924s

[924s]

I figured it was about time to start a build thread on my 924s o bought of ebay a year ago

done so far:
floormats
cayman 17in front wheels all around
momo stearing wheel
leather shift boot
momo shift knob
blaupunkt head unit (line in,sd card,fm, no cd)
infinity speakers in doors
new timing belt/rollers
oil separator seals
oil cooler seals
rebuilt throttle body
fixed "targa" linkage
custom shifter

planned:
rebuild headlight motor (parts on kitchen counter)
new clutch (may need your guys help...)
944spec racing suspension (details not yet determined)
full exhaust header back

picture of car shortly after purchase (complements of tj)
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/img1226365211979.jpg

[924s]

inside after cleanup, head unit, and floor mats:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00103.jpg

stock steering wheel, shift knob/boot:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00143.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00147.jpg

momo replacement:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00150.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00199.jpg

[924s]

one more pic for now:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00058.jpg

[justin]

beautiful car.

red and black always is.

[07GTI]

Looking good :tu:

[Kelso]

beautiful car.

red and black always is.

x2. Looks great!!

[lenny]

Good god that's gorgeous. If you need any help turning/throwing wrenches just get ahold of one of us in the 'loo crew
-Dan

[John2.0T]

Very nice!

It's good to have more Porsches in the club. Your 924 is very clean! I have quite a bit of experience working on 356's and older 911's... I'm sure we could help you with some of the bigger stuff if your interested in a trip to Waterloo.

What year is it?

[SirRangeALot]

I http://www.passatworld.com/smilies/heart.gif it!! :drool:

[924s]

Good god that's gorgeous. If you need any help turning/throwing wrenches just get ahold of one of us in the 'loo crew
-Dan


Very nice!

It's good to have more Porsches in the club. Your 924 is very clean! I have quite a bit of experience working on 356's and older 911's... I'm sure we could help you with some of the bigger stuff if your interested in a trip to Waterloo.

What year is it?

its an 87 924s if your not familiar with the "s" model its actually an early 944 wearing a 924 body. (944 engine, audi 5spd, 944 suspension)

i'm pretty good at learning as i go, but i am going to need serious help with the clutch. it requires taking out the rear mounted transmission and torque tube. if you guys could help with that i would be willing to drive/haul it that direction.

[924s]

I http://www.passatworld.com/smilies/heart.gif it!! :drool:

thanks, that means a lot. i was looking for an e21 or e30 (used to have a clean e21) when i bought it, and its that reaction that confirms i did the right thing. or at least i think...

[Overdub]

still lookin good, i remeber seeing that car last year and its impressive in person, its very clean and with the tasteful modern upgrades that you've done with wheels and the steering wheel it all comes together very well.

you need to come out to some of our meets very soon now that its getting nicer!! :tu:

[924s]

my hope is to get fairly involved this spring...

[sic_A4]

Beautiful car! :tu::tu:

[Kelso]

i did the right thing. or at least i think...
Yes, gorgeous car!!

[iadubber]

Looks great!! Not sure how I missed this thread. Hope to see it in person!

[OrangeDUB]

I finally get to see it! :)

It looks great, very nice condition :tu:

[924s]

thanks for the complements everyone, i hope you guys can see it in real life soon as well, but here are a few more pictures from later in the summer until then:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00125.jpghttp://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/DSC00137.jpg

[924s]

big tax return this year, i'm looking at investing 25%, saving 25%, and dumping 50% into my suspension/exhaust stay tuned for information.

[roksax]

Cool car! I love porsches. When I was younger I wanted to get a 944 turbo so bad...

[924s]

Cool car! I love porsches. When I was younger I wanted to get a 944 turbo so bad...

when i was in my early teen, 944s and 968s were one of my favorite cars, and when i ran across this when shopping for a 3 i couldn't resist.

[924s]

this is so tempting...
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Picture2.png

[lenny]

Why in the hell is a strut mount over 200 dollars? Oh wait, I almost forgot, it's a P-Car
-Dan

[924s]

Why in the hell is a strut mount over 200 dollars? Oh wait, I almost forgot, it's a P-Car
-Dan

stock rubber units are $35. i was happy to find solid mounts for south of $500...

[924s]

i am hoping to get a clutch put in soon.

ive talked to john and lenny and if all goes well, we will be getting together to tear apart my car in hopes of alleviating the drivetrain vibration caused by my old rubber centered clutch.

would you guys recommend an aluminum flywheel while we are at it? its not cheap...

[KooK]

You talk a lot about the money you want to spend on it...

[924s]

You talk a lot about the money you want to spend on it...

No, ive talked about the money i need to spend (clutch) and parts i wished i could justify (suspension) if things go well i should be able to get pictures of progress soon.

[KooK]

No, ive talked about the money i need to spend (clutch) and parts i wished i could justify (suspension) if things go well i should be able to get pictures of progress soon.

Ramen noodles, all I have to say.

[924s]

alright, the money is being spent now...

i am ordering:
-sachs 944 spring centered clutch
-aluminum flywheel
-solid upper strut mounts
-coilovers for all four corners

with the help of the 'loo crew (john and lenny) we should be putting the clutch in on May 29-31 (it may take all weekend) if you want to help, please let me know.

i will probably try to get the coilovers installed prior to this in the des moines/pella area. if anyone feels eager to help with this let me know. by the looks of it however, i think i can handle it myself.

[924s]

alright its time for a long overdue update...

ive got the clutch/aluminum flywheel business all sorted out (wires to started were grounding causing the solenoid to engage...)

coil overs installed (no good photos on car yet):
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/coilover/DSC00670.jpg

new steel lug nuts with 911 studs (longer for use with wheel spacers)
before new studs (pardon the dirt, it rained...)
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/coilover/DSC00687.jpg

911 studs:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/coilover/DSC00688.jpg

sourced out rare manual steering rack, tie rods, and intermediate shaft (83 and factory built race cars only):
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/coilover/DSC00709.jpg

[924s]

repacking front wheel bearings:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/coilover/DSC00680.jpg

[weltzinm]

nice ride nice work hope to see it in person sometime

[924s]

nice ride nice work hope to see it in person sometime
thanks, i want to get up there sometime...

update:
this weekend i got the manual rack installed, replaced a broken clip on the shift linkage, resealed the shifter hole, reinstalled the shift boot, and did a quick vacuum

the manual rack was a HUGE improvement. it saved a ton of weight and cleaned the engine compartment up considerably. (removed power rack, pump, reservoir, cooler, and all the associated lines)

the steering feel and feedback is also terrific :drive: