How difficult is it to find LSD and "Sunroof Delete" together?
10-26-2004, 10:28 PM
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Hi., new to rennlist and am looking to sell what you are (still?) looking for: '87 951 w/no sunroof, no rear wiper, no ABS, but has LSD and sport seats. I am in Maine, if you are interested let me know.
10-27-2004, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Peckster
Does no sunroof give you more headroom? I can't see how.
I don't see much point in finding a car that had all of these options when it left the factory 15+ years ago. The LSD will most likely have been just as worn as the old M030 shocks.
Just buy a nice car and upgrade it or buy one that has already been upgraded.
10-27-2004, 05:07 AM
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Couple of notes here, the sunroof cars are stiffer due to extra bracing. They do add a bit of overall weight though (20lbs? I'd imagine around 15lbs on the roof, rests in the hatch). Also, the LSDs I've seen have been fairly tight (I've owned more than 5 944 transaxles with LSD, 2 turbo S, 1 turbo w/lsd +cooler, and 2 944 NA). I imagine the wear on an LSD will be due to use more than age or miles. Shocks will be dead if they're original, as mentioned.
Early and late 944 turbos drive very differently. I'd drive one of each before making up my mind. I personally prefer the later cars, though they can get heavier. If I were looking for another 951 with a descent budget, I'd be after a late model car with LSD and sunroof, and would not be bothered by the presence of a sunroof or not having sport seats (provided that you can fit in the car with the sunroof, and can put aftemarket seats in it).
PS: Sweanders, could you tell me the part # of the control arms of your 86 cup car? Does it have the late model geometry? Which type wheel bearings? Thanks.
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Early and late 944 turbos drive very differently. I'd drive one of each before making up my mind. I personally prefer the later cars, though they can get heavier. If I were looking for another 951 with a descent budget, I'd be after a late model car with LSD and sunroof, and would not be bothered by the presence of a sunroof or not having sport seats (provided that you can fit in the car with the sunroof, and can put aftemarket seats in it).
PS: Sweanders, could you tell me the part # of the control arms of your 86 cup car? Does it have the late model geometry? Which type wheel bearings? Thanks.
Ahmet
10-27-2004, 05:23 AM
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Sweanders, I looked through the pictures of your cup car... It does have axially mounted calipers (appears to be 928 S4 calipers, similar to the turbo S cars?), so I assume a turbo S or similar spindle as well? I am very interested in the suspension components/geometry of the turbo cup cars but info is hard to get and often inaccurate. Also, nice 850 turbo! Gorgeous car. I'd love to drive one at some point...
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10-28-2004, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DER951
Hi., new to rennlist and am looking to sell what you are (still?) looking for: '87 951 w/no sunroof, no rear wiper, no ABS, but has LSD and sport seats. I am in Maine, if you are interested let me know.
Price? Pics?
