nice.nice 944 turbo F/S ...HURRY!
05-11-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tomcat
As I recall, 944s required a new clutch around 80K to 100K. Didn't see a new clutch as a recent maintenance item. Did drive 944s and 951s and I think their trannies are as smooth as the Getrags in BMWs.
Originally Posted by tomcat
I also heard replacing the clutch in a 944 is much more difficult (and much more expensive) than with a 928.
Less difficult if you compare it to any pre 85ish double disc 928 clutch
Expensive? Maybe - again, the early double disc clutches can get very expensive if you need an intermediate disc.
Clutch master is a much easier job on a 944 than any 928.
05-11-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr
More difficult - maybe since a clutch job requires yanking the exhaust, torque tube, and transmission.
Less difficult if you compare it to any pre 85ish double disc 928 clutch
Expensive? Maybe - again, the early double disc clutches can get very expensive if you need an intermediate disc.
Clutch master is a much easier job on a 944 than any 928.
Less difficult if you compare it to any pre 85ish double disc 928 clutch
Expensive? Maybe - again, the early double disc clutches can get very expensive if you need an intermediate disc.
Clutch master is a much easier job on a 944 than any 928.
05-11-2007, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ROG100
Thanks for the constructive comments guys.
Is it possible to get a short shifter for the 944?
Is it possible to get a short shifter for the 944?
I remember an e-mail from a "buddy" of mine, in response to my looking at a 944. I wish I could remember what my "buddy" said.......
05-11-2007, 04:28 PM
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If it's still for sale in two weeks, I may swing that way home for a look. My friend is looking to upgrade from his 924s...
05-13-2007, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ROG100
For once my question about the stick was a serious one.
I have read many good things about 951's and this looks a great car.
I have a passing interest but wanted to know how the gearbox feels.
If it is as bad as the 928 I will pass.
If it is better I may follow through.
Roger
I have read many good things about 951's and this looks a great car.
I have a passing interest but wanted to know how the gearbox feels.
If it is as bad as the 928 I will pass.
If it is better I may follow through.
Roger
As with most things, It's not the machine, It's the operator- Trust me- I go through the gears, both up & down virtually seamlessly, and with very little effort.
05-21-2007, 11:09 AM
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I like my 915 gearbox most of the time, but it ain't as quick and smooth as some more modern gearboxes. Seems like older Porsches are best suited for drivers who who won't take shifting for granted. This can give us a little extra pride in our driving acumen and reminds me that they designed for the drag strip.
Of course, the newer cars became more civilized and easier to drive in the late 1990's. For instance, my brother has never considered purchasing any Porsche more than a few years old and he's not the first person who feels a bit nervous riding in one of my "old-school" cars.
Of course, the newer cars became more civilized and easier to drive in the late 1990's. For instance, my brother has never considered purchasing any Porsche more than a few years old and he's not the first person who feels a bit nervous riding in one of my "old-school" cars.
