TINGY Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Just for reference http://www.hartech.org/docs/buyers guide web format Jan 2007 part 2.pdf all the variants That's a pretty comprehensive rundown, plenty of reading in there. Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 educate me why pre 86 is undesired? Can't be just the shape of the dash?A lot of the pre-'86 models came without power steering and although many of the US Porsche enthusiasts keep telling us how great the car is without PS, it really is a PITA and detracts from the driving pleasure at low speeds. Also the A/C, on my previous one at least, was not very good in comparison with the later ones. Late model wheels do not fit without spacers, but it should be said that the first of the oval dash cars also had "early offset" which was corrected in '87 with the introduction of ABS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 21June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Well have agreed on a price, so should have my new baby in the coming weeks, bring on the 40th celebrations. Peter M, ANF, SteveF and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Well done!! Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Rickie is it a local car for you or interstate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sF1Kid Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Hey Port,congrats on in the purchase!! It looks very clean.hope you enjoy it :) Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 21June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Rickie is it a local car for you or interstate?Local, or NSW anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Congrats!! Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 21June, 2016 Report Share Posted 21June, 2016 Nice one, well done! Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Just for reference http://www.hartech.org/docs/buyers guide web format Jan 2007 part 2.pdf all the variantsTaz,Very interesting find and discussion of the 4 and 6 cylinder cars up to the mid 2000's in some of the other pdf's on the Hartech website. Barry Hart, the author and owner has a very solid engineering background and particularly found his comments about the M96 and 97 engines interesting and a refreshing change from the American "experts". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Taz,Very interesting find and discussion of the 4 and 6 cylinder cars up to the mid 2000's in some of the other pdf's on the Hartech website. Barry Hart, the author and owner has a very solid engineering background and particularly found his comments about the M96 and 97 engines interesting and a refreshing change from the American "experts". Yes indeed Peter , like most things forums are not necessarily the best way to find expert opinions. But I understand some people are too lazy to make the effort to form their own opinions based on real evidence. You can't beat a robust basic education these days! Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Taz,Very interesting find and discussion of the 4 and 6 cylinder cars up to the mid 2000's in some of the other pdf's on the Hartech website. Barry Hart, the author and owner has a very solid engineering background and particularly found his comments about the M96 and 97 engines interesting and a refreshing change from the American "experts". No love for the 928 though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Adam,I just think he was spreading himself thin with the 4's and 6's and has nothing left to give!Being a 100% petrolhead I reckon he would love to delve into the intricacies of the 928 oiling system if he had the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Being a 100% petrolhead I reckon he would love to delve into the intricacies of the 928 oiling system if he had the time...I don't think it's that intricate, it just wasn't fully developed at places like Le Mans! It's all been reverse engineered and easily fixed if you're wanting to actually race these cars. Standard oiling should cope with motorkhana and pretty country curves quite well Gee , a 928 cup series would be mighty fun. TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 (edited) Maybe Peter, but"For all these reasons we are not great lovers of this car as they are expensive to maintain (as they age), heavy and thirsty and seem quite different to any other Porsche model that combines lightweight and performance."says a lot...... does not appear to be based on any logic.... Edited 22June, 2016 by ANF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 (edited) Maybe Peter, but"For all these reasons we are not great lovers of this car as they are expensive to maintain (as they age), heavy and thirsty and seem quite different to any other Porsche model that combines lightweight and performance."says a lot...... and appears to be based on personal opinion rather than fact...??LOL! Didn't see that! Let's just say the world is a better place because we have different likes and wants. Edited 22June, 2016 by Peter M ANF and tazzieman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Just coming back to 944s, for a moment, but has anyone here enquired about the white S2 on Carsales? There are a few things that put me off but they are mainly cosmetic. Bit of an arse to get to as well. Oh, and its white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Just coming back to 944s, for a moment, but has anyone here enquired about the white S2 on Carsales? There are a few things that put me off but they are mainly cosmetic. Bit of an arse to get to as well. Oh, and its white...Looks quite good value, i wonder why it's still sitting there, the bum does look odd with the bits and bobs and the non centrallised no. plate, but i wouldn't let that put you off, it's only hard if your a long way away, MFX is down that way.It may be white but it's the only one on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Looks quite good value, i wonder why it's still sitting there, the bum does look odd with the bits and bobs and the non centrallised no. plate, but i wouldn't let that put you off, it's only hard if your a long way away, MFX is down that way.It may be white but it's the only one on there.Yeah, its a pain to get to - though I'll be off to Canberra in a few weeks, so if its still hanging around then I'll stop by. Though I like the dark blue interior, the bit about it being white is still something to get past... TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Yeah, its a pain to get to - though I'll be off to Canberra in a few weeks, so if its still hanging around then I'll stop by. Though I like the dark blue interior, the bit about it being white is still something to get past...Yeah i'm hearing you on the colour, not my favorite either, limited choices though at the moment, i may have found a project turbo as well, waiting on an email for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 Agree re white (and silver) - doesn't show up the 944's characteristic shape, especially the hips and guards.Stephen - a project 952? Do tell? Surely you wouldn't have anywhere to put it, while I have a spare spot on my hoist now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 22June, 2016 Report Share Posted 22June, 2016 I may have a place to store it according to my son, just trying to confirm if it's a "S" spec car which i think it may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 23June, 2016 Report Share Posted 23June, 2016 Let me know if you want to pass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 23June, 2016 Report Share Posted 23June, 2016 This will definitely a project with money to be spent but if it's an "S" maybe too good to pass on Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 25June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2016 Just coming back to 944s, for a moment, but has anyone here enquired about the white S2 on Carsales? There are a few things that put me off but they are mainly cosmetic. Bit of an arse to get to as well. Oh, and its white...I did make some enquires about this white 944 S2, it was from WA, two guys purchased it to do a charity drive in, there is a write up about it in one of the NSWPC mags.They drove it from WA to Newcastle, next day it would not start, it found its way to Autoworks, after some amount of $ is was back running. If you have a close look at the photos you can see the panel gapes are all over the place, as it has been in a front ender & not repaired correctly. I was looking to purchace this car but after inspection walked away. Rob and PomBstard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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