roman944

I'm looking back at getting into a 944

this time a little more hardcore

I want a 951 or a s2, with plans to go to an ls1

here's where I am at now http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/08/t...iys-jetta-gli/

love this car, lots of fun, but every time I drive it my hand is on the shifter, and then I remember I can't shift.

I miss the fun of 944, RWD, light weight car.

anyone knows of any for sale, or places to start looking? local craigslist yields nothing.

btw, I'm going to re-register and watch those classifieds

drift a 944

Awesome dude. It would be great to see you back in a 944. For a nice 951 or S2, you might have to expand your Craigslist searches to other areas or nearby states even. Sometimes you can find some great deals. Keep us posted on what you end up getting!

roman944

definitely. did a 500 mile search and there's some interesting ones out there. checking Pelican as well.

very nice to see a lot of people still around!

mytrplseven

IMHO if you're planning on going the LS1 or 3 route, why put a lot more money into a car you're planning to change? I may be wrong but I would think that starting with a later model, i.e., '87 or up, N/A and then putting a turbo-rear end in it. Maybe the bigger brakes and suspension is a reason I hadn't considered but as I get older, I tend to get a little tighter with the $$. Good luck in your search and welcome back.

roman944

thought about it

if I get an n/a it will be another 1983

mytrplseven

How does that compare with cars using the later suspension? Are there any drawbacks/benefits of an 83 vs 87? just curious.

Jamesr6967

The '83 is about 200lbs lighter (mostly in the lack of sound deadening) and the coveted manual steering, of course !
If one wants the aluminum control arms,they swap in.

odurandina

welcome !! glad to have you back!!

roman944

lighter weight, manual steering, no power windows, removable top - IMHO the way to go

later trail arms swap in like above

the only downside, well, not sure if it's a downside, but there's still no full blown coilovers conversion for 944?

Ky944TurboNewbie

Here is an S2 that needs some love near me. It's been listed a long time at this price. Either they don't want to sell or they should be willing to drop the price at this point. I don't know anything more than what is in the craigslist add. Has Koni Coilovers!

http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/4159453101.html

plumbum

Welcome back...I had taken a year and a half off but always found myself looking for another 944.

One night I was searching on Kijiji and came across my 89 S2..

There are normally a few on Ebay however this time of year many get stored for winter...although it is a good time to get a deal

roman944

yeah but eBay can be a bit scary

it's a s2 that has regular n/a front end or a s2 swap into a regular n/a

plumbum

Agreed...eBay is sketchy...I have purchased three cars online and so far I have been lucky. If your lucky there could be a few near you

roman944

yep, just going to be careful

how much difference is there between s2 and 951 as far as suspension and brakes go? they should be pretty much the same minus the motor right?

wildcat077

Out of curiosity ... are you saying that the 83 944 is limited when it comes to coilover suspensions ? Reason i'm asking is because i just bought an 83 944 Spec race car and i was wondering if the rear TB was removable and if you can install a fully height adjustable suspension all around for corner balance purposes.

Forgive my ignorance at this point ... i'm a 911 guy

Cheers
Phil