911 project

[Jonbouy]

Where's the best place to start look for a project, was thinking about one with a blown engine or similar. Trying to avoid a cat c/d. Want a long term project probably in 6 months time.

Regards

[g7jhp]

Jonbouy said:

Where's the best place to start look for a project, was thinking about one with a blown engine or similar. Trying to avoid a cat c/d. Want a long term project probably in 6 months time.

Regards

Might be worth adding a little more detail on what you're looking for?

Blown engine suggests you want a 996 or 997.1?

[Jonbouy]

Hi thanks for your reply, I am completely new to the Porsche world but I have been looking at the 996, I was thinking about stripping one and building a gt racer version?

[Skull1974]

Late C4S cab needs a bit of work on engine and bodywork but ya could make a decent profit if ya handy?

[ORD]

Tiptronic?!

[Jonbouy]

Thanks that's the type of car I am looking for, were did you find it

[g7jhp]

Jonbouy said:

Thanks that's the type of car I am looking for, were did you find it

You've stated "thinking about stripping one and building a gt racer version?" and then you state a 996 C4S Tiptronic Cabriolet is the type of car you're looking for.

Surely if you're serious you'd want a manual 996.1/996.2 C2 coupe as a base car.

I'd suggest looking at this 996 'CLR' and build thread

As for 996 with blown engines you'd be best to watch eBay, put wanted ads on all the main forums PH, 911uk etc and speak to Hartech as they must speak to a few people who have cars in need of repair (which the owners may be willing to sell).

[rubystone]

Skull1974 said:

Late C4S cab needs a bit of work on engine and bodywork but ya could make a decent profit if ya handy?

I just cannot see that car making anyone a profit. Tip, cab, engine, body....all negatives. £10k for engine, £6k for body and paint. Car owes you £25k and it is still a tip cab!

[PGNSagaris]

Hi

PM me - I might have just the thing!

[Jonbouy]

I am not sure which is the best option, I wanted something to convert into a track type looking car or similar

[Steve Rance]

I'd steer away from any 911 soft top if you were looking for a track project that had any credibility. You will definitely need a manual 2wd coupe. Preferably without a sunroof. A Boxter would be a better bet for what you are looking to do and excellent value by comparison

[ORD]

I thought I was taking crazy pills when I saw a tip 4WD can suggested as a starting point for a racer!

[g7jhp]

ORD said:

I thought I was taking crazy pills when I saw a tip 4WD convertible can suggested as a starting point for a racer!

EFA

[hondansx]

I thought the school holidays were over...