Karl's 944 Thread
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Replacing an entire front suspension on an early 944 costs like 50 bucks.
New control arms, polygraphite bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks, paragon coilover conversion while you're at it, etc etc.
Front suspension was one of the first things I overhauled on my 944, fun stuff.
New control arms, polygraphite bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks, paragon coilover conversion while you're at it, etc etc.
Front suspension was one of the first things I overhauled on my 944, fun stuff.
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Its quite a bit more than $50 for a full front suspension overhaul. What I think Keith is saying is that compared to the 85.2 and up, its significantly cheaper and easier, especially when the ball joints are being replaced.
As for the wheel locks, keep being patient. They'll loosen up. When they do, its time to replace them with standard Porsche black lug nuts. No reason to risk being trapped on the road side due to the locks freezing.
As for the wheel locks, keep being patient. They'll loosen up. When they do, its time to replace them with standard Porsche black lug nuts. No reason to risk being trapped on the road side due to the locks freezing.
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Exaggerated to make a point
Control arms are ~$25, ball joints ~$15, tie rod ends ~$15, etc etc. All super cheap especially compared with late cars. Mainly due to them being VW parts IIRC.
Control arms are ~$25, ball joints ~$15, tie rod ends ~$15, etc etc. All super cheap especially compared with late cars. Mainly due to them being VW parts IIRC.
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The Porsche 944 is one of the finest cars that I have ever driven personally. This is why I own one of each, early and late. I personally don't think I could ever be without one or two in my stable of cars. Don't think I could ever part with either of them. Every time I toss around the idea I just can't do it.
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I never driven a late car. I've ridden in my friend's built '89 2.7 and it just sounds more refined than mine. I have to come back down sometime, but my summer job has me booked almost all day now. My dad and I are coming down for the NHRA Nationals the first week of July; but I forgot when you're having your summer get-together?
I find so many things I have to take care of this summer!
1. Suspension
2. Rust spots or exposed spots on rocker panels
3. Fog lights
4. Repaint lower bumper
I think that's all for now...
I find so many things I have to take care of this summer!
1. Suspension
2. Rust spots or exposed spots on rocker panels
3. Fog lights
4. Repaint lower bumper
I think that's all for now...
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Karl, my first summer meet in on 6-27. Starts at 1pm. You should try and make it down!!
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Looks like a really nice condition car! I've got the same color(almost) and love it.
Hard to tell what noise is going on in the video, I'm still chasing noises on mine. How is your rear hatch condition? I know noises can travel sometimes, trying to isolate them can be really hard.
By any chance you ever get out to Woodward on the weekends?
Hard to tell what noise is going on in the video, I'm still chasing noises on mine. How is your rear hatch condition? I know noises can travel sometimes, trying to isolate them can be really hard.
By any chance you ever get out to Woodward on the weekends?
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Looks like a really nice condition car! I've got the same color(almost) and love it.
Hard to tell what noise is going on in the video, I'm still chasing noises on mine. How is your rear hatch condition? I know noises can travel sometimes, trying to isolate them can be really hard.
By any chance you ever get out to Woodward on the weekends?
Hard to tell what noise is going on in the video, I'm still chasing noises on mine. How is your rear hatch condition? I know noises can travel sometimes, trying to isolate them can be really hard.
By any chance you ever get out to Woodward on the weekends?
I'm on Woodward every weekend! Even during the week sometimes. Have you seen me around by chance?