I finally own a 911!!!

[s_wilwerding]

Wow, another white Euro SC - good to see some around. BTW, could someone explain the differences between Euro and American CIS systems?

[bell]

yes........ welcome to porsche ownership
nice color

[stealthn]

Wow that's a nice car!

Welcome to the SC club.

It's so nice to see an older car so well taken car of and looking so good!!!!


Drive on............

[Dougster]

Congrats! Yes she is a sweet one!

[turbo6bar]

Thanks, guys!

I'm still learning about the car. I'm having doubts I'll be able to keep mileage under 7,000 miles per year (for insurance purposes), but it could always be worse. I could be driving a Ford.

I don't know about the side marker lights on the fender. I need to do some research. This engine is actually not the original one. It is built on an '83 Turbo block and has some special touches, which I am still investigating. The shop that performed the PPI commented this engine pulls like a 3.2L. I'm told the engine would provide another 20-30HP with SSIs along with port-matching the heads. This car has 405,000 kilometers on it, but you would never guess that if you saw it in person. A ton of new mechanical parts have been installed, and it has definitely been maintained well through its life. It is not perfect, but very few 25 year old cars are concours perfect. In my opinion, the blemishes and little smudges add character and invite me to drive the car, instead of sheltering it in the garage.

I had considered adding aftermarket EFI in the future, but preliminary fuel mileage seems to be around 23-24mpg driving through small towns and doing 75-80mph on the interstate. That is not bad, from what I've read. I can't justify the expense of EFI for a few mpg extra.

Life sure is good!!!

Jurgen

[SweetE]

Really nice car Jurgen.
You mentioned you sold a 912E. I have one for sale and wondered if you would mind letting me know how much you sold it for??

[nostatic]

Originally posted by turbo6bar
I had considered adding aftermarket EFI in the future, but preliminary fuel mileage seems to be around 23-24mpg driving through small towns and doing 75-80mph on the interstate.

egad, is that downhill with a tailwind? I never get anywhere near that kind of figure.

I guess I should take it out of 2nd gear when I'm on the freeway...

[Overpaid Slacker]

Jürgen:
Great looking car! Congratulations, enjoy it in good health.

Since it was bought from another Pelican, at least the SC faculty (Dr.'s) doesn't increase.


Best,

JP

[sroakley]

Uh oh! Are you supposed to sell your 912 before you get to buy a 911? Nobody told me about all these rules...

[turbo6bar]

Steve, you ask where all your money went, and then you ask why I sold my 912E to buy a 911. Need I say any more?

Juergen

[mperkins]

Juergen,
great looking car! i have to agree even more as mine is identical in color, although its a U.S car. what's your interior?
i've got dark navy leather in mine.

however, your front fender turn signal lights are U.S. style
and also, as noted by Tony Sweets above - why aren't your side marker lights on the fenders?

did the PO convert to U.S. trim?

have fun, you'll love this car,
Maurice
1980 SC Coupe.

[1980SC]

It was said earlier in this thread, but the side markers on the fenders didn't show up until 1981.

The front of my euro looks exactly the same. The front running lights on the bumper were probably added when the car was federalized.

Rob
1980 euro

[turbo6bar]

Maurice, my 911 has a black leather interior. I believe it is the stock setup, except for a pair of leather electric seats. I really love the contrast of the black interior + black headliner and white exterior.

I will have to defer to Rob regarding the side markers. The front running lights are definitely a US item. Michael has a pair of very rare rubber Euro blanking blocks (for lack of a better word), which bolted directly in the place of the running lights. Due to their rarity, though, I was unable to secure them with the car. Drats!!!

Today, I added another 130 kilometers onto the odometer while running errands all over town. I never thought driving could be so much fun.

The car is dirty from the wet streets. I'll wash her this weekend, and take some pics. Stay tuned.

Jürgen, or Juergen without the umlaut.

[Adam]

These rubber blanking blocks?



Those rare Euro blocks are standard on every Australian-delivered 911. With the value of our dollar against the US$ (pathetic) there should be plenty of them available at salvage yards around the place for a pittance! If enough people want to buy them, I could look into finding some and shipping a bunch over to you guys...

[smarjoram]

On euro cars the ones without side indicators are usually the 180HP version - and those with are 204HP. Who'd have thought adding side indicators would give you 24HP ; )

Shouldn't bother you though - as you seem to have a different motor.

[turbo6bar]

Yep, that's the right piece. I'd be interested in buying a pair for my car provided they're in good condition.

Anyone else for Euro blanking blocks?

Jürgen

[Adam]

Let me know and I can start to hunt some down for you guys. Our local breakers probably have got plenty of them down here!

[KennyG]

Originally posted by smarjoram
On euro cars the ones without side indicators are usually the 180HP version - and those with are 204HP. Who'd have thought adding side indicators would give you 24HP ; )

Shouldn't bother you though - as you seem to have a different motor.

I'll have a set please

[jhelgesen]

Sure, sign me up.