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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-18-2004, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
Posted By 911jon
kiesan... Can I offer you one of these...

kiesan...



Can I offer you one of these left-handed screwdrivers I have here? Only $50 for special customers!

;)
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2004, 02:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,765
Posted By 911jon
ThePuf, No it isn't, but it is the car...

ThePuf,


No it isn't, but it is the car they made the Lotus out of. It is actually on of 16 ever made with estate car body, manual gearbox and 3.0 24V engine, 225bhp with de-cat. It is a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2004, 01:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,765
Posted By 911jon
Don't do it, speedy! I would love a 993......

Don't do it, speedy!

I would love a 993... as well as my Targa. But they will have to cut my 3.2 keys away from me with an angle grinder on my death bed....


Jon Taylor
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-28-2004, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,592
Posted By 911jon
Of course it is fun! A 911 can be remarkably...

Of course it is fun! A 911 can be remarkably quick in the rain, it's all about smooth transitions and balance. a bit like riding a powerful bike in the rain, smoothness is everything. I wouldn't...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-27-2004, 05:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,007
Posted By 911jon
I would be inclined to either fit 7's on the...

I would be inclined to either fit 7's on the front and 8's on the back, or (951) 8's on the front and 9's on the back.

My view is that the tyre width differential for Fuchs on a Carrera should be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2004, 02:52 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,494
Posted By 911jon
Another Carrera 3.2 with no problems in the three...

Another Carrera 3.2 with no problems in the three years I've owned her..... Not even an oil leak... I'm tempting fate here!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-25-2004, 01:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,666
Posted By 911jon
Quack Quack. No question. I'd love to...

Quack Quack.

No question.

I'd love to ducktail mine, and when I have the spare time, I will!

Now the debate on whose duck to choose.....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-22-2004, 01:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,796
Posted By 911jon
I have to chime in.... Any 911 is a joy, a...

I have to chime in....

Any 911 is a joy, a jewel beyond price. Coupe, Targa, irrelevent. Differences in handling? Forget the myths: Minimal. The company that re-worked the Coupe bodyshell for...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-10-2004, 01:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By 911jon
I don't need to modify my car.... I don't need to...

I don't need to modify my car.... I don't need to modify my car....
I don't need to modify my car, well maybe just a strut brace. Oh, and neatrix bushings, obviously. Turbo torsion bars, NO! Help...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-10-2004, 01:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,758
Posted By 911jon
Manual says downshift at 2700 rpm. No excuse ever...

Manual says downshift at 2700 rpm. No excuse ever to be lower than that.

How do I drive mine? As fast as is safe. I make sure it sees the addictive side of 6000 rpm every drive, as often as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-08-2004, 04:14 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,373
Posted By 911jon
I'd have to go with the idea that we are all car...

I'd have to go with the idea that we are all car enthusiasts. As a group, we may be rather more informed that the average. We should be using that knowledge to encourage the more open-minded younger...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-04-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,338
Posted By 911jon
Ed, I'll post pics on Monday if I can,...

Ed,



I'll post pics on Monday if I can, on and off the car.



Jon
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-04-2004, 01:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,338
Posted By 911jon
Ed, I have just done my '88 Targa too,...

Ed,


I have just done my '88 Targa too, the pads you mention were actually attached to the side seals on mine, leaving me in no doubt as to the orientation! I'll try to take some photos at the...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 03-01-2004, 02:07 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 30,347
Posted By 911jon
The Skyline is relatively common in the UK. And...

The Skyline is relatively common in the UK. And yes, many are modifed. I can't say that it is a desirable car, at least not for me. It is another classic example of a car that does the driving for...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-26-2004, 12:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,694
Posted By 911jon
Cars capable of 200mph are invariably designed to...

Cars capable of 200mph are invariably designed to generate positive downforce (negative lift) at that kind of speed, actually increasing the available traction.

A flat belly pan is just one...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-20-2004, 01:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,071
Posted By 911jon
Porsche Dealers...... mixed experiences. Sorry to...

Porsche Dealers...... mixed experiences. Sorry to hear of your unfortunate incident, but you can't tar them all with the same brush. OK, I know I'm in a different country, but my local dealer Dick...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-19-2003, 03:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,791
Posted By 911jon
Congratulations and welcome.... you have...

Congratulations and welcome.... you have purchased one of the finest cars any amount of money can buy! A late 3.2 is one of Porsche's pinnacles. I've had mine two years/15000 miles now, and I still...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-16-2003, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1,234
Views: 510,959
Posted By 911jon
Yeah, yeah, you're right Souk. I'm being too...

Yeah, yeah, you're right Souk. I'm being too fussy for the money!

I'm just seeing it from the styling purists viewpoint! I think the "bumper" CTR look IS much more appropriate for the car, 964 is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-15-2003, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,234
Views: 510,959
Posted By 911jon
Ultimate RUF...... long running stuff..... ...

Ultimate RUF...... long running stuff.....

OK, dammit, I'm tempted. I don't like the bellows bumpers and mine need respaying anyway. I'd also like to save the weight. The rear RUF-style bumper,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-10-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,481
Posted By 911jon
Sold. I have to have a set of those. Looks...

Sold. I have to have a set of those. Looks superb.

Mikkel, thanks a bunch for spending all my money! :D

Jusk for UK folks reference, www.essentialstyling.com have these... I'm just ordering...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-21-2003, 04:19 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,216
Posted By 911jon
Those bumpers look superb! What kind of weight...

Those bumpers look superb! What kind of weight saving have you made, overall and front/rear? I'd love some of those for my Euro car - tell your fabricator to start up a production line! Could you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-02-2003, 03:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,670
Posted By 911jon
NZ9Iwon... an '89 Carrera is like a Camry? Words...

NZ9Iwon... an '89 Carrera is like a Camry? Words fail.....


Answer to the question.....


Like ALL 911's, a G50 3.2 is one hell of a lot of fun; and yes is genuinely slightly faster than an...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-28-2003, 01:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,449
Posted By 911jon
Big_mac, Depressing news about AmD,...

Big_mac,

Depressing news about AmD, obviously not real enthusiasts....
I would appreciate Geoff's phone no. please, might at least ask advice.

CamB,

I might well also ask Colin's advice,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2003, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,449
Posted By 911jon
Hey dickster.... Ever find this? I do...

Hey dickster....

Ever find this? I do remember the article, but cannot remember the chip manufacturer. I also recall that the H&S system proved very, very.....LOUD! lol

I only ask because one...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-14-2003, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By 911jon
Yes, if it is Jan-Sep 1980. it will have the...

Yes, if it is Jan-Sep 1980. it will have the lower compression 188bhp engine, which is I believe no different to the earlier 180bhp rated unit. It was re-rated that year because the figure was unduly...
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