What mods should I do on my 86 Porsche 911 3.2 G-Body?
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- What mods should I do to my Porsche 911 Carrera Targa? In this video I go one-by-one through every mod I plan on doing to this car eventually from the very mundane and small (such as cleaning up glue around the doors) to the more expensive and time-consuming like lowering the car to a more aggressive stance. I tried to include screenshots of all the products I plan to use and include any websites to help other enthusiasts who may be looking for these products. I truly hope that this video helps other 911 owners and please comment if you have any recommendations or if I said anything incorrect or that you disagree with. Thank you for watching!
-Kyle
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Looking forward to the steering wheel swap and quick release 🤙
I have Porsche 20mm spacers and longer studs on the rear of my 79' Targa and 32mm spacers on the rear of my 82' Coupe. Dansk Sport Muffler on the 82' and custom stainless set-up on my Targa.
Thank you!
Nobody says they enjoy the 915 over the G50 in N/A cars, but it’s def not worth the money to upgrade from an already good trans. Spacers sound tempting, but don’t cheap out on wheels and tires just sacrifice that $300 key. It makes a huge difference and that thick tire definitely makes the car hug turns better. If you do some horsepower upgrades like exhaust/chip/or some more I’d also look into the turbo brakes, not necessarily a must, but I like the balance and you can have a good OEM mod. A/C is an uphill battle, mine went up in smoke 3 years ago and I’m just happy my sunroof still works.
Mod it onto a trailer and send it to me for my birthday!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Good list of things. I've done pretty much everything on your list to my 84 and then some. I would suggest just adjustable spring plates for the rear so you can lower it and corner balance super easily. I personally like my two sets of 17" wheels. I have CCW and RUF reps, don't really care for Fuchs. My car is probably way more track oriented than you would ever do, but it wins me races :P Oh and if you go with new torsion bars I'd probably recommend 22/28 or so. I run 23/30 and it's extra stiff. I've thought about putting content on youtube and showing the world my cool stuff.... maybe one day. Oh and I've had my 911 for about 20 years now (same exact car)
I'd love to see your content so I could learn more!
A strut brace in the trunk space helps handling too
Convert it to a Euro spec. Headlight change, lowering the suspension, trashing out thoes ugly rubber brick from the rear bumper and have the nice Euro reinforcment guards.
Love the euro ride height and smaller bumperettes but not a fan of adding the side markers. I like the cleanliness of no side markers.
Well you already have sidemarkers on the front what we don’t have here in Europe. The 3.2 engine also makes 231hp here but i would not suggesting changing the entier ignition system because the cost of converting it into a full Euro specs wouldn’t be worth the extra 20hp. I forgot to mention the factory sports seats if you will find a decent pair for a resonable price don’t hesitate to buy them because they worth it. I saw the 930 video what you have made about considering to buy, well if you were here in Europe i would say go for it, but knowing well how the things are going overthere as i have lived there for few years, i can confirm that you have decided well. I went through a lot difficulities with my Jaguar what i had overthere. There was a shop were couldn’t even can tell if my coolant level is okay or not so they kept constantly draining it. It was just one problem from a the many what i had to face. The Turbo 911 is my ultimate dream car, sadly i hadn’t have one yet, but once i was lucky to drive a beautiful 1986 turbo WLS with a set of nice RUF speedline wheels. The car was in Meteor Grey which is extremely beautiful becaus it’s changing it’s color as the sun is going up and down. It had factory burgundy interior with heated sports seats. It’s also had 325-330hp as it was a WLS version. It means factory increased power. It was wild, and insane experience to drive it because it pulls way better than the US spec 930 and sits low very low.😊I appreciate your intend to keep your car original as possible along with a few changes just to make better what is already perfect. I saw guy on youtube who has a black 930 and he is making dumb things like ripping out the factory leather sports seat and changing them into a cheap junkie after market cloth sports seat just because he has a non working ac. He said it’s cheaper than a new retrofit ac system. He doesn’t even know why he has a faulty ac just want to ripping out the whole and change it completely. I looked up on ebay where you can buy factory oem rebuilt compressor for only $400 or a valve for $120 for example. The worst scenario would cost him at max $1500 with everything. The factory sports seats are going for $3500-$5000 depending from their shape. Anyway i told him it’s his car after all but i don’t see where he creating values because on this level it’s really matters. Keep up making nice Porsche contents i truly enjoying them. Have a great Day!
@@NZotyoka81thank you! I may actually buy that Turbo I made a video on now that it has had a full engine rebuilt and trans rebuilt and brand new AC. I am saving money to hopefully make it happen very soon.
@@dr.kylestanley Yeah man! Go for it because their prices are going up rapidly. Here in Europe they goes from €100k- €350k depending their conditions and rarity. I saw a white WLS with 330hp for €187k which is around $200k.
Awesome car. I had a '78 SC for 175,000 miles. My reaction to your modding ideas:
1. Lights: H-4s more opposing driver friendly, look great, and provide plenty of light
2. Tires/wheels: forget spacers; rather, get two 8" Fuchs wheels for the rear axle, put your 7s on the front, and your 6s in the garage. More rubber on the road which will come in handy when you chip it. The lug nuts look stock and need to be beefy as they are torqued to 90 pounds.
3. Suspension: lower it consistent with running one-half degree of negative camber on the front axle and one degree negative camber on the rear. The camber mods improve handling - more tire contact on cornering. Or you may not want to lower it because if you do and install spacers or 8s on the rear, the rear tires will probably make contact with the fender on occasion.
4. Steering wheel: you'll like it better if you wear driving gloves but that does not address your security concerns. Or how about kill switch?
5. Dash lights: dim dash lights enhance night vision
6. Air conditioning: remove (two screws) the a/c inlet splitter on the interior "firewall" and throw it in the glove box. Way more effective a/c.
Recommend: with the chip you'll be getting more power on the high end of revs and, consequently, you'll want to be aware of you rpm as you head toward the 7,000 rev limiter. To make it easier to see the high rev portion of your tach, simply grip the edge of the tach and turn it counterclockwise until 7,000 is in the 12 o'clock position.
Glad to hear you're double clutching and heel-and-toeing your downshifts. That's pro driving technique. Enjoy!
God tier comment! Appreciated!
Very cool video my man! Enjoy your car and dont listen to the haters. Who cares whether you have your airpods in or rascals calling you out for having a targa…
Really appreciate that! Thank you
One mod I did to my 89 Targa was I had the Targa top recovered with nice black canvas, like a convertible. instead of the faded vinyl stock look. it gave a nice clean high-end look to the car. great vide!
Sounds cool. Never seen that!
The wheel spacers are a nice touch. I have them on my 997 and it makes the stance look great. Very nice car.
Change the headlights and add European tail lens 😅😊
Nice old targa.
Thank you! I love this car.
Just picked up an ‘85 targa myself and this perked up a ton of good ideas for my build, thank you!
So glad to hear it! They are really fun cars!!
Fabspeed Maxflow performance exhaust system and catalytic converter bypass, dual outlet. Best decision ever. Sound is amazing and the cat bypass is a massive improvement, especially when you order the Steve Wong chip for performance exhaust and cat bypass. You can pass smog by just taking the bypass off for test then put it right back on after. Other then that I've done almost all the other mods you discuss, they are all great 👍. I put a ducktail spoiler on my 85 Targa as well. Have fun!
I just purchased my first air cooled 911. Targa in GPW like yours but a couple of years older. I don’t think a Griffith’s AC redo can overcome the tiny side vents! Subtle mods that don’t detract from the original seems like the right game plan. I like your straightforward presentation style and you have obviously mulled things over carefully and done a lot of research.
Something that would make a great video for first time owners would be how to pick a good mechanic to keep these cars sorted. Sounds like yours did a thorough refresh of the engine and 915. It would be cool to have him on as a guest for his perspective as well. You and I live in major cities so sometimes it makes choosing a good mechanic even harder! So many who say they can work on them!
I fitted the Continental stereo in mine and it looks and works great. Very subtle in the way it looks so just blends into the dash which is what I wanted. You can also get a Porsche decal to make it look OEM. Sounds tacky but it actually looks perfect.
Absolutely love this video because it is every enthusiasts idea to change their 911 in one or more of the many ways you have described. Secondly, you have done your research and provided us with the information around estimated prices as well as reasons. Thank you.
Thanks! Really appreciate the comment.
Love the idea of enjoying it stock and taking in and analyzing each mod as you go. Something I wish I did with some of my past vehicles and is especially important for a car like yours that I’m assuming you’ll have forever.
Beautifully kept car and while originality is important to preserve the value of these vehicles, happily most of the suggested mods are mainly of a functional nature. A slightly smaller steering wheel is a good idea to give the steering a more precise feel, and when you properly service the existing air conditioning it will work fine without needing further aftermarket stuff. Of specific importance is to check/replace the airco gas lines that run between the front and back of the car as they go porous after one or two decades.
I highly recommend the WEVO short shifter. If you’re planning on getting an m&k 2 in 2 out muffler then a stereo head unit becomes moot, unless you’ve got an amplifier. I bought a continental head unit just to clean up the look but can’t hear it while driving.
An amazing presenter and full of genuine enthusiasm and Porsche enthusiast ! Well done and I love your approach if keeping the car stock plus !!! Wish you well and hope you liked the ‘changes’ and may be post more videos on your gorgeous targa !!!
Thank you for your very kind words! I really enjoy making these videos and comments like these keep me going
Always interesting what newer owners are thinking with updates or fixes. Our 1987 had a “Nardi” shift nob put in from the original owner. People seem to notice it? You have painted hubs which was an additional cost option. We also experienced door rubber shrinkage and window seal degradation. Ours has 15 inch fuch rims, and found reasonably priced Kumho tires for it. Also door cavities tend to crack 😞.
Classic targa problems!
Great video Kyle. I recently purchased an white/black 89 G50 Targa on Pcarmarket visually identical to your car and am constantly feeling the need to make small improvements. I own two other 911s which are much newer and faster but I find myself drawn to taking the air cooled over the other two regularly. Just as you described, there is something about the sound, smell and feel of the older car that is pure magic. So far I have replaced the headlights with amber H4s from Bromberger, bought the 28mm rear spacers from H&R (have yet to install them) and changed out the tail light lens for Euro style versions. I am considering the exhaust , a Carrera side decal and a few other things. First I need to take apart the passenger door to repair the known issue of power window failure (big undertaking). I enjoyed your video and completely share your passion so I hope you do an updated video to showcase your project. Cheers!!
thanks so much for watching! 89 G50 is such a great car!
Thank you so much for this video this is your new subscriber on the west coast of Los Angeles! I just bought a nether Porsche and the car is a 78 Targa and I’ve learned more about this car from you and your previous videos. Well thank you for this video
Always great to meet another socal porsche enthusiast! I'm glad my videos could help you in some way. Thanks for watching. More to come...
Appreciate the specific product info you included! The shopping list grows... although one thing you didn't talk about is where you got that awesome- but tastefully simple- 911 shirt?
Thanks for watching! This is an OG 911 Cooled shirt. Now called Cooled Collective. I love Drew and what he does for the Porsche community.
Definitely agree with you on the lights. And if you drive at night, the leds are fire. And spacers for sure. Not sure about lowering it. Love your wheels as is. Louder is almost always better, but if you can get valved, do it, soooo worth it. And treat yourself to a cocomat with a pop of color, they look amazing in black interior. Mine are yellow n black. You will love them.
Great advice! I do love the cocomats. Thanks for watching and I'll be trying to document as I go.
Awesome car man! The Gbody 911s are so special!
Car is looking good 👍🏻. Looking forward to more videos. Editing and commentary are excellent. These are the tasteful upgrades I’d be considering as well and have done on my own vehicles. Stock plus is the way to go. And I agree making changes over time really allows you to appreciate each one. Also it allows your taste/vision to evolve and mature and as time brings greater perspective to the build. Lots of well thought out and classy upgrades here… well done my friend!. Thanks for the great content Kyle.
PS You can tell this dude F*CKS
Luved this - some good mod ideas but looks so good as is so as u say sympathetic resto would be perfect. These cars are the most beautiful iconic porsche of all.
they sure are beautiful!! Thanks
Great information! Owner of 78 targa sc
I’m glad you are not going to molest your car. I’m a believer in stock + as you mention. Every mod you brought up is great and will improve the functionality and enjoyment of the car. I would start with the hood and deck struts followed by the door stops. The spare key is high on the list as well. That is functionality that is needed. After that, it’s just a matter of having fun with each upgrade. Love the Porsche content and I’m an enthusiast as well. Cheers.
Great wish list!
Thanks! I'll try to document everything as I go. Thanks for watching
I'm really glad I found your channel really enjoy the 911 context. I have a 82 sc targa and this episode gives me awesome insight on some future mods. I also don't like the sugar scoops but didn't realize how expensive the leds headlights are. The center exhaust is on my wish list along with fuchs 16 inch wheels I'm on 15s right now seems like 16x8 and 16x7 are the ones to get. Can't wait to watch more content I'm in the OC so I'll probably see u at a few meets cheers🍻
I'm so glad this has helped. What color is your SC Targa? I'll keep an eye out at the OC meetups! Please come and say hi if you see me. Thanks for watching
Good video however i felt most of these were repairs rather than mods.
"the magic stick" had me laughing out loud. I had one both the frunk and rear decklid. I put the turbo tail struts on and even if they start failing, due to them being made to handle the extra weight of a turbo tail, they will hold up just a regular decklid for a few more years. Get the Rennline stick and be done with it nowadays.
I was just chatting with a guy who did the same thing on his 911 with the turbo struts. It is a great idea and some people have warned me about the Rennline non-hydraulic ones. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting the great content. I have a 1979 silver targa. Looks very similar to yours. As you make the modifications to your car, we would love to see how you do it and what you've selected. Keep doing great work!
Thanks! The plan is to document everything as I go!
I am your guy Dr. Kyle - 12 years of ownership with a 1989 Targa. Reach out to me if you have questions! Did a lot of the mods you discuss and more!
Great! I appreciate that. Please just call me Kyle =). Please find me on Instagram @drkylestanley. I'd love to hear about your experience. Thank you!
I personally love my wevo shifter. I believe it keeps the g15 feel but just adds less wiggle and a reset spring.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching
Beautiful Targa! I've been on the hunt for years for one but had to sell a couple cars first. Its going to be coming this year for sure.
Wish you all the best in your search!!
@@dr.kylestanley Thank you sir
Did you ever do the brake fluid repositioning in the frunk to enable the Targa top to be stored unfolded? Looking for any guidance to be able to do this! It is potentially a game changer!!!!
I didn't do that yet but I want to. I do have some guidance from another Porsche guy. DM me on Instagram and I'll send you what he sent me. @drkylestanley
I had a Targa 1986 also 😍😍😍 sooo sexy this white one
thanks! They're super fun as you know
A little tip for the targa seal is to use black suede shoe refresh spray. I used that on my ‘77 Targa and it worked a treat. You will get some overspray so remove that quickly but it made a huge difference to mine. They now look like new.
Great tip! Do you have an amazon link I can check out?
Yeah I did the same thing, I also used black shoe polish on the steering wheel. Makes it look brand new. Hides all the little scuffs and blemishes. Like a shoe! Haha
@@stuffa01 it doesn't rub off on your hands for the steering wheel?
@@dr.kylestanley no, you buff it off like a pair of wingtips. Haha. But it fills in the little imperfections. My wheel had a lot of scuffs so it really helped.
@@stuffa01 ahhh ok makes sense!
Great car! I went ahead and installed the Rennline manual struts on the frunk of my '85 Cab. While I loved how they work, I've since been warned by two different mechanics; seems that the 356's had manual struts and they have a history of people who don't know how they work trying to close the lid by applying more pressure... ultimately bending the hood. As the 911's come hydraulic standard, greater odds of an unknowing mechanic/friend/etc. unintentionally bend your hood. I ultimately reverted back.
Thanks for the tip. I have heard this from a few different people who have watched this video and it has made me go against getting these Rennline struts. Many people have mentioned getting the turbo ones that hold up longer because they hold up the turbo spoiler which is more weight. Thanks for watching!
My 911 targa Fix list:
Fix the targa top (with the natural rubber Germany uses) gasket water leaks.
Yes, H4 lights.
Spacers?
Do the turbo wider wheels on a trade +$$ and paint your wheels white.
Do the short shifter bushing.
Its a Bonnet.
The door a
Stand offs is an easy swap.
Fitapoldi steering wheel.
The targa top folds and is placed in back seat.
Much of what youre mentioning is ok. Prepare for oils leaks.
Oil return tube, transmission + dog teeth.
Get the car race aligned caster camber set and lowered.
A/C many aftermarket units.
Get windows tinted lowest tint.
Temporary top, waste of time.
After i learned more on whats what on a 911, I sold the targa and bought a coupe.
Have fun
How do you know there’s a doctor in the house…he tells you🙄
Yep, just like vegans and atheists.
If you’re in California, I’d be careful touching your exhaust these days. I had mine ‘upgraded’ to Fabspeed and forced to retrofit original heat exchangers and exhaust to get it smogged. Way stricter now than ever before with several owners having to pay ridiculous fines. Just make sure…
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The offset in the gas pedal vs the brake pedal is on purpose. When your on the track and threshold braking your pushing the brake pedal to the floor. When your braking that hard the brake pedal is perfectly lined up with the gas pedal for heal-toeing. If it were set up to be more comfy for casual driving it would be a real let down for racing.
Hello Doc,
I’m Joe from Ventura, CA. You have a beautiful car. I have a 1984 Targa 👍🏼. Where did you get your Fuchs rims redone and how much did it cost. They look amazing!
Thanks! I paid $1500 for my wheels, handles, wipers, and targa bar to be painted. It was done by Jim East Auto Body in Orange CA. He is highly respected in the Porsche community and highly recommended. It made a huge difference for the looks of my car.
Thanks. Great price and beautiful work. A local place quoted me $1,600 for just the rims. I’ll negotiate…👍🏼
Great video! Small and subtle mods but will improve the car for sure. Only Porsche nerds like me will notice, but thats the whole point I guess!
hahaha that's right! If you know, you know and if not, well it looks stock to them. Thanks for watching
Hi do you mind sharing how your repainted Targa bar is looking? If you have a recommendation for where to go to get that done, please share!!!
Jim East Auto body in Orange CA is who did it and is well known in the Porsche community. Talk to Shane.
Hi , I’m just bought a new car 1986 Targa, but I don’t know how much it
It’s maintenance ? Thanks!
If I ever get a 911 I willl be getting the clock delete as soon as possible. That clock looks ridiculous and there are too many guages.
And ignition key surround replacement, they look terrible and no one upgrades them for some reason.
Hi, any update on your upgrades?
Update video coming soon! Editing it as we speak
Leave it alone.
Love this video. I decided to get a 1987 Targa. It’s going to take a bit to find one. What did you pay for yours. It’s perfect.
I bought mine in 2022 and paid in the low 50s
All functional and perfectly reasonable modifications, most importantly they are all reversible. Always hang onto any consequential OEM parts that have been removed due to modifications. Keep them so they can be sold with the car or replaced prior to selling it. (btw, NEVER EVER sell it.)
This is all considering for the fact that this is a significantly collectible "investment" vehicle these days!
I got my all original 1986' 911 SC Targa at 82K miles 18 years ago with my Father.....for 15k cash. Almost identical to your beauty. Aside from an era specific OEM Carrera "whaletail" and being black in color. It's really amazing to see what they are selling for now. I still need to swap out that horrible Blaupunckt tape deck for something enjoyable however. Enjoy her & godspeed. ;-]
I have an 87 targa. LED is the way to go. Spacers are a must in the back. I used 25. Lowering is a yes, but not to much to compromise the ride. I did the whale tail and have a second rear deck in all black (magnus style(
Sport exhaust is good, but keep original. ?Remove the bumperettes. Valance is definitely a value add. All is reversible to stock. Smart ideas
Replace the hydraulic in both front and back. Did this and love not getting hit in the head
Your obsession is very familiar😀👍
That gas cap is not stock unfortunately. Key idea is very cool
@@bryanludwig2349 thanks so much for the feedback! Your car sounds rad.
Great content..love your journey ..question..I m considering adding a M&K GT3 exhaust system on my SC ..did you pursue your idea or went in a different route ? Cheers for your great work
Any chance you can provide more detail on your back seat seatbelt upgrades? We have an 85 Targa. I’ve got a 6 year old and a 6 month old. The 6 year old currently rides up front with me in a booster, and I realize it will be a few years before the 6 month old joins us, but I’d love to know more about the your 3pt solution. Thanks!
Great video. Looks like it's been about 8 months since the video. Any update on which mods you've done now and which you may have changed up?
video coming soon! Had a baby so my "extra" time to make videos has been impacted. Should have a few videos coming out in the next few months!
Led
Did you ever put a car seat in the car? If so, what kind of car seat?
I’m getting my 3.2 soon and part of the deal was this is a going to be partially used for a family cruiser 😂
Rear facing carseat only fit in the front for me. I used the Doona carseat/stroller combo.
Anything work for forward facing in the back?
Have you thought about new floorboards? I'm looking at Silverlake floorboards for my '86. Black to match the triple black targa I have.
I looked into them but haven't decided on if I want to change them. I don't my car to look like a track car. I think on triple black it could look cool though!
You don’t realise it but your closet Resto mod’er😬
slippery slope
Too many keys on that keyring, but you seem to be a guy who can afford a new ignition lock.
I agree! I like the idea of having one key only but then I need to have duplicate house keys. I end up looking like a janitor. 😂
Deter not detour.
Sounds like your mods are actually repairs you have to do, no?
Sorry for my incorrect wording.
😎😎😎Air cool life 👊🏾
With the rebuilt transmission, when you downshift into 1st gear does it grind?
it doesn't always go into first easily because we don't have synchros in 1st great so I usually only downshift to 1st if I am coming from 2nd gear. I don't do 3rd, 4th, or 5th to 1st.
I have an '87 Carrera and had a lot of the same decisions as you've had. I like the Continental radio, personally. And it's cheaper than the blaupunkt by a sizeable margin.
I'm not clear however.
Given that it's got torsion bars, why would it cost so much to lower it?
Leave it as it is.
Few thousand to lower the car? Are you doing other suspension work at the same time?
Lowered my '78 SC Targa a couple years ago and it was $800 with alignment from one of the local Porsche specialists.
Knowing what I know now, I probably could have done it myself and then taken it for alignment afterwards.
this seems to be the going rate in southern California unfortunately. I just asked a few other friends and they said the same thing. I wish I could do it myself!!
@@dr.kylestanley Right on. Btw, I have had quite a few of the mods you are planning to do as well.
Most of the work was done at Sonderworks (the company that designed the targa cover you are looking to buy).
Ditched the sugar scoops and went for the H4 with Euro rings painted to match the car. Would prefer to have more light though. LEDs may be the better move.
Had 3 point harnesses installed in the rear for my boys.
Had the top redone. Sonderworks did the top, but Dan provided the proper seal.
Went for the Conti Bluetooth stereo. I like it. New speakers.
Replaced the window seals.... (Just to note, I did them a couple years ago, and the cloth ones at the window have already faded). If yours are just faded, but still in good shape, not sure I would replace.
Replaced all the hood/lid struts. Kept the hydraulic and so far, so good.
Lowered the car. Originally, they went below Euro height, but I had them bring it back to Euro ride height. Love the current stance.
New bushings on shifter.
Adjusted pedal height.
Seats re-upholstered.
Added fire extinguisher and Rennline seat mount.
Lots of other things as well, but those are the ones I remember off the top of my head.
Basically, like you say. Stock plus. Would maybe like to do some new Elephant racing suspension upgrades (just the resto), and maybe some more cosmetic things from Carbone and such.
Anyway, love a targa. Wish my wife wasn't so afraid of the sun so I could take my top off more often. 😀
@@where-we-roam wow your car sounds amazing. Definitely sounds like the road I'm heading down. Where can I see your car online?
@@dr.kylestanley I don't really have much of an online presence. Just a few photos on IG and FB. Will see if I can find you on IG and add. 👍
@@where-we-roam I'm on IG @drkylestanley
That is not the stock gas cap. Also Sierra Madre has OEM keys. How many miles on your car?
Ahhh good to know! This car has 118k miles but only about 6k since the rebuilt engine so it drives really great. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Change those sugar scoops! 1000%! Go European style. Led's belong on modern cars.
agree
Big ticket items first - not last! - Rims - Suspension - Exhaust - The people advising you to "just" get wider rims are right. Get the new 18´ Fuchs - Do that one upgrade and save up for the next, instead of throwing money at steering wheel conversions? Leave the retro stereo in place, until you can bring yourself to pay up for the Porsche Classic. The little screen is more than enough, even for navigation. It´s looking retro as intended and fits in your dash. Hence the small screen. Billet gas cap - Why on earth would you add weight where it does no good? There´s a reason Porsche makes it out of plastic. You need to control your OCD. Same goes for alu pedals. Regarding your 400 USD car key idea - Just forget about it! Spend the money on the car instead. A new stainless exhaust is a good investment. But not with the centered exhaust pipes. It looks ridiculous, because it mimics a Boxter and much newer cars. As mentioned by @stuffa01 below, reupholster the Targa Top in weather proof canvas, looks amazing on these cars. Last but not least; Do not chip the car unless you are 100pct sure the engine is in top condition.
Your other improvements I totally agree with, but they fall into the category of maintenance, and will make the car feel and look better
great advice. Thanks! Since I posted this video, I have already changed my mind about some stuff. I definitely wouldn't go with 18s on this car though. It seems too modern for me just like how you mentioned the center exhaust. I will make a new video on what I have done and what I still plan to do. Thanks for your insight! Great advice!!
18" Fuchs are okay, but center exhaust looks "ridiculous?" You tell him not to get a billet gas cap, presumably because of weight, then turn around and tell him to get 18" wheels which weigh 6 pounds more EACH!? That's not very consistent.
With 18's a G body would look all out of proportion. Even 17's look too big. I know because I put the 17" Fuchs from Fuchfelge on mine. I went back to 16's. Something else that I don't see anyone talking about is that the spokes on the 17 and 18 inch Fuchs are different than the 16's. The spokes are more flat which also changes the look. I didn't notice this until seeing them in person, but it is visible if you look at the wheels on their website.
Another con with 18's is that the ride quality will/take a big hit. Mine suffered greatly with 17's. I can only imagine how much worse it would be with 18's. These cars have primitive suspension even with a top notch set up and a the tires absorb a lot of shock.
As far as center exhaust, if you don't like the look fine. To each their own. On my car, a highly modified hotrod, it was the right choice. Bursch GT3 exhaust with a GT3 titanium muffler. They even made custom heat exchangers for the exhaust so I didn't have to sacrifice my heat. Superb workmanship and it fit the theme of my car very well.
Absolutely none .. . Keep it stock.
FIRST
First two mods should be to stop wearing air pods all the time. Second should be to trade it for a coupe. Third is to split your content into different channels…you’re talking about cars on a channel where you feel the need to say you’re a doctor.
I appreciate the comments.
AirPods: My AirPods are used to try and get better sound quality but doesn’t always help. I don’t have professional equipment since I’m just an enthusiast who does this for fun.
Coupe: I have a coupe also so I like having both options.
Channel: I agree, I should have split my channel but I’m too far down this road. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching
Probably agree with the first two mods🤣
However I have strangely always loved that era targa top🤷
Leave it alone and just drive the damn thing and lose those stupid ear plugs!
If you take the time to learn to drive it correctly (PCA classes) all the potential is there to scare the shit out of yourself. Believe it or not Porsche engineers knew what they were doing on G body's. Want speed - lose weight.