Is there a beginners guide to the 951?
09-29-2018, 03:18 AM
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Is there a beginners guide to the 951?
Doing a bunch of research while looking for my first Porsche 951. Information overload! Can anyone direct me to some useful threads on what to do when you first purchase or juat a general overview?
I've found a concours condition 951 available for quite the premium for sale near me and it comes from a prestigious car collection, however I feel this isn't the one for me. I was one that I'm not going to be worried about the value and modify how I see fit. Nothing crazy hut just building it up some.
Thanks!!!
I've found a concours condition 951 available for quite the premium for sale near me and it comes from a prestigious car collection, however I feel this isn't the one for me. I was one that I'm not going to be worried about the value and modify how I see fit. Nothing crazy hut just building it up some.
Thanks!!!
09-29-2018, 10:38 AM
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Race Car
Clarks Garage (clarks-garage.com) has the most useful information to me personally. There’s sections that go in detail maintenance, modification and useful things to look for when buying. I’m sure other rennlister’s will give some helpful input as well.
If your planning on modding it I would suggest a 15k car or lower, mine was $2800 running and clutch replaced. Make sure when last timing belt, water punp, clutch and fuel lines were last done. Take your time and learn to do work yourself. Have fun and don’t worry we all get frustrated sometimes with the repairs but it’s a 30yr old sports car.
If your planning on modding it I would suggest a 15k car or lower, mine was $2800 running and clutch replaced. Make sure when last timing belt, water punp, clutch and fuel lines were last done. Take your time and learn to do work yourself. Have fun and don’t worry we all get frustrated sometimes with the repairs but it’s a 30yr old sports car.
09-29-2018, 10:43 AM
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If your planning on modding it I woukd suggest a 15k car or lower. Make sure when last timing belt, water punp, clutch and fuel lines were last done. Take your time and learn to do work yourself. Have fun and don’t worry we all get frustrated sometimes with the repairs but it’s a 30yr old sports car.
09-29-2018, 01:11 PM
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Intermediate
I would highly recommend the book Original Porsche 924/944/968 by Peter Morgan, and read it cover to cover. This is perfect for an overview of the transaxle 4 cylinder cars, and will give you information on each model including options, year to year changes, colors, production numbers etc. It's a really easy read and is a valuable resource when looking at the overall model range, even if you want to narrow your search to a 951/951S. As mentioned previously; for technical information and repair work Clarks Garage is invaluable.
09-30-2018, 12:37 PM
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Racer
Browse pelican parts,944online,autohausaz for the parts prices on 951's to get an idea if it's really something that you want to jump into. Owning a Porsche isn't a fling,it's a marriage.
09-30-2018, 08:31 PM
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The beginners guide to a 951 is owning a 944 or 924s. I know, I know: "smart ***". Clark's Garage for help. Any book on Porsche transaxle cars will otherwise have what you want.
09-30-2018, 09:30 PM
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Nordschleife Master
If you haven’t owned a 951 you might think that, however going from a 924/944 to a 951 requires you to learn a completely new set of skills and a different language, they really are two different cars for all intents and purposes.
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10-02-2018, 11:38 PM
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If I can do it, anyone can.
I got an 86 951 about 5 years ago. Under $5k. 100k miles. Not fully boosting. Probably spent over double that since I have owned it. Now has new exhaust, crossover, turbo, and wastegate...boosts. better now.
They are a pain in the *** to work on - you typically have to remove 2-3 things to get to what you want to work on. But there is a ton of knowledge on these communities, and a couple pretty useful guys on YouTube. Van and Irina come to mind.
don't spend too much, unless you have documented maintenance records.
I got an 86 951 about 5 years ago. Under $5k. 100k miles. Not fully boosting. Probably spent over double that since I have owned it. Now has new exhaust, crossover, turbo, and wastegate...boosts. better now.
They are a pain in the *** to work on - you typically have to remove 2-3 things to get to what you want to work on. But there is a ton of knowledge on these communities, and a couple pretty useful guys on YouTube. Van and Irina come to mind.
don't spend too much, unless you have documented maintenance records.
10-03-2018, 08:33 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Get the best you can afford and leave any mods to reversible minor stuff. A good interior is worth paying for, as can be expensive to fix if trashed. Allow for doing some work in your budget as a lot of cars will need belts, water pump and a few other things. These cars handle better than most cars on the road today but be warned, the old school boost is addictive 