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RE: Happy anniversary to my car!
Well, a year ago, on June 18, 2001, I officially became a proud owner of my 1989 944S2! Since then, "The Flash" (as my Guards red car is affectionately known as) and I have been through the following:
Driving: 5 autocrosses (1 4th place finish, 1 third place, 3 second place finishes) 2 DE events at Lime Rock Park, CT (1 in Green run group, 1 in Yellow) 1 DE event at Pocono Raceway, PA (Yellow run group) 1 Car control clinic (I loved that skidpad!) Countless fun hours on the windy back roads of NJ/NY Upgrades: Installed new radio/CD unit last August (Blau Nevada) Replaced broken rear licence plate holder Installed fire extinguisher mount last winter Installed harness bar and 6 point harnesses last winter Replaced worn shifter boot Replaced slightly cracked rear taillight lens Maintenance: In January, "The Flash" went in for a major overhaul: All belts, seals Coolant flush Cam chain & chain guide.tensioner Upgraded to intermediate track pads New brake fluid: the blue stuff Upgraded to bigger tires (225/50 16's front, 245/45 16's rear) It has been a busy year, and I look forward to many, many more years with "The Flash!" So, here's a toast to my car: Thanks for the fun, sorry about the abuse, hope you had as much fun as I did!  -Zoltan.
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I thought I was the only freako who gave my car anniversary presents!
Congrats man- Here's to 25 more happy years (wishful thinking?) |
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a co-worker calls my mars red 1988 924s "the love machine
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06-19-2002, 06:28 PM
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Gives a whole new meaning to "lubing the chassis"
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maybe i should'nt fix that rough idle just yet....
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06-19-2002, 06:35 PM
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Cheers Zoltan!
 I wanna be like you when I grow up!
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Wierd!
Hey!
Today, 6-21-2002, is three years for my '84 944. Its so wierd to think that three years ago it was ready to be parted out. Got it for $1000 (Great deal for what was actually wrong with it). Things I have done in three years of ownership: Repaint and bodywork - LM1V (Light Bronze metallic origional color) Clutch Job (Complete clutch kit pelican) Rebuilt brake calipers Changed brakes Shocks/Struts Redid Oilpan gasket and other smaller oil seals (Oil filter area) Replaced Ignition system (Coil, wires, etc) Refinished the cookie cutter rims New Tires Fixed wiper motors (F/R) Replaced Timing belt/water pump, Front seals, etc. Replaced speedo sending cable Thermostat and thermo switch upgrade Installed Bursch exhaust Only things left: Carpet kit ($400) Seats ($700) Transmission ($1300) Buying rebuilt (cheating!) Total so far (including purchase price): $5,102.12 Gotta love doing it yourself! Save a ton! (Esp. bodywork). |
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06-21-2002, 04:23 AM
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Happy anniversary, Turtle!! :cheers:
-Zoltan.
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Cheers!
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06-21-2002, 05:50 AM
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1989 Porsche 944S2 3.0l 16v 4cyl
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