So, you bought one, eh? What's wrong with it?
Porsche - There is no substitute. 1986 Porsche 944 2.5L / 5-Speed Options that matter: 220 - Limited Slip Differential 383/387 - L & R Sport Seats 456 - Sport Suspension 15” Phone Dials, 225/60/15 Michelin’s, electric sunroof, cruise control, rear wiper, aftermarket CD player, separate ignition disable lock, and other stuff that I can’t comprehend because it’s in German. Zermatt Silver with a Black and Tan leather interior. Currently competing in the PCA’s P02 class in autocross. Mods include a linear throttle cam, and uh, that’s it. Build thread: [url]http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/the-porsche-944-autocross-racer-build-thread/33975/page1/[/url]
And finally, the old battery went and died on me. I mean dead dead, not …
I changed the oil on the 944 as well, and I have to say that …
While poking around under the 944 I noticed this. It’s a return line for the …
Of course since the injectors were clogged and I already had the fuel system depressurized, …
I didn’t even realize how degraded the 944’s performance was until I got the injectors …
I decided to go ahead and have the fuel injectors cleaned locally. That was the …
The first autocross of the year was crazy! We had sun, rain, sleet, hail, and …
And finally! The driver’s side was even crazier because the bracket was for a side-rail …
Man, that stupid seat project was tough! The no-name seat had a different pattern than …
Among all of the stuff to be done this off-season, the change in class meant …
Now that I obtained brackets for the 944, it was time to see if they …
Of course the car itself isn’t the only thing that needs preparation for the new …
The records with the 944 show that the timing belt was done at 216,7xx miles. …
The 944 fired right up and gave me instant oil pressure. Nice! There was a …
Battery is back in and the original hold-down is working perfectly. So we are all …
The only place on a galvanized 944 that can really rust is the battery box …
We had some really nice weather yesterday, so I decided to start waking the 944 …
On December 1st I drove the 944 for the last time, parked it, un-hooked the …
We had our last autocross for the year in October, and it was a great …
We had another successful autocross with the 944. Mrs. Javelin is getting better and better …
40 minutes later and it’s all fixed! I had to be really careful scraping off …
I came home from work (in the Falcon) to find this! The driver’s side trim …
Racing seats! Okay, okay, yes, they are not SFI or SCCA approved, or even name …
A steering wheel! I scored a 6-bolt Dino wheel on fleabay for $20, and yes, …
We took the 944 to it’s 4th autocross, another PCA event, this time in Packwood, …
So I ordered up a new pivot bushing, shift handle, circlip, and wavy washer and …
Running errands one weekday (because driving your race car to work regularly is required) the …
We were able to get some infield passes to the Portland Historic races back in …
Yeah, it’s duct tape. Sue me. It’s actually Gorilla tape, and it’s only temporary until …
So the original exhaust system includes this built-in tip that I assume is stainless steel. …
The new shorter tires coupled with the factory M456 Sport Suspension makes for a VERY …
So, remember that “Dino” wheel from the 2010 swap meet that I thought was from …
We took the 944 to it’s second ever autocross on Sunday (4/17) and did awesome! …
The 944 also got treated to an oil change. That filter location berkleying SUCKS!!! I …
The Porsche now sports a set of Hankook RS-3’s in 225/45/15. They are WAY shorter …
Sometimes it’s the little things. A new battery and the original key fob lights up …
The right front ball joint is bad, which obviously does the handling no favors. I …
The 944 earned it’s first modification, a linear throttle cam. This is an absolute requirement …
The #1 reason I wanted a Porsche, to join the PCA. This club is full …
The 944’s first autocross went well! It was pouring rain the entire time, and the …
So, you bought one, eh? What's wrong with it?
Not much. It needs a ball joint, a vacuum hose, some cleaning inside, and a seat patch. Timing belt 7K ago, clutch 40K ago, PPI, full records from new all at Porsche shops, manuals, and newish Michelin HX4's. Paint and body are freaking perfect.
I think I'll always have a soft spot for 944's. Looks like a great find.
Great Car. I hope you have it for many years!
Well, it looks like I've now got it's twin... I drove it, and fell in love. (A little part of me hates myself...)
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