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My still relatively new-to-me 968 has a couple problems. One of them is that the rockers appear warped at the front, and the first few white posts are broken off.
What are my options for getting replacements, other than dismantlers? I checked a few sources for aftermarket Porsche body parts, but they don't seem to love the 968... I'd prefer stock appearance, but to a degree anything that will stay put would be acceptable.
Steve Jones -- Diablo region, PCA
'95 968 nachtblau/grey (replaces 944S) ................. '70 914-6 3.0 black/black (new project)
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Excellent, thanks everybody. Guess for the DE on Halloween I'll just pull everything off - I think it's gonna be a little while before I can swing a proper replacement, with having just ordered some Konis... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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'98 Audi Avant 2.8 wagon (snow buggy) ................. '97 Kawasaki EX-500
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SMJ wait till you see what it looks like under the rockers. You won't leave them off for long....
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I talked with Fred Opert Racing (US Strosek dist.) and Fred gave me pricing.
Rockers are $980.00
Splitter is $790.00
Both for only $1500.00
He would be willing to entertain a group buy. The thing that makes these so high is the shipping from Germany. He said the dollar was good now so pricing is cheaper than in the summer.
Pricing is SHIPPED
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Well I see what Ryan means - I took the rocker in question off, and it isn't very pretty. I couldn't break the mounting bolts for the rear shocks loose and had to take the car in. My mechanic pointed out that the white plastic clips are replaceable -- I might be able to salvage these for a while, if I can replace those clips.
Steve Jones -- Diablo region, PCA
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Those clips are replaceable, I got some from both my dealer and Pelican Parts.
Rick
93 968 (My summer car), 06 Jetta (My winter car)
79 924 (Wife's summer car), 02 C230K (Wife's winter car)
00 Passat (Son's car), 02 Trailblazer (Daughter's Car)
67 Honda Mini-Trail (familiy toy)