It's time for a Turbo!

[Hairyarse]

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=686837 []

 

[Fat Albert]

You won't regret it....

 

[andy watson]

Andy,

Excellent advert, good precise and clear, is there any chance you could get the belts done? as this would make it a no brainier for a potential buyer, having been changed in April 08 they are now due a change.

You may have already taken this into account with your price, I just a thought mate.

 

[simdel1]

Good luck with the sale mate. It is a lovely example and whoever prises it out of your hands will be very pleased. []

 

[scam75]

You'll not regret switching over to the world of boost. A whole host of go faster goodies awaits..........[]

Stuart

 

[DavidL]

Oh yes - a whole world of fastness will open up before you (and your wallet will open with similar speed!)

 

[edh]

ORIGINAL: Fat Albert

You won't regret it....

you might.....

They are quite different to drive, and of course the performance is great fun... but I preferred my 924S as a road car for most journeys, although the turbo was a better long distance cruiser. The 924S was a lighter, nimbler car to steer, with more feel.

I haven't driven an early turbo - maybe they have a slightly different feel to the late offset models?

 

[Suffolk944]

They are great cars but if you buy one without any mods you may find it a bit disappointing/frustrating. Am not talking the big mods but even just a £50 boost enhancer makes a huge difference and then, as others have said, its a slippery slope in pursuit of boost-tastic nirvana...

The early turbos do feel quite different from the later ones - less lag with the smaller turbo of course but they also feel much more nimble and "alive" being somewhat lighter and less weighed down by later "improvements". I love my current car as its so bloomin fast but still really miss my 220 car.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

I still sat the early cars are more alive due to the negative roll radius of the shorter wishbones, but you'll only notice the reverse if you get an '87 or later model.

 

[Elliot]

Andy

Make me an offer

 

[Copperman05]

I'd like to scratch a turbo itch one day, I'd go for an early 220 in Guards with early offset so I can fit fuchs wheels, luurverly....

Edd

 

[sulzeruk]

Ed, I have a black 220 for breaking that would probably salvage! Has an engine in bits but no gearbox! Is an early offset car!
Alasdair

 

[Copperman05]

Thanks Alasdair but my day to scratch has yet to arrive...


Edd

 

[Frenchy]

Ed you know you want one !
PM sent re accomodation for LM
Back to post the 220's are great and a mild tweak they are a blast,i would not be put off by a car not being a 250.

 

[Hairyarse]

Thanks for the comments all. That red one with Fuchs looks lovely! Will be interesting to sample the different drive, not had a turbo before (other than TDi's!)

Andy - I had contemplated doing the belts and I may still do them but thought no harm getting the ad out and will see how it all unfolds.

Elliot - You serious? Thought you wanted to live with it for a summer first!

 

[simkin911]

Enjoy the search..... []

 

[spyro_x]

This post is the result of inevitability, I've read several of your posts over the last 3 months or so and my only surprise is that you held out this long. Good luck in selling and procuring your next '44!

 

[Hairyarse]

ORIGINAL: spyro_x

This post is the result of inevitability, I've read several of your posts over the last 3 months or so and my only surprise is that you held out this long. Good luck in selling and procuring your next '44!

You got me sussed []

To be honest, work mostly has stopped me finding the time to get sorted, but looking forward to my third chapter of 944 ownership - when I get there [8D]

 

[Ewan]

Enjoy the search, and if you find a nice 220 it will be fun. But...you'll only end up wanting a 250. With more power, bigger brakes, uprated suspension and bridge spoiler (on the later ones) it's the irresistible move to the top of the 944 tree. So don't muck about. Go directly to the best and latest 250 you can find, and then get busy with a few cheap mods. And don't stop spending until your bhp figure starts with at least a 3!

 

[Hairyarse]

ORIGINAL: Ewan

Enjoy the search, and if you find a nice 220 it will be fun. But...you'll only end up wanting a 250. With more power, bigger brakes, uprated suspension and bridge spoiler (on the later ones) it's the irresistible move to the top of the 944 tree. So don't muck about. Go directly to the best and latest 250 you can find, and then get busy with a few cheap mods. And don't stop spending until your bhp figure starts with at least a 3!

[][8D]