My 1975 Porsche 911S (Misunderstood by many, loved by few)

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:35 pm

bjmullan wrote:Gary not sure about the return trip form Le Mans....but I was wondering if Glenn is going to make Scotland next year???????

I will send you the deposit early next week. Needed to check dates with Mrs Glenn75S.

GP911 · Post by **GP911** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:39 pm

Wow.. car is gorgeous.

boz · Post by **boz** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:19 am

I love the look of this car... just right! Only thing I would change would be the orange US reflectors on front bumper.

Presumably its on 6s & 7s?

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:49 am

It's on 7" all round...

I keep telling him he wants to swap a pair for my 6", but he just won't go for it

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:40 am

boz wrote:I love the look of this car... just right! Only thing I would change would be the orange US reflectors on front bumper.

Presumably its on 6s & 7s?

Thanks,

I have been wondering whether to do the reflectors, I need to get the bumpers sprayed so I may Europeanise them then.

As Gary said its on 7Js all round (205/60/15s), supposidily it was an option in the US.

I am also toying with the idea of a duck tail, I may do this anyway as it is easily changeable.

I keep looking at other classics, but they are quickly forgotten when I take the old 75 out....

boz · Post by **boz** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:13 pm

Yeah, go for the Euro look! I've always thought the US look was a bit ugly myself. The 7s look superb and suit the car down to the ground. Is it lowered?

If ya ever consider selling it let me know! LOL!

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:20 pm

Has it been lowered..........

Glenn75S wrote:Just a couple of photos to proove that the comedy suspension has been cured

Before (US Baja Specification)

After (-60mm later)

After hearing of problems encountered by some getting the ride height right, I found taking a photo before and then photoshopping it to the desired ride height was useful to esitmate the desired visual drop.

An Angle measuring device was essential for getting the desired change in spring plate angle. The 8-9mm rule of thumb seems spot on.

I changed the rear spring plate bushes with Weltmeister bushes which was a bit of a faff . But the assembly required ample grease, and required the bushing housing to be pressed on slowely using four long bolts.

Only recommendation is measure measure measure, use the porsche recommendations for calculating ride height. when measuring ensure you are on a flat surface, tyres are inflated to the correct pressures.

The car drives and handles alot better now. Just need to change the front shocks

PS- My Icon picture is the photoshopped image that I worked to.

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:26 pm

boz wrote:
If ya ever consider selling it let me know! LOL!

I would never inflict a 2.7 onto anybody else:lol:

have you not heard how much trouble they are???

boz · Post by **boz** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:09 pm

That certainly was a comedy ride height!!! Just bought a 912e that has a similar look to your 2.7 (LHD, chrome, narrow body, one wing mirror) and i'm thinking about putting it on wider wheels at some point. I think its on 5.5J x 15 at present.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:11 pm

leave it alone

Ok my old E had fake 7's all round..

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:01 pm

I think my 7s were part of the baja look, helps driving on the beaches!!!

boz · Post by **boz** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:05 am

Mine is actually on 6s... checked the other week. A pair of your 7s for a pair of my 6s?? LOL!

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:21 pm

Join the queue, Gary71 and Matt have got first dibs.......
I can see my car will be on bricks at this rate!!!!

boz · Post by **boz** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:57 pm

Glenn75S wrote:Join the queue, Gary71 and Matt have got first dibs.......
I can see my car will be on bricks at this rate!!!!

Don't bring up round my neck of the woods then! It'll defo be up on bricks!

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:13 pm

OOPs replying to mails from along time ago....must log on more frequently