Transforming a Porsche 968 into a Rare Turbo S Replica

Porsche 968 Turbo S: Rarity and Homologation

• 💡 The Porsche 968 Turbo S is highlighted as the rarest Porsche ever made, with only 14 road-going versions produced.
• 🎯 This model was a homologation special, created solely to allow the 968 to compete in racing, though its racing debut was not highly successful.
• 💰 The Turbo S commands a high value, estimated between $500,000 to $750,000, significantly more than a standard 968.

Enhancing the Standard 968

• 🛠️ The standard Porsche 968 is described as "soft and grandpa-like" with limited aftermarket support, necessitating a look towards the Turbo S for aesthetic and aerodynamic improvements.
• 🚀 Speedline wheels were sourced to replicate the OEM motorsports look of the Turbo S.
• 💨 A front lip and extended wing from the Turbo model were acquired to enhance the car's aggressive stance.

Installation of Turbo S Aerodynamics

• 🔩 Removing the original rear spoiler involved dealing with stripped screws and hidden hardware, including split nuts, requiring specialized tools or improvisation.
• ✨ The new Turbo S-style wing was assembled with an adjustable gurney flap for customizable downforce and then mounted using new hardware and double-sided tape for added adhesion.
• ⚠️ Minor fitment issues were noted with the original trim when installing the Turbo S wing, suggesting that specific trim designed for the wing might be necessary for a perfect fit.
• 🚗 The front lip installation was straightforward, utilizing existing mounting points from the removed front skid plate.

Front End Modifications

• 💡 US-mandated amber bumperettes and side markers were replaced with clear versions, adapted from a 993 911, to achieve a cleaner, monochrome look.
• ⚠️ The 993 911 clear side markers required some adaptation due to their rounded shape compared to the sharper 968 lines, resulting in minor gaps.
• 🚦 Amber bulbs were used for the clear side markers to function as turn signals, completing the updated front aesthetic.

Cars and Coffee Encounters

• ☕ The video features a segment from a Cars and Coffee event, showcasing various rare and interesting vehicles.
• 🚗 Notable cars spotted include a Porsche 964 911 on BBS RS wheels, a De Tomaso Pantera, a Reliant Robin, a 997.2 Carrera S manual, a Lexus on R33 GTR wheels, a C7 Corvette mistaken for a Lamborghini, a Shelby GT500 and GT350, a Z06 convertible, an Audi S4 with Porsche Speedline wheels, and several Ferraris and 911 models.
• 🧐 The host points out nerdy details, such as the Audi S4's squared wheel setup and the rarity of gated manual Ferraris.

Red Tiger F17 Elite Dash Cam

• 📹 The video also features the Red Tiger F17 Elite dash cam as a sponsor.
• 🌃 It highlights the dash cam's full night color vision capability, ideal for nighttime driving, along with 4K main camera, cabin view, and rear-facing camera.
• 💪 The durability of Red Tiger dash cams is mentioned, with one withstanding extreme Arizona heat.