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944attack
09-27-2006, 11:45 PM
Here is a nice old video from the 80's testing out the 944 Turbo vs. three different turbo Japanese-made cars.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=92NoDd7DGnU

this video makes me happy. :clap:
TheDarkSide
09-28-2006, 09:45 AM
:thumbu:
SlickShift
09-28-2006, 10:34 AM
Wow...that's a super old episode of MotorWeek. I didn't know the 944 had that much power and was that quick. And I guess they didn't have computers to measure G's around the skidpad. :lol:
944attack
09-28-2006, 12:12 PM
hahaha yes



never underestimate the porsha
20A4Audi1.8t01
09-29-2006, 12:40 PM
Ohh yes they are pretty quick, my buddy has a non turbo and that thing got up and went! Nice video! German FTW! :germanflag:
AzzMan
09-29-2006, 06:20 PM
FCs rule, I'm not suprised it was so close in performance to the 951. The 951 is a sexy beast tho.
LDadrenaline
09-30-2006, 09:21 AM
good to see the 944 win..... altho i do have to say that for 17 grand, that starion is a hella good deal. I mean, the 13k you save could be put into the car to make it fast as balls
AzzMan
10-01-2006, 03:15 PM
Starions will always rule.
944attack
10-01-2006, 03:26 PM
good to see the 944 win..... altho i do have to say that for 17 grand, that starion is a hella good deal. I mean, the 13k you save could be put into the car to make it fast as balls


this video was made of course in the late 80's dont forget... I think 87 or 88?



nowadays you can find a 951 for 5-7k in nice shape, and a Starion for like 4k
kelso
10-01-2006, 03:30 PM
the type of driving americans do daily? heavy cornering? were they being sarcastic? anyways good find for the 944, i like that body style a lot
AzzMan
10-02-2006, 12:25 PM
nowadays you can find a 951 for 5-7k in nice shape

Man, WHERE! I'd jump on that in a second, I swear I would. I see em for between 9-14 usually.
944attack
10-02-2006, 12:55 PM
Man, WHERE! I'd jump on that in a second, I swear I would. I see em for between 9-14 usually.


are you serious? i find them all over for that price!

the shop i worked at a few months ago sold a really nice 944 Turbo with almost all the available options including the exclusive premium sound (rare) for $5000. It started at 7ksomething but nobody wanted it until the price dropped. I see them around all the time for this price range... If I ever have that much money I am definately getting one, but considering I'm in debt right now, I dont think I will anytime soon...
Porsche944turbo
10-06-2006, 12:50 PM
Nice video!

I just saw that recently and posted on another Porsche board. Good to see it here as well.

Also, prices for 951 are really starting to rise, thank god!! :)
944attack
10-06-2006, 02:27 PM
Nice video!

I just saw that recently and posted on another Porsche board. Good to see it here as well.

Also, prices for 951 are really starting to rise, thank god!! :)


hahaha yes they are... i just wish i could get my hands on one before they get too expensive!!!
AzzMan
10-06-2006, 02:45 PM
You tell me when you see one for that price and I'll snatch it up ASAP, as long as it's in good condition.
Porsche944turbo
10-06-2006, 02:53 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Porsche-944-Turbo-10k-Receipts_W0QQitemZ250036394103QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6 434QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I bet it is either the speed/reference sensors or the DME relay.

Both easy and cheap fixes.
944attack
10-06-2006, 03:02 PM
haha just look around and you can find them, I know of at least one off the top of my head, its in ok condition but not the best, and I know a 944S2 in pretty good condition, but the guy isnt sure if he wants to sell it yet or not..
AzzMan
10-06-2006, 03:11 PM
I'm really anal about stuff like that, I'd like to find one without any damage and somewhere under 75k miles. That's probably why I've been finding more expensive ones, because they're all kept up like they were taken out once a month.
W9R1
10-09-2006, 11:30 AM
Here is a nice old video from the 80's testing out the 944 Turbo vs. three different turbo Japanese-made cars.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=92NoDd7DGnU

this video makes me happy. :clap:
Had a 924S once, and 944Turbos run great but that's on old video, old Jap cars....find something against a new WRX/STI or an EVO.....Then you can have something to smile about (maybe...maybenot)

Ed aka W9R1 ('73 914/WRX)
944attack
10-09-2006, 12:15 PM
Had a 924S once, and 944Turbos run great but that's on old video, old Jap cars....find something against a new WRX/STI or an EVO.....Then you can have something to smile about (maybe...maybenot)

Ed aka W9R1 ('73 914/WRX)

first off, you cant compare new cars to those from an older era. The 944 turbo and those 3 jap turbo cars were the best of their time. A new STI or EVO of today still doesnt match the perforance of the new GT3 and 911 Turbo's of today either. ;)


Anyway, SWEEEEET car you have!!!! I'd love to see pics and hear details about it, make a thread in the Welcome section!!!! :thumbu: :thumbu: :D
W9R1
10-11-2006, 06:43 PM
You're right about old vs new, and you're right about the cars in the era of the 944 turbo. So was a Volvo 240 Turbo. The 944 is still pretty strong today, and can put out alot of horsepower. I've seen 'em give 911s a fit at Sebring. I decided to go with a combination of old and new. Old handling (about the best an average guy can afford) with new(er) power. Just got tired of all the oil leaks and a sheep in wolf's clothing. But when you compare the $price$ tag difference in an STI vs a 911 turbo, lets say 3 fold difference, I have a hard time justifying that, and I can afford it. I'm not knocking Porsche, otherwise I wouldn't drive one, plus I've owned 4 so far. I just like the fact that I can work on this car, even with a 2003 WRX engine in it. I know every inch of the car because I've had it completely apart. If you're interested, there's a pretty decent history of this conversion on community.webshots.com/user/fat73 and follow the 914 WRX album. Lots of pics in there.

See you guys around Tampa

ed aka W9R1
AzzMan
10-11-2006, 06:57 PM
I should hope to god a new 911 could outperform a new STI, and in a similar fashion I should hope a 944 could've outperformed an RX7 (which it barely did, really).

Different cars for different uses, I'd like to see a 944 that has the infinite grip of an STI or the launch/cornering capabilities.
944attack
10-11-2006, 08:23 PM
I should hope to god a new 911 could outperform a new STI, and in a similar fashion I should hope a 944 could've outperformed an RX7 (which it barely did, really).

Different cars for different uses, I'd like to see a 944 that has the infinite grip of an STI or the launch/cornering capabilities.

I have yet to see someone custom make a 4wd 944, which would be totally amazing and suprising!!! There are some new 997's that are 4wd though, I dont know much about them but I'm sure they are close in comparison to the capabilities of an STI.

W9R1 - I think Renegade Hybrids did a similar conversion to your car, with a Subi engine in a 914. I watched a few video clips and looked at a few pictures and I think it's absolutely amazing. I LOVE seeing wicked body conversions or engine transplants like your car.

www.renegadehybrids.com
Porsche944turbo
11-07-2006, 12:17 PM
I should hope to god a new 911 could outperform a new STI, and in a similar fashion I should hope a 944 could've outperformed an RX7 (which it barely did, really).

Different cars for different uses, I'd like to see a 944 that has the infinite grip of an STI or the launch/cornering capabilities.

Even with the AWD and set up from ralley specs of a Sti/Evo, not much can out handle a properly set up Porsche 944/Turbo/S2, etc.

In the wet???? No contest an Sti/Evo/Audi will out handle most anything.

Actually, pro ralley drivers will switch from 4wd to 2wd on hard corners as this will allow them to power into the corner faster, swing the ass around and then power out back into 4wd. So in a sence, 4wd is slower in the corners, i nthe hands of a pro driver.