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> I Bought a 944 Last Friday, I didn't really want to but the price was right.
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post Nov 24 2008, 04:22 PM
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I'm not entirely sure why I went to look at this car. It was on CL and the guy was asking $1,200. The body is in good shape with no damage but it was subjected to a bad color change and the interior is pretty nasty. I was walking away when I told the guy I didn't need ANOTHER project car but I'll give you $500 for it. I was shocked when he said OK. Now what??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Nov 24 2008, 04:35 PM
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Make a spec 944 race car out of it- just rip out the nasty interior, add a proper seat and cage, problem solved. Marginal re-paint/color change? Who cares, paint it pink with purple polka-dots on it if you want.

http://www.nasaproracing.com/news/944_spec_class.html

If I were slightly less married I'd be all over a deal like that...
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post Nov 24 2008, 04:38 PM
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Make a spec 944 race car out of it- just rip out the nasty interior, add a proper seat and cage, problem solved. Marginal re-paint/color change? Who cares, paint it pink with purple polka-dots on it if you want.

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Run it into the ground, finish last, and have fun!
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post Nov 24 2008, 04:42 PM
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'nough said

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post Nov 24 2008, 04:43 PM
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hows the motor? anygood?
i agree soup it up and race that mess.
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post Nov 24 2008, 05:28 PM
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Did you get a clear title?
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post Nov 24 2008, 05:40 PM
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I agree with what others have said for that kind of investment you could have a ball with the spec 944 group. no engine mods allowed just stock with interior ommit and a cage.

great buy!
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post Nov 24 2008, 06:39 PM
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Timing belt/water pump/seals, rollers/etc. NOW! Of course, that's gonna essentially quadruple your investment ......................... The Cap'n
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post Nov 24 2008, 06:46 PM
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You should spend $15,000 on NOS parts, bring it back to 100% stock, paint it and spend all your free time in the next year on it. Once you're done you can sell it to a collector for $6,500.00.

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post Nov 24 2008, 06:48 PM
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My first thought was ... "Renegade Conversion".
http://www.renegadehybrids.com/944/LS-1/LS-1.html

but then I read Crusty's thoughts and agree.



and like you said, you've already got too many projects. Or do you? LOL =)


This kit can go overboard though and suffer from "TMT"... "too much torque" so watch out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXcsC6vQgRg



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post Nov 24 2008, 07:30 PM
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Drive it like you stole it.......wait a minute, I guess you did steal it.


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post Nov 24 2008, 07:32 PM
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Good buy Tim. I still have some n/a parts around. if you need anything lat me know and I'll check. The parts bin is getting thin though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Nov 24 2008, 07:38 PM
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That's funny because the guy I bought it from was going to do the small block Chevy thing and decided it was too much trouble. I don't think he knew there was a kit.

The engine is supposed to run. He said it had bad miss on #4. The wire end was all broken up and someone had tried to tape it together. With no #4 wire, the alternator belt off, and a low battery I figured it was best to wait for better circumstances. Besides it was friggin COLD! My plan at this point is to get it running and see if there are any major bad noises. If it sounds OK I immediately put a new timing belt and water pump on it. That just sounds so wrong. Putting a water pump on a Porsche. EEEwwww!

I expect to be unemployed next year so I'm leaning towards making it a daily driver and selling my 2007 daily driver to get out from under the payments. I figure I could get the 944 on the road much sooner than the 914 and the 944 has A/C, cruise control, reliable heat, and power windows.

Thanks for the NASA spec 944 link. I saw someone else on the bird board was doing that but didn't have any data. Interesting idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 24 2008, 07:50 PM
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Good buy Tim. I still have some n/a parts around. if you need anything lat me know and I'll check. The parts bin is getting thin though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I just got a tail light lens from e-bay. One of the rollers on the driver side window regulator is missing. There are no latches on the sunroof. I can just push it out of the hole with with my hands. The passenger seat is OK but needs a new cover. The foam on the drivers seat is shredded. I can't tell whether everything is a dingy color or if it's just really dirty. I'll know more after the holiday with some time to play. I hate the phone dial wheels. Even cookie cutters would be better. But now I'm getting ahead of myself.

Edit: Yes I have a clear title. 217k miles on the odometer. No documentation or history at all. The state inspection expired only 5 months ago so that's a plus.
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post Nov 24 2008, 09:14 PM
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Wow, Tim. This should be fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 24 2008, 10:32 PM
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take it and set it on fire.
send it back to hell where it belongs.
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post Nov 25 2008, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE(shaggy @ Nov 24 2008, 08:32 PM) *

take it and set it on fire.
send it back to hell where it belongs.



so, uh, how do you really feel about water pumpers?
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post Nov 25 2008, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(ottox914 @ Nov 24 2008, 10:11 PM) *

QUOTE(shaggy @ Nov 24 2008, 08:32 PM) *

take it and set it on fire.
send it back to hell where it belongs.



so, uh, how do you really feel about water pumpers?

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Nice find. There is a lot you can do to that for very little. I do agree with Cap'n on stuff to do right away.
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post Nov 25 2008, 01:38 AM
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Too bad your not any closer I have a 944T motor I could give you a good deal on.
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post Nov 25 2008, 06:17 AM
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QUOTE(TeenerTim @ Nov 24 2008, 03:22 PM) *

Now what??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Hide your wallet. That thing will be sniffing it out when you're not looking.
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