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Hello from Washington, DC
JimmyB
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09-24-2021, 10:19 AM
Hi all, looking forward to (hopefully) joining the 968 community soon.



Im at the looking for a 968 stage. I may have found one, well see how the PPI checks out next week. Id been looking at 944s but saw so many ropey ones I decided a 968 was probably the way to go.



Whatever I find will be a driver, not a garage queen - I like wrenching on my own vehicles when I can. Previous Porsches are a 996 Millennium Edition a few years ago, and a 66 912 way back when. Current fleet is a Tesla Model S and an Audi S4 convertible I love that V8, but I need a stickshift back in my life.



Cheers!



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09-24-2021, 10:33 AM
Welcome,

 

Enjoy the site.

 

Regards,

 

Jay

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09-25-2021, 07:38 AM
Enjoy your search and be patient.

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09-27-2021, 04:09 AM
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09-29-2021, 05:29 PM
Welcome James, enjoy the hunt and your ride once you've chased it down.
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10-05-2021, 03:30 PM
Thanks for the welcome Smile 

 

PPI revealed rather more than expected, so the hunt continues …
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10-06-2021, 02:26 PM
Here is a comprehensive PPI form for 968s specifically.

 

http://www.968forums.com/topic/1030-ppi-...-document/

 

Regards,

 

Jay

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10-07-2021, 09:49 AM
You looking for a coupe or cab ?  I have a 94 Cab Polar Silver with black top that will go up for sale in 30 days.  Im in N Virginia area if you want to see it.

jsheiry@cox.net

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10-11-2021, 11:49 AM
Jay - thanks - super helpful.

 

JSheiry - thanks, but looking for a coupe.  We have a B6 S4 for ragtop fun although it’s only got two pedals Big Grin

 

Having another PPI done this week …

 

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10-14-2021, 12:20 AM
This time the PPI checked out ... car should be on its way to me in a week or so.  Then the fun begins.  Exciting!

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10-14-2021, 06:35 AM
Congrats!

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10-14-2021, 11:36 AM
Yes, congratulations and best wishes with your "new" 968!
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10-20-2021, 01:20 PM
Well, ‘my’ 968 was collected from its former home in Idaho late Monday night, and is - hopefully - on its way over here to the East Coast.  Once it arrives I can begin the fun stage of “what have I actually bought?” … initial work will definitely include windshield replacement, timing and balance belts (and variocam inspection), various leaky steering components and a CV boot.  Fun times!

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10-20-2021, 05:55 PM
Congratulations on the purchase, glad that the PPI stuff was helpful.

 

Now, here's the 30 things you didn't think about  Smile

 

http://www.968forums.com/topic/16044-new...er-advice/

 

Enjoy!

 

Jay

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10-21-2021, 02:15 AM
Sounds like you're looking forward to it. Enjoy bringing it back to life Smile
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10-27-2021, 12:22 PM
Congrats, and welcome to the forum!

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10-27-2021, 04:40 PM
Congratulations on the find!
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