1986 3.2 Carrera - My entry into Porsche ownership

[dipren443]

Good day folks. I am new around here. I have been lurking for some time as I have been on the hunt for the right car to purchase. After passing on several sub par vehicles, I pulled the trigger on this:

• Meteor grey metallic over bordeaux/burgundy leather.
• 88K Miles
• Passed a PPI with flying colors for the most part, though a few minor issues came up.

The plan is to fix all of the little items that need attention and just enjoy driving it. I might make a few minor improvements along the way, but nothing major.

The issues that came up:

• Rear wiper doesn't work
• One of the motors in the drivers seat doesn't work (could be the switch)
• Trunk and Decklid struts are tired
• Car hasn't been driven much and the tires need to be replaced, though I may just switch back to the factory Fuchs and put fresh tires on all in one shot.
• Has/had some aftermarket stereo garbage that will be removed (already started on this)
• Left front strut needs replacing. I will likely freshen all of them at the same time with some Bilstein HD/Sports.

Upgrades I would like to do in the very near future:

• Exhaust and tune
• Wevo or similar shifter
• 930S Steering wheel
• Freshened floor mats and trunk mats
• Aforementioned Fuchs. If someone is interested in the Cups, please let me know.

On with the pics. The car is very clean and I absolutely love the color combo.

















I am no stranger to the automotive hobby, though this is my first foray into Porsche ownership. Anyone curious, feel free to check out the build thread I have going on my Pro Touring 73 Z/28. I will undoubtedly have many questions for everyone going forward as I learn my way through the ins and outs of an aircooled 911.

73 Camaro Z/28 Type LT (Massive scope creep inside) - Lateral-g Forums

[86 ssinit]

Nice car!!!!! Good luck with it. For the seats try some contact cleaner take the switch cover off and spray with the cleaner. Switches should come back to life. It's a common thing. You can get the hood and trunk struts from pelican. Yes put some fuchs on it 7s&8s x16 will look great.

[cheekybird]

Agree, great color combo. Be careful you may get bitten by the Porsche bug. Enjoy it and CheeRS.

[mreid]

Beautiful Porsche! Thanks for sharing.

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by pmax

Nice color combo. Don't think we see that often.

Congrats !

What are the tools needed to remove the aftermarket radio ? I need to scrap mine as well.

Oh, dibs on the old mats ��

Thanks! In regards to the radio, I will know more tomorrow when I go to pull it. If it is a cage mount, then usually you just have to depress the tabs after pulling off the trim ring. Just looking, I don't think it is a DIN mount, but I am guessing there. I will report back after tomorrow.

Noted on the mats! Also, already ordered the hood and trunk struts along with some oil filters and a Bentley manual.

Great colors and I love those sport seats.

The Camaro looks great too.

Terry

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by cheekybird

Agree, great color combo. Be careful you may get bitten by the Porsche bug. Enjoy it and CheeRS.

If you peruse my Camaro build thread, you will see I am well versed in scope creep. This car is really too nice to go too in depth though, so I won't be turning this into a big project. Only bolt ons. I am keeping an eye out for that Porsche bug!

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by madcorgi

Great colors and I love those sport seats.

The Camaro looks great too.

Terry

Thanks on both counts!

[dipren443]

I am sure this is the first of many questions I will have along the way as I learn this car...

How many different version of headlight trim rings are there?

I got a hold of these from a guy selling a small lot of SC parts. They are obviously not sugar scoops. Would these be correct for an H4 conversion? Is there any way to tell if they are OEM? I do not see any part markings on them.

I think those would work for an H4 conversion. They look like the rings on my 87.


Where did you find the car?

Terry

[porsche boy]

Welcome to the slippery dip. Love the colour of your Porsche.

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by madcorgi

I think those would work for an H4 conversion. They look like the rings on my 87.

Where did you find the car?

Terry

The car was listed on Autotrader Classics. It was in New Jersey, so as soon as I saw it listed, I went to look at it. Put a deposit on it right away. The car is clean from top to bottom.

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by dipren443

I am sure this is the first of many questions I will have along the way as I learn this car...

How many different version of headlight trim rings are there?

I got a hold of these from a guy selling a small lot of SC parts. They are obviously not sugar scoops. Would these be correct for an H4 conversion? Is there any way to tell if they are OEM? I do not see any part markings on them.

H5 rings. Won't work with H4s.

Welcome!

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by Arne2

H5 rings. Won't work with H4s.

Welcome!

Cheers! I will list them for sale. BTW, how can you tell just by looking at them?

Thanks,
Nick

[Arne2]

Primered trim covers for H1 & H4 have a single hole at the bottom for mounting screw, and no other holes. H5 rings have holes to access the adjusters.

[dipren443]

Originally Posted by Arne2

Primered trim covers for H1 & H4 have a single hole at the bottom for mounting screw, and no other holes. H5 rings have holes to access the adjusters.

Thank you very much for the info!

[gliding_serpent]

Big fan of your color combo also!

[racngrn]

Really great car and beautiful color combo. Your PPI items are generally simple , save the suspension related items, so that sounds like an awesome car and well cared for. I would say you should take some time with the current shifter before racing to a Wevo or another short shift kit. Maybe do a bushing refresh. Learning how to drive the 915 transmission is part of the fun and challenge associated with these cars ( IMO, of course). In any case, you're gonna love it. Enjoy.

[obscene]

Congrats again on the car! I posted a few times in your Car Lounge thread. Glad to see you made it over here as well.

[hhackma]

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