gt two Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I thought I would document my build which is gradually taking shape. I bought the car this year as a Black 1989 3.2 Supersport with linen leather, the plan was to make something lightweight and low for a weekend fun car with the odd track day. Im lucky that the car has recently had a full engine build at Francis Tuthills so mechanically I would not need to concentrate here. The car came with 18" wheels which didnt look great so that was the first thing I have changed. Original 7 and 9" Fuchs wheels went on as soon as I could find some. As you can see the ride height is similar to a 4x4 currently so I will have all of the suspension taken off, refurished and powder coated. Poly bushes fitted and a brake overhaul. I put the new seats in today. I had recaro SPG's in my 964 and loved them but as I am not doing as many track days I wanted something less extreme that I could get my 2 year old in. I weighed these before putting them in and they were 16kg with the runners so a good weight saving over the 8 way electric seats that came out. The new bumpers arrived today also thanks to Mark at EB Motorsport, great quality according to the bodyshop. Today is a day of progress as I also ordered an exhaust system from Richard at Turbo Thomas Thanks to everyone who has helped with my many questions to date! Im sure there will be a lot more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Morris Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Nice car, even nicer house :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersport Mike Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Very intrested in your project being a Supersport owner as well Love the bumpers Keep the up dates going and the piccys Mike Just out intrest tuthills lowered my car Edited March 30, 2012 by Supersport Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Simon Butterworth has a repro grille that might do for your front bumper CLICKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 looks so much better with the Fuchs even with the 4 x4 ride height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks all. WC the other wheels were obscene, I sold them today surprisingly. Rob, The whole house is not ours. Its split into very nice apartments. We sold our house a year ago and rented with a view to moving quickly with an offer when we find the dream home. Mike, will keep you posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 haha no one in their right mind would choose a super sport as a lightweight project. Glad to see I am not the only nut case out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Graeme, yours was good inspiration for both of my recent projects. A small update. Rear bumper and ducktail have been fitted up, tomorrow a small bit of corrosion will get seen to. More pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenC Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 those wide rear arches will look great with a ducktail and smooth bumpers - nice choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) that will look good! remind me of Sainz SC. Edited April 17, 2012 by Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Ben and Fred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX P Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Wish mine fitted that well, looks great. Do you know how they've attached the bumper - Is it simply screwed onto the wings and the rear or has it got a bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Wish mine fitted that well, looks great. Do you know how they've attached the bumper - Is it simply screwed onto the wings and the rear or has it got a bracket? Thanks Alex. Im sure its been just screwed to the wings without a bracket, I will check and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 those bumpers look nice,this will be an interesting build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I like what you are doing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Tea Boy, its not a bad look!! Front had a trial fitting today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX P Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Front looks a tiny bit wide on that front wing but might pull in when properly attached - Maybe that's the norm with IROC bumpers. Have you or the bodyshop made a call on whether you'll use a 964 smile, rubber strip or nothing at the top of the bumper? It looks pretty straight but difficult to see in a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Front looks a tiny bit wide on that front wing but might pull in when properly attached - Maybe that's the norm with IROC bumpers. Have you or the bodyshop made a call on whether you'll use a 964 smile, rubber strip or nothing at the top of the bumper? It looks pretty straight but difficult to see in a photo. Its only loosely attached at the front for the fit up, apparently it does fit flush. Ive decided to run no smile like the pic below, the smooth look with rubbers only where the wings meet the bumper. I was set on a 964 smile initially. Love the car below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexz32 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Always liked this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 There are a few widebody/duck combos out there. Bit like this - I thought of keeping both tails but the duck didn't grow on me so I sold it. See what you think, but the proportion isn't quite right IMHO. No harm in having more than one tail though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hi Lee. Looking good mate. I'd recomend keeping the aluminium protection bar behind the bumpers if you can. Agree with Richard on the duck tail. Not sure it works with the wide body but hey we all like different things. I kept the turbo tea tray and lid all be it in light weight material. If you want a smoother look I'd go for maybe the 3.3 turbo 'S' rear tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hi Lee. Looking good mate. I'd recomend keeping the aluminium protection bar behind the bumpers if you can. Agree with Richard on the duck tail. Not sure it works with the wide body but hey we all like different things. I kept the turbo tea tray and lid all be it in light weight material. If you want a smoother look I'd go for maybe the 3.3 turbo 'S' rear tail. Thank you mate, Im with you. Im not entirely sure on the ducktail with the widebody but I have always wanted to have a 911 with a ducktail. Its odd as it looks great on a widebody pre impact car. If I dont get on with it I will go for a 3.0rs/IROC rear wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWT Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'd recomend keeping the aluminium protection bar behind the bumpers if you can. ?? No aluminium protection bar behind the bumper on any IB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt two Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 ?? No aluminium protection bar behind the bumper on any IB. I do have the impact bars on thr front left in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestershire Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 ?? No aluminium protection bar behind the bumper on any IB. 930's have a heat shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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