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[quote name='ether_joe' post='52031' date='May 7 2008, 03:20 PM']prefers 93 but will take 91 which is all we get in California. . . less than that u are asking for trouble.
w00t! you will love your new baby.
How bout pics of your 356?[/quote]
Oh that's great...............as of this morning 93 was $4.10 a gal. One more reason not to tell my wife. Hey wht's the bet how long can I go without her finding out?
The soon to be replaced queen of the hill..........not quite a gueen more of a nice daily driver
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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Dude, all kidding aside...my wife would have my head if I spent that much "discretionary income" without consulting her...frankly, I think she would be within her rights.
Maybe you should take her out for dinner (where she can't make a scene) and tell her how much she means to you and how important her happiness is, and you hope she feels the same about you and all of the other nonsense we heap onto our womenfolk to allow us to buy toys... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/dry.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
I think you should decide to come clean at least shortly before that new car comes rolling into your driveway and suffers a friendly fire incident when you need to dodge your wife's .44...is that HER German Shepard?
Just my $.02
Jay
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Jay,
It sounds like he "stole" the car so even my wife would be okay if she knew I got such a deal (didn't have time to consult with her first) and planned to sell the item in the future, the question is when in the future??? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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[quote name='jeff968' post='52041' date='May 7 2008, 05:22 PM']Jay,
It sounds like he "stole" the car so even my wife would be okay if she knew I got such a deal (didn't have time to consult with her first) and planned to sell the item in the future, the question is when in the future??? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Jeff[/quote]
Well I must admit I got a real deal on her. Hey Jeff ya wanna be here for her arrival next week some time I think? In Monroe. Pepper street. My wife is a fun sort so I'm sure just having fun but in truth she doesn't know. I'm sure I'll get the o'l head shake and she'll say her normal " you are such a jerk""
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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Well she's here.................I got the call at 10:00AM this morning that she was in town and one half hour away. I gotta say the interior is not as good as described and it has some curb rash. So much for Porsche Dealer PPI. She still looks good and I'm finding my way around her this afternoon.
Ross
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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Welcome Ross,
I also have a 94 slate grey cab. When I decided to repaint it completely, I was hesitating between midnight bleu and slate grey. I chose for the slate gray because it is the original color of my car. The window of the original hood was cutted so I chose a new hood in another color, bordeau red and I like it.
I changed already some parts, see signature. Next will be KW V3 struts.
I still have to place braided inox hoses for brakes and clutch (parts in my garage are waiting).
have a good time, ride with the toy,
Rudolf
1994 cab : slate gray & bordeaux top + 6 sp. man. + LSD 220 + OEM 17" cup I + stock airbox mod + K&N + RS Barn header + free flow cat + RSB st 2 chip + KW-V3 + M030 sway bars with delrin and KLA + up and lower brace + SS clutch line + rack tack + Stuttgart Shift block
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[quote name='Rudolf968' post='53007' date='May 22 2008, 04:52 AM']Welcome Ross,
I also have a 94 slate grey cab. When I decided to repaint it completely, I was hesitating between midnight bleu and slate grey. I chose for the slate gray because it is the original color of my car. The window of the original hood was cutted so I chose a new hood in another color, bordeau red and I like it.
I changed already some parts, see signature. Next will be KW V3 struts.
I still have to place braided inox hoses for brakes and clutch (parts in my garage are waiting).
have a good time, ride with the toy,
Rudolf[/quote]
In digging through the stack of files I got with the car I found the timing belt was changed at about 65,000 miles. Now at 87,000 miles. The belt and pulleys were inspected last year and tightened. I am a little nervous for the car came from AZ and CA. The heat is, as I am told, as well as the time since, the enemy of timing belts. Even though they drove the daily I'm thinking I should flatbed the sweaty to the dealer to have it done. I’m scared to drive it. What a wuss. Spent some time cleaning her up but the most ugly thing is the driver’s side gray door vinyl. The top 3" wide rim is brown from the sun and whatever. I found out she has posi when I had to get over the lip in the garage. I had to back in, fresh rubber both rear wheels. Our friend Jeff has kindly offered to come by to give her the once over………….Thanks Jeff
Ross
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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So had Porsche made some power improvments to the 4cyl since the 356?
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[quote name='banditsc' post='53024' date='May 22 2008, 10:13 AM']So had Porsche made some power improvments to the 4cyl since the 356?[/quote]
I'm sure they have.............but I haven't streched her out yet. Can't wait to give her a try
Ross
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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[quote name='p92968' post='53021' date='May 22 2008, 09:31 AM']In digging through the stack of files I got with the car I found the timing belt was changed at about 65,000 miles. Now at 87,000 miles. The belt and pulleys were inspected last year and tightened. I am a little nervous for the car came from AZ and CA. The heat is, as I am told, as well as the time since, the enemy of timing belts. Even though they drove the daily I'm thinking I should flatbed the sweaty to the dealer to have it done. I’m scared to drive it. What a wuss. Spent some time cleaning her up but the most ugly thing is the driver’s side gray door vinyl. The top 3" wide rim is brown from the sun and whatever. I found out she has posi when I had to get over the lip in the garage. I had to back in, fresh rubber both rear wheels. Our friend Jeff has kindly offered to come by to give her the once over………….Thanks Jeff
Ross[/quote]
Ross,
I'm looking forward to seeing the car. Sorry to tell you, there is no such thing as a limited slip differential tiptronic 968. LSD was only available on 6 speeds.
Jeff
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[quote name='flash' post='53039' date='May 22 2008, 12:34 PM']actually, apparently they all have it, but it appears to be different, and not an option like the manual unit
i was discussing this with pete, after i bought the white cab, drove it, and it felt to me like they were both grabbing, and he says that there is a form of lsd in the tip - no idea what type or what the rates are though
i just called him to go over that conversation, and he was about to hop into a tip - we will be talking about this more in the near future, to try to determine exactly what is in there[/quote]
Interesting, maybe an early "traction control"? I know PET lists three transmissions, 6 speed w/o LSD, 6 speed w LSD, and tiptronic and as you stated, the 220 limited slip differential option was not offered for Tip cars. So, whatever they have they all have it.
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[quote name='flash' post='53045' date='May 22 2008, 01:34 PM']yup - i found it interesting too - kind of cool really, when you think about it - it also helps explain why the guys running them on the track do so well
it will also be interesting to find out what setup they use in there[/quote]
All I know is that I have two 8" burnouts on my nice new garage floor.
Jay......just call me and I'll meet you on Pepper Street.
Ross Carley
Newtown, CT 06470
1992 968 Tip. Cab. (Slate Gray) purchased 4/2008
1965 356 SC Coupe (Iight Ivory) purchased 10/1976 $2500 ( now undergoing complete restro help me chose a color)
1970 914-6 (Irish Green) purchased new March 1970 $6800 sold it 10 months later a real POS
1964 356 SC Coupe (Irish Green) purchased 1969 $2700 blew it up on the Tapanzee Bridge 3AM at 90+
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (BRG) purchased 1968 They came as a set $1200 for both
1966 Austin Healy 3000 (Guard Red) purchased 1968 " " " " " " "
1961 Austin Healy 3000 ( Silver Blue) purchased 1967 $400
1953 Le Francis (Le Mans White) 3 speed twin overhead cams purchsed 1966 $600
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[quote name='p92968' post='53046' date='May 22 2008, 01:55 PM']All I know is that I have two 8" burnouts on my nice new garage floor.
Jay......just call me and I'll meet you on Pepper Street.[/quote]
Ross,
Is tonight good? Say 7:30? As long as it stays nice.
Jeff
92 968 cab, 1 of 1 Mint green cab, full leather black intr, PCNA promo car, 9th cab for NA market, 6 spd, 968 coupe and cab registry keeper. PCA 968 register advocate.
