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[Cloud9...68]

...and possibly some wheels.

Hmmm.... If it were me, I think I would prioritize getting some wheels for the car ahead of most of the other stuff...

[T-Bone]

It already has turbo twists, so it looks pretty updated. If they were stock wheels, no doubt I would pull the trigger on those first!

[Johannvb]

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[Lonestar968]

Dude, if I were you, the lovely lady would already be in my garage. Don't let her get away!!!

[PorscheDude]

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[Anchorman]

This steering wheel conversion, shown on my car, can be done. It is not quite bolt-on as it requires a change of the clockspring mechanism that is behind the wheel, and a little machining to the wheel hub. These are not sophisticated or complicated, though, and I am delighted with the result. Subsequently, I had the wheel rim modified with padding and new softer leather.

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[madridcab]

15 year old, real clean low milage cars are becoming very rear, when you get the opportunity to buy one, buy it quick, before it slips by..

[PorscheDude]

Johann,
That becker looks like a nice match for the 968. Does the NAV function as good as it looks?

[T-Bone]

Well, I knew it would happen. I'm in sales and they always say that the easiest person to sell something to is a salesman... I just pulled the trigger. The owner is out of the country so it may take a few weeks but my name is now on the top of the list. we agreed on the price. I wish I could post the pics because it looks really nice!

Thanks for all the help. Now I need to start posting about mods. First off is to protect the front end with the clear bra. Anyone have a good recommendation for a place in the East Bay (SF) or SoCal? I'm thinking the Venture film.

Travis

[PorscheDude]

Pre-Congrats! That was a quick decision.

[flash]

tbone - you should be able to post pics - get ahold of me when you get a chance - i'm in socal

[T-Bone]

So, I found a quick way to post some pics. even though the pics are tough to see, it's pretty darn clean. I'm looking forward to working out the details so I can make the drive down the coast from SF to LA. Not sure how to make them larger though...

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[xrad]

gotta love white!

[gryphon]

This steering wheel conversion, shown on my car, can be done. It is not quite bolt-on as it requires a change of the clockspring mechanism that is behind the wheel, and a little machining to the wheel hub. These are not sophisticated or complicated, though, and I am delighted with the result. Subsequently, I had the wheel rim modified with padding and new softer leather.

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And it matches your trowsers perfectly.

Tom

[Seadweller23]

I like the pics...Buy the 968! It has beautiful lines and looks like a classic. A bonus is that there aren't too many of them around.

Joe

[banditsc]

Here you go.. By the way, first thing is getting rid of the S off the back of the car. It's not a Honda.. I'm suprised it has the airbox mod done to it, the previous owner must have visted this forum in the past. It also has the euro clear corners installed.



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Edited by banditsc, 05 September 2008 - 03:51 PM.

[flash]

tech art spoiler - interesting - not too many of those running around

[T-Bone]

Believe me, the first thing to go is the "S" off the back. I didn't think there was an S version and it was confirmed when I Googled it. Is that really a TechArt rear spoiler? Sweet. Looks like maybe the first owner did the airbox mod and most likely the spoiler. These owners have only had it about 2 years and haven't done anything to it but drive it. The car was originally from San Diego. I still marvel at the cleanliness of the engine. It's almost as clean as I keep it!

Thanks again for the comments.

[Lonestar968]

Wow T-Bone, what a sweet ride! CONGRATULATIONS

[banditsc]

The Techart spoiler he was referring to is the front spoiler, the rear one is stock. There was a 968 Sport version, but only sold overseas, it was basically a stripped down version.