SimonN Posted 6February, 2017 Report Share Posted 6February, 2017 Bathurst to Sydney via bells line of road in the 964 Speedster. The weekend probably added about 3 or 4 years average mileage...If there's no traffic, what a great road. Must remember it for a SMT soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 2 Posted 6February, 2017 Report Share Posted 6February, 2017 got my car baby back today from AutoCoupe minus the AC, with a new clutch plate (no more 1st gear shudder), some new fuel lines and some other 'while you are in there" bits and pieces. Car feels awesome, have missed the car heaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 12February, 2017 Report Share Posted 12February, 2017 Had a new aftermarket wiper switch delivered from the US ..... much harder to source as after '81 they used the plastic ones in the 924 and the 944 .... this one has the flat metal stalks ....Turns out they are the same part number as early VW's although the design has changed ever so slightly from original Porsche part.So after some cutting of wires, then soldering of wires, then Googleing of wire positions (completely different wire colours), I finally got the wipers to operate exactly as intended .....I must say that I am absolutely astounded that every single electrical component of this 1980 924 works as it should ..... Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 Let the mods begin Fitted RS engine mounts, wOw noticeable difference in the gear shift.While I had it in the air finally got around to fitting the rear H&R springs with new bump stops. Car feels a whole lot firmer now. itsujack, symsy, GUT and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 Is that what you meant by 4WDing with your mates .. saturday Fraz micknine01 and Fraz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 (edited) 2 weeks ago I started the big polish job on the 9146 Finally got around to finishing it off today.Pretty happy with the result. Edited 18February, 2017 by Airhead Chris-p, Port 911, red clubbie and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 That looks bloody good ..............nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 Looks like a new one....love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 19February, 2017 Report Share Posted 19February, 2017 (edited) Decided to take my car to Sydney's finest detailing service (A.K.A. SteveF's house as he has a buffer). The paintwork on the 924 was very faded, oxidised and chalky .....Didn't hold out too much hope and thought to myself .... even if we buff it so much we end up at bare metal, it won't be any worse ...We spent about 4.5 hours on it .... the company was great, the conversation was great, the buffer performed flawlessly, and the result ..... well, see for yourselves ...BEFORE: AFTER: Thanks Steve for a fun afternoon and for being so pedantic that you just had to finish it all off with a cleaning of the glass and wheels ..... look forward to returning the favor on your next Porsche purchase sometime soon ..... (hint, hint)James P ..... if you didn't see my previous post in the other thread ..... Thanks again for selling me this car!!! ...... you definitely won't be getting it back now ..... Edited 19February, 2017 by Dreamr Spelling Cars And Coffee Byron Bay, Rod C, Niko and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 19February, 2017 Report Share Posted 19February, 2017 James P ..... if you didn't see my previous post in the other thread ..... Thanks again for selling me this car!!! ...... you definitely won't be getting it back now ..... Holly SH!T it looks good... Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 19February, 2017 Report Share Posted 19February, 2017 Thanks James ....It is a 200% improvement from what it was ... while it still has some paint flaws, it looks mighty impressive and turns heads.Still a way to go with the restore, but one step at a time ..... Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 Thanks James ....It is a 200% improvement from what it was ... while it still has some paint flaws, it looks mighty impressive and turns heads.Still a way to go with the restore, but one step at a time .....it's good to see you have spent some time on the rare model and not been too concerned with the common old 911 that you have...... ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 it's good to see you have spent some time on the rare model and not been too concerned with the common old 911 that you have......That "common old 911" will always hold a special place in my heart ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 And the buff would turn it into a common old 'bamboo' 911 New ride looks good dreamr great pick up Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 It was a pleasure mate. Top day. What a ripper of a car with so much go and it looks pretty amazing after the polish. The Audi TT is on the market and I can see a 924 on the horizon!!! Dreamr, Niko and Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 The Audi TT is on the market and I can see a 924 on the horizon!!!Great news......... SteveF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 20February, 2017 Report Share Posted 20February, 2017 Let the mods begin Fitted RS engine mounts, wOw noticeable difference in the gear shift.Hi @Fraz, I was recommended to update to RS engine mounts too (no action on this yet, still on my todo list) but didn't realise what effect it would have.... Can you describe the "wow" factor a bit more? What changed? All gears diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 Hi @Fraz, I was recommended to update to RS engine mounts too (no action on this yet, still on my todo list) but didn't realise what effect it would have.... Can you describe the "wow" factor a bit more? What changed? All gears diff?? probally a slight exaggeration there, just made the shift feel a bit more precise and smooth going up though the gears. Biggest difference is the down shift to first while still rolling, does it with ease now. For example at a give way sign, pops straight into first. Before it would do it but was a bit notchey. The rubber on one of the old engine mounts was a bit stuffed, so that's probably why it feels so much better now. Philbee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 Decided to take my car to Sydney's finest detailing service (A.K.A. SteveF's house as he has a buffer). The paintwork on the 924 was very faded, oxidised and chalky .....Didn't hold out too much hope and thought to myself .... even if we buff it so much we end up at bare metal, it won't be any worse ...We spent about 4.5 hours on it .... the company was great, the conversation was great, the buffer performed flawlessly, and the result ..... well, see for yourselves ...BEFORE: AFTER:Thanks Steve for a fun afternoon and for being so pedantic that you just had to finish it all off with a cleaning of the glass and wheels ..... look forward to returning the favor on your next Porsche purchase sometime soon ..... (hint, hint)James P ..... if you didn't see my previous post in the other thread ..... Thanks again for selling me this car!!! ...... you definitely won't be getting it back now ..... Looks like we're gunna have to have a PFA buff off competition. Cars And Coffee Byron Bay and Dreamr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 ^^ that is awesome. Like a respray but a whole heap less time and money. Very exciting for you and great result. Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 Looks like we're gunna have to have a PFA buff off competition.Watch out mate .... I have a "SteveF" .... ^^ that is awesome. Like a respray but a whole heap less time and money. Very exciting for you and great result.It really is a good result .... it looks great. There are still some paint flaws and it will still need a respray, but after getting it to look like this, I will be able to put it off ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAP911 Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 2 weeks ago I started the big polish job on the 9146 Finally got around to finishing it off today.Pretty happy with the result. Was this the car at Elwood on Sunday - It was stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 ^^ loving that too. And I thought I didn't like red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Was this the car at Elwood on Sunday - It was stunningYes it was. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Well I got cruise control put on the 944 today, should make the trips down the highway just that little more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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