Very blue 964
05-26-2006, 01:12 PM
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Dog eats car
Thanks for all the welcomes. I often enjoy avoiding work reading this forum. I'm looking forward to getting familiar with the 964 and hearing about other owner's experiences.
> GT9111 wrote:
> How did you train your dog to clean the wheels?
He can't get enough brake dust.
I got a couple things from Pelican Parts. Rear spoiler wall and door stays. Ordered a center console tray from local dealer (Stammler) to replace the period audio cassette storage.
Here's a couple more pics. The dog and his car. And me grinning.
> GT9111 wrote:
> How did you train your dog to clean the wheels?
He can't get enough brake dust.
I got a couple things from Pelican Parts. Rear spoiler wall and door stays. Ordered a center console tray from local dealer (Stammler) to replace the period audio cassette storage.
Here's a couple more pics. The dog and his car. And me grinning.
05-26-2006, 01:31 PM
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We didn't start the fire
I've come to realize that everything 964 ignition related costs twice as much! Sweet fancy sparks plugs!#$!
I realize the aviation engine rationale, but that's a lot of plugs, wires, caps, rotors... Are there other mass-marketed autos from this period (1991) that twin-ignited? What made Porsche engineers choose this approach?
I realize the aviation engine rationale, but that's a lot of plugs, wires, caps, rotors... Are there other mass-marketed autos from this period (1991) that twin-ignited? What made Porsche engineers choose this approach?
05-26-2006, 02:09 PM
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1990 was somewhere around the apex of a "changing of the guard" of much of Porsche's design/engineering staff according to my machine shop guy - which of course could be total BS 
But there were a lot of pretty significant changes - some for the better - some for worse beginning with the 964 to make it more civilized and engineeringly cute.
Twin plugs are just to get a "better" flame front in ignition of the mix - yields a little more power - but whether that little bit of power is worth the extra hassle of more stuff to buy/replace - well that's always a matter of opinion. I can tell you I wasn't very happy knowing the best deal I could find on plug wires (ready to install) was $420. Though that is kind of funny now that I think about it...
But there were a lot of pretty significant changes - some for the better - some for worse beginning with the 964 to make it more civilized and engineeringly cute.Twin plugs are just to get a "better" flame front in ignition of the mix - yields a little more power - but whether that little bit of power is worth the extra hassle of more stuff to buy/replace - well that's always a matter of opinion. I can tell you I wasn't very happy knowing the best deal I could find on plug wires (ready to install) was $420. Though that is kind of funny now that I think about it...
05-26-2006, 05:42 PM
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Sweet ride and color ! I smile the whole time I am driving also !
Nothing wrong with the d-90's (although I lust after a set of cup 1's to trade off)
Enjoy you 964 !
Nothing wrong with the d-90's (although I lust after a set of cup 1's to trade off)
Enjoy you 964 !
05-26-2006, 06:00 PM
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I haven't checked the code, but that sure looks like Tahoe Blue to me, universally acknowledged as the finest colour ever to grace a motor vehicle (at least until I buy something different 
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05-26-2006, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by flat_six
I've come to realize that everything 964 ignition related costs twice as much! Sweet fancy sparks plugs!#$!
I realize the aviation engine rationale, but that's a lot of plugs, wires, caps, rotors... Are there other mass-marketed autos from this period (1991) that twin-ignited? What made Porsche engineers choose this approach?
I realize the aviation engine rationale, but that's a lot of plugs, wires, caps, rotors... Are there other mass-marketed autos from this period (1991) that twin-ignited? What made Porsche engineers choose this approach?
Welcome to Rennlist. This is the best 964 web forum. Nice car congrats!
Chad
05-27-2006, 12:18 AM
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Sweet!! My friend took the pic out the sunroof and it really draws focus to the bug-eye headlights, and the nice curvy road. The location is Flagstaff Road in Boulder (a local cycling feat of strength).
I like the D90's too! They really suit the car. I think they're pretty light, no? The Dunlop SP8000's it came with have 2/3 tread left. 205 and 225 width. They don't feel especially grippy, but I have to fiddle with the pressures maybe.
I like the D90's too! They really suit the car. I think they're pretty light, no? The Dunlop SP8000's it came with have 2/3 tread left. 205 and 225 width. They don't feel especially grippy, but I have to fiddle with the pressures maybe.
