ColinB

Hey guys. Some advice please.

I'm an ex 928-er and new to this board. Been lurking a little and I think I'm going to buy a 944 S2 (cabriolet).

The 928 people have what they call the "Big 3" parts suppliers. Actually there are just 2 big ones now, namely 928 International and 928 Specialists plus a number of smaller outfits. They sell new, used, rebuilt and pirate parts and other services and are mainstays of the 928 community.

I haven't seen their likes mentioned here. Are there equivalent suppliers for the 944 series?

Thanks
Colin

ColinB

Well now
Isn't that always the way. Just discovered 944 Online! Any others??

Colin

vro944om

pelican parts
paragon
DC auto
There's a lot out there

V2Rocket

i want to know where i can find that thing in your avatar

alex

hmmm I've gotten stuff from vertex auto, zims, performance products (in addition to some of the ones already listed.)

For scrappers, parts heaven, 20th street auto, german auto dismantlers, oklahoma foreign. I've only purchased anything recently from 20th st, they were pretty reasonable on a manual steering rack..

lovemyp-car

lindsey racing.....

alex

doh! of course.

alordofchaos

rennbay, and rberry's max chips (or whatever they're called - sounds way cool)well, sure, you can get going pretty good from the stoplight, but how will it handle in the twisties?

KuHL 951

For most engine/drivetrain related items I use EBS Racing, another RL sponsor.

eniac

There's lots of good suppliers for 944 parts. A smaller list may be which ones to absolutely stay away from. Performance Products/Automotion is top on my list of "DO NOT BUY FROM".

That said my top three for replacement parts are:
Pelican
Paragon
Vertex

For aftermarket, living near a supposed "Auto Capital", I can find many things locally however the main three on Rennlist appear to be Lindsey, Speedforce, and Vitesse. I have bought many products from Lindsey, a few from Speedforce, and nothing YET from Vitesse. All 3 were more then willing to give me advice or chat about certain products regardless if I bought anything or not so they all are highly recommend. There are some exciting products popping up from across the ocean too.

wjk_glynn

See http://www.weissach.net/PorschePartsSuppliers.html

Karl.

ritzblitz

Sunset is also very good. I'd buy from them first out of any of the above places mentioned as I have had the best service from them.

ColinB

Wow!
Lots of good tips there guys. Thanks, I didn't expect to get that amount of response.

"That thing in my avatar" is called Thrust SSC. Current holder of the world absolute land speed record of 763mph set in Nevada in 1997. It can be seen at the Coventry Transport Museum in England. I believe its driver, Andy Green, agrees with Jack that its handling could use a little refinement.

Thanks again
Colin

GRIDLOCK

For OEM parts, I also highly recommend Desert Motor Works!

CPR

And if you liked the feel of the 928, go to ebay and purchase 10-500lb. fat ladies and place in your rear seat & boot. It still will feel lighter, but you'll get the idea....