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Topic: Tire recommendations for 924s stock wheels |
Davemonfl
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:46 am Subject: Re: Tire size recommendations |
Just acquired my first Porsche since selling my 914/4 in 1977. A 1987 924S.
My first post and question here. It's wearing the original size 195/65/15 which need replacing. Should I stick with this ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:37 pm Subject: New 924s owner!! |
Just upgraded to a 2007 Cayman
So. Cayman are cheap or tires is expensive?
Ha! Saved up for those tires pretty quick! The Cayman was way less than I thought a newer Porsche would cost! Of co ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:17 pm Subject: Re: New 924s owner!! |
Hey all,
Just joined the forum after buying my first Porsche, a red 1987 924s with 5 speed....I bought that 924S two and a half years ago and it has been a blast!!!
Just upgraded to a 2007 Cayma ... |
Topic: Tire recommendations for 924s stock wheels |
Davemonfl
Replies: 5
Views: 21940
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:15 am Subject: Re: Tire recommendations for 924s stock wheels |
Living in FL I've always bought summer tires for my cars.....
Ended up putting on FALKEN OHTSU FP7000 205/65R15s. They are an all season performance tire and only $60 a piece, and I didn't want to ... |
Topic: 924s normal operating temperature.... |
Davemonfl
Replies: 2
Views: 5746
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:04 am Subject: 924s normal operating temperature.... |
Sounds pretty normal to me. I didn't drive mine a whole lot before doing the entire FOES + water pump, but I see about the same variation on my gauge with similar driving habits.
Thanks a lot for t ... |
Topic: Tire recommendations for 924s stock wheels |
Davemonfl
Replies: 5
Views: 21940
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:41 am Subject: Tire recommendations for 924s stock wheels |
Living in FL I've always bought summer tires for my cars, vr6 jetta and 09 turbo jetta, Kumohs, Hankooks, etc.
Now trying to find summer tires for '87 924s and only summer tire I can find in 205 65 1 ... |
Topic: 924s normal operating temperature.... |
Davemonfl
Replies: 2
Views: 5746
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:03 am Subject: 924s normal operating temperature.... |
| So I have noticed that my newly purchased '87 924s once it warms up runs with the temp gauge about half way when sitting at a light. When I drive for 5 or 10 minutes,usually shifting at about 4 or 500 ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:54 am Subject: New 924s owner!! |
| So the mechanic checked out the whole front end, made sure bearings were tight, struts, etc. are solid and said it all looks good except for the tires, which look fine, but are old and shot because he ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:30 am Subject: New 924s owner!! |
Just heard from the Porsche mechanic and my 924s is ready a day early!!! Looks like a beautiful rain free weekend down here in sunny Sarasota FL so I am PSYCHED to get it back and start driving!!!! ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:43 pm Subject: New 924s owner!! |
Welcome. Davemonfl, can you post a pic of the area under the hood between the engine and windshield?
Am I the only one who noticed this car has a late 944 interior?
Ha Ha Ha!! You are right!!! I ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:21 am Subject: New 924s owner!! |
Just heard from the Porsche mechanic and my 924s is ready a day early!!! Looks like a beautiful rain free weekend down here in sunny Sarasota FL so I am PSYCHED to get it back and start driving!!!!  |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:30 am Subject: The next day.... |
| So after getting it back I drove it home and took it out a few times that evening to show people and all was good. The next day I tried to start it and it was completely dead. Jumped it and drove it a ... |
Topic: New 924s owner!! |
Davemonfl
Replies: 11
Views: 21791
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:13 am Subject: New 924s owner!! |
Hey all,
Just joined the forum after buying my first Porsche, a red 1987 924s with 5 speed. Didn't really do everything I should have, ie. have a porsche mechanic check it out, etc., but brought a ... |
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