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Old 06-29-2021, 02:20 AM
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Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I’ve had many muscle cars in the past but decided to get a 83 928S. As a kid in the 80’s I always wanted one so when I saw this Ruby red 5 speed with only 61k miles I had to have it. All major services at 60k was just done. I’ve seen the last few weeks these cars selling pretty high at the auctions. I’ve got a few technical questions I’ll be posting. I’ve already seen a wealth of info on this forum. I bought this car sight unseen and so far I’m pleased. It’s got all original equipment including the air pump in the box, all manuals, some gloves and bags I guess for handling the battery. Pretty neat that stuff survived all these years




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That is beautiful, and a 5 speed to boot! Congrats and welcome to the shark tank. I love the color. My first 928 was an 84 ruby red too. That is a fantastic color, especially when the sun hits it.
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Very nice and welcome.
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I'm new to 928 ownership, too. Please join rennlist -- it's the cheapest ticket to saving more than you can imagine, as I've done on previous Pcars.
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Lovely and welcome!
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I also notice you have the wider S4 wheels on the rear - very nice!
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Welcome. Beautiful car.
Congrats on getting it.

The gloves & bag are for changing a flat tire. Gloves to keep your hands clean, bag to keep the flat from getting the dirt all over the interior.
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Looks fantastic. Nice find and welcome!
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Originally Posted by linderpat
That is beautiful, and a 5 speed to boot! Congrats and welcome to the shark tank. I love the color. My first 928 was an 84 ruby red too. That is a fantastic color, especially when the sun hits it.

Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by Petza914
Looks fantastic. Nice find and welcome!
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin Joe
Welcome. Beautiful car.
Congrats on getting it.

The gloves & bag are for changing a flat tire. Gloves to keep your hands clean, bag to keep the flat from getting the dirt all over the interior.

Thanks!!
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Congratulations and beautiful car! I recently picked up my first 928...also an '83 manual, and I have been bugging the users on this forum with questions ever since. As I'm sure you'll quickly learn, the members of this forum are terrific and always ready/willing to help...welcome!
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thats a beauty,
since your getting started .
I would suggest get on amazon and get a set of H4 Hella 7 inch lamps about 90.00

also read this thread

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ola-710-a.html

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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
thats a beauty,
since your getting started .
I would suggest get on amazon and get a set of H4 Hella 7 inch lamps about 90.00

also read this thread

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ola-710-a.html
Thanks, I’ll check that out. One of the headlamps has moisture in it and doesn’t look very pretty so I’ll check out the Hella ones
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Trying to be helpful the new original poster, but "not so secretly" helping myself too...

Stan, I've read a number of posts on upgrading to 7" and 8" H4's...at least enough to read that 8's are better and more expensive. But...Looking at the 7" lights/kits on Amazon, there are a lot of choices...would something like this work? (I believe my sealed beams have the correct connectors) Thanks!

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