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I don't usually win anything in any contest but looks like I won the tire lottery round!
Leipzig delivery in mid Jun, and hopefully the car will be shipped back before the snow hits the ground in the Prairies (can be as early as late Sep, early Oct).
congrats on tire lottery. Seems I’m right behind you in production queue. Did your photos show up via email or did you grab via the hack? Seems like it was about 7 days post your original start of 4/20 they arrived.
@Macboy
Ref you comment…
‘But if it remains 19mpg on average I would be happy. This also means when I want I can easily go towards 25mpg when driving slowly’.
Well, on Tuesday I did a 290 mile round trip and averaged 34 mpg, and that included a few bursts of acceleration (4,200 rpm) to show off to a friend😄
Are these those larger imperial gallons you guys use in the UK? If so, 34mpg (imperial) would be 27.2mpg (US gallons). Still chuffed at those numbers!
993’s are how old? 25 years? They certainly are the exception (996 investment anyone??). My 401k has more than quintupled in that time period and very liquid, diverse and minimal upkeep costs. But I “hear’ya!” How many 993’s were made? 68,000? My first sports car was a ‘79 RX7. Bought it for $6300 and sold it with 110,000 miles on it in 1983 for $10,100. I was ecstatic. Paid $15,000 for a RX7 GSL-SE and sold it 6 years later for $3500 in great condition. First world issues.
The 964 outpaced the 993. Singer uses the 964 platform for their cars. There are still folks buying cars just to resell them. I think the speculators are betting that the true ICE is about finished.
The 964 outpaced the 993. Singer uses the 964 platform for their cars. There are still folks buying cars just to resell them. I think the speculators are betting that the true ICE is about finished.
Singer cars are a piece of art! No question about it. I wish they would continue…
The 964 outpaced the 993. Singer uses the 964 platform for their cars.
The 964 was unloved in the early 2000s and priced as such. MANY of the ideal manual transmission coupes were used as track ****** and back date projects. As such, the supply for decent 964 manual coupes (anything from collector grade to driver) has been diminished somewhat. 993s enjoyed the "last air cooled" BS and never went QUITE as low as 964s. Both models, 964 & 993, are now rightfully sought after as terrific driver's cars that bridge the gap of old and new with touches such as power steering (except LHD 964RS, 964RS 3.8, RS America and race cars) and ABS mixed with the original size and basics. The 993 even added new rear suspension and a 6-speed.
Singer originally intended to use the G-body for its recreations and the first 2-3 cars were built as such. The switch to 964 was made to gain the breadth of ability the 964's "modern" updates had made possible.
Last edited by timothymoffat; 04-27-2023 at 12:49 PM.
Are these those larger imperial gallons you guys use in the UK? If so, 34mpg (imperial) would be 27.2mpg (US gallons). Still chuffed at those numbers!
@HerrDr Yessir you are on the money .. again!.
There is a difference between the US and UK gallons and you have described it perfectly.
BTW there’s also a massive difference in the price of a gallon between UK and US😄
@HerrDr Yessir you are on the money .. again!.
There is a difference between the US and UK gallons and you have described it perfectly.
BTW there’s also a massive difference in the price of a gallon between UK and US😄
Massive difference in fuel prices indeed! I always check now since when the 991.2 first was announced and I saw the fuel economy of the turbo 3.0 S engine, I was astounded. "Over 30mpg!? CRAZY!". Then I realized it was an article from an English journalist :-)
One f the guys in my club has the TechArt wing on his Gentian Blue S.
The only thing I don't like about it are the clear supports on each side. I think if they were a little beefier and/or body color it might look better. That's just my opinion and you know what they say about those.
Thanks. That’s good feedback. Problem with a lot of stuff I see online is it’s difficult to truly sense reality. My car freak acquaintance said he saw the factory aero kit in person and thinks it looks really good in person. Ha, IF I ever get my T, we should all meet up as discussed and ask that Techart wing guy to join us. I’ll bring beers for everyone. Limit 1. Just to chill together. Absolutely NO DUI. I’d love to see that wing in person.
I assume you’re in Monmouth office? Maybe long day there….
Singer originally intended to use the G-body for its recreations and the first 2-3 cars were built as such. The switch to 964 was made to gain the breadth of ability the 964's "modern" updates had made possible.
Very good write up. Yes the G50 transmission in the 964 is bullet proof. I think Singer also used the 964 because it was the last model to exemplify the true 911 front end with the raised turrets. I picked up my 964 when they were the red headed step child. The only complaint I have is that it leaks like an old Harley. Why in the hell did Porsche build an engine without a head gasket? The fix is going to cost me 20k. For now I just park it on cardboard and drive it like it’s stolen.
Within the last few hours my build has updated 3 times. I’m at the port headed for Baltimore Maryland with final destination Columbus Ohio. Now I need to learn to track its vessel.
04-27-2023, 12:24 PM
