Paulyy

Yeah these cars can be a headache.. But when it all goes right. It's better then many other periodic cars or even cars built today!

A lot of people buy nissans or toyotas or mazdas thinking they've got a good handling car. But really, they haven't heard of a 944. I've driven a lot of jap cars and really... MEH. Unless they've spent a lot of cash on bits it's nothing great from stock.

hopps

Hey Sumpcracker, I was curious what all you had to change with the wiring to get this to work?

sumpcracker

No wires to chop if you get a loom for the right year. My loom took around 45 minutes to swap to the 951.

sumpcracker

Woah, long time since updates..

OK, A while back i decided early 924 polished window surrounds would be a cool touch. I began fitting them and decided it looked better in my mind..




I then set about all the things i didnt like about the car, so i re fitted power steering, purchased a matching lower half rear seat, ect ect..



And a period momo steering wheel (was fitted to an 86' 930)



I will come back to the small and OEM details..

But a big thing was "do i fit a 924 turbo nose?" it would feed the cooler air and goes with my Ruf theme quite well, but i just dont like the look compared with stock. I did a p/shop to convince myself...still unsure.



Mmmm, at least its only 5 mins to swap over if i dont like... its in the paint shop now haha.

sumpcracker

It made another Porsche Mag..


The time has come, the 944 scene has grown, lots are being modified and restored and values are climbing. I want to improve the condition of mine while the parts are available and cheapish.
The big things like paintwork and mechanical parts don't worry me - they will always be available. But I'm collecting the little things.

So I already posted the matching rear seat,

Here are a few more-
New clock, 968 red hazard switch, new genuine cig lighter, new ash tray, OEM mats.



Lights up too


glad about this, the old one was minging..



And a new end for the key with a torch (the badge fell off my old one)


One of these-


The best condition complete tool kit I could find-


And I'm pretty sure I now have all the paperwork it would have come with new-


And I tracd the previous owners and history, turns out its quite interesting..


This could be the most boring update ever, but I added it to the thread as it was very expensive.

thirdgenbird

Goodness I love this car. Glad you nixed the polished surrounds.