Poor Man's "Clubsport" 986S Build

[B6T]

More info on the FD.

I used to have a nicely prepped '84 GSL-SE with a streetported S5 13B, standalone EMS, and full RB suspension. Didn't have space to store it so I sold it. I miss it.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by heliguy

That's a beautiful car. Is that your 911 also?

Thanks! Yes it is a 1982 911SC cab. It has about 66k and is a very nice car, definitely a keeper.

Originally Posted by B6T

More info on the FD.

I used to have a nicely prepped '84 GSL-SE with a streetported S5 13B, standalone EMS, and full RB suspension. Didn't have space to store it so I sold it. I miss it.

I actually bought the FD from a Pelican, his father bought it new and daily drove it until he died a few years ago. Well maintained original CA car that had a lot of cosmetic wear, I did a full repaint, mostly gutted and refinished the interior, the usual reliability upgrades, and a bunch of maintenance. Right now it's a really nice driver. I will probably be selling it soon as I just have too many cars. It is a fantastic car and I'm sure I will kick myself for selling, especially if they are $50k someday.

[BRAN]

nice...very nice.
Love your car fleet

SC CAR GO = sounds like the French escargot, but I am sure it's not

[jb92563]

Nice collection.

I can't help but think that every Porsche owner ends up getting another one until they have more than will fit at their home

I like what you've done so far, should be interesting to see whats next.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Not huge progress so far as any upgrades, though I did score a nice weighted shift knob used on Pelican and found out I have an FVD shifter. Also replaced a dying window regulator, broken tension cable, and replaced the missing gas door spring. I removed the GPS unit, door speakers, and dash speakers, total removed is 17.2 lbs from those three. I should be at 3026 lbs per my calculations after putting a few things back in, so almost 100 lbs lost from zero dollars spent. I have a GT3 console on the way so I'll figure out the net loss from that, I suspect about 2 lbs. The clean look and extra legroom will be totally worth it though. I posted a WTB ad on the classifieds for a set of excellent condition base model door panels with pockets (no speakers), so please let me know if you have a set for sale. I also have a set of Fabspeed headers and Topspeed cat bypass pipes on the way, so that should yield some nice weight loss and associated noise.

At this point I'm almost done with the cheap weight reduction, so now I'll have to start spending money.

[tnoice]

Nice Boxster S. Can't go wrong with Guards Red. Definitely interested is seeing the progress.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Great progress over the last few weeks. I now have Fabspeed race headers, Circuit Werks cat bypass, and the aforementioned Agency Power muffler, total weight reduction of 34.4 lbs from the exhaust. Vivid Racing tune removed the CEL and helped smooth power delivery, it is a freaking rocket now, I would say at least 996 fast and definitely feels as quick as my previous 987S if not more so. The sound is absolutely, positively, epic. Actually less annoying drone than just with the muffler, way more power through the entire RPM range, and totally linear. GT3 console delete saved another 2 lbs, cleaned up the interior, and game me a little more legroom. So I should be at 3008.6 lbs and somewhere in the ballpark of 285 HP, I'm happy as can be!