CONVERSION ADVICE - SUSPENSION, From stock 1.7 FI to 5 lugs carb'd 6cyl Options

[HIPPIEKILLER]

Dear all,

I am enjoying my car as it is right now: all original and solid with the stock 1.7 FI working fine.

However, since I joined this community and met some people around SoCal, I just changed my mind for a 6cyl conversion and extra candies.

Today I am seeking for advice on suspension conversion. I have read this article that I found very interesting:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105728

Still I am not sure if the cost of replacing struts, hubs and everything is worth it when I see very looking cars with the simpler re-drilled hubs and BMW 320i calipers.

From a petrol head point of view of course I want top, but I want to take a compromise (performance/look/budget/time).

I do not mind keeping non vented discs as long as I change to 19mm master cylinder and better calipers (BMW or 911) but I think this option is not existing unless I go to the re-drilled hubs.

Anyway, I listen to experiences and advice from this excellent community. I am going on Sunday to the swap meet in Riverside hoping there will be interesting parts.

The 6 cylinders conversions will be another topic.

Cheers!

[HIPPIEKILLER]

Thank you all guys for your words and time.

I have heard different opinions and while some say that it can be a painful path, others tell me that it is not such complicated if bought the right way (full set).

I am now searching for a complete 911 front suspension at a fair price. I will restore/replace parts upon request.

The car is stock. The body is straight and solid. When I saw this car I could not let it go. It is a very nice unit.

My plans are keeping the car for some time and eventually ship it to Europe by the time I will be moving - if I coming back...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).

For the engine, it is another chapter. I want to be reasonable and not going crazy as it can be too much money.

Most important thing: I want to enjoy the car by both driving and wrenching.