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Scott S
post Dec 6 2012, 10:03 AM
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Hi All -
I have stumbled across a few nice 911sc's for sale recently and am kinda of interested. Most have sunroofs. Being 6'2" and carrying more height in my torso, the sunroof cars make things tighter than I would like in terms of head room. Can the brackets of a stockk 911 seat be modified to lower the seat?

I really want to keep the cars looking stock.

If not, do seats like the vintage reproductions from GTS sit you lower in the car?

In my 914 I used a short cushion. It worked awesome (however, the top was rarely on the car so it wasn't really an issue!)

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post Dec 6 2012, 11:33 AM
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scott,

you should check out mike ginters non sunroof car
see if it has enough headroom

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post Dec 6 2012, 11:49 AM
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I wanna be like Gint. I wanna be like Gint. Man, Gint comes home with a 911 and the CO crowd has to have one! Brant, you're up next!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Scott... On a more serious note, it's rather difficult to do. The rails bolt to the tunnel and the long. I agree with Brant, check out Mikes car and see. 911s and Porsches in general are known for their legroom and headroom. Not sure if a sunroof is going to hinder things that much.
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post Dec 6 2012, 12:18 PM
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I have a '75 911S with a sunroof, which is similar to the SC in terms of headroom. I'm 6'3" and change and I don't have a problem with either stock or sports seats. Helps to recline the seat a little.

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post Dec 6 2012, 12:32 PM
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Ha!
I am not - in any way - ever going to be as cool as Gint. No matter what I do/own!

I did not know Gint pulled the trigger - awesome! Ferg told me that he was looking at a cool 911 last week - very fun.

In my case, I have had 3 really nice 911sc's "float by" in the past week. I really had no interest/was not looking for one at all - but these seem to be really nice cars. Amy likes "the ones with the big flat thing on the back" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(I do not...)

I just spoke to Stephan at GTS - it looks like there are a few replacement options. That seems to be the best plan. I dont want to cut on a car at all.

And for the record, I think Brant would look damn sexy in a tail dragger...........

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post Dec 6 2012, 12:39 PM
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I can get this one for pretty cheap....... the guy says it has a great stereo....


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post Dec 6 2012, 12:40 PM
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82 911SC here at 6'3" as well. I just slide down a bit and like others said
recline the seat very slightly. Done long drives in it and it's amazing what
a long distance driver they really are. Good luck with getting one, you
won't be disappointed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 6 2012, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Dec 6 2012, 10:49 AM) *

I wanna be like Gint. I wanna be like Gint. Man, Gint comes home with a 911 and the CO crowd has to have one! Brant, you're up next!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Scott... On a more serious note, it's rather difficult to do. The rails bolt to the tunnel and the long. I agree with Brant, check out Mikes car and see. 911s and Porsches in general are known for their legroom and headroom. Not sure if a sunroof is going to hinder things that much.



I'm not next
I sold my 83 SC to fund the vintage race car
had it for 7 years, but wanted the race car more.
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post Dec 6 2012, 01:24 PM
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If you can find a non sunroof car, you can pickup an additional nice or so of headroom. When I had my 911s, I chose a Targa and then a cabriolet to get unlimited headroom. I'm only 6 feet tall, but as I only have a 29" inseam, I need all the headroom I can find.
Unlimited is good!
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post Dec 6 2012, 01:30 PM
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I put a set of Sparco (like GTS) seats & have plenty of room (I'm 6'1")

If you can find a non-Sunroof car buy it in a heartbeat - you won't have the problems of a Sunroof (I never open mine) and they will be worth more when you sell it ( the Racers like them)

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post Dec 6 2012, 02:33 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 6 2012, 11:39 AM) *

I can get this one for pretty cheap....... the guy says it has a great stereo....


Rut Roooh... looks like Gint didn't make it home. Gint? Gint? You out there?
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post Dec 6 2012, 03:02 PM
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I had a 79SC and a 77' and both were roomy-I'm 6'2"- My sc did have some recarco's and not stock though
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post Dec 6 2012, 03:04 PM
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So Scott, is the GT-40 thing not going to happen? Thought that's why you sold the Martini.
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post Dec 6 2012, 04:25 PM
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Hi Danny -
Still bickering on price. The car is on consignment - which is such a PIA in terms of negotiations. I have sent over several ads of very similar cars showing the amount they sold for. Apparently the one I am going after has a few gold bars hidden somewhere in it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

We'll see. It took me nearly 8 months to get the Morgan deal together.

The 911's literally fell out the sky. Wasn't looking at all. In fact, other than a simply kick ass Alpha, I have been very adamant (even to my wife) that I have no interest in replacing the 914 just to replace it. It has to "fit" - so to speak... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Man I love that GT40.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Cant wait to see your black car!
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post Dec 6 2012, 05:21 PM
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post on our Yahoo site when you are going to have another shop night and I'll bring it over.
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post Dec 6 2012, 05:43 PM
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Rut Roooh... looks like Gint didn't make it home. Gint? Gint? You out there?


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Be nice Erc, Gint obviously missed driving a car with 6 cylinders.

Scotty, fingers crossed the GT40 deal works out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Dec 6 2012, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Dec 6 2012, 02:24 PM) *

If you can find a non sunroof car, you can pickup an additional nice or so of headroom. When I had my 911s, I chose a Targa and then a cabriolet to get unlimited headroom. I'm only 6 feet tall, but as I only have a 29" inseam, I need all the headroom I can find.
Unlimited is good!


I have a 89 Targa and love it! Fantastic touring cars...
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post Dec 6 2012, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE(bcheney @ Dec 6 2012, 07:41 PM) *

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Dec 6 2012, 02:24 PM) *

If you can find a non sunroof car, you can pickup an additional nice or so of headroom. When I had my 911s, I chose a Targa and then a cabriolet to get unlimited headroom. I'm only 6 feet tall, but as I only have a 29" inseam, I need all the headroom I can find.
Unlimited is good!


I have a 89 Targa and love it! Fantastic touring cars...


That's your Wife's Car!
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post Dec 6 2012, 07:12 PM
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Targa = Girl car. Agreed.
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post Dec 6 2012, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 6 2012, 03:25 PM) *
The 911's literally fell out the sky. Wasn't looking at all.
Neither was I when it dropped in my lap. I posted pics on fb last night Scotty. Come on over.
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