On the Hunt for a 993TT
06-14-2010, 11:00 PM
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Sorry to hear that Bob. Hold out for right car!!!
06-15-2010, 03:21 PM
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The PPI didn't go well. Low compression in cylinders 4 & 6 with corresponding leakdown results - probably indicative of worn valve guides at the very least. Perhaps worse but I stopped the PPI at that point. The deal may not be dead but its on life support. Best $319 i've spent in a while!
The search continues.
The search continues.
06-17-2010, 11:02 AM
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Beers4all:
Continue to stay positive & patient. You are making the right decision. Your persistence and vigilance will pay off when you find the "right car for you". The hunt can be more rewarding than the actual kill. Enjoy the process.
Continue to stay positive & patient. You are making the right decision. Your persistence and vigilance will pay off when you find the "right car for you". The hunt can be more rewarding than the actual kill. Enjoy the process.
06-17-2010, 11:09 AM
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06-17-2010, 01:03 PM
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YOU MIGHT OUGHT TO RE-THINK THAT THOUGHT OF GETTING ONE OF THE TWIN TURBO'S BEFORE WEEEEEEEEEEEEE GET TO IT....WHEN YOU ARE SPENDING THAT KIND OF MONEY,THERE IS NOOOO ROOM FOR CHANCE !!! AFTER 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS WE ARE PREPARED TO TAKE THE INITIAL RISK WITH A SYSTEM THAT WORKS !!!
please back away from the keyboard and put your hands ................ somewhere else.
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06-17-2010, 02:10 PM
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I am considering selling my 993 Turbo S. Total mileage is nder 25,000. Great condition. The only modifications have been a flash to the chip and Fabspeed cat bypass pipes. The S is very different than the Turbo - lowered by the factory, 423 HP, full leather, carbon, extra oil cooler, break ducts in the front and rear, etc. If you are interested, please email me at meliscu99@gmail.com
06-17-2010, 02:57 PM
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I am considering selling my 993 Turbo S. Total mileage is nder 25,000. Great condition. The only modifications have been a flash to the chip and Fabspeed cat bypass pipes. The S is very different than the Turbo - lowered by the factory, 423 HP, full leather, carbon, extra oil cooler, break ducts in the front and rear, etc. If you are interested, please email me at meliscu99@gmail.com
Meliscu, you should really:
1) Start your own thread
2) Become a Rennlist 'member' and properly advertise your car
3) Post pics of your Turbo!
4) Re-read #3!
06-17-2010, 03:20 PM
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I am considering selling my 993 Turbo S. Total mileage is nder 25,000. Great condition. The only modifications have been a flash to the chip and Fabspeed cat bypass pipes. The S is very different than the Turbo - lowered by the factory, 423 HP, full leather, carbon, extra oil cooler, break ducts in the front and rear, etc. If you are interested, please email me at meliscu99@gmail.com
To the OP. Do you have a link to the car you were looking at. I have friends who may be interested in the car despite the issues. Grey is a great color on these cars. Thanks!
06-17-2010, 03:35 PM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-for-sale.html
If wrong, I'd like to know, so I can delete this post & link.
06-17-2010, 05:04 PM
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Greg, I am guessing that it was this car. Not too many Slate Grey 993TT's:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-for-sale.html
If wrong, I'd like to know, so I can delete this post & link.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-for-sale.html
If wrong, I'd like to know, so I can delete this post & link.
06-17-2010, 05:21 PM
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The car required a minimum top-end rebuild based on compression and leakdown numbers. Leaking from intake valves which might indicate guides but the further concern was the the original ECU may have been swapped for a 97 and I could be into something deeper like rings.
To complicate things a little further, the RUF (knock-off) bodykit (bumpers & rockers) needed to be swapped-out for OEM parts. I contacted the bodyshop where the work was performed and the owner (very nice guy btw) said that when they installed the rockers over the OEM one's, they used an epoxy resin along the bottom of the car and up the rear fenders. He wasn't 100% certain he could remove without having to repaint these areas.
It was a shame to say the least - a special car like this in such disarray. Add to this it needed the normal TLC, a suspension makeover etc. and it just didn't make a lot of sense to pursue it.
I made the seller a final offer on an "as-is" basis which was quite low and, frankly, I don't blame him for rejecting it. I followed-up with the seller but less than a day after my counter he said the car was sold. Hope the new owner got a PPI!
Cheers,
Bob
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06-17-2010, 05:24 PM
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