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Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
03-09-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 985
Posted By jpoint

When was first US 996.2 GT3 made

Fellow 996 GT3 fans - I have a question that seems to have stumped PCNA. When was the first US GT3 manufactured? My 996 GT3 was built in May of 2003 - which is earlier than I thought they had built...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-15-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By jpoint

There are 2 different tones and horns. I replaced...

There are 2 different tones and horns. I replaced mine with factory horns and one of them gets distorted when the car warms up. Porsche dealer won't warranty the horn unless I let them inspect it to...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-13-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 161,525
Posted By jpoint

The 993/996 Targa is getting some more recent...

The 993/996 Targa is getting some more recent love. BUT, I've heard those sliding glass "targa" tops are complex. Pretty reliable - but you don't want one to break. Something like 163 parts in...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-13-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 161,525
Posted By jpoint

I'm actually familiar but I think about some of...

I'm actually familiar but I think about some of my older Porsches. I owned 2 different 944 turbo S's. Both acquired in very nice shape, both require about $6000 in engine work to be reliable for...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-13-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,615
Posted By jpoint

Sounds like the issue was resolved but I had a...

Sounds like the issue was resolved but I had a similar problem and it turned out to be an issue in the DME that was resetable with a Hammer (the term applied to the OBD 1 tool used to read codes). I...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
11-14-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

The Tesla pad can be used on some Porsche cars....

The Tesla pad can be used on some Porsche cars. However, the Tesla pad is oblong to better fit the rectangular lift point on the Model S and X. The Tesla pad surface is 2.65 x 3.76 where the Porsche...
Forum: 964 Forum
08-18-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,097
Posted By jpoint

To me - the Singer cars (and other restomods) are...

To me - the Singer cars (and other restomods) are interesting and often quite attractive BUT - they really make me appreciate the point that so many people missed when the 964 was first released. It...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
07-22-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

Originally the jack stands were acquired for...

Originally the jack stands were acquired for mobile service. However, in a service center there are frequently times when a car needs a wheel off but they don't want to tie up a lift. For example -...
Forum: 964 Forum
07-20-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 161,525
Posted By jpoint

I know this is a Targa thread and I love my 964...

I know this is a Targa thread and I love my 964 Targa but I recently bought an '03 SL55 AMG for the second time. Wow - talk about allot of car for the money. I found one with 34,000 miles. 493 HP,...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
07-19-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

The unfortunate reality is car manufacturers...

The unfortunate reality is car manufacturers don't manufacture anything - they assemble parts made by others. Tesla doesn't sell my jack stands, they use them as service tools. So, when they have...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
07-18-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

I am still selling them but we are way oversold....

I am still selling them but we are way oversold. We started supplying Tesla several years ago and it has dominated our production. You can email me to get on the wait list at...
Forum: 964 Forum
06-05-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 161,525
Posted By jpoint

I was reminded of how rare these cars are this...

I was reminded of how rare these cars are this past weekend. I attended an event that had over 100 Porsches. I saw 12 Targas but only 1 964 Targa. There were other cars there that numbered only 1...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
06-02-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

Many valid points here ^^. I think my ideal buyer...

Many valid points here ^^. I think my ideal buyer is one who is already in the automotive space but doesn't have a relationship with an automobile manufacturer and would like one (or two). For...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
06-01-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

I think at least parts of this are the way to go....

I think at least parts of this are the way to go. If I can find the energy - I think growing he business to a larger annual revenue might make it more attractive to a larger number of buyers. ...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
06-01-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

The patents expire in 2030. The trademark does...

The patents expire in 2030. The trademark does not expire.
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-30-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

The jack stands have 4 patents and an...

The jack stands have 4 patents and an incontestable trade mark. They are cast aluminum. Currently sand cast but they could also be tooled for permanent mold equipment. The jack pads are cast using...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-29-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

Thanks for the suggestions. All are welcome and...

Thanks for the suggestions. All are welcome and keep me thinking of options or new directions. I'll keep looking while I'm processing and shipping and trying to catch up with demand. :typing:
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-29-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

Good suggestion. I have spoken to a couple...

Good suggestion. I have spoken to a couple brokers and met with a very large jack stand importer in the past. The importer was intrigued but there are a couple things I hadn't considered. 1....
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-29-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

I actually submitted to Shark Tank in one of its...

I actually submitted to Shark Tank in one of its early seasons and was rejected. I'm not sure what they'd say today. On one hand - still appears to be a niche product. On the other hand - the...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-23-2023, 03:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,453
Posted By jpoint

Jackpoint - Designed with Porsche in Mind BUT . . .

It's been nearly 13 years since I tested the water for a new jack stand by sharing it with readers on this forum. When I invented Jackpoint Jackstands I was looking for a solution to the problem of...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-23-2023, 02:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,637
Posted By jpoint

Clearly a ton of work on display here. This...

Clearly a ton of work on display here. This might be a case where you could add through subtraction. For example - there's allot of detail in the interior and the custom exterior panels. I think...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-20-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 15,843
Posted By jpoint

I stand corrected. Looking at that 240 - it...

I stand corrected. Looking at that 240 - it appears to have other alterations from a factory built car - though the sunroof might not be one of them. The mirrors are not factory and the louvers and...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-18-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 15,843
Posted By jpoint

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/240z_gt3_a7d24e9da34479aab79a609a1f4b5b5b2b280b54.jpg
In addition to the 964 Targa are 2 true coupes - no sunroofs available.
The 240 Z...
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
05-18-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,447
Posted By jpoint

Recent 964 Targa prices have run very close to...

Recent 964 Targa prices have run very close to 964 coupe prices (hard to believe). Some have even sold for more that the average coupe. The 964 Targa is the lowest standard production version of...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-18-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 161,525
Posted By jpoint

BaT has a restomodded '88 Targa listed - built...

BaT has a restomodded '88 Targa listed - built from a totaled car. Interesting build with steel wide body but not nearly as nice looking as ^^^ the car above. One difference is the set up. The one...
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