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944s2guy · Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 143 Location: Banned

Picked up a 1980 Turbo a few weeks ago. Turns out it's a Turbo "S" model with G31 LSD. Has forged 16x6 dish wheels, etc. Body is in decent shape, needs paint and new lower valance/spoiler, otherwise decent.

My original plan was to buy a 5-lug wheeled Turbo and do a GT replica. I already have the "euro" 944 fenders, Fuchs, rear spoiler and complete NOS interior (even a NOS dash!) Also have all the OEM "GT" lights (same as the "euro" 924 with driving lights in the bumper)

Now I'm starting to wonder if I should restore it back to it's original state or would it be a shame to do such a thing to a 931S. Maybe just add 924 euro bumpers?

Any thoughts?

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

I think you might as well get rid of the 931S and all the NOS parts you have.

I'll even pay shipping, PM me for details...

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Paul · Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 8:07 am Post subject:

931Ss with matching numbers and factory installed LSDs are more rare than Carrera GT conversions.

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Bone stock... all original... it's the way to go....

tj924 · Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

Khal · Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 11:52 am Post subject:

Paul · Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject:

Drop by my shop, I've had one since 1993.

-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

I vote for stock look. If you want big flared fenders and power, then pick up a 951. I think the 924 lines are much more sleek and much less "I am 80's, here me roar".

nick
> another 1980 924 TS

944s2guy · Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 143 Location: Banned

I already have a '91 944S2, so I have the flares, power and handling. What's wrong with the '80's!!!! hehe

Actually, not to start a war with 924 gang cuz I love the 924 too which is why I bought one - but 924 looks much more early 80's dated than the S2 too me - mainly when they are parked side by side - the S2 is way more modern in styling all around and is a more refined car in how it drives (mine is the 91 with a 968 style wing as stock).

So I'm starting to learn towards keeping it stock and find another 924 later to do the "GT" stuff on.

numbbers · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

Having an orginal GT, great. Having a replica, just a bunch of fiberglass.
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skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

original!
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

If you have the money and the time do whatever makes you happy. I changed my 924 over to look like a GT and I like it. In the avatar it look to be a pale color but it is really Polar silver.

I too like the slim look. Most people will think it is a 924NA. Make it look beefy then be prepared to stoplight race.

My neighbor always looked at my Porsches and would say he wanted to get a sports car. For years he would say so. Well he now has Parkinsens and is about 80 years old. No car though.
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u63af · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:18 pm Post subject:

I am thinking of changing my euro 931 to a carrera gt replica. I already have the kit but cant make my mind up if i want to fit it or not. At the end of the day, its personal preference and i personally prefer the look of the carrera gt and as i am keeping the car for a long time i think i will put the kit on. I dont think it would de-value the car if it is done properly, i have seen standard 924s with gt kits going on ebay for £4000. Only thing that scares me, is cutting into the rear arches to fit the flared arches.

cleethorpes · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:45 pm Post subject:

You should do it.

Just look at vince's picture.
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924guy · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:48 pm Post subject:

im going to start on my conversion in a couple of days, ive been back and fourth on it for a couple of years. i like the lithe lines of the stock body, but in the end i decided i wanted to push out the wheels a bit more than the stock body will allow, and the CGT body is awesome looking , but in a different way... ive always liked the "mean " stance of a car with a small forward rake and that sits like a pit bull, which was a very popular look in the 70's / early 80's, and the cgt kit will allow at least the illusion of the old fat tire look, yet still handle properly and look "factory" ...

Gotta do whats good for you... who cares what we think??

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