964 C2 Restoration

Scholester · 14 Jul 2016

GR is just the perfect colour on 964. Now refreshed, your car really is a thing of beauty.
They are such a talking point and people just seem to want to pass positive comment in a way that modern Porsches can't conjore.

M · 14 Jul 2016

Scholester said:
GR is just the perfect colour on 964. Now refreshed, your car really is a thing of beauty.
They are such a talking point and people just seem to want to pass positive comment in a way that modern Porsches can't conjore.

Cheers!
I know what you mean, I'm fortunate to have a 997 C4S too... awesome car to drive and to look at but this 964 as it is, is like owning my first car all over again!
:thumb:

kurlykris · 14 Jul 2016

Lovely car :thumb:

Brilliant video, was a pleasure to watch :thumbs:

You`ve made me start looking at 964s again...........Hmmm :grin:

M · 4 Aug 2016

kurlykris said:
Lovely car :thumb:

Brilliant video, was a pleasure to watch :thumbs:

You`ve made me start looking at 964s again...........Hmmm :grin:

Cheers, pleased you like their vid! Yes this car certainly puts a smile on my face

Just had the fan powder coated red (Doesn't rub!) and the housing painted satin black. Polished pulleys too.
Had to get some cup mirrors but I'm keeping the flags and any other original standard bits tucked away!

... and the small leak from the oil lines now sorted, fingers crossed.

Cheers
M

Mr Bacchus · 5 Aug 2016

Wow. Progressing at pace, well done. It's looking good Sir.

Steve

M · 11 Aug 2016

Mr Bacchus said:
Wow. Progressing at pace, well done. It's looking good Sir.

Steve

Thank you Steve
It's an interesting journey!
Suspension next.....
I have no intention of tracking the car but would like a more sporty handling and feel. I want the car to have a lowered stance without having to do detours to avoid speed bumps.

Help please guys!

I've looked at Ohlins (bit overkill?)
Bilsteins but which ones? Springs?
:?:

Thanks in advance. :thumb:

M

flying_scotsman · 11 Aug 2016

I recently had Bilstein B16 (PSS10) coilovers fitted to my C4 and I'm very pleased with the result. They were the most cost-effective option at the time (on special offer) - B6's plus separate springs or KW coilovers were possible alternatives which I considered but were more expensive. The B16's have quite a wide range of adjustment - which admittedly I am unlikely ever to use - so can be set up to suit your driving style.

paul284pt · 11 Aug 2016

Hi Mike,

I fitted the fully adjustable Bilstein B16's with matching coils, which are great BUT they don't react well to the tiniest bit of salt residue from the roads and I've had to take steps to protect them myself.

If I was doing mine again I'd be fitting Ohlins which now do a fantastic kit for 964's.

Cheers,
Paul

Mondrian · 11 Aug 2016

Anyway have prices on B16 vs Ohlins vs KW3

flying_scotsman · 11 Aug 2016

M

Meant to say in my earlier post - your car looks fantastic :worship:. Every bit as good as Jcx's ex, which I used to admire immensely.

(another) Mike

madge · 11 Aug 2016

M said:
Yep, now repainted and looking so much better but a couple of little niggles to sort.

- Rear indicator light is a little crazed but I know what that means, replace that one and the other will look awful and when that's done too the centre reflector will look a bit dull!

Your car is looking fantastic. Love the sunset/sunrise photograph. :thumb:

Have you tried polishing the rear lights and reflector with a light compound Mike? Maguiars' M205 would be my choice and should give pretty good results on hazing and oxidisation, even by hand. A £10 bottle might just save you a packet. Nothing to lose if you're thinking of replacing them anyway. :?:

M · 11 Aug 2016

flying_scotsman said:
I recently had Bilstein B16 (PSS10) coilovers fitted to my C4 and I'm very pleased with the result. They were the most cost-effective option at the time (on special offer) - B6's plus separate springs or KW coilovers were possible alternatives which I considered but were more expensive. The B16's have quite a wide range of adjustment - which admittedly I am unlikely ever to use - so can be set up to suit your driving style.

paul284pt said:
Hi Mike,

I fitted the fully adjustable Bilstein B16's with matching coils, which are great BUT they don't react well to the tiniest bit of salt residue from the roads and I've had to take steps to protect them myself.

If I was doing mine again I'd be fitting Ohlins which now do a fantastic kit for 964's.

Cheers,
Paul

Thanks guys
Paul, I know you mentioned this before and I just thought that for most of the bad weather I won't be driving it, but then realised that on a sunny winters day there is still salt on the roads!! What steps did you take... some kind of protective finish??

flying_scotsman said:
M

Meant to say in my earlier post - your car looks fantastic :worship:. Every bit as good as Jcx's ex, which I used to admire immensely.

(another) Mike

Well thanks Mike!!

Your car is looking fantastic. Love the sunset/sunrise photograph. :thumb:

Have you tried polishing the rear lights and reflector with a light compound Mike? Maguiars' M205 would be my choice and should give pretty good results on hazing and oxidisation, even by hand. A £10 bottle might just save you a packet. Nothing to lose if you're thinking of replacing them anyway. :?:

When the body shop compounded the car after the repaint they polished the lights & centre so they are shiny on the surface but they still look somewhat old & dull, but thanks anyhow!

Another photo, maybe I'm being pedantic about the rear lights but this is the best side! :roll: ... and that's not my GT4!! (unfortunately)

I have a new Carrera 2 badge(s) that I haven't fitted yet but I kinda like it without, I'm going to think about that one.

Cheers
Mike

Jcx · 11 Aug 2016

flying_scotsman said:
M

Meant to say in my earlier post - your car looks fantastic :worship:. Every bit as good as Jcx's ex, which I used to admire immensely.

(another) Mike

Indeed great car! Congrats

IMI A · 12 Aug 2016

paul284pt said:
Hi Mike,

I fitted the fully adjustable Bilstein B16's with matching coils, which are great BUT they don't react well to the tiniest bit of salt residue from the roads and I've had to take steps to protect them myself.

If I was doing mine again I'd be fitting Ohlins which now do a fantastic kit for 964's.

Cheers,
Paul

Which Ohlins Paul? Also are spacers needed if running OEM D90s for that more aggressive stance?

IMI A · 12 Aug 2016

V.nice restoration. I think I would have maybe been tempted to cut the rear wings off to see what rust if any was lurking underneath. Bubbles on the rear wing normally means there may be more underneath on the inner wings.

Looks amazing :thumbs:

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