Help to choose a 911 2.2, from the E version to S mod - Page 2

johntyboy · 06-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Hi

The coating has held up very well and still looks as good now after a winter in the UK, I think the coating process would be the original process that porsche would have used it has also been used on mag gearbox caseings and throttle bodies etc.

Kind Regards

alexARC · 06-21-2008, 01:24 PM

koni are red or yellow?

Flieger · Flieger's Garage

Konis are usually red but their gas-charged new line of replacement dampers are yellow. They also make black "classic" model line.

Traditionally:

Red=Koni
Yellow or Green=Bilstein
Black=Boge

alexARC · 06-22-2008, 04:10 AM

Ok, they look yellow on the photo but can be bilstein or koni.
For a sport suspension (track/road), it's better to change for bilstein?

rfn026 · 06-22-2008, 04:26 AM

When it comes to the total performance package engine work will give you the least gain for the money spent. You can improve the performance of the car by working on the suspension and braking systems for a lot less money.

Engines simply aren't a good return on investment. Just consider who much time your spend accelerating on the track compared to how much time you spend going around curves and braking.

The other thing you need to remember is that a high horsepower high rpm motor is really tricky to drive. Power is all about torque. I've worked with a few ALMS teams and they focus entirely on torque. Some of the new engines reach maximum torque at about 3,000 rpm and the torque curve stays flat all the way to 6,000. They exit the corners almost like they're shot out of a cannon.

Focus on the braking and suspension systems if you want to be fast. Focus on the engine if you want to run up your Visa purchases.

Richard Newton

Autocross Performance Handbook

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alexARC · 07-01-2008, 06:55 AM

Nice day on saturday, i saw the 2.2E!

I felt in love with the car. she has been restored 10 years ago to bare metal without any respray since then. Very few rust area and nothing under the car (front suspension pan, floor are very clean).

There is some rust (bubble on the paint) aournd the rear left quarter panel, bottom of the driver door and a bit of corrosion due to the battery ( i think it has been repaired but not perfectly... that doesn't look too bad anyway).

Interior is in great condition:
dash, seats, door panel, gearknob, steering wheel are really nice.

Engine runs fine, nice sound and looks like it is matching number.

Good news: Alloy S break calipers (first time i enjoy a old 911 with real brake and not something to slow down).

Bad things: the original wheels have been stolen... the guy'll knock down the price.

To discover some photos (poor quality):
http://atlantic.racer.free.fr/Alex/911E

911pcars · 07-01-2008, 02:15 PM

There's not enough difference between a Solex and an E cam to warrant a change. The difference would be negligible if even that, IMHO.

Did PAG manufacture solex cams with MFI drive? Don't think so unless it's a Solex profile machined on a MFI-style camshaft. Reminder: The name "Solex" refers to the Solex carbs equipped on those engines.

Sherwood

alexARC · 07-01-2008, 02:15 PM

And the worst area of the car:

Just the bottom of the driver door
and the area around the battery. There are some bolts on this side to fix the fender i guess.
obviously, not a perfect work has been done here during the life of the car.

Price is still very good for a nice 911 2.2E.

alexARC · 07-01-2008, 02:15 PM

And the worst area of the car:

Just the bottom of the driver door
and the area around the battery. There are some bolts on this side to fix the fender i guess.
obviously, not a perfect work has been done here during the life of the car.

Price is still very good for a nice 911 2.2E.