I don't drive in the rain, do you?
08-29-2008, 10:16 PM
#93
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
08-29-2008, 10:47 PM
#94
and you won't have to post here anymore. Or, stop whining like a girl and grow a pair of *****...these cars were decades ahead of the curve.The 944 is an outstanding piece of engineering and a leader in its time. However, my Jeep is the better choice for driving in snow or off road. The Mustang is the better mobile office in Seattle wet weather and never ending traffic jams. I would no more use my 944 in these roles than I would attempt to track the Jeep or Mustang.
Don't take any of these comments as being disloyal to the 944. I am a believer. I just believe in the right tool for the right application.
08-29-2008, 11:11 PM
#95
Race Director
Okay...I read 3 pages and had to stop. Are F@#KING kidding me!! My car is a "princess"? Is that to say you are puss-whipped by an auto? Man (or whatever you are), get in and drive the **** out of it...rain or whatever. I bet old man Porsche is rolling over in his grave. Do you tuck it back too? Jesus....did you not learn your lesson from "my cars too fast" thread???
READ THIS (maybe even try saying 10 times a day until it happens):
GROW SOME F#$KING GRAPES.
READ THIS (maybe even try saying 10 times a day until it happens):
GROW SOME F#$KING GRAPES.
08-30-2008, 12:27 AM
#98
Nordschleife Master
HAHA woohoo friday night entertainment.
I'll admit, I try to resist driving the 951 in the rain. Two reasons, Phone dials are not wide enough and I'm tired of cleaning mud and sand from the fender/under carriage. After the current body project is done its not going to see rain until I have some 10s out back.
Needless, I did have fun when I did drive it in the rain for a year or so.
Oh yeah, it was the rain that informed me I had a battery tray leak.
As for the 740il being unreliable... Im guessing it was a sub 1995 model? My e38 now has 120k and only problems have been brakes and suspension.
I'll admit, I try to resist driving the 951 in the rain. Two reasons, Phone dials are not wide enough and I'm tired of cleaning mud and sand from the fender/under carriage. After the current body project is done its not going to see rain until I have some 10s out back.
Needless, I did have fun when I did drive it in the rain for a year or so.
Oh yeah, it was the rain that informed me I had a battery tray leak.
As for the 740il being unreliable... Im guessing it was a sub 1995 model? My e38 now has 120k and only problems have been brakes and suspension.
nothing insane though
08-30-2008, 06:39 AM
#100
Rennlist Member
Hell my car hasn't seen rain in 20 years. I live in the desert though.
FYI, I had 235,000 miles on my 96' E38 750il. I'd still have it if it wasn't totaled from behind. The next guy bought it and my shop told me it finally died after he drove it until there was not oil in it at 243,000 miles. Best car I ever had.
FYI, I had 235,000 miles on my 96' E38 750il. I'd still have it if it wasn't totaled from behind. The next guy bought it and my shop told me it finally died after he drove it until there was not oil in it at 243,000 miles. Best car I ever had.
08-30-2008, 09:01 AM
#101
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Okay...I read 3 pages and had to stop. Are F@#KING kidding me!! My car is a "princess"? Is that to say you are puss-whipped by an auto? Man (or whatever you are), get in and drive the **** out of it...rain or whatever. I bet old man Porsche is rolling over in his grave. Do you tuck it back too? Jesus....did you not learn your lesson from "my cars too fast" thread???
READ THIS (maybe even try saying 10 times a day until it happens):
GROW SOME F#$KING GRAPES.
READ THIS (maybe even try saying 10 times a day until it happens):
GROW SOME F#$KING GRAPES.
08-30-2008, 12:09 PM
#103
Race Director
I think it was implied in the "...my car is a princess...". As far as being unreliable that's BS. I drive mine in ALL weather and have never had a problem. If you are afraid of wetting the DME or other parts for that matter (your pants included), check for leaks and repair as necessary. These cars were meant to be driven...and not just on sunny days. As far the "unreliable threads" a well-taken care of Porsche will last a long time, however, as with any auto, parts do occasionally go bad and need replacing. Don't blame the rain, blame it on your preventive maintenance.
08-30-2008, 12:48 PM
#104
Rennlist Member
I use to drive in the rain up until yesterday. The wiper motor came to a grinding hault in the rain. I am currently looking for a motor. I sent a few PM's to rennlisters parting out their cars but have not found one yet. Does anyone have a spare working wiper motor? I have a 87 n/a.
