924 owner says hello
06-16-2004, 05:39 PM
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924 owner says hello
Hi,
I just thought I would say hello and risk being stoned.
As a 924 owner I get used to all the 'not a real Porsche' criticism and to be honest I actually believed it until I bought one and researched the roots of the 924.
Anyway, I live in Nottinghamshire and have recently purchased this '81 924 2.0l which is in need of some work (mainly electrical faults and exterior bodywork/interior trim tidying.
I could never afford a 911/993/996 and the 924 is my first Porsche. I appreciate its no supercar at the moment but have aspirations to a better, more powerful 924 GT replica - the ultimate incarnation of the model for the road.
I am having to replace the front wings/bumper/valance due to prior owner accident damage and like the look of the Carrera GT parts.
I have just purchased some 924S front struts and rear torsion bar assembly in order to upgrade the handling/braking of the car, maybe with a view to a later 931 (924T) engine swap at a later date.
I am also replacing the interior as the brown/beige Pasha trim is worn and not particularly my style. I have just purchased some more tasteful black/grey pinstripe seats to address this.
I am carrying out all modifications using OEM new parts where possible and quality replica parts where not.
I could never afford a 911/993/996 and the 924 is my first Porsche. I appreciate its no supercar at the moment but have aspirations to a better, more powerful 924 GT replica - the ultimate incarnation of the model for the road.
Do you guys find this comical/sacriledge?
I just thought I would say hello and risk being stoned.
As a 924 owner I get used to all the 'not a real Porsche' criticism and to be honest I actually believed it until I bought one and researched the roots of the 924.
Anyway, I live in Nottinghamshire and have recently purchased this '81 924 2.0l which is in need of some work (mainly electrical faults and exterior bodywork/interior trim tidying.
I could never afford a 911/993/996 and the 924 is my first Porsche. I appreciate its no supercar at the moment but have aspirations to a better, more powerful 924 GT replica - the ultimate incarnation of the model for the road.
I am having to replace the front wings/bumper/valance due to prior owner accident damage and like the look of the Carrera GT parts.
I have just purchased some 924S front struts and rear torsion bar assembly in order to upgrade the handling/braking of the car, maybe with a view to a later 931 (924T) engine swap at a later date.
I am also replacing the interior as the brown/beige Pasha trim is worn and not particularly my style. I have just purchased some more tasteful black/grey pinstripe seats to address this.
I am carrying out all modifications using OEM new parts where possible and quality replica parts where not.
I could never afford a 911/993/996 and the 924 is my first Porsche. I appreciate its no supercar at the moment but have aspirations to a better, more powerful 924 GT replica - the ultimate incarnation of the model for the road.
Do you guys find this comical/sacriledge?
06-16-2004, 09:25 PM
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Hi,
and welcome.
A Porsche is a Porsche is a Porsche.
You may not be able to afford a 9XX yet, but who knows what the future holds.
At least you have some good taste.
Tito.
and welcome.
A Porsche is a Porsche is a Porsche.
You may not be able to afford a 9XX yet, but who knows what the future holds.
At least you have some good taste.
Tito.
06-17-2004, 10:00 AM
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Welcome aboard!
It doesn't matter what type of Porsche it is; the main thing is that you are looking after it and keeping it on the road. Sounds like it should look really good when you have finished though it's a shame that you don't like the Pasha trim - that is so appropriate for the age of the car.
Cheers,
David
It doesn't matter what type of Porsche it is; the main thing is that you are looking after it and keeping it on the road. Sounds like it should look really good when you have finished though it's a shame that you don't like the Pasha trim - that is so appropriate for the age of the car.
Cheers,
David
