Replica Porsche - Welcome
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Interested to see response on this . I remember a few years ago when I was looking at building one of these, I was at a friends garden party and was introduced to a neighbour who owned a 356, we got on fine until he realised I was building a replica. He then turned walked off and said Fred would not be happy.
A little while later I was fortunate enough to buy a 911 speedster what a difference in attitude the same guy nearly jumped in front of us at a PCGB event
Personally don't have an issue with the replica scene, at least the shape gets seen on roads rather than sitting under covers in garages, and as we know most if general public would not realise its a replica
Let's see the response to see how liberal the club really is
A little while later I was fortunate enough to buy a 911 speedster what a difference in attitude the same guy nearly jumped in front of us at a PCGB event
Personally don't have an issue with the replica scene, at least the shape gets seen on roads rather than sitting under covers in garages, and as we know most if general public would not realise its a replica
Let's see the response to see how liberal the club really is
Hi Guys,
The fact the PCGB have a Modified Register at all was a positive Breakthrough, recognising the multitude of Modified Porsche old and new. Yes the Register does incorporate all member cars, with an original Porsche Chassis car or recognised factory derivative, i.e. Ruf or dare I say Apal in the 356/Speedster. Anyone can join Porsche Club GB so anyone can join and drive their daiiy driver to events. THE FULL STOP WOULD BE, displaying a vehicle as a Porsche in a Porsche Display, so parking the car in the pub car park, as far as I am concerned break no rules. As long as you don't call the car an original Porsche.
As I say all are welcome to join in and as long as you don't try and pass the car off as an original then personally I have no problem, as long as it's not in an official line up.
Love to see these recreations, they keep the marque alive and well, we speak to everyone in The Modified Register, please come and join in as members and enthusiasts and bring your daily driver[
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The fact the PCGB have a Modified Register at all was a positive Breakthrough, recognising the multitude of Modified Porsche old and new. Yes the Register does incorporate all member cars, with an original Porsche Chassis car or recognised factory derivative, i.e. Ruf or dare I say Apal in the 356/Speedster. Anyone can join Porsche Club GB so anyone can join and drive their daiiy driver to events. THE FULL STOP WOULD BE, displaying a vehicle as a Porsche in a Porsche Display, so parking the car in the pub car park, as far as I am concerned break no rules. As long as you don't call the car an original Porsche.
As I say all are welcome to join in and as long as you don't try and pass the car off as an original then personally I have no problem, as long as it's not in an official line up.
Love to see these recreations, they keep the marque alive and well, we speak to everyone in The Modified Register, please come and join in as members and enthusiasts and bring your daily driver[
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Would not have been the first time especially in the Holy Hallowed Land[]
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Would you include a Covin in the broad church? I always found these rather strange.
I completely agree that anyone is free to join the club and drive anything to any event. Definitely not display a replica in a genuine display though.
The replica world is quite strange. It seems that 356 replicas are acceptable but 911 replicas (like covin) are generally laughed at. Maybe it's because generally replicas are pretty awful, just look at MR2s into Ferraris.
I completely agree that anyone is free to join the club and drive anything to any event. Definitely not display a replica in a genuine display though.
The replica world is quite strange. It seems that 356 replicas are acceptable but 911 replicas (like covin) are generally laughed at. Maybe it's because generally replicas are pretty awful, just look at MR2s into Ferraris.
You can drive to an event in what you like, as long as you don't display if not a Porsche. Simples.
A replica register would be good - if there enough eventually - they could then display together. It oputs a 356 a like into the realms of someone who could no longer afford a genuine one! Some replicas are beautifully engineered (better than originals!) and those that create them are often very knowledgeable and passionate about the original as well as their creation often more so than someone who has just bought a classic as an investment or something to polish. Covins are a bit naff but each to there own! Does a Singer get a new chassis number - if so is that a replica or recreation?
Anyway as the saying goes 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' and why not welcome in some enthusiasts with closely aligned interests.
Now what will 'people' think of a 944T with an LS3 lump?
Tony
Anyway as the saying goes 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' and why not welcome in some enthusiasts with closely aligned interests.
Now what will 'people' think of a 944T with an LS3 lump?
Tony
LS3 Lump ... tell us more ....
Not much to tell yet, but the plan is to replace the worn out turbo lump, formerly c350BHP with a 420ish BHP LS3 The weight is very similar (some say the v8 weighs slightly less) and I am after some nice easy reliable power. It is a relatively common swap in the US and there is a detailed build manual and forum. There are a few issues with RHD but my procrastination means most have now been solved and there are rumoured to be a couple in Australia (there are changes required to the sump and exhaust manifolds from LHD. There is and LT engined car nearing completion here (similar engine but with cast iron rather than alloy block). My procrastination was increased as I had 12 points for 3 years so insurance might have been tricky! A/C power steering etc can be adapted to work, brake servo needs to be deleted or a remote setup.
I have owned the car since about 2001, and did over 100k miles before taking it off the road a few years back at around 185k, it has big blacks, leda bilstein combo, 968 mo30 arbs, aftermarket brake ducts, some delrin / some mo30 bushes, seat leaon cupra front splitter, standard sport seat interior.It has been through some other suspension combos and been to various tracks with sticky treaded rubber and on a few occasions slicks - whilst they offer incredible grip I found they massively increased the wear on brakes and wheel bearings.
Bodywork needs some love, but will be sorted after the engine has been installed & running, plan is once complete to pop the engine out again for tidying.
Gearbox will get a rebuild and I might go for the na 5th gear mod for longer 5th gear.
The points will be all over 5 years old by the end of this year, insurance on my standard turbo cab is already sensible again. I plan to do lots of miles a year in it (10-15k miles) so will need a relatively standard policy.
Intended use is mostly road miles with the odd trackday - I am fairly lucky in that while I do a lot of miles a year for work they are mostly outside of rush hour and to the more remote parts of the country.
Just need to get started now - we have a big project coming up at work, which will take me into mid summer but will potentially allow some chunks of free time too - fingers crossed!
I have owned the car since about 2001, and did over 100k miles before taking it off the road a few years back at around 185k, it has big blacks, leda bilstein combo, 968 mo30 arbs, aftermarket brake ducts, some delrin / some mo30 bushes, seat leaon cupra front splitter, standard sport seat interior.It has been through some other suspension combos and been to various tracks with sticky treaded rubber and on a few occasions slicks - whilst they offer incredible grip I found they massively increased the wear on brakes and wheel bearings.
Bodywork needs some love, but will be sorted after the engine has been installed & running, plan is once complete to pop the engine out again for tidying.
Gearbox will get a rebuild and I might go for the na 5th gear mod for longer 5th gear.
The points will be all over 5 years old by the end of this year, insurance on my standard turbo cab is already sensible again. I plan to do lots of miles a year in it (10-15k miles) so will need a relatively standard policy.
Intended use is mostly road miles with the odd trackday - I am fairly lucky in that while I do a lot of miles a year for work they are mostly outside of rush hour and to the more remote parts of the country.
Just need to get started now - we have a big project coming up at work, which will take me into mid summer but will potentially allow some chunks of free time too - fingers crossed!
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The tuning options on the LS lumps are many and varied but the standard lump will be fine for now and some time to come http://shop.partsworldperformance.com/ls3-v8-crate-engine-19258770 I dont want to swap a fragile engine for a fragile gearbox.
However. have considered a cam to change the power delivery, the standard lump may be too civilised - it is relatively easy in the car though (Rad out for access)
but the standard lump will be fine for now and some time to come http://shop.partsworldperformance.com/ls3-v8-crate-engine-19258770 I dont want to swap a fragile engine for a fragile gearbox.However. have considered a cam to change the power delivery, the standard lump may be too civilised - it is relatively easy in the car though (Rad out for access)
Does THE LS mate straight on thr gearbox?
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