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Very nice and clean, white was always my favorite color on them too (especially on the inside of a clean stripped track car), but never got to own one in white.
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Clean white was always my favorite color
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Very nice and clean, white was always my favorite color on them too (especially on the inside of a clean stripped track car), but never got to own one in white.
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Clean white was always my favorite color
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...as requested by some here...here is my update on my 944 S2 track toy build.
After 3 mos...new battery and VAROOMMMM!!! She started right up. Awesome...
I got a lot done this last weekend:
1. Body panels installed - Done
2. Fender liners installed - Done
3. New axles on - Done
4. SS Brake Lines installed - Done
5. Nose installed - Done
6. Misc bits fixed - Done
7. Battery installed - Done
Woo-hoo!! Next up - Tires come in. Get those installed and then it is up to J3 Motorsports for a new clutch, bushings and a roll cage.
Ohhh...I am jones'ing for some track time.
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Interior -
I am pretty sure I could, but with non-streetable items. If I did the following perhaps maybe:
- CF hood
-CF front & rear bumpers
- CF dash
- Lexan windows / hatch
- LTW wheels
- LTW flywheel
- LTW exhaust
- 1 seat
more?
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Those things can be so much fun on track. Very nice and clean, white was always my favorite color on them too (especially on the inside of a clean stripped track car), but never got to own one in white.
Good luck with it.
Chad, the car looks fantastic. It looks very clean inside and out. I bet it will be a fun track toy. Nice job.
I am currently looking for a first car project to do with my (soon to be) 16 year old son. We are looking at E36 M3s and 944s. Any recommendations for one that he can enjoy at the track while I'm playing with my 996?
Having owned 7 944 turbos (8 if you count one that I bought back for 9 days to do a track event with), and 4 e36 M3 sedans, amongst other BMWs and Porsches (and tracking every one), as well as working at shops that specialize in them, I would say unequivocally M3. Unless you really want a project that won't end and cost a lot more...
I would try to sell you on mine, but it's not really a project, and it's on the east coast (though I am only asking $7500). I'd imagine you can find one for less if it needs a bit of work. With the M3, I'd suggest 96 and up. I don't like coupes, but that's personal.
Anyway, if I haven't convinced you to go with an e36 M3, at least buy a 944 turbo that's not an 86. 88S or 89 highly preferred. LSD is rare but very useful. Standard on the 88S and 89 turbos.
Feel free to ask any questions about either car.
That's a good point, I sort of assumed 944 Turbo b/c it's much better matched w/the e36 M3 performance wise.
If you go 944 and want momentum, you have to stay with the 8 valve head and non turbo. The S2s are quite a bit faster and especially in stock form more reliable and just as fast as a 944 turbo. Anyway I would avoid an S (early 16 valve). The comparable BMW would be the 325i, but I think the 944 would be a cooler project.
Don't forget about the 924S, same engine as the 944, though I think it's slightly detuned. Bonus, there is
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market for them, so you can pick one up in pretty good shape for almost nothing, and since it's so cheap it won't hurt too badly when your son wrecks it.
A lot of people say that the 924 is a more nimble and active car than the 944 as well, and at least I always enjoyed mine--had larger rubber (225/45-15) at each corner so it gave the car rather neutral handling with easily controlled oversteer. Lots of fun and I wish I still had one to make a track rat out of it.
