Finally a 928 owner
11-01-2004, 09:52 PM
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Finally a 928 owner
Hi gang,
this is my first post here in the 928 section. I previously had a 993, 968, 951, 944, 914 and 930. I sold just about everything off to pay for school and just picked up a cheap 79 928. Any tips on worthwile mods and upgrades?
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this is my first post here in the 928 section. I previously had a 993, 968, 951, 944, 914 and 930. I sold just about everything off to pay for school and just picked up a cheap 79 928. Any tips on worthwile mods and upgrades?
- d e v v i e
11-01-2004, 10:07 PM
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welcome to 928 ownership devvie, how about posting some pics and info on your new shark...
and please include the vin for my database if you don't mind
and please include the vin for my database if you don't mind
11-01-2004, 10:45 PM
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I'd hold off on the mods unless you bought it as a track car. Get to know it, get the car up to snuff, and then you can look into mods. Just my 2 cents,
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11-01-2004, 10:50 PM
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Welcome!
My opinion regarding worthwhile mods may differ from yours. How many miles are on the car? As you can see if you browse my site, my first priority was to get everything working. In amongst all of the repairs are a few mods:
-Upgraded to 8" H4 lights. Not at all cheap, but really improves the look of the car by a couple of notches
-Added Borla Cat-back... Factory exhaust was toast so I had to do something, and IMHO replacing with stock made no sense.
-For me, new wheels were a "must".
-I modified the AC clutch circuit because it wasn't robust enough to suit me.
-I needed a radiator, so I upgraded to the Devek radiator
-After the radiator, I still had an airflow issue, so I upgraded the front electric cooling fan.
-Added a water shield over the front jump terminal
I've done a ton of other work to the car, but as I recall pretty much all of it except what I've listed above falls into the "make it work like it's supposed to" category. Carl Fausett has an excellent supercharger kit that bolts on to the early cars very easily. There are droplinks available to alter your handling, making it corner the same only flatter, or provide a degree of oversteer or understeer. Then there are shocks, springs.... blah blah blah.
There are many, many mods you might consider, depending on your tastes and intended purpose. But, depending on how handy you are and how much work you want to do yourself, the basics may very well keep you busy for a while.
Also, if you haven't already, you may want to vote on this poll.
My opinion regarding worthwhile mods may differ from yours. How many miles are on the car? As you can see if you browse my site, my first priority was to get everything working. In amongst all of the repairs are a few mods:
-Upgraded to 8" H4 lights. Not at all cheap, but really improves the look of the car by a couple of notches
-Added Borla Cat-back... Factory exhaust was toast so I had to do something, and IMHO replacing with stock made no sense.
-For me, new wheels were a "must".
-I modified the AC clutch circuit because it wasn't robust enough to suit me.
-I needed a radiator, so I upgraded to the Devek radiator
-After the radiator, I still had an airflow issue, so I upgraded the front electric cooling fan.
-Added a water shield over the front jump terminal
I've done a ton of other work to the car, but as I recall pretty much all of it except what I've listed above falls into the "make it work like it's supposed to" category. Carl Fausett has an excellent supercharger kit that bolts on to the early cars very easily. There are droplinks available to alter your handling, making it corner the same only flatter, or provide a degree of oversteer or understeer. Then there are shocks, springs.... blah blah blah.
There are many, many mods you might consider, depending on your tastes and intended purpose. But, depending on how handy you are and how much work you want to do yourself, the basics may very well keep you busy for a while.
Also, if you haven't already, you may want to vote on this poll.
11-01-2004, 10:53 PM
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Hi Devvie: If you still have to pay for school, I'd keep the 928 stock and save the money for potential fixes in the future. While the 928 is an awesome car, it is also complex and could potentially need an expensive repair at some point.
Please do join the norcal928 group mailing list by registering at www.norcal928.org - you won't be flooded with emails, but you will know when things happen around here. I look forward to meeting you in the future!
Please do join the norcal928 group mailing list by registering at www.norcal928.org - you won't be flooded with emails, but you will know when things happen around here. I look forward to meeting you in the future!
11-01-2004, 11:07 PM
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Good advice from others here. 
I just wanted to add, I replaced the ridiculous, pitiful original horns with some 130dB units. They have come in VERY handy to wake up other drivers when needed.
I just wanted to add, I replaced the ridiculous, pitiful original horns with some 130dB units. They have come in VERY handy to wake up other drivers when needed.
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11-02-2004, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Deb
Jeez, I thot that the stock horns were loud and resonant? Do you know what the dB level is on the stock 84'S?
. Anyway, there is a thread on horns somewhere here in the 928 section.Er... on topic... Welcome again, devigrl!
11-02-2004, 12:33 AM
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The first upgrade is to make sure you replace the aluminum ball joints so that the fron wheels don't fall off! Other than that maybe a new stereo, and a good set of yokohamas. The 928 is pretty sweet as built.
11-02-2004, 12:51 AM
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DOH! I'm slippin'... 
You're absolutely right Marc, and that was my first priority after the engine work. I guess I'm easily sidetracked by horny talk...
You're absolutely right Marc, and that was my first priority after the engine work. I guess I'm easily sidetracked by horny talk...
11-02-2004, 01:37 AM
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Welcome Devvie, Good to see even more ladies taking to this fine machine. It should be enjoyed by one and all. As others had mentioned get the car running to spec first. Then tweak the little ****. The car can and more then likely will give you plenty to do on her. For the money there is no ride in the ride in the world that can compare pound for pound. Oh and in case you have missed Rixter. WE NEED PICS OF THE CAR PLEASE!.
11-02-2004, 02:59 PM
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Welcome devvie,
The 928 is a great car, of course all Porsche are great in their own
way. You've had some nice cars, and a good 928 should be right up
there. Check the ball joints, check the spark plugs and wires, and
put on some good tires. That's usually a good start.
Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your new car,
The 928 is a great car, of course all Porsche are great in their own
way. You've had some nice cars, and a good 928 should be right up
there. Check the ball joints, check the spark plugs and wires, and
put on some good tires. That's usually a good start.
Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your new car,