spoolinturbo Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) well if any mods dont like this here, just let me know where u move it haha. But i started this project not too long ago. 1985.5 Porsche 944 N/A 2.5L 5 speed short term goals.. get the car as close to 2000lbs as possible i bought the car like this... http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527813.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527812.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527811.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527810.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362493041.jpg the cars interior was SHOT windshield smashed non-working electric sunroof to date (16MAY09) i have -stripped almost all of the interior -removed the porsche light inbetween the tails -added a turbo rear lower valance -removed the interior HVAC system pictured here http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364524742.jpg -removed power sunroof motor -removed the whole dash -removed cruise control -removed emissions -mostly coated the whole interior with bed liner for durability and a hair of sound deadining right now im in the process of simplifying the wire harness pictured here (ive gotten more done than whats in this pic...but i havent taken more because my work lights blew out and its 11pm http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364537390.jpg i also had a nasty rot in the floor board i had to cut out...that i didnt notice until i ripped up the carpet and sound deadining material http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/361622079.jpg here is an older pic of the interior while it was in work...its further than this..but i hope to get up early tomorrow and have the motivation to finish it http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362492876.jpg i have these seats in the house now that i bought for it http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527823.jpg i also have a real nice harness bar thats in the house and not installed. i found some new front end parts for the car, but ill be changing it with a fiberglass race nose and brake ducts here soon http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527820.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/362527817.jpg so as it stands i currently need -race bumper w/brake ducts (found) -fixed headlight conversion (found) -get bend out of one wheel, and find centercap for another, powdercoat wheels black -get race dash (on its way) -wire all new aftermarket gauges in -steering wheel and hub adaptor...maybe quick release (sourced) -a set of 6 point harnesses -one more manual latch for the sunroof -paint car BMW calypso red http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364329785.jpg stay tuned =) Edited June 2, 2009 by spoolinturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Lookin good so far...Maybe you can find a Cayenne V8 for it down the road.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcyone Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 isn't this the car with the tranny in the rear? nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Lookin good so far...Maybe you can find a Cayenne V8 for it down the road.... thats an $8000 engine...lol silly rabbit. thanks for droppin in a checkin' out my process brazil =D isn't this the car with the tranny in the rear? nice work! yep, i have a rear mounted transaxle to give me awesome 50.7%front/49.3%rear weight distribution...not sure what it is now because of the weight reduction, but i plan on putting the car on some scales once i get coil overs to get that distribution back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowinUp54B's Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 nicee. i saw a mint one of these last night, too bad it had the word PORSCHE in every inch of the car.. i was like, we already know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nice work so far! I love the 944. Once had a check in hand to buy a turbo 944 in excellent shape and the sob sold it on me! Then I bought my Starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 isn't this the car with the tranny in the rear? nice work! Yes you are correct they have perfect 50/50 weight and huge wheel travel..Even stock suspension they can out handle most everything. 944 Commercial.. 944 Club Meet in Florida http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooDj5QwI6w4...feature=related Best 944 MOD Ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 944 Club Meet in Florida http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooDj5QwI6w4...feature=related fixed =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoltoMario Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I almost bought a 944 turbo/951 a while back before I had my E36 M3...Then I sold the M and bought the Quest...I chose a Quest over a 944 purely because the maintenance and cost of those cars is at least 3x the price. And I had plenty of money left over after selling the M to do anything I want to the Quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) I almost bought a 944 turbo/951 a while back before I had my E36 M3...Then I sold the M and bought the Quest...I chose a Quest over a 944 purely because the maintenance and cost of those cars is at least 3x the price. And I had plenty of money left over after selling the M to do anything I want to the Quest yes...parts are extremely expensive..hence me removing those from the car hahaha ok heres an update from today... here is all the wire i have pulled out so far http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364612038.jpg here is an updated engine bay pic as of today http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364612052.jpg still need to remove ac lines and the back end. removed the bumpers, and u can...almost see the turbo spoiler...camera sux. oh and the deleted center light bar junk http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364612053.jpg and this is where my wiring is right now, its almost done. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/364612047.jpg Edited May 17, 2009 by spoolinturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_Rich Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I used to have an '84 944. That car sure was fun around corners. If you are looking for the Porsche decal on the back piece above the bumper, I have a brand new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Dude go flat black like this Carrera GT http://ilovesubstance.com/images/cars/flat_black/porsche_carrera_gt_flat_black_front.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Dude go flat black like this Carrera GT http://ilovesubstance.com/images/cars/flat_black/porsche_carrera_gt_flat_black_front.jpg We live in FL. Just in case you weren't aware...while it is one hot color visually.....Flat black is hotter than gloss black about 600:1. It absorbs it all, and gets crazy hot. Not a good idea...lol Especially if air is to be deleted. Edited May 17, 2009 by strang3majik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 We live in FL. Just in case you weren't aware...while it is one hot color visually.....Flat black is hotter than gloss black about 600:1. It absorbs it all, and gets crazy hot. Not a good idea...lol Especially if air is to be deleted. yep ur right hahaha. and that car pictured is actually vinyl wrap, not paint. i think im going to die already with my black interior =/ but ill be windows down!! maybe ill run a cool box hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Looks good man, I love 944's always wanted one. The make great track cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) fixed =D Silver Starquest @ 7:11. I had to do a double take to verify, haha. PS: A bunch of Porsche owners would stop at a bakery as part of their meet/caravan. Haha Edited May 18, 2009 by dmyers151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Your all worried about the heat i have 3 reasons why you should do it anyway... #1 The more you sweat the less you weigh the faster you'll go #2 On a date the chic would be hot too therefore be motivated to wear less clothing #3 The car would look so cool said "chic's' would be a plenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Your all worried about the heat i have 3 reasons why you should do it anyway... #1 The more you sweat the less you weigh the faster you'll go #2 On a date the chic would be hot too therefore be motivated to wear less clothing #3 The car would look so cool said "chic's' would be a plenty ROFLKOPTER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patra_is_here Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i'm just gonna make the call now, 2450lbs when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 PS: A bunch of Porsche owners would stop at a bakery as part of their meet/caravan. Haha LOL!! -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i'm just gonna make the call now, 2450lbs when you're done. factory weight is 2770... trust me...ive taken A LOT of weight out. i pasted 2450 a long time ago haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) ok so here we are again.... since then i have removed. 1). ac compressor 2). all ac lines 3). condensor 4). old 20+lb alternator (literally) i have since received. race dash manual sunroof latches headlights (temporary) steering wheel a/c delete bracket (lindsey racing) currently on its way 4 lb racing alternator and belt oil pressure, oil temp and water temp gauges currently reviewing which front bumper to buy to go fixed headlights or not still need to finish interior coating buy 6 point harnesses remove wheels, powder coat, and new rubber install seats make cover plate for blank spaces for heater/blow/heater lines pay someone to fix rear hatch, cause its kicked my a** too many times now for a few pix http://www.lindseyracing.com/pics/LRACDELETELL.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0084.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0085.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0086.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0087.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0088.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0009.jpg http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm52/spoolinturbo/DSCN0089.jpg Edited May 29, 2009 by spoolinturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I def recommend Art Morrison for a cage. They are cheap and make very good products. I got a DOM custom made cage for $625 shipped. Way cheaper than anywhere else I could find. project looks good so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) thanks john ill look them up and here is where my dash project is right now, i am just waiting on my gps guided speedo to install the tach. and i swapped from mech gauges to electrical. autometer phantoms http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1450/6269042/21741033/366044137.jpg i didnt use the good camera on that pic but i also got my new lightweight alternator in, just have to drill the mount holes on it to accept 10mm bolts. and change the pulley over, i guess i also have to re-work the spine on it to accept it...we'll see how that goes Edited June 2, 2009 by spoolinturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 check this out if you need more power. http://www.renegadehybrids.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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