Perpetuating the myth that 944’s are indeed VW/Audi’s
01-20-2006 | 11:02 AM
#17
Track Day
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From: South Africa
The interior light is the same as used by the 70's Benzes and some sound control controls are used by Honda's. A Bentley uses the same rotor and the connectors are also used by some Benzes. The aircon pump in my 1983 Eurospec is found in John Deere tractorss (I am under correction for the tractor name) and the coil is either the same or similar to those used in older Benzes. The aux air valve is a Bosch part and is the same as used by other manufacturers such as BMW and Ford, at least in SA. The CV boots are exactly the same as is used by Volkswagen Kombi's. It is possible to fit an Audi 500 and some Glof GTI boots on a 944 CV joint. I know that the joint itself is also used by another VW product - can't remember. The small pump on the water bottle washer is the same as those used in older Benzes. I had to replace my front disks and found that an earlier 911 model used a disk that was only marginally different. I think it was only 1 mm thicker. I have also replaced my shocks with aftermarket Gabriels and pads witheaftermarket Ferodo's. The tie rod ends also seems to be generic hardware.
01-20-2006 | 03:43 PM
#18
Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Iasi - Romania
He,he,why you guys don't ask me about such things....
my distributor cap is from benz 190e 2.3, rear break pads are the same to Talbot Horizon, ring and pinion and almost all trany works on audi 100 (5000), front wheel bearings - Ford Transit, front A arms -vw rabbit, head lights -vw transporter,golf...,injectors-BMW 328e,too much to list
my distributor cap is from benz 190e 2.3, rear break pads are the same to Talbot Horizon, ring and pinion and almost all trany works on audi 100 (5000), front wheel bearings - Ford Transit, front A arms -vw rabbit, head lights -vw transporter,golf...,injectors-BMW 328e,too much to list
01-21-2006 | 09:53 PM
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The Carnage King
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Originally Posted by tomrc
Yea, I never understood the VW/Porsche separation thing. Who cares, Ferrari is an overpriced Fiat, Lamborghinis are overpriced tractors, Lotus are overpriced Ford, Toyota, Rover etc. whatever and Porsche is an overpriced VW, get over it and enjoy driving.
You can build everything yourself and have a very expensive one off or dip into someones parts bin and just build the stuff that matters most and have a great sports car.
You can build everything yourself and have a very expensive one off or dip into someones parts bin and just build the stuff that matters most and have a great sports car.
