It's amazing to me how many people want an old 911...

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

…The problem is drilling the front through body holes. Can't bring myself to do it.

My buddy has a 930 and is talking about through the body sway bars, and I keep telling him no no no.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by masraum

I had a ton of fun in my miatas. But then I also had a ton of fun in my old '88 targa. I may have had more fun in those than in my current Boxster (but it is fun).

I had a lot of fun in my 930!

I think someone here is having fun with it now.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Fast doesn’t always equal fun, especially in a street car. Glen, I’d rather have your old slow car too.

Slow car fast is more fun than fast car slow, always

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

My buddy has a 930 is talking about through the body sway bars, and I keep telling him no no no.

The car needs paint so technically I could put them in and weld up the holes and re-schutz them when it is painted but then the tub wouldn't be virgin.

I can't wait to do the suspension this winter, that's for sure.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Slow car fast is more fun than fast car slow, always

I can rip to 9,000 RPM through several gears in my RX8 and not have to worry about jail time. It won’t win a lot of drag races but it consistently puts a smile on my face.

[porsche930dude]

It is the american thing to do modifying cars. The easier it is to get aftermarket parts and all that the more they get modified. Like jc whitney everything was available and easy to get for any car so people just did it. Look at all the vw's that got modified till they were unrecognizable. People still chop up american classics like chevelles and novas to make useless drag cars all the time.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

It is the american thing to do modifying cars. The easier it is to get aftermarket parts and all that the more they get modified. Like jc whitney everything was available and easy to get for any car so people just did it. Look at all the vw's that got modified till they were unrecognizable. People still chop up american classics like chevelles and novas to make useless drag cars all the time.

Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, European and especially British enthusiasts are probably feeling slighted.
In spite of the economy, the lanes are still packed with useless Chevelles and Novas, and there's a huge aftermarket selling parts to the people who are having fun on the weekends, 1/4 mile at a time.

[ted]

edited

Originally Posted by Tobra

Slow car fast is slower than fast car slow, always

Why stop driver development at can drive slow cars fast?
If you can drive a slow car fast continue driver development and drive a fast car fast.

Here I am driving a fast car with many fast drivers in slow cars.
I think fast car is fun too.

[GH85Carrera]

Ted, no doubt that race car is a blast on track. I will not even begin to guess what you have invested in it, the trailer and a tow pig. Plus the space to store the trailer, race car and tow rig.

I just drive my old slow street car to the track, have fun, and drive it home. I paid it off in 1996, and it has increased in value a crazy amount.

At Laguna Seca my instructor was telling me to hit the curbs to shave off a few 10th per lap. I just replied NO! I could not care less about saving time, as I drove my car home on the same tires, and unbent suspension or wheels.

I have driven some fast cars, and been driven on the track in some real race cars. Unbelievable fast compared to any 40 year old street car. I just can't justify the expense of a fast track day car.

[turn9]

That driver is too smooth. Gotta be AI...��

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by ted

edited

Why stop driver development at can drive slow cars fast?
If you can drive a slow car fast continue driver development and drive a fast car fast.

Here I am driving a fast car with many fast drivers in slow cars.
I think fast car is fun too.

That’s a slightly more expensive hobby!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That’s a slightly more expensive hobby!

You're statement above reminds me of...

[sc_rufctr]

The best cars down here are "original" but a lot of impact bumper cars have been converted to "Long Hoods" in recent years. Back in the late 90s impact bumper cars were being updated to 964 spec.

Personally I wouldn't buy a car that's been modified (bolt on/off mods are OK).

How's this for nuts? - 1982 911SC Targa. Asking price: $224,900 ($144,923.33 USD)
Local car (privately imported from the UK). Original RHD. I've seen it in real life and it's OK but it's not what I would call "a nice car" (recently fully restored).

https://richmonds.com.au/portfolio/1982-porsche-911sc-targa-manual/

[ted]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That’s a slightly more expensive hobby!

I feel I am driving a fast car slow around fast drivers in fast cars.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

The best cars down here are "original" but a lot of impact bumper cars have been converted to "Long Hoods" in recent years. Back in the late 90s impact bumper cars were being updated to 964 spec.

Personally I wouldn't buy a car that's been modified (bolt on/off mods are OK).

How's this for nuts? - 1982 911SC Targa. Asking price: $224,900 ($144,923.33 USD)
Local car (privately imported from the UK). Original RHD. I've seen it in real life and it's OK but it's not what I would call "a nice car" (recently fully restored).

https://richmonds.com.au/portfolio/1982-porsche-911sc-targa-manual/

But hey, at least you guys got way better Land Cruisers!!! I would kill for a 70 series…

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Local car (privately imported from the UK). Original RHD. I've seen it in real life and it's OK but it's not what I would call "a nice car" (recently fully restored).

There is something odd about the seats. They should at least be original sport seats.