928 rolls into my drive way.
04-30-2011, 09:22 PM
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928 rolls into my drive way.
Well her she is after 3 years in a barn. I always dreamed of a barn find. A 928 isnt exactly what I dreamed about but I will take it. The 928 motor runs like its brand new. The Clutch feels like a GT3 clutch but almost heavier. I purposely drove my C2S out there to get a direct contrast to the 2 cars. The first thing I forgot was the 5 speed pattern of Porsche. I took off in 2nd gear. And the Key is in the wrong spot. I couldnt get in to a position to see what the handling was like but the car is HEAVY. It feels like a well....... a Viper, big heavy slow feeling.
Its important to remember I havent driven ANYTHING like this for years. The car feels 2000 heavier than a 911. But once I got it on the hiway, I was surprised that the throttle response is pretty damn quick. Even though you can feel the weight, the pick up and go is quick. Its nothing to go from 55 to 70 with a tap of the throttle. Not GT3 or C2S PDK quick (the PDK is THE QUICKEST thing I have ever touched) but completely surprising for this size of a car. I didnt get to line it up or anything or do any redline runs but when you consider the 928 is 29 years old its an amazing car. The interior is still PORSCHE no mistake except for the Key on the wrong side. Everything works but the AC and the Windows. I think it has to be upgraded to Window 7. EVERYTHING in the interior is Leather. Even the rear passenger sun shades. There is a special Weissach plaque on the jockey box with the # of the production run (#81)
The seats are all power and all work, The mirrors are power and all work. The radio is a Blaupunk and works. The ONLY thing is the windows or AC, a bad combination in the desert. But I think I can recharge the AC I think. It started working a TINY bit about 20 minutes into the ride.
OVERALL, the car is light years away from a C2S PDK, but I couldnt quit thinking if Porsche had continued to build these things, the current 928 would be ONE AMAZING car. It only has 220 HP but it feels MUCH more Powerful and is a WONDERFUL example of Porsche engineering from 30 years ago. TRULY ahead of its time and I cant WAIT to get to put some miles on this wondrous motor.
It doesnt look like much now but these pics arent good, but let me have some time with some paint restoring system and it will look like a show winner.
The owner didnt do much to get it perfect and its not, but it wont take me much to get it to a 8.5 out of 10
Its important to remember I havent driven ANYTHING like this for years. The car feels 2000 heavier than a 911. But once I got it on the hiway, I was surprised that the throttle response is pretty damn quick. Even though you can feel the weight, the pick up and go is quick. Its nothing to go from 55 to 70 with a tap of the throttle. Not GT3 or C2S PDK quick (the PDK is THE QUICKEST thing I have ever touched) but completely surprising for this size of a car. I didnt get to line it up or anything or do any redline runs but when you consider the 928 is 29 years old its an amazing car. The interior is still PORSCHE no mistake except for the Key on the wrong side. Everything works but the AC and the Windows. I think it has to be upgraded to Window 7. EVERYTHING in the interior is Leather. Even the rear passenger sun shades. There is a special Weissach plaque on the jockey box with the # of the production run (#81)
The seats are all power and all work, The mirrors are power and all work. The radio is a Blaupunk and works. The ONLY thing is the windows or AC, a bad combination in the desert. But I think I can recharge the AC I think. It started working a TINY bit about 20 minutes into the ride.
OVERALL, the car is light years away from a C2S PDK, but I couldnt quit thinking if Porsche had continued to build these things, the current 928 would be ONE AMAZING car. It only has 220 HP but it feels MUCH more Powerful and is a WONDERFUL example of Porsche engineering from 30 years ago. TRULY ahead of its time and I cant WAIT to get to put some miles on this wondrous motor.
It doesnt look like much now but these pics arent good, but let me have some time with some paint restoring system and it will look like a show winner.
The owner didnt do much to get it perfect and its not, but it wont take me much to get it to a 8.5 out of 10
04-30-2011, 10:05 PM
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Its funny, a 928 lady was accosting me on how ugly my 911 is. I thought she was looney
but for the price it was a no brainer.
Its funny, a 928 lady was accosting me on how ugly my 911 is. I thought she was looney
but for the price it was a no brainer.
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04-30-2011, 11:10 PM
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couldnt resist, sorry 
in all serious though, i remember when i was young and this would have been the coolest project.
Great way to get into the hobby.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-QD_HIfjA
in all serious though, i remember when i was young and this would have been the coolest project.
Great way to get into the hobby.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-QD_HIfjA
05-01-2011, 03:55 AM
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Lovin' the Push It to the Limit Tony Montana Style,...
The 928 brings back memories,... it was my first experience with a Porsche (Purple Metallic 928 S4). My father brought it home and we went out for a spirited drive and that was my first impression of Porsche. I thank it for making me a Porsche fanatic.
Beautiful car - good for you.
The 928 brings back memories,... it was my first experience with a Porsche (Purple Metallic 928 S4). My father brought it home and we went out for a spirited drive and that was my first impression of Porsche. I thank it for making me a Porsche fanatic.
Beautiful car - good for you.
05-01-2011, 10:49 AM
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I assume this is a special edition, considering the colour and special number in the interior? If I remember correctly, you were about to hand it to your son? In that case, let him assist in repairing the AC and power windows so that he [hopefully] gets an appreciation for the car.
05-01-2011, 02:44 PM
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Nice find OG.
It's nice to have an example of both "worlds". I just wish I'd kept an old "air-cooled" example. Now I'll probably start looking for a nice 993.
It's nice to have an example of both "worlds". I just wish I'd kept an old "air-cooled" example. Now I'll probably start looking for a nice 993.