[rwilner]

My dad always wanted a 944. The story is that he missed getting a 944 as a sales spiff when he was the age I am now, by one deal. (software sales)

I browse the classifieds here for fun and pinged him with a car. One week later...price negotiated, picking up the car Saturday.

Car will be stored and worked on in my garage for now. It may or may not have a few more miles on it when my dad finally takes possession

So on to questions. I did searches but would love if folks could point me to the best threads and answers on these:

- what is the best thread on doing the balance shaft and timing belts?
- the car did some shaking when idling and stationary. Rock solid at speed though. I'm thinking motor mounts...right? What's the best thread on replacing these?
- AC blows warm. Is converting to r134 (new barrier hoses) a huge pain? Compressor is newish.
- what do people run for fluids...clutch, transaxle, motor oil, coolant, brake?
- the car has manholes. What are the best tires for spirited street driving?
- only planned upgrades are the short shift kit and throttle cam. Anything else I should be targeting?
- should I replace the fuel lines as a precaution? What's the best kit?

Looking forward to getting this thing tip top and enjoying it for many years to come!!