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In the US, the '89 came with air bags. Interesting to see your car without them. I know the original '88 Silber Rosa S brochure also shows the car without airbags, so it was apparently a country-by-country thing.
Airbags were only standard on USA-market Turbos (and S2s) starting with the 87 model year. AFAIK, they became optional on all 944s in all markets at that time. The option cost just under 3k when introduced; it is extremely rare on cars in which it is not standard.
Originally Posted by DeanErb
currently nicknamed the "blueberry filled banana," It seems fitting.
Fitting indeed! Have fun.
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If you'd like to find out specifically how the car started (color, options, etc.), there is a sticker in the back underneath the trunk carpet. It is directly behind the license plate.
Originally Posted by DeanErb
I know the brakes are from the 928 S4, were any other parts borrowed from the Porsche lineup, anything from the 911?
To my knowledge, nothing unique to the Turbo S was specifically shared with a 911 model. I could be wrong however. Small hardware, trims and other bits are often shared between all models though.
Last edited by FrenchToast; 07-07-2018 at 01:35 AM.
Interesting, I have two of these cars, an 88 Turbo-s Silver/Rose (Which is now my Blue Racecar see avatar) and an 89, I was wondering why it didnt have headlight washers, but is has all the other stuff factory EQ, LSD Forged wheels, NO Split rear seat...
FYI, There is a HUGE 944 Following up in Canada, if you haven't already Join the UCR Porsche Club allot a GREAT resources and they also have a 944 e-mail list, There was just a Tech Session up near Hamilton if im not mistaken. Im just over the border and will have a tech session soon and will invite the UCR to participate.
If you'd like to find out specifically how the car started (color, options, etc.), there is a sticker in the back underneath the trunk carpet. It is directly behind the license plate.
To my knowledge, nothing unique to the Turbo S was specifically shared with a 911 model. I could be wrong however. Small hardware, trims and other bits are often shared between all models though.
Unfortunately, that option sticker has been removed on my car. At some point the back of the car under the carpet has been sprayed, likely the same time the whole color was changed and the sticker has been removed. Any other known way to confirm original options without the sticker?
Also if I'm not mistaking, aren't the rear brakes from the 911 and the front from the 928 S4?
I don't think there are many Canadian spec 944 series cars that came with airbags. My Silverrose 88S didn't have them and I've only seen them on American cars.
Installed adjustable fuel pressure regulator with gauge
Installed modern Bosch injectors
Installed Bosch 044 Fuel Pump
928sRUs fuel tank strainer threaded insert
Custom built 6AN fuel hoses and fittings
Replaced all hardlines 3/8 and 5/16 Cupro nickel
New aluminum fuel rail on the way from Devin Lyons
Troubleshot several electrical problems which included:
Fuse panel connector broken under fuse panel causing fuel pump failure and DME Relays to blow (cause of most of my no-start problems)
Backtracked POs wiring attempt to bypass dme relay forcing pump to run
Horn not working, no continuity through intermediate shaft and plate behind steering wheel
Replaced Reference sensors as both were damaged
Current draw on window, trunk, sunroof circuits and anti-lock braking system
Removed POs custom relay from passenger door to force mirrors to work which shorted out several wires
Removed several feet of 12 AWG industrial stranded wire from under hood, dash, up A-pillar and drivers door and replaced with appropriate gauge wiring
Ran new 12AWG wire from battery to new 044 Fuel pump relay controlled by existing wiring
Replaced shorted out starter and alternator cables due to PO running them over the turbo downpipe with 4AWG
Replaced main grounds with 1AWG
Toned out stock stereo wiring to re-use
Control arms rebuilt - Rennbay Kit
New to me engine from John Graves to replace '89 block with low compression
Replaced most gaskets and seals
New ACL Rod Bearings
New Pilot Bearing
Replaced pressure plate (already had a spec stage 2 clutch installed)
Rebuilt clutch fork with new pin and Oilite bushings by Markus Blaszak
Replaced numerous cracked hoses including J-boot
Refinished most hardware under the hood in Yellow Chromate
Replaced intermediate shaft with custom Borgeson U-joints and aluminum splined shaft
Replaced Lindsey Racing dual port wastegate with Tial F38mm wastegate from Frank Zappa
Installed AEM wideband
Full Paintjob including all jambs and engine bay
There's lots more not listed and tons more to come. I'll try to update more often.
Short list of still to do:
Tune on dyno at Mantis Autosport - Jon Dunski &* Dirk Dünschede
Install stereo, speakers and sub
Swap out blue clubsports wheels for satin black ROH ZR6 5-spoke wheels
Swap out PO's silver painted interior pieces with factory dark grey
Re-install all black interior
Install black headliner and other interior leather/vinyl trim pieces
Tint windows slightly
Replace amber bumper and rear quarter panel lenses with clear then smoke lightly
Smoke fogs and taillights
Install satin black splitter
Install Momo Prototipo wheel with leather Porsche embossed horn button
Replace 4" exhaust tip with something more suitable and likely ceramic coat satin black
Fuse panel connector that was not seated due to missing tab causing fuel pump failure and blown DME relays. (took a long time to troubleshoot this one) Missing Tab on Fuse panel connector causing fuel pump failure and blown DME relays New Rennbay ball joints New to me '86 block Replacing rod bearings and oil pick up seals and pan gasket Refreshed engine ready to drop in Old intermediate shaft compared to new before cutting aluminum shaft to size Tial F38 Wastegate Install Alignment at Mantis Autosport - Oakville Ontario Black Momo Prototipo with leather Porsche embossed horn button
07-05-2018, 05:01 PM
