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Old 05-05-2003, 09:52 AM
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I only know of about 5 0r 6 rennlisters with an 86-88 924s. Stand upand be counted! We are the few-the proud,the "skinny"
Anyone have production numbers/ export totals?

...just wondering.
Old 05-05-2003, 03:02 PM
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Production numbers should be in the 944 FAQ (Kevin Gross's). You can search for familiar faces in the Register:
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Old 05-06-2003, 12:07 AM
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88 924S here, picked her up about a year ago with 41k ORIGINAL miles, I love this car. We are terribly looked down upon imho and just because our cars are faster with a higher top speed?!!! Well let 'em look down on us, I love to drive it.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Chris_924s:
<strong>I only know of about 5 0r 6 rennlisters with an 86-88 924s. Stand upand be counted! We are the few-the proud,the "skinny"
Anyone have production numbers/ export totals?

...just wondering.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Well this should make you smile

I used to own a 964 C2 which I sold a few months back. I am now looking to buy a 924S for track day fun. I can buy and run a 924S for less than a 911 engine rebuild. Who says the 924 is no good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
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I have one sort of .. It was wrecked and is parts car for my 944 race car <img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" />
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I own an '87 924S with only 27,000 original miles. This car is perfect, drives just like brand new.
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I own an '87 924S as well as a beater Early '85 944. I crunched the front of the 924S so it has become my dream project. I'm trying to make it look like what I think a modern version would look like with all the bolt on performance mods that will make it competitive with ricers, but retain daily drivability and the class associated with Porsche.

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Old 05-07-2003, 03:30 AM
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I own an 87 924S which is now 944-spec racer # 22. Yes, it's more aerodynamic than the 944. Also, has a shorter 5th gear than the 944. There's a guy in the Phoenix group of 944-spec racers that also uses a 924S.
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I had an '88 924S for about 2 months - before a Dodge Ram truck hit it and demolished it. I'm looking for another one, to turn into a race car. I only got to take mine out on the track once, but it was fantastic. The previous owner holds a lot of track records at Willow Springs with it.

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Yup - got one 2 months ago for SCCA ITS. I have already revamped about everything. it is so quik on back roads when it runs right, I can't imagine anything coming close in an autocross.

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I'd like to have one. I figure it would make a nice garage mate for what I've got. Although I have a neighbor who's been neglecting a 944 that I may go see if it's available for a nominal sum.

I saw a 924 coming out of downtown yesterday. Yellow with a black bra. Pre-S model. I don't see too many 924s.
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88 924s here,solid black, got her for 5,000 with 71k orig miles, one owner, don't know a whole lot about them but i know i beat a 99 vet with her. not completly a member yet. could some bodie tell how to find out more about my beloved 924s?
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Turtle you lucky SOB. The was the last and best 924. It's got the full 944 mechanicals with no de-tuning as in earlier models. Check out the FAQ at 924.org for more details.

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Patricia, You must be referring to Rick White's car. He and that 924S embarrassed many bigger cars in the POC. Come join us in the 944-spec group. If you prepared your 944/924S to our rules, you'd be in the V5/R7 group. Or you could keep the interior in, drop weight elsewhere, and be in GP.
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Old 05-09-2003, 03:44 PM
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Tim, that was - operative word here is was Rick's car. That car was incredible, Rick had it set up beautifully. Plus, it was great having my own personal instructor, . Unfortunately, it is no more, and I'm looking for another one. (Check out patricia2 at p-caronline to see what became of it . ) Rick is helping me, but feel free to contact me if you hear of another car in that class for sale!

Pat


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