{"id":15026,"date":"2026-05-06T15:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15026"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:47:28","slug":"inside-mike-brewers-porsche-964-turbo-build-at-carbone-liveries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/inside-mike-brewers-porsche-964-turbo-build-at-carbone-liveries\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Mike Brewer’s Porsche 964 Turbo Build at Carbone Liveries"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Mike Brewer last saw his Porsche 964 Turbo, he nearly walked away from it. The shell was bent, twisted, sitting in pieces in Rafael’s workshop in Poland, and the conversation around the car had shifted from “how do we finish this?” to “do we scrap it and start again?”<\/p>\n

Fast forward several months and the picture could not be more different. The car is straight, painted in a deep green pearl that flips between flat and sparkling depending on the light, and it is finally ready to accept the boxes of parts that have been arriving from Design911.<\/p>\n

Mike flew back out to Carbone Liveries in Poland to catch up with Pawel, Przemyslaw and the team, walk around the body, and start installing parts onto a car that has, in his words, \u201ccrossed that line where everything bad is behind us.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is where the Porsche 964 Turbo build gets fun.<\/p>\n

From Bent Shell to Build-Ready<\/h2>\n

The first time Mike saw the bare shell at Carbone, the floor was twisted, the structure was out of alignment in multiple axes, and the project was hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n

What changed everything was Rafael\u2019s work – hundreds of hours on a jig, pulling the chassis back into alignment.<\/p>\n

That moment made everything else possible. Without it, no part would matter.<\/p>\n

With it, every part now does<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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A Green That Has Two Personalities<\/h2>\n

The colour transforms the car. From a distance: deep metallic green. Up close: flatter, more serious.<\/p>\n

That \u201cwow pigment\u201d gives it a depth that completely changes how the wide-body 964 Turbo looks – sharper, more aggressive, more modern without losing its roots.<\/p>\n

Why Design911 Got the Call<\/h2>\n

When Carbone needed parts, they didn\u2019t shop around.<\/p>\n

They went straight to Design911.<\/p>\n

Fast delivery. Reliable fitment. Everything available.<\/p>\n

On a build like this, that\u2019s not convenience – that\u2019s survival.<\/p>\n

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The Parts Going on Mike\u2019s 964 Turbo<\/h2>\n

This is where things get useful if you’re planning your own build.<\/p>\n

Suspension & Handling<\/h3>\n

The foundation starts underneath.<\/p>\n

Bilstein dampers set the benchmark, but if you’re looking at a complete setup, packages like this
OE Match suspension kit help bring everything together in one go:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/oe-match-sport-front-and-rear-shock-absorbers-package-for-porsche-964-1989-91\/<\/a><\/p>\n

For stance and sharper response, lowering springs are a natural next step:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/handr-lowering-spring-964-c2-4-89-93-lowers-by-40mm\/<\/a><\/p>\n

And to tighten everything up at the front end:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/front-control-arms-wishbones-with-hd-bushing-set-set-of-2-porsche-964\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Braking Setup<\/h3>\n

With turbo power, stopping matters just as much as going.<\/p>\n

For a full front braking refresh:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/brake-pads-and-brake-disc-package-for-porsche-964-front-axle-textar\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Or if you’re upgrading pads specifically:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/zimmermann-21163-145-9-porsche-964-carrera2-premium-brake-pads\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Paired with braided lines and Brembo hardware, this is what brings confidence back into a 30-year-old platform.<\/p>\n

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Exhaust & Sound<\/h3>\n

A 964 Turbo should sound<\/em> like one.<\/p>\n

For a cleaner rear aesthetic with a modern touch:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/porsche-964-exhaust-tail-pipe-kit-993-look-dansk-92247s\/<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re opening up airflow and performance:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/exhaust-catalytic-converter-pipes-100-cell-for-porsche-964-c2-c4-s-96411321306-96411321310-96411321316-96411321317-96411104205\/?source=doofinder<\/a><\/p>\n

And to complete the system:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/exhaust-muffler—silencer-rear-box-porsche-964–designtek\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Drivetrain<\/h3>\n

Power is nothing without delivery.<\/p>\n

Refreshing the clutch is essential on a build like this:
https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/clutch-kit-parts-porsche-964-c4-1989-only-carrera-4\/<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of those upgrades you don\u2019t see – but absolutely feel.<\/p>\n

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The Quiet Upgrades That Matter<\/h3>\n

Bushings, filtration, and OE-match components don\u2019t grab headlines – but they define how the car drives long-term.<\/p>\n

This is where brands like Powerflex, MANN, JP Dansk and OE Match earn their place.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re the difference between a car that feels restored\u2026 and one that feels finished<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Interior Is About to Get Wild<\/h2>\n

Now comes the part Carbone are known for.<\/p>\n

Custom materials. Hand-built components. 3D-printed elements. Patterns you won\u2019t see anywhere else.<\/p>\n

The original white-and-blue concept is gone.<\/p>\n

Now everything is being reimagined around that deep green exterior – new seats, new textures, new colour combinations.<\/p>\n

Mike summed it up perfectly:<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery decision has to be right. The car has got to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What Comes Next<\/h2>\n

This is the turning point.<\/p>\n

The hard part is done.<\/p>\n

Now every step adds something – performance, detail, identity.<\/p>\n

The car will be revealed twice:<\/p>\n

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  • First in Poland<\/li>\n
  • Then in the UK with Design911<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Same car. Two moments. One build that nearly didn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n

    Final Thought<\/h2>\n

    What started as a bent shell is now a build worth watching to the end.<\/p>\n

    And the parts going on it now?<\/p>\n

    They\u2019re what will make sure it stays that way.<\/p>\n