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Thread: ST 2.3l: narrow or widebody?

  1. 02-03-2014, 01:09 PM #1
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    ST 2.3l: narrow or widebody?

    Hello
    I'm going to rebuild a 2.2ls matching car( body-gearbox-engine) which is currently dismouted with turbo flares( G style outside and inside) to ST Look.
    I have just hesistation on style: narrow or wide?
    I know that wide allow larger tires( best for curves) but i's heavier
    I know that narrow is lighter, but not quickest on long turn, and cheper on tires, brake etc...

    What is for you the best choice? look, speed, value?
    I love widebody but ST clone will be on day the same"problem" as Rs... too much on the market/road/pitlane...
    Sometime I think narrow, inconspicuous look but good body and engine is better than widebody ....and sometimes think that widebody looks so fantastic...
    ( I have also an original matching 2.2ls car)

    Thanks for your opinion!!!
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  2. 02-03-2014, 02:01 PM #2
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    I love flares and a fat butt.....although for me it's narrow all the way! .....

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  3. 02-04-2014, 07:31 AM #3
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    Narrow... especially if it is a '70 S.
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  4. 02-04-2014, 08:00 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by deudeuesse View Post
    . . . narrow or wide? . . .
    . . . . narrow . . . .
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  5. 02-04-2014, 08:02 AM #5
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    More 'narrow' . . .

    In addition to all the deleted trim --- notice the 'unfinished' rocker seam + tow hook
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    Ultimate LWB 'Light-weight'

    And here's a thread for --- IMO . . . Porsche's ultimate LWB light-weight 911 . . . the 911S GT-S . . .
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ompetition-911

    . . . three built (?)

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  7. 02-04-2014, 10:53 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by LongRanger View Post
    And here's a thread for --- IMO . . . Porsche's ultimate LWB light-weight 911 . . . the 911S GT-S . . .
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ompetition-911

    . . . three built (?)
    Rick, I think you and I are gonna have to sit down and discuss our obsession with these GTS cars over a few beers

    Monterrey, 3rd week in August, sound OK by you?

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    Tks to all
    What about the performance with each body?
    Of course, depend of track, but what is the best choice ?
    Which people may estimate the weight difference?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bxd View Post
    . . . think you and I are gonna have to sit down and discuss our obsession with these GTS cars over a few beers

    Monterrey, 3rd week in August, sound OK by you? . . .

    I think you're on! . . .

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    I agree! Love the LWB light-weight.
    Quote Originally Posted by LongRanger View Post
    And here's a thread for --- IMO . . . Porsche's ultimate LWB light-weight 911 . . . the 911S GT-S . . .
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ompetition-911

    . . . three built (?)
    72S, 72T now ST
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