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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Good luck. Sounds like a steal.
 
Old May 14, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Here is one for $23k: (with a salvage title)

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&cardist=2314
 
Old May 14, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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picked up the car today, and what a beauty it is to drive. I'm hoping to post some pictures tonight, if not, I will get them up tomorrow. It's been raining here all day, so I haven't been able to enjoy her completely. Definitely looking forward to it.

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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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You scored big time!

Can't wait to see the pics. 993=one of the best cars ever
 
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You scored big time!

Can't wait to see the pics. 993=one of the best cars ever
+1!!
 
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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when I get home tonight, I will get pictures up! I can't promise they are going to be great because once again it is suppose to rain here!

Curious to know a few things.....

1) if I put in some of the option codes on the website that I was given, one of them come back as "differential" does this mean this car is equipped with the LSD?

2) do you guys get noise or sqeaks from the dash or windshield area? I appear to be getting something, nothing major, just curious about this.

3) last, the rubber around the car, such as in the creases along the body line, can those be replaced if they are showing signs of wear?

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1) Yes
2) Yes
3) Yes, it's a pain in the ***, but it can be done.
4) Pics?

Congrats!
 
Old May 15, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LUISGT3
1) Yes
2) Yes
3) Yes, it's a pain in the ***, but it can be done.
4) Pics?

Congrats!
Is there a DIY for the moulding along the creases on the body? Where might I find this?

Pics tonight, I promise!

~Andy
 
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This is a great DYI site for 993's:

http://www.p-car.com/
 
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as promised....pics!!!

what's the best option for lowering the car? I really don't like the amount of gap between the tire and the fender.
 
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a few more....
 
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Polar or Artic? Looks just like my old one when I took delivery of it.
Here is how it looked when I sold it.
Get some Bilstein PSS9's and get a proper alignment on it.
Congrats!



 
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It's Arctic - yeah I was curious about the coilovers, but don't think that i would ever track the car, so i didn't know if there were other options available.
 
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Bilstein shocks, with H&R lowering springs will work as well, but the PSS9's are not much more $ and have adjustability for sport driving and they will not cost you any more to install. The ride on the PSS9's is very nice as well.
 
Old May 15, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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I put the factory M030 on mine and love it. Lowered it perfectly IMO and is great for everyday driving. But I will say I have heard nothing but great things about the PSS9's and given the chance to redo it I would have gone with them.

Here's how mine sits.

BTW Congrats on the purchase. You'll love it!
 
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