968 Sport for Sale

[Guest]

Porsche 968 Sport.

1994 model with 85,000 miles. Finished in stunning Amaranth Violet, with a bespoke black/violet leather interior. New belts and knock sensor, new brake pads, excellent condition both bodily and mechanically, sublime handling, FPSH + 2 specialists, rare opportunity! Potential purchase of 996 forces very reluctant sale!
First offer of £12,995 secures.
Please telephone Neill Brotherston on 01620829533 or 07793502500 or e-mail Tynesidetartans@aol.com for further info and photos.

 

[timward]

well done carol, an excellent move! ah the wind in your hair (and the rain, snow, lightning etc!)
would be interested to know if you feel the handling is in any way compromised in the cab. Ive always thought mine was pretty tight and solid through the bends but Ive only ever test driven coupes so dont have your breadth of experience.
when do we see a pic of the new baby?

 

[CAROLCOLE]

Well the cabriolet has actually slowed me down (I needed to!). The scuttle shake is a bit annoying but it's a tiptronic so the ride is much more comfortable. Ive only had it a week so i've gots of work to do as it hasn't been as well looked after as the sport. The interior really needs work and the rubber skirt seals all need replacing as does the horrible steering wheel and alloys (anyone know of any 16" cups for sale). Other than that the mechanics are fine.I just hope i've made the right decision and long sunny days will follow - some chance !!


carol

 

[timward]

i wouldnt worry about sunny days. my eldest daughter insists on being dropped off at school in the roof-down stance on every occasion provided it isnt precipitating wildly - this includes crisp december mornings!

 

[Mr968]

interestingly Carole they have your Sport down as a 4 door vehicle [8|]

for the wheel try the 968UK forum there are some chaps on there now that have various wheels for sale.

 

[chfs911]

See here for Cup1s

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORSCHE-968-CUP-1-ALLOY-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ4565053372QQcategoryZ10408QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[944turboS]

I think that is Simon Butterworth's ID might be worth calling Porschapart direct.

 

[Guest]

Carol - Great choice of Porsche, I've had my oak green metallic 968 cabriolet for a year and it still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. Regarding the scuttle shake, I too was suprised at the lack of rigidity in the body, however all is not lost!
I fitted a Bray Krause control arm brace and a strut brace (both from Porscheshop). The combined effect was a transformation. Shake was reduced by, I estimate, fifty percent and the turn-in is sharper too. This is not a cheap option (budget about £250 each) but very worthwhile. One final point, don't be tempted to change from 16" to 17" alloys. The 17" will not help the shake.

Enjoy your 968, even in winter with the roof down and the heater full on there's no better experience !

 

[timward]

oak green cab - didnt get it from 911virgin did you?

can you tell me more about these strut brace mods? like where do they go (novice question I know -doh!)

 

[Guest]

Hi Tim
Yes I did get it from 911 Virgin in late September '04. An excellent car with full service history from new from OPC's and two specialists. The general condition is first class and the leather is unmarked.

The shake is caused by the body flexing as stresses are put through the body from the suspension due to the torsional rigidity not being as good as it shoud be ! Remember, Porsche didn't design a cabriolet. Having had a good response to the coupe they employed an american company to set up a factory in Europe to literally chop the roof off the coupe and re-trim the car and fit a convertable roof. The result was, arguably, one of the most attractive sports cars on the road.

The strut brace is a stainless steel bar (alloy or carbon fibre are options) with fabricated brackets at each end that fix to existing bolts on the top of the suspension towers under the bonnet (the top of the two towers are large rubber doughnuts with a circular steel plate on top) . When in place the brace holds each side of the body structure around the wings and suspension rigidly at a fixed distance, thus preventing flexing in the top structure of the body.

The lower control arm brace is a hydraformed alloy bar that, with its' mounting brackets, strengthens the lower half of the chassis between the suspension under the engine. The outcome is the same as for the strut brace but for the lower part of the chassis.

The combined effect is to reduce shock and shake from the structure. If you should go ahead with the strut brace be carefull with clearances under the bonnet. I had to machine the brackets so that they didn't touch the bonnet and modify the bar to clear the centre of the bonnet. The lower brace fits perfectly with no problems.

Hope this helps - and if you are ever venturing into the wilds of Norfolk mail me and I'll buy you a pint.