Another 951 Noob
06-21-2004, 04:31 PM
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Another 951 Noob
I'll save my questions for the search, but I would just like to say Hi-
I am a current BMWCCA/SCCA member, looking to part with my trusted e36 325is and move into the 951 realm... I'm currently in the searching/planning phases of my porsche ownership- I've been told to take my time and make sure I don't rush into things.
I'm looking for a 88 or 89 951 S, I'm going to keep the car fairly close to stock I think (maybe an Authothority Chip/airflow If I determine they won't hurt reliability too badly) but that's about it for the time being, I'm just looking for a weekend Rt 1 (coastal highway)/Autocross car to fall in love with.
Great site, I look forward to getting to know you all.
-Scott
I am a current BMWCCA/SCCA member, looking to part with my trusted e36 325is and move into the 951 realm... I'm currently in the searching/planning phases of my porsche ownership- I've been told to take my time and make sure I don't rush into things.
I'm looking for a 88 or 89 951 S, I'm going to keep the car fairly close to stock I think (maybe an Authothority Chip/airflow If I determine they won't hurt reliability too badly) but that's about it for the time being, I'm just looking for a weekend Rt 1 (coastal highway)/Autocross car to fall in love with.
Great site, I look forward to getting to know you all.
-Scott
06-21-2004, 04:42 PM
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Welcome!!
If autocross is your game then you might look in the direction of a S2 or a 968. Unless your realy good at trailbraking/boostbuilding your autocross times will suffer. If your rush is boost then your in the right place.
Jump on the 88s for $10k, you won't see another at that price for a VERY LONG TIME.
Jason
If autocross is your game then you might look in the direction of a S2 or a 968. Unless your realy good at trailbraking/boostbuilding your autocross times will suffer. If your rush is boost then your in the right place.
Jump on the 88s for $10k, you won't see another at that price for a VERY LONG TIME.
Jason
06-21-2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by Jason_86_951
Welcome!!
If autocross is your game then you might look in the direction of a S2 or a 968. Unless your realy good at trailbraking/boostbuilding your autocross times will suffer. If your rush is boost then your in the right place.
Jump on the 88s for $10k, you won't see another at that price for a VERY LONG TIME.
Jason
Welcome!!
If autocross is your game then you might look in the direction of a S2 or a 968. Unless your realy good at trailbraking/boostbuilding your autocross times will suffer. If your rush is boost then your in the right place.
Jump on the 88s for $10k, you won't see another at that price for a VERY LONG TIME.
Jason
I've got an email and phone message in on the 88s... we'll see if he gets back to me.
thanks for the welcome
As for Autothority, I say them only because they're all I know right now- I plan on doing some good research here before deciding what exactly I'm going to do.
-Scott
06-22-2004, 12:02 AM
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Welcome, glad you made it over here!
As for the search - if you don't ****** up that Silberossa one before it's gone, the best virtue in The Search is patience, maintaining it and holding out for the right car.
ian's car is still available too I think - check out the classifieds.
As for the search - if you don't ****** up that Silberossa one before it's gone, the best virtue in The Search is patience, maintaining it and holding out for the right car.
ian's car is still available too I think - check out the classifieds.
06-22-2004, 12:06 AM
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Originally posted by Kurt
ian's car is still available too I think - check out the classifieds.
ian's car is still available too I think - check out the classifieds.
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06-22-2004, 02:09 AM
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If your going for a turbo, go 86 or 87. Less turbo lag, and lighter. True, not as good of suspension, but probably better for autox. But the n/a's would be the best choice for autox. Especially if you went with a 944 na which would be cheap, and would leave you more money to throw at suspension.
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06-22-2004, 04:26 AM
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I must admit that I am mostly interested in the Turbo-S for its stock suspension/balance than I am its power - I figure either way power is easy to add - but a nice suspension up front is worth it...
just me though - I dunno - I'll look at some non-S's and seeif its worth the difference
just me though - I dunno - I'll look at some non-S's and seeif its worth the difference
06-22-2004, 05:08 AM
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The bits that the turbo S comes with are going to be worn out if they have not recently been replaced. In the aftermarket, it's quite easy to get components superior to the turbo S stuff.
Depending on the intended use of the car, the turbo S could very well be worth it, but it sounds like you want it for the parts that most likely would need replacement at this point...
Ahmet
Depending on the intended use of the car, the turbo S could very well be worth it, but it sounds like you want it for the parts that most likely would need replacement at this point...
Ahmet
