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Definitely taking our 996 in a new direction. Video below. You Tube
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POST 2Original post
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This looks like about the funnest thing on 4 wheels!
POST 3Original post
Its a trend that has been building in the 911 space. Based on the success of the 959 with Jacky Ickx at the Dakar. Leh Keen has built a couple of cool ones and has added some momentum. Sure, some look better than others. I would bet we will see more 996 safaris being built. My indy just built a 911 safari for a client. Very cool to say the least. If you think about it, it's the ultimate 911. Can go anywhere just in case.
POST 4Original post
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I read somewhere the Porsche's first racing win was the Monty Carlo Rally in the late 60's... it's fitting people still do the rally set up.
POST 5Original post
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Vic Elford. Was not only a legend but also a damn good guy. When I pick my car up at my indy, I'll snap a few shots of the safari. They really are pretty cool.
POST 6Original post
Very cool...I think the Baja light pod looks a little weird though, if you move it back on the hood more, it would look better to me, would be reminiscent of the old 6-71 Supercharger "Bird Catcher"...
POST 7Original post
I think it would look better with a ducktail, not to mention be better for offroading through the bush.
POST 8Original post
I finally got a chance to watch the video this morning. This 996 Safari is the best I've seen so far. I'd just want to delete the back seats and add a rollbar.
POST 9Original post
It would be a fun project for a 2nd 996. Bet kits eventually come out to do it. I would love one as a daily driver.
POST 10Original post
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Yes, a second 996. ...and with a Tip, it would be great for commuting. Those ole potholes would be no match! Neither would the miles and miles of stop and go traffic. I love my manual, but sometimes wish I had a Tip during daily driving. I really need to own a second 996.
POST 11Original post
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I was at Kelly Moss last week and they said they're actively working on a 996 safari kit. Release date TBD.
POST 12Original post
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You must be from WI, MN, or IL. Everything Kelly Moss does is top quality. Looking forward to seeing it.
POST 13Original post
Yep, I live all of 6 miles from Kelly Moss. One of the best kept secrets in Madison is that they also do service work at a cheaper rate than the dealer.
POST 14Original post
I promised a couple of pictures of the safari build my indy did for a client. I know, its not a 996, but its really cool. It's a 1985 911 built by Midwest Eurosport in IL. The car is not built for show, it's built for functionality off road as well as on. Pictures don't do it justice. Think "all terrain bond car". Now that my wife and I are empty nesters, I am thinking that maybe I don't need an suv anymore. No need to worry about chicago snow and bad roads. I can throw everything on the roof rack and go... Vic Elford would want one.
POST 15Original post
whats up with the details on that roof rack OP
POST 16Original post
I just bought a 2001 996 C4 to “Safari” - it had 155k miles and is the perfect project car. Sending it off to Elephant Racing in CA for suspension upgrades - they do the full deal, not just a “lift” - currently in search of pod lights for the front hood - then planning to wrap it with some mountain graphics on the sides - planning on using it where I live to go ski and such - even went so far as to get a custom license plate “SKIFARI” - will post photos later this year when its done - but not really doing anything inside other than considering tartan plaid inserts for the seats and the PCCM+ radio upgrade (gotta have Bluetooth and CarPlay!).
POST 17Original post
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Definitely share some pics with us. I don't know where exactly you are located, but this guy has been trying to ditch his hood for a very long time. You might be able to cut a deal with him. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/p...507884552.html
POST 18Original post
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yes, please share updates. I 2nd many other peoples thoughts and would love to safari build a 2nd 911 in the future. The 996 must be the ideal platform given its lower price point leaving more room for the safari mods themselves. But who knows in a few years, even fried eggs might be too expensive.
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