The DareDevil

Hi!

Are there any magazines that cater specifically to 944 fanatics? I’d love a subscription!! <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />

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wjk_glynn

There are no 944 specific magazines but I think Excellence provides the best technical articles on our car. Here's a sample list:

"Excellence" by Ross Periodicals
415-382-0580

Road Tests
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03/1987, 2-P12, "Stalking the 951" - An account of purchasing a 951
08/1988, 10-P44, "Porsche 944S- Proud Heir"
12/1990, 24-P94, "1990 Porsche 944S2 Cabriolet"
05/1994, 45-P58, "1994 Porsche 968"

Suspension & Brakes
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04/1992, 32-P80, "The Chrome Starfish" - Putting 968 rims on a 944
05/1994, 45-P100, "924/944/968 General Suspension Preparation"
11/1994, 49-P107, "Brakes" - For 924/944/928
11/1995, 57-P107, "924 Brakes, Struts and More" - Also had 944 information
04/1998, 76-P121, "Suspension Basics"
05/1998, 77-P135, "Suspension Basics Part 2"
06/1998, 78-P137, "Suspension Basics Part 3"
12/1998, 82-P147, "Brake Basics"
05/2001, 101-P133, "Nailing down the 944" - Article about 944S2 suspension modifications
12/2002, 107-P139, "Raising the Bar" - Installing a roll bar on a 944S
06/2002, 111-P137, "The Low Down" - Installing Koni sports suspension on a 944S

Steering
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08/1996, 63-P114, "Steering & Power-Steering" - For 924/944/968
02/2002, 108-P131, "Rack Replacement" - Replacing a 944S steering rack

General Maintenance
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08/1995, 55-P113, "General Maintenance for 924/944/928/968"
02/1997, 67-P127, "Tools"

Engine
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06/1994, 46-P107, "Motor Mounts and Exhaust Systems"
08/1994, 47-P107, "944 Timing Belts and Water Pumps"
02/1995, 51-P107, "944 Series DME"
04/1995, 52-P109, "944 and 928 Oil Systems" - Also had additional DME information in the article
02/1997, 67-P125, "Cooling System" - For 924/944/968
10/1997, 72-P131, "Boost for 924s and 944s" - Article on turbos
04/2000, 92-P145, "944/968 Belts, rollers and seals"
02/2001, 99-P134, "Second Wind" - Installing a 944S2 engine into a 944S
04/2002, 109-P133, "944 Engine Removal & Inspection"
05/2002, 110-P139, "944 Engine Rebuild & Installation"

Drivetrain
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10/1994, 48-P109, "924/944/968 Drivetrain Components" - Discussion on driveshaft, transaxle and half-shafts
06/1996, 62-P106, "Flywheel And Clutch" - 944 service and repair article
10/1999, 88-P143, "924/944/968 Clutch Replacement"
05/2000, 93-P135, "Shafted" - Replacing and rebuilding 944 rear drive axles and CV joints

Electrical
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12/1994, 50-P115, "Dealing with Electrical Problems" - For water-cooled cars
04/1997, 68-P115, "Electric Windows & Mirrors"
08/2001, 103-P153, "Power Accessories" - Article on mirrors, seats, etc

Body
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05/1996, 61-P107, "Body Building" - Discussed problems such as rust, etc.
10/1998, 80-P147, "Sunroofs and Rear Hatches"
04/2001, 100-P161, "Changing of the Guard" - replacing vinyl stone guards on a 944
08/2001, 103-P125, "Cheating the Wind with Style" - Installing a 951 rear valance on a 944S

Interior
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05/1997, 69-P122, "A little about seats" - Article about fitting Recaros, etc
06/2000, 94-P145, "A day in the Garage" - Fixing the center hinged arm rest
08/2000, 95-P147, "Inside Job" - Installing a rollbar in a 944
11/2000, 97-P135, "Hot In A Hurry" - Article on fixing the A/C
12/2000, 98-P151, "Complete Control" - Article on fixing a 944's central locking
09/2001, 104-P145, "Saving Face" - Installing white dash guages in a 944

Modified Street Cars
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08/1995, 55-P69, "For Here or to Go?" - Modified 951
06/1998, 78-P109, "Jack of all Trades" - 968 Turbocharged motor in a 944
12/1998, 82-P88, "Giant Killer" - 500 BHP Powerhaus 951
06/1999, 86-P83, "Raging Waters" - Turbocharged 968
11/1999, 89-P131, "Boosted 968" - Turbocharged 968

Racing / Track Cars
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04/1994, 44-P82, "Title Insurance" - 944 in Firehawk Racing
02/1997, 67-P73, "A 944 Vision Becomes Reality" - Article about converting a 951 to track car
04/1997, 68-P103, "Race Face" - 944 in club racing
10/1999, 88-P110, "Against the Current" - Racing a 951 at Daytona

Miscellaneous
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04/1994, 44-P94, "Hunting for used parts" - Guidelines for purchasing used 924/944/968/928 parts

Buyers Guide
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02/2000, 91-P91, "Finding the Right 944"

Karl.