Hi I'm new, first Porsche and I love it (few updates)
05-26-2011, 10:48 PM
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If you ask around somebody will trade for a stock exhaust , there are always those that wont that growling sound . It could be a straight trade. Nice 964 looks good!!
05-27-2011, 03:42 AM
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welcome to Rennlist and SF ... make sure you crest over hills before stopping to spare your clutch!
Since the weather is picking up, take a drive down to Four Corners and pit stop for a burger at Alice's (no affiliation, yada yada)... take 280 south, exit Woodside (Hwy 84). Going right takes you through the twisties towards Alice's, left can lead you to Kings 76 gas station where you can buy 100 octane for that extra pull.
See you around ...
Since the weather is picking up, take a drive down to Four Corners and pit stop for a burger at Alice's (no affiliation, yada yada)... take 280 south, exit Woodside (Hwy 84). Going right takes you through the twisties towards Alice's, left can lead you to Kings 76 gas station where you can buy 100 octane for that extra pull.
See you around ...
05-27-2011, 05:11 AM
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If the bushings are original, yes changing them should help but the biggest effect on how a 964 tracks at speed is the geo. Get it checked out and set to the correct spec. Caster, in particular, has a huge effect on how the front end feels. Get it right and it should feel really planted.
05-27-2011, 12:38 PM
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Beautiful car - probably my favorite 964 color right now, and looks especially great with the window tint. The smoked corners are too much IMO... but you're in CA, so it may be me that doesn't know what cool looks like. 
Good luck with the audio. If you're an audiophile, this may not be the car for you. Unless you're an audiophile like me, and want the purest, cleanest, clearest, most exhilerating music in your ears - then I'd suggest the RS door panels and carpet; remove engine insulation; cat bypass; you've already got the cup pipe; and RS or Wevo motor mounts. Now THAT's music!
Good luck with the audio. If you're an audiophile, this may not be the car for you. Unless you're an audiophile like me, and want the purest, cleanest, clearest, most exhilerating music in your ears - then I'd suggest the RS door panels and carpet; remove engine insulation; cat bypass; you've already got the cup pipe; and RS or Wevo motor mounts. Now THAT's music!
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05-27-2011, 03:31 PM
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Congrats ! your 964 looks really great ! I bought my 964 c2 after years of searching for a good one ( the search was good fun as well, unbelievable how these cars differ in driving , some are swines and some don't have the bite you want). But every time I have driven my c2 I get out with a silly grin....its a car you put on Not just sit in it...
05-27-2011, 07:16 PM
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Congrats & welcome.
Couple of thoughts on your upgrades:
1. Brakes - change the hoses to braided stainless steel first, and flush out the old fluid. If the bite still isn't up to what you want, change the pads. The brakes on the 964 are great in OEM form.
2. The Porsche Classic radio is very Euro-centric. I checked with the Porsche AG people, and apparently it's not recommended for use in Asia where I am.
If you're an audiophile, and have to change your amp and speakers, try this as your start point. Expensive, but well worth it, IMO:
Great review:
http://caraudiomag.com/articles/pioneer-dex-p99rs
Couple of thoughts on your upgrades:
1. Brakes - change the hoses to braided stainless steel first, and flush out the old fluid. If the bite still isn't up to what you want, change the pads. The brakes on the 964 are great in OEM form.
2. The Porsche Classic radio is very Euro-centric. I checked with the Porsche AG people, and apparently it's not recommended for use in Asia where I am.
If you're an audiophile, and have to change your amp and speakers, try this as your start point. Expensive, but well worth it, IMO:
Great review:
http://caraudiomag.com/articles/pioneer-dex-p99rs
1. I'm getting used to the brakes already, all my friends tell me that P-cars just have that feel. I'll take a look at SS lines. Would you recommend any good online store to buy 964 parts? I searched but couldn't find anything really good.
2. I just love the way that deck looks, I'm actually not a big audio guy, but ATM the speakers are just horrible, I'd rather listen to a civic with a 4" exhaust than to the current stereo setup
welcome to Rennlist and SF ... make sure you crest over hills before stopping to spare your clutch!
Since the weather is picking up, take a drive down to Four Corners and pit stop for a burger at Alice's (no affiliation, yada yada)... take 280 south, exit Woodside (Hwy 84). Going right takes you through the twisties towards Alice's, left can lead you to Kings 76 gas station where you can buy 100 octane for that extra pull.
See you around ...
Since the weather is picking up, take a drive down to Four Corners and pit stop for a burger at Alice's (no affiliation, yada yada)... take 280 south, exit Woodside (Hwy 84). Going right takes you through the twisties towards Alice's, left can lead you to Kings 76 gas station where you can buy 100 octane for that extra pull.
See you around ...
Thanks for the heads up! I was wondering where I can buy better gas...
I'm actually living and working in Santa Clara. Are there any meets that take place in SF area?
If the bushings are original, yes changing them should help but the biggest effect on how a 964 tracks at speed is the geo. Get it checked out and set to the correct spec. Caster, in particular, has a huge effect on how the front end feels. Get it right and it should feel really planted.
Beautiful car - probably my favorite 964 color right now, and looks especially great with the window tint. The smoked corners are too much IMO... but you're in CA, so it may be me that doesn't know what cool looks like.
Good luck with the audio. If you're an audiophile, this may not be the car for you. Unless you're an audiophile like me, and want the purest, cleanest, clearest, most exhilerating music in your ears - then I'd suggest the RS door panels and carpet; remove engine insulation; cat bypass; you've already got the cup pipe; and RS or Wevo motor mounts. Now THAT's music!
Good luck with the audio. If you're an audiophile, this may not be the car for you. Unless you're an audiophile like me, and want the purest, cleanest, clearest, most exhilerating music in your ears - then I'd suggest the RS door panels and carpet; remove engine insulation; cat bypass; you've already got the cup pipe; and RS or Wevo motor mounts. Now THAT's music!
Congrats ! your 964 looks really great ! I bought my 964 c2 after years of searching for a good one ( the search was good fun as well, unbelievable how these cars differ in driving , some are swines and some don't have the bite you want). But every time I have driven my c2 I get out with a silly grin....its a car you put on Not just sit in it...
05-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Welcome to Porsche ownership and Rennlist.
I would not spend a lot of money on the audio system. Its takes a lot of cash to hear quality music over the sound of that flat six hanging out back
Drive the car, read all you can and start making that list of what you want to do with the car. If you need ANY help on the modifications feel free to let us spend your money.
I would not spend a lot of money on the audio system. Its takes a lot of cash to hear quality music over the sound of that flat six hanging out back
Drive the car, read all you can and start making that list of what you want to do with the car. If you need ANY help on the modifications feel free to let us spend your money.
05-28-2011, 04:32 AM
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Porsche clutches don't wear faster (as far as I know), but starting on hills in SF definitely puts wear on a clutch that is expensive to replace. Cresting over before you stop makes a huge difference.
9 gallons of 100 octane and 11 gallons of 91 = 95 octane
As for meets, I've thought about posting up a thread to get a few folks together, hopefully take a cruise. I'm just not sure how many people are in the SF bay area that are willing to meet...
Not trying to take over this thread, but are there any SF bay area folks out there?
9 gallons of 100 octane and 11 gallons of 91 = 95 octane
As for meets, I've thought about posting up a thread to get a few folks together, hopefully take a cruise. I'm just not sure how many people are in the SF bay area that are willing to meet...
Not trying to take over this thread, but are there any SF bay area folks out there?
05-29-2011, 04:54 AM
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Made some progress with the car today. The seller told me that the car was equipped with Bilstein coil-overs. Turns out that it uses Bilstein struts, Eibach Pro Kit springs and some sort of aftermarket 3-way adjustable sway bars.
Can someone tell me what these sway bars are??
Then I started working on the grill. There are some specific clips that I will have to order from porsche (had to break them to remove the under-tray...)
Before:
After:
Final Result:
Then I spent the next 6 hours waxing her and then removing the damn wax... Never using turtle was again, it was just impossible to remove...
This is the final result, will take better pictures tomorrow - going cruzing through some of the recommended roads. (Thanks Paulie964!)
Can someone tell me what these sway bars are??
Then I started working on the grill. There are some specific clips that I will have to order from porsche (had to break them to remove the under-tray...)
Before:
After:
Final Result:
Then I spent the next 6 hours waxing her and then removing the damn wax... Never using turtle was again, it was just impossible to remove...
This is the final result, will take better pictures tomorrow - going cruzing through some of the recommended roads. (Thanks Paulie964!)
05-29-2011, 01:46 PM
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Great job fixing the frown. Beautiful car! Stll not a big fan of the smoke tail lights, but I think the window tint is fine.
Not sure which sway bar that is - does it have a part number listed anywhere? Nice to have an adjustable front sway! Is the rear sway stock? Looks like it's set to the middle setting. I often read that those with the 5-way adjustables use the loosest setting to dial out the inherent understeer of the stock setup. Your results may vary, but probably best to find out how the car behaves at the limit on the track.
I used to have the Eibach's on my 964. I think that the shock/spring combo should be good for street performance use; and adequate for DE use - as long as the condition of the shocks are good.
Not sure which sway bar that is - does it have a part number listed anywhere? Nice to have an adjustable front sway! Is the rear sway stock? Looks like it's set to the middle setting. I often read that those with the 5-way adjustables use the loosest setting to dial out the inherent understeer of the stock setup. Your results may vary, but probably best to find out how the car behaves at the limit on the track.
I used to have the Eibach's on my 964. I think that the shock/spring combo should be good for street performance use; and adequate for DE use - as long as the condition of the shocks are good.
05-29-2011, 02:11 PM
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She is a beauty !! Welcome !!