Just in case you are snowed in, or housebound, or just up for a bit of light entertainment ... my Sky Box thingy is telling me that the subject of the dynamic duo's attention this Tuesday (tomorrow) is the 944 Turbo. Discovery Real Time 9.00-9.30pm (Part 1) and 9.30-10.00pm (Part 2). It's no doubt a repeat - so apologies if you've all seen it before (I've not seen it ... BTW do we know who's car was the pristine example thrashed by Mike Brewer?).
Wheeler Dealers - Tomorrow (Tues) Night - 944 Turbo
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Suffolk944
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Yes a repeat, the car in question has subsequently been up for sale at least twice since the original airing of the programme. Not one of their greatest "transformations" imho but always good to see the 944 featured on the Box.
ukmastiff
New member
I have only seen brief clips on you tube etc but never the program. I did follow the cars sale attempts on Piston Heads & E-Bay though I was in the market at the time, I was never tempted to buy it 
Are there two whole 30 minute episodes on this car ? or is it jst a feature within a program if you see what I mean. The reason I ask is that I dont have the 'discovery pack' but for an hour re 944 , I would just add it
Regards Mas
Are there two whole 30 minute episodes on this car ? or is it jst a feature within a program if you see what I mean. The reason I ask is that I dont have the 'discovery pack' but for an hour re 944 , I would just add it
Regards Mas
pauljmcnulty
Active member
I've not seen it yet either. It was all supposed to be arranged through me, I pointed them in the direction of some suitable cars, what they could do to them, and we were going to do a package with a free year's membership to the buyer of the finished car. Sadly they were a little, how can I put this nicely, useless. Once they'd remembered to get back to me they's bought the car and filmed it. Shame, as it could have been good for the 944 community to have us involved.
ukmastiff
New member
I knew there was a reason I didnt have that channel , it's only in the style and culture pack isnt it. I don't do ballet or food programs
Now I know why I have avoid Sky for years. They put Eurosport ( Ski-ing) in the News pack and car programs in the Syle and Culture so basically you need to buy all the packs with loads of rubbish you'd never want.
Best I go and add the pack since it costs peanuts lol
Now I know why I have avoid Sky for years. They put Eurosport ( Ski-ing) in the News pack and car programs in the Syle and Culture so basically you need to buy all the packs with loads of rubbish you'd never want.
Best I go and add the pack since it costs peanuts lol
Suffolk944
Moderator
IIRC the car they chose didn't really need that much doing to it, hence the move to make it into a track car though the changes were certainly half ar*ed. Pity as when they did a 924 and a 928 they made pretty decent jobs of them. The 928 has also been up for sale a couple of times.
ukmastiff
New member
O.K I just watched the programs & heres my take , lets debate []
I know folk have slagged them 'ruining' the car by turning it in to a track car but I think a 944 was born to track so to speek so I have no problem with them having dome that at all. Gaz shocks surely a sensible enhancement ? , cage seems O.K to me ? , remap seems very good indeed , very suprised the car showed 236bhp before the remap and its an 97 with a K&N fiilter on ?
However the Orange wheels , er no not for me made me feel sick. And why cant you track with cup ones on they are superb wheels arent they ?
As for the ' right ' decision financially. They got that car so cheep they would have made a thousand by selling it as was and saved all the hours of 'free' labour that they havn't included in their budget. Just like buying a house sometimes sell the bargain on and let someone else do the work you make just as much cash.
I totally enjoyed my fix of 944 telly anyway ( is that sad) so thanks to the original poster and I'm now tempted to brave the snow still piled outside my garage and go to a certain car meet later for a further fix []
Regards Mas
] I know folk have slagged them 'ruining' the car by turning it in to a track car but I think a 944 was born to track so to speek so I have no problem with them having dome that at all. Gaz shocks surely a sensible enhancement ? , cage seems O.K to me ? , remap seems very good indeed , very suprised the car showed 236bhp before the remap and its an 97 with a K&N fiilter on ?
However the Orange wheels , er no not for me made me feel sick. And why cant you track with cup ones on they are superb wheels arent they ?
As for the ' right ' decision financially. They got that car so cheep they would have made a thousand by selling it as was and saved all the hours of 'free' labour that they havn't included in their budget. Just like buying a house sometimes sell the bargain on and let someone else do the work you make just as much cash.
I totally enjoyed my fix of 944 telly anyway ( is that sad) so thanks to the original poster and I'm now tempted to brave the snow still piled outside my garage and go to a certain car meet later for a further fix [
]Regards Mas
appletonn
New member
ORIGINAL: ukmastiff
O.K I just watched the programs & heres my take , lets debate [
I know folk have slagged them 'ruining' the car by turning it in to a track car but I think a 944 was born to track so to speek so I have no problem with them having dome that at all. Gaz shocks surely a sensible enhancement ? , cage seems O.K to me ? , remap seems very good indeed , very suprised the car showed 236bhp before the remap and its an 97 with a K&N fiilter on ?
However the Orange wheels , er no not for me made me feel sick. And why cant you track with cup ones on they are superb wheels arent they ?
As for the ' right ' decision financially. They got that car so cheep they would have made a thousand by selling it as was and saved all the hours of 'free' labour that they havn't included in their budget. Just like buying a house sometimes sell the bargain on and let someone else do the work you make just as much cash.
I totally enjoyed my fix of 944 telly anyway ( is that sad) so thanks to the original poster and I'm now tempted to brave the snow still piled outside my garage and go to a certain Porsche meet later for a further fix [
Regards Mas
Edd I like but Mr Brewer gets on my wick, I'm afraid - still enjoyable enough for the 944 fix alone!
Hmm, I am aiming to get the beetle out for a run to a local meet next week, gritters permitting![8|]
Btw Robert (OP), hope you're still enjoying 'my' car?![
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sawood12
New member
I agree - no point in having a 944 unless you get it out on track at least once. For prancing around B-roads a modern small hot hatch like a hot Clio (though I don't like them) would easily be a match for a non-modified 944 of any flavour. But I guess it depends on why you buy the car in the first place. Personally Mark K's thread has me completely hooked and if I were to get a 944 again I would personally look to buy a cheap shed and spend a few K on turning it into a track slag. Unfortunately the way trackdays seem to be increasing in price I think they are heading towards pricing the very people they were originally intended for out of the market - i.e. the average bloke on the street.
Nick, HNY to you mate ... yes still enjoying 'your' car - still sweet as a nut and huge, huge fun (was out in it over the New Year period - only got 'squirrelly' once or twice!). Looking forward to coming up your way in the Spring via Dyno Demon (I'm curious to see what the dyno numbers are!). I agree your readout on Edd and he has a website showcasing some of his whackier projects see http://www.greasejunkie.com/worlds-wackiest-racers.html and/or www.cummfybanana.co.uk.
Good luck with the beetle!
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