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[alwigley]

Nice looking 944 (someone will be along to fix the image links shortly.........) - sure you won't regret it, although you may go grey a little more prematurely (assuming you're not already !). As you have already found out, we have some very useful people on the forum, so don't be afraid to ask, but do expect the odd sarcastic comment []

 

[944 man]

Welcome. Im going to guess that the car is actually a 1986 (model year, built from September 1985)) as it has electric height adjustment seats? I think that '86 944s are the prettiest. Simon

 

[Duffman502]

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[Duffman502]

Yeah its an oval dash model i quite like the look of the square dash but i couldnt find many in the same condition And im only 22 so i dont want to be grey any time soon. Its definately going to make me poor though.

 

[944 man]

ORIGINAL: Duffman502

 

[944 man]

I like Alpine White cars, Ive had three of them![] My initial thoughts are that the interior looks clean, but its been re-trimmed; that it probably has aftermerket wheels (although they could be genuine wheels using large spacers) and that the sill covers make me apprehensive about the state of its sills. Also: theyre Neils initials. Simon

 

[Duffman502]

Cheers for that do you have to embed it or something i normally copy an img code from photo bucket?

 

[Duffman502]

The sills were a concern but i looked them over and there are receipts for work being carried out recently. And i think the wheels are genuine with spacers what stamps do porsche put on there wheels?

 

[944 man]

Id suggest PH Sportscars in Shardlow for any work that needs doing, seeing as youre only in BoT. Paul is the proprietor and the garage is run by Simon who is a factory trained tech. 01332 799298 - theres actually a better number for the garage, although I dont know it off the top of my head. Theyre in the old British Waterways yard in Cavendish Bridge. Simon

 

[944 man]

ORIGINAL: Duffman502 Cheers for that do you have to embed it or something i normally copy an img code from photo bucket?

Click 'quote' on my post and youll see how the syntax differs. You need

 

[Duffman502]

Cheers for the heads up i plan to do most work myself, as i used to work for denis welch motorsport i have a fair bit of classic experience but if any big jobs i cant tackle need doing il give them a shout.

 

[944 man]

There are some jobs where its better to let someone else do it, especially the first time. Cam and balance belts is a good example as special tools are are required to rension the balance belt properly and an experienced hand is needed to establish whether you need new rollers and waterpump. Of course, if you buy everything new then its simpler, in that respect.

 

[Duffman502]

Luckily belts and water pump had been done before sale i like to get stuck in on my cars but have been the victim of youthful exuberance and broken parts. An engine isnt something i want to chance until i have a spare.

 

[Duffman502]

Hi all after a bit of snooping and research i am the proud owner of a 1985 lux.

First of all id like to say thanks for everyones help and advice ive never been on a forum where people are so helpful.
Also a shout out to james who showed me round his s2.

And now the car freshly rebuilt engine and a fair few other things been recently done and beleive it or not the sunroof and electric seats still work.
Then after some spirited driving i then found i had no reverse gear when i got home. But again this forum saved the day as i fixed both front and rear linkages today, so schnell and eurocup short shift kits ordered to fix it permanantly. Gearbox oil also changed at the same time.
Now pics i have a photo bucket account but it wont let me post them am i doing something wrong?

 

[j4mou]

Glad you found one, it looks great

 

[Duffman502]

Cheers james il have to pop round in it when ive got it all smartened up

 

[Catamax944]

Looks nice . I actually like the retrimmed seats , the sills not so much.

 

[944 man]

The seats do look smart. I wonder if the external sills have been patched and the covers fitted to hide this? Its easiest to check using a borescope if you have one. I have one but I dont have the patience/interest to manipulate it into place - what I really need is one that cane be directed using a joystick.

 

[Duffman502]

When looking to buy the car i stuck my phone down there with the flash on and they looked ok from what i could see. Im considering making it look a bit more original and removing them as they dont fit quite well enough for me. As for the wheels they are mille miglia replicas i found some receipts in the folder

 

[david924s]

I actually like the sill covers they look a little like the ones on a 968 and prettier than the box section ones, wheels look like mine which are Cup1 replicas think mine are Speedline but look great as does the car nice colour as well.