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Jarod964 01-05-2019 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by harry19 (Post 15543004)
Sweet write up Jarod, I'm personally looking forward to having a 964 project myself, I think an RS inspired Targa would be really sweet

Thanks. I can't say enough good things about the 964 platform, but I may be a bit biased. IMO the 964 is, and always will be, the best looking 911 generation. I also find it to be the sweet spot of the air-cooled range...modern enough I can actually daily drive it most of the summer with the a/c on, but still retains much of the original 911 feel - it hasn't become "soft".

Jarod964 01-05-2019 11:42 AM

It's now January in Ontario, which usually means freezing cold and lots of snow, but for some reason this year we've been given warm & sunny weather so far. Caved and took the car out to run some errands today.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...58508014a5.jpg

kricci 01-05-2019 02:47 PM

Congrats! Car looks great, nice mods as well! Enjoy it! :)

kos11-12 01-05-2019 03:37 PM

Great story Jarod, enjoy your car, the C4 is a great car.

WRXdriver 01-05-2019 10:18 PM

I have no regrets with my choice (993) but admire the 964 just as much and frequently stalk this board. Just thought I’d add my congratulations on a beautiful car and sensible mods. It looks great already and I’m guessing you’re not done. Also admire the road trip home; as you say it’s a great way to bond. I purchased mine in Toronto ~18 months ago and my 13 year old daughter flew out with me to pick it up. We had a blast on our indirect 1,300+ mile trip home to Minneapolis.

Enjoy in in good health!

-Mark

Jarod964 01-05-2019 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by WRXdriver (Post 15544634)
I have no regrets with my choice (993) but admire the 964 just as much and frequently stalk this board. Just thought I’d add my congratulations on a beautiful car and sensible mods. It looks great already and I’m guessing you’re not done. Also admire the road trip home; as you say it’s a great way to bond. I purchased mine in Toronto ~18 months ago and my 13 year old daughter flew out with me to pick it up. We had a blast on our indirect 1,300+ mile trip home to Minneapolis.

Enjoy in in good health!

-Mark

Very cool, I always respect someone willing to buy a car and hop in for an adventure straight away! I actually think I may recognize your 993 from the Toronto area...looks gorgeous, esp. in guards red.

gregmitch 01-05-2019 11:59 PM

Congrats! The 964 was always "the" car for me too and always pictured myself with one. You work hard enough, you can reach those goals. Enjoy it and drive the snot out of it!

Oh and don't forget to take before and after videos of the exhaust ;)

I'm on IG too as @gregmitchels

WRXdriver 01-06-2019 12:13 AM

You may have, the previous owner was (is) a good guy/Porsche fanatic. It lived a different life up there, though, safe from the elements and preserved in semi-garage queen status. Now it’s basically my three season daily driver gleefully used in all types of conditions for over 12,000 mile, including a second 1,800 mile road trip.

I don’t mean to hijack your thread though, just wanted to let you know it looks great.

-Mark

Jarod964 01-06-2019 10:48 AM


Originally Posted by gregmitch (Post 15544791)
Congrats! The 964 was always "the" car for me too and always pictured myself with one. You work hard enough, you can reach those goals. Enjoy it and drive the snot out of it!

Oh and don't forget to take before and after videos of the exhaust ;)

I'm on IG too as @gregmitchels

Will do! And awesome, you have some great pics...love the colour too.

Jarod964 01-06-2019 10:49 AM


Originally Posted by WRXdriver (Post 15544810)
You may have, the previous owner was (is) a good guy/Porsche fanatic. It lived a different life up there, though, safe from the elements and preserved in semi-garage queen status. Now it’s basically my three season daily driver gleefully used in all types of conditions for over 12,000 mile, including a second 1,800 mile road trip.

I don’t mean to hijack your thread though, just wanted to let you know it looks great.

-Mark

These cars much prefer to be driven than parked!

Jarod964 01-08-2019 11:40 AM

For this weeks entertainment, I decided to buy a small collection of 964 memorabilia from 1989/1990 to go with the car. Most of this came from a Porsche head office marketing employee in Toronto who retired and had accumulated a lot of stuff in his years with the company. Brochures, posters, calendar, etc. Nothing overly exciting but nonetheless some interesting artifacts to go with the car.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...2aa05f6adb.jpg
Some brochures

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...2d315e619c.jpg
Giant 964 C4 poster - I have a few duplicates of this one in case anyone is interested in picking one up
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...b8512f53a1.jpg
1989 Model Range poster

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...5c5e070bee.jpg
Some especially cool photos in the calendar

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...06c9067b22.jpg
A personal favourite - the VentureTour poster of which my car is likely a part of

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...3ef39bed58.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a9bcea8d28.jpg
AWD system
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f1ff1ff130.jpg
Engine
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0b44f16507.jpg
Original insert with all available options
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a4ea9477b9.jpg
Interior

911Jetta 01-08-2019 12:12 PM

Love the block image of the front of the 964 in the technical manual. Would make for a cool t-shirt image.

Porsche nailed the text too, I read like that they already knew how these cars would be appreciated by enthusiasts 30 years later!


In the Porsche Carrera, we have the good fortune of creating a lasting design, By building it to survive, we offer those who understand what is fleeting and what is perpetual a very special car

The goal for the Carrera body is to ignore time

Legend with a future: the air-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine

Jarod964 01-08-2019 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by 911Jetta (Post 15550407)
Love the block image of the front of the 964 in the technical manual. Would make for a cool t-shirt image.

Porsche nailed the text too, I read like that they already knew how these cars would be appreciated by enthusiasts 30 years later!

For sure, it's packed with stuff. Hoping I can get around to scanning it into a PDF.

Jarod964 01-19-2019 02:40 PM

I haven't had the time (or interest) in going out into the cold garage and installing my exhaust yet...gotta love winter...but fortunately I can still waste money on cars without leaving the comfort of my office. Found a set of OEM 930/959/964 sport seats on Craigslist and scooped 'em up for the car. Should be here in a few days. 4-way power & heated! Will make a nice replacement for my worn out stock 4 ways.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0733d6674b.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...dc1cf30964.jpg

Leftfootbrake 01-20-2019 06:45 AM

awesome story man. you have great taste in cars!


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