I introduced the electrical 9/11 to the Locust Valley Vehicles & Espresso final week. It’s not overstating it to say she was the star of the present (see picture above). I stayed about 2 hours (till it started to rain) and answered limitless questions in regards to the conversion course of, drive expertise, and so on. It jogged my memory it’s been some time since I’ve achieved an replace, so listed below are some ideas for many who have an interest.

The automobile arrived final July, however I didn’t begin driving it till the top of August (attributable to book-writing responsibility and journey). I’ve since spent a substantial period of time behind the wheel.

It has been a delight, together with some minor hiccups.

I did have extra work to do: I had an area Porsche restorer add some screens forward of the twin battery cooling followers to maintain highway particles, gravel, and leaves out. In addition they found out the problem with the “Sport” mode, which unlocked one other 100 horsepower. It now goes Wheeeee! actually rapidly.

We additionally tweaked the brand new suspension, which was not sitting fairly proper, and that improved the experience and eradicated any squeaks. A few of the bolts that maintain the motor/battery in place had been shorter than ultimate, and so we changed these with longer, galvanized variations. The one gadgets ready to be fastened from the unique conversion are the warmth and AC, which aren’t working fairly proper.

However the drivetrain continues to impress.

It’s enjoyable pulling up subsequent to a brand new Porsche 911 GT3, and getting the “Hey previous man, thumbs up” from the younger turk driving what is actually a observe automobile. The sunshine turns inexperienced, and my solely want is I had images of the faces agape in surprise. The license plate provides the key away, however you’ll be able to’t see them once I slide up subsequent to you at a light-weight, and your flat-6, twin turbo, burble drowns out my silent drivetrain.

It’s silly enjoyable.

The conversion added a lot of “go” however no “cease.” After the warmth and AC, my subsequent steps are the brakes and tires. Early Nineties Carreras shared the identical suspension set-up as my ‘87, however obtained upgraded brakes. The hope is these may be retrofitted to my 1987. I stay up for the bigger discs and 4 caliber (versus 2) for added stopping energy of the 90s automobiles.

As soon as the brakes are achieved, the weakest hyperlink within the chain would be the tires. I’m considering of changing the inventory all-season Pirellis with stickier Yokohamas.

However that’s just about it. The automobile has been a blast to drive; I get thumbs up from different 911s or anyone who performs with me on the highway. Even the police have given me a thumbs up.

It’s been a enjoyable challenge. I can’t wait to determine what the subsequent one goes to be. (extra images after the jump)

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