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02-19-2008, 07:21 PM
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checking in...
Greetings old timers, just checking in on the place, a lot has changed in 5-10 years 
(yep, it's been about that long since my last visit) Can't believe how many vendors are out there making parts or how many sponsors offer great packages for that stuff that used to drive us nuts years ago. Times have changed, for the better.
Still have my 88 Guards Red 951, only now with 104,000 on the clock.
(purchased in 93, OKC w/ 50k miles)
Only ever had basic maintenance to worry about, clutch, front end reseal after belts, water pump etc. and she had great caretakers up at Holberts or more recently with my local SCCA friends.
The paint is now faded, ah those great german paint jobs of the late 80's and the rims need re-finishing. (will run a set of boxster rims while that's happening).
So what do I do now after 15 years of ownership?
Sell it? (make me an offer)
Dump silly go-fast money into it (did) and hit the brand new NJMotorsports Park???
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Red/Black - Stock Radio
SFR Stage 2 Headers - Ceramic
SFR Stage 2 Crossover - Ceramic
SFR Stage 2 DownTube - Ceramic
Lindsey 4" Cat Back Exhaust
Lindsey Red Top WG
L951MAX Chips
Lindsey Boost Enhancer
AEM Dual Stage Boost Controller
Autometer A/F Narrow
KN Filter
Lindsey Level 2 Heads
WideFire Head Gasket
Race Studs
Lindsey Water Jacket Tap
Turbo - secret squirrel upgrade
Intake,Intercooler,MAF,Turbo,Engine Mgmt,Suspension upgrades in the works
I do think about selling it from time to time, then I drive it and well, you understand...
Just wanted to post up and say 'hey' because I'll be posting a few Q's as I bolt on a few things and run into those well known issues.
Cheers
-rd
(yep, it's been about that long since my last visit) Can't believe how many vendors are out there making parts or how many sponsors offer great packages for that stuff that used to drive us nuts years ago. Times have changed, for the better.Still have my 88 Guards Red 951, only now with 104,000 on the clock.
(purchased in 93, OKC w/ 50k miles)
Only ever had basic maintenance to worry about, clutch, front end reseal after belts, water pump etc. and she had great caretakers up at Holberts or more recently with my local SCCA friends.
The paint is now faded, ah those great german paint jobs of the late 80's and the rims need re-finishing. (will run a set of boxster rims while that's happening).
So what do I do now after 15 years of ownership?
Sell it? (make me an offer)
Dump silly go-fast money into it (did) and hit the brand new NJMotorsports Park???
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Red/Black - Stock Radio
SFR Stage 2 Headers - Ceramic
SFR Stage 2 Crossover - Ceramic
SFR Stage 2 DownTube - Ceramic
Lindsey 4" Cat Back Exhaust
Lindsey Red Top WG
L951MAX Chips
Lindsey Boost Enhancer
AEM Dual Stage Boost Controller
Autometer A/F Narrow
KN Filter
Lindsey Level 2 Heads
WideFire Head Gasket
Race Studs
Lindsey Water Jacket Tap
Turbo - secret squirrel upgrade
Intake,Intercooler,MAF,Turbo,Engine Mgmt,Suspension upgrades in the works
I do think about selling it from time to time, then I drive it and well, you understand...
Just wanted to post up and say 'hey' because I'll be posting a few Q's as I bolt on a few things and run into those well known issues.
Cheers
-rd
02-19-2008, 07:31 PM
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its a no brainer with the new track coming this summer ...you have to keep it and start sinking money into it and ill cya at the track...look for the black and orange car in my avatar...my brother and i run with shattenbaughm region...great guys and girls and plenty of track time
02-20-2008, 12:03 AM
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02-20-2008, 03:34 PM
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LBE was an early mod...went w/ the MBC and now will move to somethin' electronic, kiss solution AEM, or maybe one of those fancy display everything ebc's
suspension is really my focus after sorting a few of the std issues w/ the engine/turbo/tuning setup
and yeah, i knew exactly what to expect when posting here, support for my addiction
can't sell her when the new track is soooooo close
also is/was (need to check) a Schattenbaum PCA member for years and years , don't think i did the lifetime thing so i'll have to get that sorted...no doubt the DE days are booked solid now but i'll see what i can do
only thing slowing me down is my other track-time habits...booked 8 days on the 2 wheeler at "Thunderbolt Raceway" aka NJMotorsportspark along w/ a few other at Beaver,VIR etc.
as ususal time and money, if only we all had enough...either way, the 951 will be ready and i'm stoked to feel the difference after the suspension is setup
gotta run, the brown truck just pulled up outside....more goodies for the turbo <g>
suspension is really my focus after sorting a few of the std issues w/ the engine/turbo/tuning setup
and yeah, i knew exactly what to expect when posting here, support for my addiction
can't sell her when the new track is soooooo close
also is/was (need to check) a Schattenbaum PCA member for years and years , don't think i did the lifetime thing so i'll have to get that sorted...no doubt the DE days are booked solid now but i'll see what i can do
only thing slowing me down is my other track-time habits...booked 8 days on the 2 wheeler at "Thunderbolt Raceway" aka NJMotorsportspark along w/ a few other at Beaver,VIR etc.
as ususal time and money, if only we all had enough...either way, the 951 will be ready and i'm stoked to feel the difference after the suspension is setup
gotta run, the brown truck just pulled up outside....more goodies for the turbo <g>
