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2003 PORSCHE 996 SAFARI CONVERSION
A 2003 Porsche 996 4S Manual was the base for this absolute beautiful car from Safari Projek. They planned it so that it could be used as a daily driver, with all the comforts of a newer Porsche, that can also compete on the weekends. To make this happen, the track was widened in front by 120mm. The top mount for the McPherson strut was moved out by 60mm via a specially designed top mount for the bespoke Reiger shock absorbers. The rear needed to be widened in order to fit the same wheel as used in the front. The rear suspension geometry was altered to enable better weight transfer to the front axle under braking, which created much better turn in under braking on gravel roads. The radiator angle was changed to get clearance for the bigger wheels, since they did not want to move them forward and compromise the already long overhang in front of the front axle. Bespoke suspension components were manufactured from 7075 aircraft aluminum to widen the track, fitted with chrome molly-rod end bearings on all pivot points. The Reiger shock absorbers combined with the suspension changes generated +/-200mm of wheel travel front and rear. This 996 C4S rides on huge 225/55r18 SUV wheels fitted to OZ Racing 18 Inch 8J wide wheel rims all-round, and now clears the ground with an enormous 280mm. On the exterior, new front and rear bumpers were designed and made, afterward molds were taken from the prototypes. Front and rear bumper inserts are fabricated from steel with front and rear bash plates/under body protection. Polyurethane coated aluminum underbody protection plates covers the entire underside of the car. The engine was fitted with de-cat exhaust with a center outlet in the rear steel bumper insert. The 6-speed manual transaxle got treated to a traction lock Limit slip Differential to increase traction on gravel. VIN: WP0AA29993S623530.
Selling at Public Auction on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Henderson Auctions Collector Motor Series will take place at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, AL. www.hendersonmotorseries.com for details!