Pelicans,
Last weekend I finally bought my first 911. Many thanks to all the folks who answered my dumb question (bad news, lots more dumb questions on the way), looked at cars and recommended PPI shops: Jschaur, Paul K, Soteric, Lynn Houdyshell, and mostly my uncle Dave (known to pelicans everywhere as "wavey"). Being able to ask you guys questions really helped me decide I was ready to do this.
It has 143,xxx miles. Pretty much bone stock. Great shape except for lots of little rock chips on the front (aka "patina"). It runs fabulously. Paid a bit more than I probably should have.
I bought it in Seattle last weekend and drove it home to Boise. Had a blast. I intend to use the car for weekend fun driving, occasional autocross and maybe eventually some DE events (will have to go on the road, no local road course).
As far as projects go, hopefully nothing major in the short run. (I'm a little tapped out at the moment). I do need to replace the driver side seat cushion foams, its saggy enough to be noticed. The upholstery is otherwise fine. Does anyone sell replacement foams? Also will be changing brake pads and hoses over the summer (not critical yet, but close).
In the long haul, I'll probably do some bolt-on power modifications; intake, exhaust, chip, maybe even a cam. Probably also change out stock suspension bushings for upgraded parts. Will probably do most or all the work myself. I will hit you all up for advice when the time comes.
Thanks again,
Nathan
87 911 Coupe
74 MGB Roadster
