Any 928 Owners out there?, I have a few questions Options

[Tom_T]

I seem to recall somebody posting here that they'd taken their 928 to some 914 or P-car events over the past year, so I think there are some closet Shark fans out there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I just don't recall who it was, or if there are several??

I have a crazy question which I posted over at the Pelican 928 Forum about whether you could tow with a 928, so any shark lovers here could maybe answer over there:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928...tml#post6595065

Otherwise, if you prefer I'll just post it here too, but I didn't want to clutter up a 914 site with 928 questions, and risk being kicked to the sandbox again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

TIA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[SUNAB914]

My 80 euro had that tow hitch on it. Never used it, but thought it would be nice to have a jet ski behind it. My .02 is that what you are thinking about may require you too upgrade the rear struts and springs, I think regular BOGE struts and springs may not be enough. The transmissions are pretty strong but the torgue tube and connectors may be the weak link. Be interested on what you come up with. Give 928 International a call and ask Mark for advice. He will have the parts also. He will know.

[Tom_T]

My 80 euro had that tow hitch on it. Never used it, but thought it would be nice to have a jet ski behind it. My .02 is that what you are thinking about may require you too upgrade the rear struts and springs, I think regular BOGE struts and springs may not be enough. The transmissions are pretty strong but the torgue tube and connectors may be the weak link. Be interested on what you come up with. Give 928 International a call and ask Mark for advice. He will have the parts also. He will know.

Thanx Gunny! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I've heard that timing belts & torque tube replacements are the big 3+/- year interval replacement items.

I've been looking at the 86.5 928S's with big brakes, 288 HP/360 ft-lb TQ 16v 5.0L & early shark body, and 87-89 928S4's - as the price/performance sweet spot. Although I prefer the early nose/tail & spoilers - or no spoilers look

So I don't know if springs & struts would be an issue on those later ones?

The trailer she's currently looking at & hot for is a 20' 1960 Avion (looks similar to Airstream, but her hot-to-trot trailers change weekly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), which is about 2600 lbs. & single axle - so it's hitch weight at 280-ish lbs. would be the problem here with using a 928 to tow.

So I'll have to look at alternative ways to lessen that hitch weight to within the 928's 110# limit with the trailer experts, so convert/add to a twin axle which automatically adds stability & keeps the weight off the tongue.

EDIT: with a pic of her current "target of opportunity" -


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BTW - if you're still in the DC area, I'll be there this Oct. for a conference with the wifey & visiting my brother/family (after visiting our kids in Asheville NC & Ft Drum NY), so maybe we can get together then? I'll PM you as time gets closer & I know my schedule better.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[unpolire]

The trailer she's currently looking at & hot for is a 20' 1960 Avion (looks similar to Airstream, but her hot-to-trot trailers change weekly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), which is about 2600 lbs. & single axle - so it's hitch weight at 280-ish lbs. would be the problem here with using a 928 to tow.

Your wife has excellent taste! The Avion was superior to the Airstream in its frame and construction. I have looked at both to buy, Avions being MUCH harder to find. I have owned a Euro 928S, 5-speed, a wonderful and fast road car. I also recall seeing a photo, years ago, of a 928S4 with the factory tow bar on the autobahn with a pair of jet skis in tow. TUV is so strict in its certification that the 928 is obviously more than up to the task of towing, but I would not tow an Airstream-type trailer larger than a Bambi. My Land Rovers make excellent alternatives to the big trucks with far more luxury The EAS on Range Rovers makes it easy and you can lock it for towing. I still have GMC/Chevy/Ford duallies for heavy/long trailer towing. With a big block, those trucks don't even breathe hard towing anything you can hitch up!