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-- Tim -- check your couch for change and get this:
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Much to check on before I decide on the final direction.
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Guess what?! It's white!
Picked up a 1989 Porsche 944 S2 for track duty. Hard to believe the condition of this car when I picked it up today. Would you believe 147,000 miles on her? Exterior looks fantastic and the interior is about the same.
Track prep coming...fast, stay tuned.
Photos upon the arrival home:
Very nice 944. I almost bought one new in the 80’s (the monthly insurance was more than the car note) but I came to my senses. I might look for one for a track toy. Enjoy and GL.
Congrats Chad. That is one of the prettiest 944s I have seen in awhile and for 7k it is even prettier. Good luck turning it into your track car. I am very interested in learning from you. Do you have any idea what it will cost to get it where you want it?
Very very nice 944 indeed! Congratulations!
Note to Tim: Hey, what you're driving there is NOT a piece of ****. In my opinion, it is a great piece of engineering for that kinda money. I know yours is a 4cyl, but Did you know that the 08 Accord V6 2Dr 6Speed does 0-60 in under 6secs, and 1/4mile in about 14.5secs ?? And Accords are rock-solid reliable as well.
Thanks Zoo. I appreciate it. Thanks to all...I have been on the fence about buying an S2 or a BMW E36 M3 for awhile now. After researching in depth the E36, the S2 is the better bang for the buck.
I am sure there will be a few things to repair and replace as I get into it. As far as budget goes, I have an idea...possibly the mid teens when all said and done. However, I plan on doing most of the work myself. I am anxious to get started and make this girl a perfect white on white gutted track beastie.
I am still researching suspension, seats, brakes...etc, etc. More to come. stay tuned on the 944 section.
C.
Congrats Chad, I never hear from you again after I sent the info. on Steves track prepped S2 via PM...looks like you found a great platform to build on - makes me miss my 951
Nice purchase! That car is in unbelievable condition. I am speechless. Great price & great find.
I love those S2s!
Please keep us apprised of your progress...
-Blake
Great looking car. Should be a hoot to drive. Love the S2.
2 observations at looking in your engine bay:
1. The brake fluid has not been changed in a while, and I would highly recommend a brake flush. Your fluid is black.
2. Your coolant has also not been changed in a while, and so I would recommend a flush and new fluid. I would also suggest that you spring for a new coolant overflow tank. Yours is probably very brittle with age and ready for a new one.
If you expect the car to do extreme duty like tracking, then these 2 things will be mandatory.
that looks too nice for the track.
nice car!
I sold my 944 but it was definitely an easy car to work on. I don't quite like the rear torsion bars though.
Not to worry gents, the car is going to have a thorough mechanical overhaul. All wear items, fluids, and components. The list is long, but must be done in order to make it durable and ready for track abuse.
My first step includes - Gut and prep the interior. Then pull the trans and overhaul the clutch / fly / and torque tube. Next up, the crack the motor and possibly overhaul it. Much to check on before I decide on the final direction.
I am sure this will all take time. I am perfectly fine with that. Just want the job done right.
C.
Thanks bud. My apologies. I received a bunch of offers of the same type of cars. Unfortunately, I am a cheap bastard and wanted to take my time building my own.
C.
Chad -- great car -- should we be surprised that it's white?
Clean motor, too!
I saw a few of these, both n/a and Turbos, at the autocross Sunday.
What a nice clean design that seems to never age.
-- Tim -- check your couch for change and get this:
http://www.excellence-mag.com/classi...8.1984944.html
Nice, are you stripping it down for the track or keeping it concours shape. Your not going to be the as quick as the 911's on the track regardless but it still is a lot of fun.
Congratulations, Chad. I'm happy for you. You really have a knack for finding treasures. I hope you'll post lots of pictures of the project as it progresses. I'm sure I'll be envious.
Bob
