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-nick
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 Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:45 am Post subject: New toy - very Porsche related! |
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Picked it up last weekend for a great deal -
1991 C4 with 57k original miles. All the major early C4 issues have already been taken care of - $6k engine reseal, replaced the original dual mass flywheel & clutch, new top & cabriolet motors and transmission (another $4k). I'm going to be doing the shocks and springs asap as they're definitely worn - but that's really the only thing keeping it from factory new.
The sound of that aircooled motor is delicious  It drives and sounds very different than the 931. The power steering has a fantastic feel and stays nice and heavy at all speeds, but not too heavy getting around a parking lot. The transmission is one of my favorite parts, it has a very positive mechanical feel when you slip it into gear. Both models make some great noise and are very unique. And both are about as fast - although the 931 feels quicker with the rush of 1bar boost pressing you into the seat. It's tough to choose a favorite.
Oh yeah, can't beat that sweet carphone! (and yes, I'm getting rid of the fake burlwood veneer...).
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
1991 964 C4 Cabriolet |
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Chrenan
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Pics no worky for me.
Congrats though!
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-nick
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: |
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You're too quick on the trigger - should be good now.
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
1991 964 C4 Cabriolet |
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Rich H
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Pic still no worky 
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-nick
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Ah-ha, no hotlinking with google's picasa. That's annoying.
Let's see if these direct links work:
http://picasaweb.google.com/durham.nick/NewToy/photo#5214510469148433922
http://picasaweb.google.com/durham.nick/NewToy/photo#5214510350214122066
http://picasaweb.google.com/durham.nick/NewToy/photo#5214510500498744210
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
1991 964 C4 Cabriolet
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cgalyon
Joined: 05 May 2008
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Location: Knoxville, TN
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice car, though you should keep the carphone for that authentic "vintage" feel. 
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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photoBUCKET
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Chrenan
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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Linky's no worky...
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-nick
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, the links will now get you there. Still very annoying. <shakes fist in the direction of google>
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
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Khal
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Location: Sunny and lovely interior BC, Canada
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: New toy - very Porsche related! |
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| -nick wrote: | | The sound of that aircooled motor is delicious |
They're something else, eh? All hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck and that... 
| -nick wrote: | | It drives and sounds very different than the 931. The power steering has a fantastic feel and stays nice and heavy at all speeds, but not too heavy getting around a parking lot. The transmission is one of my favorite parts, it has a very positive mechanical feel when you slip it into gear. Both models make some great noise and are very unique. And both are about as fast - although the 931 feels quicker with the rush of 1bar boost pressing you into the seat. It's tough to choose a favorite. |
The P.O. of my 924 Turbo sold it to me and kept his 911. Said he had a hard time choosing but the 911 is, well, a 911...
Looks like a nice one. Enjoy!
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Chrenan
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice! I like it! I think there are some great deals to be had when looking at 964's, I think a lot of people are scared of them for no reason. Love the colour. Love the rims too, same as on my 951.
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Kroggers
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice, but then I have a soft spot for the 911 
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