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So I have been on the hunt for a 951 for the last few months, and I was searching for a very specific car, I waned it to be:
- 1986
- Alpine White Exterior
- Black or Tan Interior
- Fuchs
- Sport Seats
- LSD
- Very Original
- Low Mileage
While my search was limiting me to very few offerings, I was willing to travel far and wide to pickup the right car, and I figured I would find the perfect car eventually. Searching classifieds and forums had me lurking on Rennlist more than I had been, and a few weeks ago I clicked on a post for a 951 for sale. While it didn't meet many of requirements, it was an 86, had black sport seats, and a LSD, I was still interested. The biggest drawback, it was red. I don't have anything against red 951 but I have had two in the past and just wanted something different.
But I kept coming back to look at the post, kept reading the description, kept looking at the pictures, and in the end the temptation proved to be too strong and a few emails and phone calls later a deal had been struck. In the end it was the engine that swayed me to make an offer, one doesn't often get the opportunity to pick up a low mileage 2.7L (Darton MID Sleeves, 104mm pistons), TEC.S stand alone, TO4E, that had been built by Chris White.
The car seems to have a ton of potential, the TEC system needs to be dialed in a bit more, the suspension needs to be replaced, and the paint needs some love, but it is going to be a great platform my latest 951 project.
This should be a fun project, even if I have no idea what direction to take it. There are only three things I know for sure, I am going to properly tune the motor, I am selling the replica twists, and I am deleting the rear window wiper (minor, but I think it is the only thing all my 944s have had in common).
Other than those three items I need to avoid spending money on this car until I finish my other project car. I have a E30 sitting on jackstands in the the garage waiting on a motor swap. A fun little project in its own right, 2.5L 12V to 2.8L.
Depending on the direction I go with the car, the steering wheel may be available. I had a momo prototipo in a past 951 and I may want to go that way again.
Please shoot me a pm or e-mail me if you decide to let it go. I am not sure if I could swing it now due to a major bathroom demo project, but I am very interested in it.
Welcome back to the fold. It looks like a great place to start your next project.
I recently installed a complete Ground Control system front and rear and deleted the t-bars. The elephant racing spring plate bushings help out a lot too. There are a lot of options for suspension, so take your time in choosing.
01-08-2015, 07:11 PM
Third Time's The Charm - Latest 951 Project
