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My long overdue 964 project

Mr Bacchus

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Okay so here we have another 964 project thread, it's never going to be a 'sticky' or at the level of Paul, Clinchy, my fellow Geordies and all; but at least it's something for you to read.

First two items planned:

1) Cosmetic body work refresh – quite a big job and struggling like hell to find someone to do it (some of you know about my struggles)!

2) Suspension refresh – I had planned to go the Bilstein B6/H&R route but have not found anyone (yet) who can supply B6s from stock for an 89 C4; seems to be a supply issue. I've had an enquiry with a well know Belgian supplier for a couple of months now and therefore I have started looking for alternatives, at the moment I'm investigating Silvers! Any hints on where I can source the Bilsteins would be much appreciated. I'm looking for a Euro purchase to take advantage of the exchange rate.

I have a few other jobs planned but one of my strategies will be to not make any changes that cannot be reversed, I'm quite like my cars provenance and prefer the option to reverse any modifications should I choose to do so. Another strategy is to do as much of the work myself and only use professionals for specialist work.

More to follow, it will be a slow burn but I have to start somewhere.

I need a name for the project; how about 'Bacchus to the future'?

Thanks

Steve
 
Mr Bacchus said:
I need a name for the project; how about 'Bacchus to the future'?

Love it Steve. Subscribed.
 
I own an '89 C4 with the original, rear suspension mounts. Carnewal supplied my B6s. We had to wait a couple of months for Bilstein to make a new batch. I finally had them delivered in June.

During our discussions, Gert informed me that he was the clearing house for Bilstein. I tend to believe him as he got mine delivered before any other supplier had a sniff of B6s.
 
Thanks for the comments.

elliott said:
Carnewal supplied my B6s. We had to wait a couple of months for Bilstein to make a new batch. I finally had them delivered in June

Yep, I'm talking to Gert. I guess I'll have to be more patient. At the moment I just want the bits in the garage piling up. It's the wrong time of year to be taking the car out of action at the weekends . :driving:
 
Go for it! :popcorn:



Ian
 
Great to see another 964 project thread :)

Good luck Steve and let us know how you get on :thumbs:

Chris
 
what about pss10's ? I got mine from Gert and they are superb
 
Hi Steve,

About time too! I can't wait, it's not a De Lorean though is it?

Cheers,
Paul
 
hot66 said:
what about pss10's ? I got mine from Gert and they are superb

pss10s are probably better than my driving skills can justify but I may go that way. I've a outstanding query with FVD Brombacher about their B6 kit, no reply as yet. It heard from a German supplier the B6s may not be available until September and now I'm ready to buy I'm getting impatient. I might try and call Gert tomorrow.

paul284pt said:
Hi Steve,
About time too! I can't wait, it's not a De Lorean though is it?
Cheers,
Paul
Hell no, although I wouldn't mind one of those Paul. Don't get too excited about my project.

Steve
 
Whats the difference in ride quality on typical UK roads between Ps 10 and B6 guys? 8)
 
I can't comment on anything except stock or pss10's

Roads I drive on are pretty rough, bumpy twisty country, moorland roads

Stock at stock settings ... To be honest I hated it. Was comfy and great for normal driving, as soon as pressing on though and it just felt awful , under steer and general feeling unpredictability .... Did contemplate getting rid of the car

Bilstein PSS10 on RS settings , ride height RS + 5mm .... Loves it :) , the pss10 kit is adjustable to 10 different presets via a knob on each shock labelled 1-10. From memory I think I've set the rear at 4 and the front at 3. Ride on rippled road surface can initially feel,harsh, but as the speed increases this goes. Wife is happy as a passenger as was my passenger to LeMans this year. Ride is probabally not that different to my CSL. On fast country roads and it feels great with a nice predictability. Really rough stuff at speed and I think I need to soften the front as currently under heavy braking the front wheels can skip over the bumps, but bear in mind we are talking about driving pretty hard and quick to get to this point.

I'd recommend the pss10. It's turned a nice car into a keeper over and above anything else in my garage
 
Steve,

Very excited about your project as I also have a 89 C4 that needs some TLC.

I'm still saving for glass out paint job, but the list of things to do at the same time is growing so I'll be keen to follow your progress and may be pick up some parts (suspension been 1 item) if you are generous enough to post the sourcing details.

Good luck fella I hope things go to plan.

Steve
 
Good luck with the refurb.

Don't forget plenty of pics and updates.

I have PS10s on mine, I wanted the extra adjustability for track days.

Man maths helped with the budget calculations.

S10lemon said:
Steve,

Very excited about your project as I also have a 89 C4 that needs some TLC.

I'm still saving for glass out paint job, but the list of things to do at the same time is growing so I'll be keen to follow your progress and may be pick up some parts (suspension been 1 item) if you are generous enough to post the sourcing details.

Good luck fella I hope things go to plan.

Steve

And another one getting some love. Get yourself a thread started with what you're planning.

It'll be interesting to refer back too, when it's 54 pages and £30k different!..
 
Thanks for comments chaps.

I spoke to Gert are Carnewal today and he confirms September for the suspension, not so far away.

On the body work I'm going back to the place Chris Dobson recommended to try and negotiate a mutually agreeable price.

I can't do much with pics right now other than show you what it looks like in the current condition. I'll post a couple soon.

Next job is repair/renew left side rear wheel sensor harness which is somewhat damaged and may be contributing to my PDAS/ABS warning light discotheque - to many threads on that subject already!

I told you it would be a slow burn :roll:
 
Mr Bacchus said:
On the body work I'm going back to the place Chris Dobson recommended to try and negotiate a mutually agreeable price.

Let us know how you get on Steve :)

Chris
 

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