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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-20-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Good call.........with just the ignition keys of...

Good call.........with just the ignition keys of the Carrera GT you could buy another 944. The keys cost $4000 to replace.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-20-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
First of all, you're post does not make much...

First of all, you're post does not make much sense. I would like to say that the Porsche guys usually take their newer cars to the Porsche dealers for service, they don't restore old Porsches on a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
After all they're here to oversee business...

After all they're here to oversee business operations, if you knew how a business is run you would understand.

What, did you think they are going to come down half way around world and help you...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Some of us carry wallets and some carry purses.

Some of us carry wallets and some carry purses.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Good help is very hard to find these days in...

Good help is very hard to find these days in every industry. Look at the crap I have to put up with to get some help from a bunch of stay at home dads and a few great, stand up, down to earth guys...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Ok, let me clear something up about me saying...

Ok, let me clear something up about me saying everyone here couldn't afford a newer Porsche. I didn't say ALL I said" MOST".

If someone came to you and said I'll trade your 944 for a Carrera GT,...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
It was recommended to me to take this restoration...

It was recommended to me to take this restoration to a authorized Porsche dealer, I didn't want to use a Porsche dealership because, well they don't restore cars, just replace parts.

So since I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-19-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
I'll say something else, I think you're taking...

I'll say something else, I think you're taking the German car thing a little too far, you NAZI idiot.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-18-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
That is the dumbest idea I've ever heard. Why...

That is the dumbest idea I've ever heard.
Why ship it there if all the part are available here, the car is here, the know-how is available here (scarce).


On the other hand, they invited me and...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-18-2006, 08:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Yes, the main HQ is in the East coast. But...

Yes, the main HQ is in the East coast.

But the west coast area handles many of the accounting tasks, warehouse, shipping, etc.

Most (but not all) execs would be based out of the East coast...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
No guess again. West coat HQ is in Ontario...

No guess again.

West coat HQ is in Ontario California.

About a 10-15 minute drive.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Thanks JivenJim, for the shop information. I'll...

Thanks JivenJim, for the shop information. I'll probably give them a call on Friday or Monday.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
I've had the car since it was about three years...

I've had the car since it was about three years old, so yes I kind of have a connection to it. But even restored, it will not be my daily driver anymore.

Yes, I agree the body shop and mechanic...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
You're right, their first reaction was "get rid...

You're right, their first reaction was "get rid of the 944", but my wife opened her mouth, so they're like well if you like it that much well we can help you restore it (as a favor).
Before that I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 08:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Don't get your panties in a bunch, I wasen't...

Don't get your panties in a bunch, I wasen't talking about you. I don't even know you.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-17-2006, 01:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Trust me.. I'm legit. If I told you what I've...

Trust me.. I'm legit.
If I told you what I've learned since talking to the Porsche guys you will get creamy in your pants.

I've only told you about 5% of what I know, have, could have and would...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Their exact words were that automatic ones are...

Their exact words were that automatic ones are much more rare than the 5-speed versions. Anyhow I can convert it if I wish.

What do you think the Porsche execs drive "stick" not the married ones....
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
I never said that Porsche execs are biting their...

I never said that Porsche execs are biting their nails waiting for this to be completed.
My wife is high ranking exec with Porsche NA, so I'm getting a deal on parts.
Besides I know several of the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
the car is actually in very good condition, but...

the car is actually in very good condition, but many of the "good condition" parts would probably need to be replaced with new parts in order to get the new car look.

I think New and near flawless...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
That is why I wouldn't take it to a dealer,...

That is why I wouldn't take it to a dealer, because they are just part replacers.

I wanted a Porsche enthusiast who owns a shop.

I've had bad luck with home garage type mechanics, they don't...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2006, 08:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,942
Posted By G-Man55
Restoring 87 944 to new condition

I'm want to restore an 87 944 to "New" condition.

I'm wondering if anyone know of a reliable shop that does this in southern California?

All new original parts will be provided by me, shop will...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-14-2006, 03:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,678
Posted By G-Man55
Which car should I buy Porsche Carrera GT or Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

I have a choice of purchasing a brand new car, my two choices are Carrera GT or Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.

Money to spend $500,000.

The Porsche with the tiptronic trans will cost an...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-05-2005, 02:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 869
Posted By G-Man55
Hi guys, My cold start problems which I...

Hi guys,

My cold start problems which I thought were solved for good are back again (on and off).

Of course, when it starts I'm getting spark, but when it's not starting I'm not getting any...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-29-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 921
Posted By G-Man55
Found the problem: The crank sensor had...

Found the problem:

The crank sensor had loose diconnected wiring and it was touching the muffler/exhaust.

Can has been starting fine for about a week now.

Thanks guys.
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