'98 project car

[Lemming]

Finally got time to really go over the car, will need to do a bit of pulling on the front right, but not much. Front right strut is bent, but I will be putting coilovers on it if I keep it. Heck of a car, need to find the original owner as he/she did a great job on it. Below is a pic of the car after just spraying with a hose, and it was filthy coming from the salvage yard. Wish I knew how to wax a car this well.



Best friend came over to see the car tonight, he is a car insurance appraiser, was blown away by the the 986, easy fix!. Got a shot of my 986 next to his 981S (same color combo). Will have to get a shot of my SPB (black/white), daily driver (981 red) and the new white 986.




And yes, there are three boxsters parked in my garage tonight.

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by Lemming

Finally got time to really go over the car, will need to do a bit of pulling on the front right, but not much. Front right strut is bent, but I will be putting coilovers on it if I keep it.
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If the strut was bent then your carrier is probably bent also. You cant tell by looking at it. I sell carriers for $50+shipping and most people carry two spares with them to the track.

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

If the strut was bent then your carrier is probably bent also. You cant tell by looking at it. I sell carriers for $50+shipping and most people carry two spares with them to the track.

Thanks, still not sure what I am going to do with the car. I feel that it is in too good of condition to part, but but but but.... Originally I was just after the engine and trans, really just a parts car for my SPB. Time will tell and with work and travel, not much will be done between now and late Nov. The good thing is that my step son will be here for thanksgiving, he's rebuilds crashed cars for a living and will be able to give me great advice on the car.

[Lemming]

This was a day or two after getting it home, prior to being cleaned. This was the first time I had started it, had a bit of lifter tick from not running in a month or so, purrs like a kitten now. Looped the radiator lines as a bandage.

[Lemming]

It is starting to appear that this project will be moving forward in the near future. With my daughter starting college next year and my racing budget, I will be selling the 981 and building the '98 986 into my daily driver.

Will start ordering repair parts over the holidays and have found someone with a rebuilders license who will do the paper work for the rebuilt title ($300). I plan to do all of the work, other than paint.

Will update as the project progresses.

[Lemming]

It's a go, majority of repair and body parts are on order!

Trying to decide what to do about the suspension. I will not be happy with stock, and one strut is bent from the accident. Will likely upgrade and would like coilovers for height adjustments. I'm familiar with PSS9s from my SPB, but need to do some research before deciding.

[Lemming]

Christmas presents arrived on Friday!



Replaced bent strut yesterday.