james6speed

Hello All,

Just a quick hello to all the people on this forum. I am looking at purchasing a 951 in the near future and figure this is a great place to start. A little about me, I'm 38 and work as a Bill of Materials and Engineering Change Notification Manager for an industrial firm in Oakley. I currently own a 2004 Mazda RX8 Sport 6 spd, but the high strung nature of the renesis, leaves me begging for more and it is time for me to part ways with it after 5 years. I love the balance/handling and steering and figure that the 951 is a step in the right direction in terms of what my car lacks and what I want in terms of simplicity. I need to feel connected to the road, and it is what I feel is lacking in today's driver assisted world. I would love to look at a 944 in my area, as I have never ridden in one before, and wonder if there are any 944 gatherings around my area.

Thanks

dillon410021

Big gathering north of you in june. Its called 944fest. I would suggest getting a well maintained one with good options like a lsd(220)

87944turbo

Welcome. You have quite a few VERY knowledgeable 944 folks in Cincy, I am sure they will chime in shortly.

No affiliation, but I did see this pop up yesterday. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3173029334.html
Looks to be well maintained and has color matched Fuchs too!

Ky944TurboNewbie

James,

Welcome and good luck on getting a 951. I am just south of you in Lexington, KY. Been working on mine for several years and just getting decent at it. Although the 951 is "simple enough" to work on, there will be times you wish every joint was double jointed and your fingers and hand were half the size.

There is no such thing as a cheap Porsche. Either the maintenance has been done and it is more expensive to buy, or it will need to be done and will add up over time. I got mine for free and have put $6k into getting it dependable. That is doing almost all my own work except some body work. Whatever car you look at, a good PPI by a 951 expert is essential. Hopefully one of the locals can point you to a good resource for the PPI in your area.

I haven't found any 951 owners in my area. I would imagine you would have more luck in Cincinnati. Local friends are invaluable to diagnose problems. Especially when it comes to swapping a part or 2 to determine what needs to be fixed.

Good luck!

Michael

mytrplseven

I hope you find a good deal on one. Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) is very applicable to buying these cars. It's nearly impossible to get what you think you're getting. If you are a decent "wrench" you can do a lot of the mechanical stuff necessary to get these cars right and reliable. If not, your frequent visits to the shop will cost you twice as much as you've paid for the car. I suggest you read as much as you can on these posts to familiarize yourself with the maladies inherent to these cars, take your time and get records of maintenance done. There's a recommended schedule for certain items that, if left ignored, will certainly bite you and a couple that will destroy your engine. I'm not trying to scare you but advise you on making your acquisition of one of these great little cars one you won't regret. Ohio's full of members that are very active in the "club" and there's always something going on during the good weather to help you network. Good luck in finding a good one.

xsboost90

well unfortunately i dont have my turbo anymore but if you want knowledge or a ride in a spec 944 let me know im on the west side. I also have some buddies around cincy with 944's that would offer a ride- how about a turbo with a corvette motor in it?

centerpunch

There's a PCA event in Dayton Saturday August 18th- starts with a cars&coffee at the amazing Taj Garaj, then a casual countryside tour that ends with a BBQ / car show at the White Allen Porsche dealership near the 725 exit off I=75. Probably be at least one or two 944's at the event.

http://www.ovrpca.org/OVRConcours/Ca...7/Default.aspx
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centerpunch

Also, in the fall there's going to be a new event in Mariemont.

http://www.ovrpca.org/EventDetails/R...2/Default.aspx

james6speed

Got this on a straight up trade for my worn out 2004 RX8. Let me know what you guys think of it, or now any previous owners on it. Car was modified in 2010 in Sandy Utah. Originally a California car until 2003.

1987 PORSCHE 951

IT HAS 18" 993 CUP WHEELS WITH NEW CONTISPORTCONTACT TIRES

IT ALSO HAS A SPEED 6 MOTORSPORTS HORSEPOWER PACKAGE WHITCH INCLUDES :

STAGE 5 KOKELN TURBO,
KOKELN INTAKE SYSTEM,
POWERCHIPS,
LARGER CAPACITY FUEL INJECTORS,
DUAL PORT WASTEGATE AND ADJUSTABLE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
ALSO HAS A 274 GRIND CAM.

THE LEATHER IN THE CAR IS BRAND NEW WITH 993 HEATED SEATS. IT HAS AN ALPINE CDA-105 STEREO SYSTEM WITH iPOD JACK.

LINDSEY RACING MANUAL BOOST CONTROLLER

DYNO SHEET I HAVE WAS DONE LAST YEAR, 338 RWHP

HEADS, BLOCK MACHINED AND REBUILT WITH MAHLE PISTONS.

AEM AIR/FUEL AND BOOST GAUGES w/ GREDDY TURBO TIMER

FABSPEED STAINLESS 3" SYSTEM

EVERYTHING THAT DIDN'T WORK WAS EITHER REBUILT OR REPLACED AT 86K, IT NOW HAS 94K.

$ 11000 in RECEIPTS.

CAR IS DIRTY, I JUST PICKED IT UP YESTERDAY BUT HERE ARE THE PICS


















CAR APPEARS TO HAVE ITS ORIGINAL PAINT AND IS IMMACULATE!!!

james6speed

Can you guys tell me where the option code sticker is on this car? I would like to know all of the options on it.

Thanks for your help guys.

dillon410021

Option sticker is under trunk carpet by driver side tail light

curtisr

Nice find! Well done. You'll find the folks here more than willing to help.

RazrPorsche

Congrats! Looks nice. Good job.

curve lover

James-- Welcome, & congratulations on your 'new' 951!

Hope you don't mind a recent photo of another red Turbo in the area
Coverage by Recent shots on 9 Magazine's "Rarities Inside the Hallowed Halls of the Taj Ma Garaj:"

james6speed

Nice cars there.