Porsches don't mix <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



So, before it was due to come back, it had a couple of Christmas presents:



* New Battery

* Full Service

* Belts

* Full checkover of Waterpump, mounts, etc.

* KW V3 installation

* Wheel Alignment



Of course, it was pouring rain today when I picked it up, so no limits testing, but the ride improvement of the V3's over the M030 is outstanding. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> The weather is incredible at the moment, mist and rain in the middle of summer!



I have a Promax to go in, and interested to try a linkage lube and redline gear oil in the transaxle to see if the gearchange improves.



The DD and the 968 in the mist in front of their new abode, waiting for the epoxy floor to finish curing. They're allowed in on Christmas day:







Michael

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[Mark]

Congrats on the return of your car and the completion of renovations. What little can be seen of the house looks good, more pics? Is the driveway dirt or gravel?

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[Beachboy]

Looks great, I wish we could get CS's. White wheels reallymake it.

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[au968]

Must take more pics...



Driveway is compacted roadbase until the beach washing operation gathers enough stone to cover it. Down the track, it'll probably get sealed, but we'll see how the loose surface goes first.





Inside, before the floor treatment...



I have no idea why the CS never made it to the US. I'm sure Porsche had their reasons, but it seems to have been sold in every other market.

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[badberry68]

Just brought my baby home this week also!



   

       

She was in the body shop for two months, got it back for two weeks, then decided to pull the motor for the LS1. Ass backwards..thats my style. It took about 6 weeks for the conversion ( the shop that did it took their time and did a nice job). Only issue is that I only had half throttle for the first weekend because of a cable issue...I think that was on purpose to make sure that I did'nt wreck it on the first day! Luckly the paint made it through the transplant with just some minor hood dent (form clearance issues). Could have been worse. My lip spoiler did'nt even last 1 day though, it hits everywhere and everything.

   

At least it is not cracked, the paint is just split all over the place.



It will take me a while to pay off the work done, but when I do, I will start on the suspension. For now its more fun than I would have ever imagined. I must admit that I fell in love with the lS1 and was looking for a platform to put one in. The 968 was the cheapest car with the lightest weight & handling already there!! I am glad I accidentaly ended up a part of this community and some day I will also own a bone stock cab for the times when I miss my 3.0!!

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[orphanowner]

Badberry, how about some detail pics of the conversion? Undercar would be great. While not contemplating a V8 conversion, It's an interesting option with more than enough grunt for most people. I'd love to see how the exhaust was routed.

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[S_Cal968]

Au968: Wow the garage looks great! Although it looks more like a small warehouse than a garage. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I have to start playing the Lotto...



I wish the CS was available in the US - I would've preferred that model. I wonder if the ride height had anything to do with the decision..{?}.

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[badberry68]

ORPH, I dont want to get into too much 1s1 stuff because everyone seems to get offended <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> . The exhaust was run from the hedder pipes to a custom made 2 into 1 and connected to the stock cat back. It is very restrictive, I believe, but I wanted to keep the interior sound level at a minimum. If you look into the stock 968 cat back exhaust there is a thin tab that covers 60% of the circumfrence at one point??? We cut it out and the sound level remained the same. I did buy a used cat-back from a forum member but I havent installed it, I think I like it quiet...The shop that did the conversion is doing another one right now and I will take some pictures.

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[au968]

S_Cal968: Well, I've worked in warehousing a lot <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



I think 968 ride height with M030 wouldn't be an issue, it would just be set higher for the US. I have to say that some of the US 968's look a bit like they have had SUV suspension conversions, what's that about?



My R32 came with US spec suspension - about 20mm higher than the euro settings, fixed now...



badberry68: What is the weight difference between the LS1 and the 3.0?



Michael

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[badberry68]

The weight of the ls1 with all accessories is similar to a 951 with all accessories, I am not sure how it compares to the 3.0, but I would think it is within 25 kilos. I havent noticed any difference in handling because of the extra weight but I havent pushed it either.



To be honest, having a good handling car is kind of a waste in South Florida, no twisties and lots of traffic. The only entertainment we have is stoplight to stoplight and an occasional on/off ramp. I plan to try Auto X in the coming year ( that should make for an interesting video). <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Anchorman]

Badberry68 - try this for fun with a "good handling car" - http://www.chinmotorsports.com/events/desc...e.asp?listid=42

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[badberry68]

[quote name='Anchorman' date='Dec 26 2006, 08:22 AM' post='29398']

Badberry68 - try this for fun with a "good handling car" - http://www.chinmotorsports.com/events/desc...e.asp?listid=42

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Wow! I have been looking for something like this...5 hours is major track time.

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[Anchorman]

I've participated in several Chin events at Watkins Glen. Track time is not an issue - and, from my limited experience, autox can't compare to track DE. There's nothing like pushing to the "edge".

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[bob blackwell]

Badberry - Wow what a "sleeper"! What shop did the work? I bet you surprise everyone on those "stoplight to stoplight" blasts. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[KMR968Turbo]

AU968: Is it just me or does your VW make the 968 look small? In your picture it really dwarfs it and I always thought the R32 was a small car. *lol*

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[au968]

[quote name='KMR968Turbo' post='29467' date='Dec 29 2006, 11:07 AM']AU968: Is it just me or does your VW make the 968 look small? In your picture it really dwarfs it and I always thought the R32 was a small car. *lol*[/quote]



Wideangle lens. The R32 is closer, so the perspective is distorted <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



But anyway, consider these specs:



R32; 968

overall length (mm): 4176; 4,341

overall width (mm): 1735; 1,735

overall height (mm): 1425; 1,275

wheelbase (mm): 2517; 2,400

front track (mm): 1511; 1,478

rear track (mm): 1491; 1,450

curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,912; 10,759

Weight: curb weight (kg) 1546; 1,400

Power: 177 kW @ 6,250 rpm; 176 kW 6,200 rpm

Torque: 236 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 4,100 rpm



So the 968 is longer and lower, and carries a bit less weight for similar power and tq, but the overall package is not so far away in terms of dimensions. I bet most of the extra weight in the R32 is in the 4wd running gear. Specs are from MotorTrend, but the look about right.



Michael

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[badberry68]

Anchorman,



How was it driving with the instructor for the first time? Were you able to take your time and get to know how your car would respond to the track? Did the instructor help you with braking points and corner speed or was it just a formality? Do you drive with first-timers during your sessions? Any comforting information would be appreciated....



Bob,

On the street my car is quite the sleeper, only a few "tuners" have noticed me...not worth it, just waiting for the perfect kill! German Perpormance in Fort Lauderdale Florida did the work, they are on about their tenth conversion, four of them 968s and the rest 944s. I have put 400 miles on it since the transplant, so far no problems. Some new noises are irritating like the electric brake booster and the cooling fans are on all the time. Other than that the power below 70 mph is very enyoyable, above 70 the 3.0 was just as fun.

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[Miles'PHTurbo968]

Sure is a nice looking car!

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[Anchorman]

Badberry, I've sent you a PM. In brief, though, the instructors can be invaluable but getting one that is suited to you is important. At the Chin events, instructors initially are assigned, but you can switch and find one that helps you. As a novice, you're driving with other novices (or others that have never been on that particular track). You pace yourself, and have plenty of time to learn what you and the car can do. It's GREAT!!!

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