What are the best "aftermarket upgrades" for the 928?

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03-21-2015, 04:35 PM

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Not familiar with a bolt problem. I'm aware if the plastic bushing wearing out on a 911 but nothing about the 928. I've taken my off twice and no issues.

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03-21-2015, 08:43 PM

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I think this the thread we're talking about.
A lot of good info on the Bosch ICON's here.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...er-blades.html

Yes - that was the one!

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03-21-2015, 08:45 PM

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Not familiar with a bolt problem. I'm aware if the plastic bushing wearing out on a 911 but nothing about the 928. I've taken my off twice and no issues.

You mean for the steering wheel?

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03-21-2015, 08:55 PM

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Said bolt. Meant nut. Yes steering wheel

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03-21-2015, 09:18 PM

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I just got out for a drive with the LED dash back lights and it is amazing to see the instruments at night!

But the Borla cat back Is awesome.

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03-21-2015, 09:43 PM

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Said bolt. Meant nut. Yes steering wheel

If you sit in the drivers seat and hold a mirror in front of the steering wheel you can see the nut quite clearly... you will know it when you see it.

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03-22-2015, 03:12 AM

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A Hot Woman.

Thats easy, just tell her how much you need to spend next week on the 928, thinking she forgot how much you spent last week.

She'll get REAL Hot!

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03-22-2015, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net

I understand this concept, and would agree on a high value, original classic, where you are afraid to ruin its value. I OTOH, bought my 84 in 2005 for $5K. I could buy one like it again today for about that price.
I have enjoyed my car for the past 10 years, but have used it as a framework to exercise my creative urges. My car isn't worth much, never will be, and I don't care. I could take every cent I ever put in my car and buy a 2 year old Honda Accord, not much more. I think I'll keep what I've got, and maybe work on some new idea for the car...
Take care,
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kenzie, I agree with you. Mine lost the concourse condition many years ago, but it is a dependable driver today. I can drive it, work on it, and enjoy it, Oh, and drive it.

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03-23-2015, 01:55 AM

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LED headlights(Truck-Lite), LED fog lights(CREE), LED running lights(Pilot) and LED replacement flasher unit and headlight resistors( SUPERBRIGHTLED.COM)

928SRUS braided brakeline kit.

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL blower motor upgrade

928motorsports clutch fan delete kit.

928 international NEW radiator( THANKS MARK!)

Bilstein adjustable shocks.

Ceramic brake pads( keeps the newly rebuilt and painted brake calipers clean.

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03-23-2015, 02:17 AM

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03-23-2015, 10:21 AM

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According to your decal sunglasses that are too tight should be removed to.

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03-23-2015, 08:34 PM

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Just ordered this. Not sure how much it will improve my performance but Ive wanted one for a while.

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03-23-2015, 09:35 PM

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Just ordered this. Not sure how much it will improve my performance but Ive wanted one for a while.

The 928 sports steering wheel would rank as my best upgrade too. Not just the appearance and feel are better, but also the smaller diameter makes slightly more room for my knees

The second-best would be my 928intl short-shift lever (I have one of these in both my 928's - with shifter boots from Paul Champagne).

Beyond those two, the best "upgrades" have all been restoring factory function, like shifter linkage bushings, working AC, new bilsteins, engine mounts, knock sensors etc.

I have an x-pipe and koni/eibach suspension on one of my 928's and they're okay - it drives very nicely, but having done it once, I wouldn't bother again. In fact, I recently took my other x-pipe off the 87 S4 and put back the factory exhaust parts. Not a lot of difference in performance, and quieter commuting is nice, and with its new Bilsteins, its got a much more friendly ride for daily driving and passengers.

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03-24-2015, 12:33 PM

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Have you happened to post any pictures of the front of your car with the truck lights? I can't seem to conjure up an image in my head of how the multi-component/black housing lights would compliment or argue with the 80s styling.