944crazy

I like the yellow on yours...but my favourite colour on 944's would have to be black or gunmetal.

I think once she's had a wash you will start to like it. I got used to my colour as well, originally I didn't want a white car at all, but now I quite like it. Although, if I did have the option to go for a full respray I would definitely change to black or gunmetal.

333pg333

Agreed. Those rims will look MUCH better when the alu is treated. Even a basic polish will help a lot but make sure you get the correct polish that won't harm the alu any further.

As for the Yellow paint, I think it's great and will come up a treat similar to the wheels once you've had it detailed. That Yellow is very rare.

MockngBrd

Not so great news, car is currently getting taken apart. my mechanic sent me these pics along with the note "I got another list of parts for you"

Sigh...... hope this isn't going to break the bank THAT quickly....




sludgey stuff coming out of the coolant pipes



I will be popping by in the next few days to take a closer look at the car and the second "list of parts"



On a lighter note, my new Bilstein shocks should be arriving either this or next week.


Oh yes, i also managed to find the original color of the car, it's not yellow. Original color was Guards Red, but the yellow looks pretty well painted.



as for the placement of a PLX gauge i'm thinking of getting, this looks interesting: http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewPr...eIndexID=78104
fits into the single DIN space, but retains a mini cubby hole



Also on a side note, i won a local lucky draw for a set of tyres, gonna sell them on for some extra funds. (Since i only JUST fitted new tyres to the 944 and the other 2 days in the household just a month ago... sigh)

shortyboy

looks like coolant parts for the turbo is needed. grab a good used turbo water pump and lines off of lart and buy a new coolant tank from paragon products and call it a day.

MockngBrd

Took a look last nite.... car is still in pieces







Anyone know what this bit below is called?



and rotting as well








Stuff that got removed, i'm guessing the intercooler is a Lindsey Racing Stage V because it can only fit with the Stage V front panel. Anyone wants it? (The intercooler)



New shocks should be coming in by next week and currently awaiting more stuff from Lart's

Will need to buy many more parts again... brake booster/pump, clutch pump, pipes, expansion tank...... This is getting $cary

MockngBrd

Engine out (hope there's no nasty surprises lurking inside )

MockngBrd

Some updates, engine has been removed, car has been mostly stripped down (mechanically at least) and i just made and paid for a 2nd list of parts from my mechanic. So far for parts alone, i'm down close to $9k USD. Hopefully this 2nd list is pretty much it for the parts buying... hopefully...

To add to the bad news, the Bilsteins i ordered cannot be fitted without extensive modifications to the front shock housing. The hacksaw method does not exactly work and will require some custom fabrication of parts to get them to fit...

This 951 is killing me...


Some of the stuff i'm lookin at now....

*Look at that water pump!*

MockngBrd

Dash is out, gonna send it for a rewrap back to black vinyl (you can see the original guards red underneath)





In the meantime, does anyone have good condition Batwing lying around and is willing to ship internationally?

ACSGP

watching this with interest, mock. Doesn't look toooo bad.

philip77o

Are those wheels 16" or 17" ? I have the same exept the lips are different.

MockngBrd

17s

i popped by the shop last night, this is turning out to be a much more major project than i expected

gruhsy

Where are you located again????

MockngBrd

Singapore



The $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ list so far
Chassis: Front / Rear brake pads / Brake pad sensors Suspension - Shocks (Bilstein) Suspension - Springs (front - H&R) Suspension mount upper Suspension - Torsion bar (23.5) Front lower arms Front lower arm ball castor block mounts Front lower arm ball joints Front / Rear anti roll bar end links Steering tie rods / tie rod ends Tie rod / sway bar bushings Gearbox shift lever seal Gearbox mounts Engine mounts Rear axle / output shafts + CV joints Rear axle hub bearings Front wheel bearings Rear arm bush Rear anti roll bar bushings Rear drop links
Short Shift Kit / linkage Oil Filter Parking brake shoe set
Brake booster - ATE Brake master cylinder - ATE Brake disc front pair - Sebro Brake disc rear pair - Meyle

Engine: Radiator Radiator hose kit Condenser coil
ac dryer Bonnet struts Water pump kit Head gasket set Throttle cable Clutch pressure plate Intercooler pipes Oil pan sump gasket Oil Cooler seal kit Starter Fuel pump Fuel filter kit Brake lines Stainless Steel Power steering supply hose Clutch master cylinder Clutch slave pump Clutch hoses (master to slave) Clutch hoses (tank/reservoir to master) Coolant pipes (Radiator water tube-gooseneck) Coolant pipes (Gooseneck elbow pipe) Coolant pipes (Water distribution tube) Oil seperator AOS Oil seperator hoses Coolant return hose Bonnet latch/cable, 4x exhaust valves

Interior:
Center console Black Center console arm rest box cover Rear hatch release cables Interior door handles Sun visors (black) Interior light Sunroof latches Sunroof wind deflector Sunroof wind deflector hinges Window switch panels (left/right) Original Porsche door speaker covers Original Porsche door speakers Rear view mirror Sun visor clips Seat release latch (1x) Door handle outer seal kit Gear shift pattern Gear shift inner rubber boot Gear shift leather cover Other stuff:
Body respray
retrim dash seats
new tires
rims refurb
front windscreen repair rear glass hatch repair


Extras to buy:
PLX SM-AFR, DM-6 WIDEBAND AFR GAUGE COMBO
http://www.plxdevices.com/Wideband-O...7346002719.htm

MockngBrd

Small update; in addition to yet more parts (a much much smaller order thankfully), dashboard wrap has been done. Automotive grade vinyl (pvc), i think i the local shop that did it gave a pretty good price for the work. The initial quote was around USD670, ended up paying USD520. (labour's expensive here ) Can't wait to see it back in the car. I might send my seats in for a leather reupholstering too.

E-man930

Don't give up, keep going!
Your dash looks great but the shop forgot to trim around your defroster vents!!!