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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-11-2003, 03:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,747
Posted By Eurocarguy

I still remember the first time someone to my...

I still remember the first time someone to my face call it a poor man's Porsche. It was a young woman, maybe 20 or so. The year was 1990, and she was speaking of my 1987 944. At the time, not...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
04-18-2003, 01:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,642
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Silverbullet, Last year I was trying to make...

Silverbullet,
Last year I was trying to make the same decision as your dad. I went for the 348, although they are about the same price (1992 -vs- 2002). The 348 has a special occasion feel to it...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-17-2003, 01:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 573
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Sticker price on my 1990 S2 Cab was $53,694. ...

Sticker price on my 1990 S2 Cab was $53,694. MSRP without options was $48,600. (and now we know why there are only 2400 in the US).
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-15-2003, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Jimbo, Reading your signoff, my guess is...

Jimbo,

Reading your signoff, my guess is your car fairs pretty good with just about everything. I think you are correct the a modded 944 can give a TR all it can handle. My little stock...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-14-2003, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 819
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post My best friend has a Testarossa. While I was...

My best friend has a Testarossa. While I was driving my '90 944 Cab, we have driven quickly together on a few occassions. Without a doubt, the TR is way faster. And from a rolling start, say 30-70...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-26-2003, 02:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,217
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post One other thing, try to make the wires between...

One other thing, try to make the wires between the lamp and the ignitor as short as possible in your installation. My experience is the less wiring running around, the better. I'm under the...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-26-2003, 02:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,217
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Although I know you tried the aluminum foil...

Although I know you tried the aluminum foil shielding, I did forget to mention to make sure that the foil is grounded. This is an important point. So if the foil wasn't grounded, I would recommend...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-25-2003, 01:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,217
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post I spoke with one of the guys at work about your...

I spoke with one of the guys at work about your problem. His thought was ignition pulse from the ballast was being conducted onto the ground wire at the ballast. There is being very limited...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-23-2003, 04:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,217
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post I think your problem is related to the high...

I think your problem is related to the high voltage ignition used to start the lamps. These arc lamps need around 15-20KV to strike an arc between the electrodes. The ignition pulse to the lamps is...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-20-2002, 03:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,474
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Thanks for the info. It's information like this...

Thanks for the info. It's information like this is why I love this list. Since I joined, I have learned how to fix my heater blowing hot all the time and now how to fix my power locks that don't...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-18-2002, 02:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Also remember that only torque can be measured. ...

Also remember that only torque can be measured. It is measured on a dynometer. Horsepower is then calculated from the torque measurements per the above formula.
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
12-03-2002, 02:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Check out Ferrarichat.com. Plenty of information...

Check out Ferrarichat.com. Plenty of information and opinions about the 360.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-14-2002, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post How do I know when to replace shocks?

Have read 2 threads today on shocks. What are the signs for wore out shocks?

When I bought the car 3 years ago, shocks were not mentioned on the PPI. Had the timing belt changed 2 years ago...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-14-2002, 02:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post The Osram Sylvania HID lamps (high intensity...

The Osram Sylvania HID lamps (high intensity discharge) will fit in the 944. I have not done an installation, but Sylvania says they will fit.

When shopping for new lights, remember to consider...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
11-12-2002, 02:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 334
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Ken, Just a slight correction. The 944 came...

Ken,

Just a slight correction. The 944 came in convertible form in 1990 and 1991. 2400 were imported to the US in the two years combined.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
11-09-2002, 02:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,851
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post Seems that many owners of obsolete models can't...

Seems that many owners of obsolete models can't handle the truth that the Boxster singlehandedly saved Porsche in the mid '90s and has made it the most profitable auto company.

The fact that the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-06-2002, 01:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,232
Posted By Eurocarguy

Post I know my 90 944 Cab is a real Porsche. Its 1990...

I know my 90 944 Cab is a real Porsche. Its 1990 window sticker is as much as a new Boxster today. And I'm pretty sure that everyone considers a Boxster a Porsche.

While I was researching the...
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