mrg3.6 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Guys, Appreciate the feedback - further stupid questions pending. Thx Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 further stupid questions pending. Anybody recognise these seats, I understand they are Recaro's but not sure from what period (70 / 80's?) and were they ever an optional fitment on an IB? Thx Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 They are definitely Recaros but they look more like Beemer seats, never seen them in a 911 myself. Definitely not IB seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Do they look similar to the ones Tim sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirCooledExcellence Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Not really: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 If I were ever to sell mine I'd do a quick backdate on it and stick it up for £30K! ACE You're a genius mate - the more I think about your backdate suggestion the more 'real sense' it makes. An RS backdate is considerably less work than the originally planned RSR conversion and something I could even undertake myself followed up by a (local) re-spray possibly in the original colour which would deal with the tired paintwork. This would make good use of the pre-73 parts I have already collected and would only need an investment in some some RS fibreglass bumpers whilst the RSR steel flares & other backdate parts would hit ebay The end result would be a nice shiny 300hp RS 3.6 which as you rightly point out would invariably have more value than the equivalent SC sleeper - trouble is I may not want to sell it at all. Hmmmmm - I need to sleep on this! Thx Martin 911SC 3.6 72T (RSR rep) pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have seen backdates at 50 - 70k from dealers in magazines ,definately a more marketable option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Why not keep it IB but make it super light like Rainer and Limey? All bolt on, easy to reverse and still an excuse for a paint job. Hec y not make a C3 replica as those prices seem to be going strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yeah I was thinking that.. better the devil you know.. And you get to enjoy all your previous mods/investment for longer. Must be cheaper than importing an unknown quantity, and all that a@sing about to get it here...? RS backdate and a SNAZZY new paint job gets my vote. Db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have seen backdates at 50 - 70k from dealers in magazines ,definately a more marketable option Agreed - even at half this price the maths would stack up. Why not keep it IB but make it super light like Rainer and Limey? All bolt on, easy to reverse and still an excuse for a paint job. If it wasn't for the work associated with the turbo flares, I'd do a 74RS IROC backdate in a heartbeat but if I'm to maximise my return on the significant investment in the engine department, I think ACE & Andy have hit it on the nail by sticking with a 73 RS theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Must be cheaper than importing an unknown quantity, and all that a@sing about to get it here...? RS backdate and a SNAZZY new paint job gets my vote. It get's my vote as well albeit it's too late for the import as I've already bitten the bullet. So unless something goes horribly wrong I hope to have an 'old school' 72 RSR replica in beautiful condition that includes original 73 RSR parts as well as a hot Jerry Woods 2.7 MFI 7R mag setup heading across the pond in the near future. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm seriously considering purchasing a really nice pre-73 Gruppe 911 from California and that leaves me with a real dilema as I would need to consider the 'un-thinkable' i.e. sell my RHD 83 SC 3.6 which I have driven for nearly ten years and brings a smile/fear to my face every time I boot that 3.6 on the way to work. Here it comes Now the long long wait Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest red rag Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oooh am dying to hear how this car is - i saw it for sale too!! Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Somehow missed this post,congarts Martin now the long wait really starts ! Let us know when you have an ETA I am looking forwad to seeing the car ,good luck Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Somehow missed this post,congarts Martin now the long wait really starts ! Let us know when you have an ETA I am looking forwad to seeing the car ,good luck Andy Thanks Andy - so what am I supposed to do with myself in the interim - on second thoughts don't answer that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Before JG kicks me off the site or I'm forced to convert the 72T into a SC, any thoughts on re-instating the 'Carrera' RS decals? Here's what it used to look like: Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Before JG kicks me off the site No fear mate, at least it's not 3 944s and a 924 LOL I say put them back on, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Yea looks a bit flat with no decals,put them back on it looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 + 1 what they said. Get them back on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 any thoughts on re-instating the 'Carrera' RS decals? Martin, if it were me I'd go decals, 'chrome' trim & RSR fuchs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Martin, if it were me I'd go decals, 'chrome' trim & RSR fuchs. Will definately remove the black paint from the frames and raid Mrs G's brillo pads for the Fuchs but still a little tempted by this? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Congrat's on your purchase Martin. Your car would look much better with the decal's I reckon, and RSR look Fuchs as well. No. 59 car looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 still a little tempted by this Martin I suppose you've seen this? Gunnar Racing restored that car. Can't link direct to it. Go to completed projects and look for 1973 Porsche RSR. (the pink one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I suppose you've seen this?Gunnar Racing restored that car. Look for 1973 Porsche RSR. (the pink one) Great Link - should keep me occupied for an hour or two Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg3.6 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 ACE / Jevvy, Do you guys have an Lambda O2 circuit on your 993 conversions. I'm just having a full service done and it's been pointed out that my car doesn't have the Lambda circuit and maybe it should be reinstated - any thoughts? Thx Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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