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Bought my new 944, now what? *update w/ pics

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Old 03-18-2011, 02:51 AM
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*Update

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...8&l=2cff68e2ea

Are the turbo hubs different? I guess I'll have to do a brake upgrade now anways.

Well I bought this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale...-700-sold.html

Now to get it home. All the front suspension and wheels are supposed to be there but with no cross member, of course it isn’t together. For getting it on the trailer would you guys recommend jacking it up and putting a dolly under to front or picking up a used crossmember and putting the front end back together enough to roll on to the trailer on it’s own? I’m leaning toward the latter just for ease of unloading too when I get home.

How difficult would this be? I’ve never messed with the suspension on a 944 before and it’s been years since I owned my last one. I have installed a lift kit and lowered a few cars before among other thing. I’m pretty mechanically inclined. Just want to be prepared before I drive 6 hours to go get it.

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Jack
Jack Stands
Metric Socket Sets with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives
Maybe spring compressors just in case

I know I'll bring more stuff but can you guys think of anything specific that I'd need?

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Old 03-18-2011, 03:18 AM
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The link doesn't work for non-members.

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"This car is located at a storage facility in Garland Texas just outside Dallas. I purchased this car to build another race car but I simply do not have the time. The car has a clean Texas title and is in good condition. Guards Red with Black Interior and 16" phone dials. . I have never seen the car but do know it is complete less engine, front cross member and steering rack. Sorry, I do not know if it has a limited slip transmission. The car does have sport seats. A box of goodies such as injectors and I believe a Victor Reinz head gasket are in the car as I purchased these from the previous owner as well. I wish I could give you more details but I simply do not know."
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The seller has never seen the car, and you bought it sight unseen?

Strong!
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Yeah, I know. I am just keeping my fingers crossed. The price was right.
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lol interesting, honda guy needs to take his pms pills Also you can see the rails weren't spaced correctly lol.
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Yeah. I laughed for about 10 minutes. It'll be loaded correctly guys. Don't worry about that.
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I was about to ask for pictures. Good luck with your purchase!
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putting the front end back together enough to roll on to the trailer on it’s own
Thats what I would do - it goes together pretty easy. And bring a winch, phone and credit card. Whatever you don't bring will be the one thing needed - you can fight it, but its part of the game.

Just realized...Springfield to Dallas - I'm impressed. I do this about once a year and thought I was the only nut that did this sort of craziness. Dallas is a hike though, we'll want to hear all about the fun...Bruce
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500 miles each way for an engineless car youve never laid eyes on? More Power to you....Not I, free isnt cheap enough for me to bother that....would have to have some crazy special VIN....too many perfectly valid cars closer then that....Begs the question....

WHY?
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Now I just need to track down a cross member. I'm borrowing a friends trailer with winch and all. My trailer is made for an jeep with lift and likes to take the bottom off anything with less ground clearance than about 8 inches.

I might actually go to STL, pick up my friends car that needs work and tow it to Dallas and then pick my car up but we'll see. I'm sure I can fix her, an 03 Mitsubishi Lancer and needs new front brake pads and dics. I'd hate to make the trip twice even though Kelli is a hell of a cook.
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Now I gotta decide to put a turbo motor in or maybe an LS. Seems like it'd be a good cadidate for the later.
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LMFAO at that video
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I did too. And some of the other links of people being dumb. I'm hoping to get some pictures tomorrow.
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Me too hollywood...


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