[BMWRider]

Hello everyone. I have been lurking for a while and thought it was time to post. I am new to the world of 968s. I just purchased a high mileage 1993 Midnight Blue Coupe. I bought it knowing it was going to need some mechanical TLC. Body wise it is pristine (Florida car, garage kept). The interior needs a bit of love, though there are no tears, stains, or anything huge. I need to get new dash vents, replace the gear shift knob, and give it a good cleaning. I need to fix the rattling in the back glass and will have to get the UV protection (for the gasket) on the rear window fixed. Mechanically the struts are shot, I am sure it needs brakes (including a flush), belts, hoses, filters, etc. I have already replaced the starter, constructed and installed a new starter harness. A water pump is on order, and I will preemptively replace the alternator. Compression is great, performance is wonderful, and eye appeal is amazing. I am new to the world of sports cars, though I was raised in a Porsche loving family. As I kid I woke up to Porsche posters including one featuring Mario Andretti. I have been an avid motorcyclist for 26 years and have always turned wrenches for myself. I am a little concerned there are jobs I may not be able to do. It bugs me that I cannot reset the Air Bag light, the previous owner just changed the battery and set it off.



Future plans include a carputer including 5.1 sound, some minor cosmetic changes, the keyless entry system (this weekend), window tinting, rims, a chip, LED change over, removal of the rear wiper, doing something with the cassette holder, dash lighting (this weekend as well), air box mod, and all the above mentioned fixes.



I have joined PCA, and plan on making this my primary internet forum, I have looked at the other three and like the temperament here. I appreciate the wealth of information you all are willing to share. Finally I hate to say this here, but this will be my foul weather vehicle, there is no way I will give up the R1150RT. You don’t stop riding because you get old; you get old because you stop riding.



Mike

Newport News, VA

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[RPM]

Welcome Mike! Sounds like you have a good list to keep you busy.

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[BMWRider]

[quote name='RPM' date='Sep 29 2006, 02:02 PM']Welcome Mike! Sounds like you have a good list to keep you busy.

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I love it. You guys have great ideas and I am stealing a lot of them. This is a car worthy of the effort. I have been enchanted with the entire 924/944/968 line since I rode around Europe in my Uncle's 924 Turbo in the 1970s. I was an impressionable teenager and have had the bug since. I recently got the means to purchase one of these beauties thanks to my wife and Dave Ramsey. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I teach middle school students all day, workng on the car at night is theraputic.



Mike

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[saxman]

I'd love to see what you do with the carputer, as this is something I've wanted to do for a while, and with a 968 purchase in my near future, finally going to have the space to do so.

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[ether_joe]

welcome BMWRider!



fun car, fun people. . . I'm with you, the airbag light coming on is a PITA.



I saw a really nice BMW motorcycle this morning on my way into work, a smaller bike that really suited my fancy. . . if I ever get into bikes I think I'll go that route.



Good luck with your wrenching and if you get into a fix give a post, pretty much every scenario has been covered by this community at this point.

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[BMWRider]

There are a lot of wonderful motorcycles out there. We are currently in the middle of a second golden age of motorcycling. I ride BMWs for the same reason why the 968 appealed to me, it is unique and the epitome of engineering. It may not be the fastest bike, but it will last me a lifetime and looks good. I get attached to my vehicles, and I hate giving them up. Now I don't have to.



I have lurked here for a long time, I just never figured it was my place to speak until I owned the car. A wannabe is just that, but I have read most of the posts. This car is getting a lot of much needed love right now and I am happy to spend a bit of cash on it. Sitting in a garage did not do it any favors. It is all little stuff, but the wait for parts sucks, it is always a week. Anyway thanks for the greetings.



Mike

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