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  1. gandalfthegray.

    gandalfthegray. Formula Junior

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    A few months back I decided to sell my "FrankenPorsche", a black 72 911 turned 930 Turbo. Well I just landed the replacement. A 1996 993 Twin Turbo. Black over black tan interior. A handful of nice performance upgrades including PSS9's, UMW hybrid turbo's, Sportec custom tuning, Protomotive intercooler, 5 bar fpr, Techart hi-flow 100 cell cats and RSR mufflers. Supposedly 408 wheel horsepower

    I don't have any pics of my own as I have not had the car in my possession yet. I saw it briefly and had a quick test drive. Now it resides at Werks II, a Porsche shop in Burbank CA. I am having some issues sorted before I bring it home to Minnesota. This pic was supplied by the previous owner.
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  2. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Very cool, one of my favorite cars. That looks just a tad too low for the wheel dimensions though, I'd have it raised a smidge.
     
    ryalex, Nov 21, 2009
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  3. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I think the stance looks good but you'll have it bottom out/scrape everywhere.

    993 turbos are awesome... :D
     
    GuyIncognito, Nov 22, 2009
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  4. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Serious looking ride there with all those goodies! Factory hollow spoke wheels painted or aftermarket wheels?
    CH
     
    of2worlds, Nov 22, 2009
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  5. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I like them in black, but it looks like no one ever cleaned the brake dust off the wheels.
     
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  6. gandalfthegray.

    gandalfthegray. Formula Junior

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    Painted factory hollow spokes.

    I'm not really sure I like the all black wheels. I may be in the market for some Ruf classics or possibly a set of HRE-542's.

    I think ride height is easily adjustable, I'll look into it more when I get the car around Christmas time. I hope I made the right move, I could have bought a lot newer/faster 996 TT for the same money.

    Thanks for compliments!
     
    gandalfthegray., Nov 22, 2009
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  7. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    the ride height is fine. my 930 is similarly lowered and never a problem and w/ similar overhangs. keep it as it is...looks killer!
     
    ferraripete, Nov 22, 2009
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  8. AJ

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    The 993 Turbo is much more desirable than the 996/997 IMO. It's gained a cult status among enthusiasts and because it's the last of the air-cooled Porsches, it's one of the very few cars that will hold it's value, maybe even appreciate. I think you made the right move.
     
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  9. Carsonp

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    very nice. you plan on bringing it to cars and coffee in spring?
     
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  10. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Absolutely. Superb choice if you got it for the same price as a 996TT.

    BTW the black wheels look great IMO.
    And +1 on adding an inch height at least on the rear. It looks "slammed".
    To each his own.
     
    LightGuy, Nov 22, 2009
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    Great looking ride ! Congrats ! And I believe you made the right move too...:)
     
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  12. SFchallenge

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    Hey Li-gie ;) where have u been? U not coming into Asia side r u?

    Ok, back to subject. Now that is one mean looking machine! Always have a thing for 993TT. Congrats mate & please post more pics!
     
    SFchallenge, Nov 23, 2009
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  13. Carnut

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    A beauty, Congrats and enjoy.
     
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  14. bostonmini

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    Love it. I want them to start remaking 993s. best proportioned car ever along with current astons.
     
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    super cool!
     
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  16. gandalfthegray.

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    Well, I hope to make one in the spring. I was going to attend one this fall with the 360, but it was raining and cold. :(


    Thanks for all the nice comments guys. When I get a chance to go for a ride this Christmas I'll take some good pics.
     
    gandalfthegray., Nov 23, 2009
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    welcome back!
     
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  18. Ducky355

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    Beautiful.
     
    Ducky355, Dec 4, 2009
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    I love it Steve, black suits the car! :)
     
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  20. gandalfthegray.

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  21. BorisSF

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    Totally agree with your plate, nice car :)
     
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  22. drf3576

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    great pics in the snow!
     
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