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  • #16
    The Porsche will go into wintersleep soon. Next year big things are coming!
    - S2 rear diffuser
    - Gaz Gold coilovers front and rear
    - New burgundy shifter boot
    - Original Blaupunkt cassette radio
    - New 18" wheels
    - And finally some meetings?
    Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
    New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
    Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
    My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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    • #17
      love seeing well cared for 944's. cool valve cover color, modern. reminds me of hybrids

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Pauluzz View Post
        - New 18" wheels
        What wheels are you gonna get?
        Originally posted by aLaFleur

        I've decided the best way to deal with rust is to just embrace it.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Yezzz View Post
          What wheels are you gonna get?
          Keskin kt2, gonna paint the centers in fancy color, but that will stay a surprise.

          I like the oem look of the current wheels, the Keskin kt2 stays true to that look.
          Last edited by Pauluzz; 10-09-2020, 08:48 AM.
          Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
          New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
          Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
          My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Pauluzz View Post
            Keskin kt2, gonna paint the centers in fancy color, but that will stay a surprise.

            I like the oem look of the current wheels, the Keskin kt2 stays true to that look.
            Why not go for something like ETA Beta Turbo or RH ZW1 wheels.
            These also stay quite true to the porsche look but are actual splits instead of Faux-splits
            Originally posted by aLaFleur

            I've decided the best way to deal with rust is to just embrace it.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Yezzz View Post
              Why not go for something like ETA Beta Turbo or RH ZW1 wheels.
              These also stay quite true to the porsche look but are actual splits instead of Faux-splits
              RH ZW1 is possible, but hard to find in 5x130. Dunno what the price is, 'cause I do not have unlimited budget The Keshin is plug and play, no adapters, nice fitment.
              Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
              New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
              Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
              My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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              • #22
                Nice build so far.

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                • #23
                  You bought as soon to be more of an icon car imho. Nice!

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                  • #24
                    Thnx, yeah this poormans Porsche is starting to become iconic. I just love the whole eighties/retroness about it. The burgundy interior, the popup headlights, the wide wheelarches and meaty tires. Didn't expect it to be such a headturner, but it is. Boys from 4 to 14 yrs old really love it.

                    I must say, the mk1 swift GTi was way more fun. But the 944 gives way more comfort. I'm not a youngster anymore, I have a wife and kids. Went for a trip a couple weeks back with my 10yr old boy, with the Porsche. It drives great, very nice seating, not crazy fast but gives a nice punch. This car stays in the family, my two sons will have to fight for it when they're older haha.

                    Really want to tackle the stance, wheels and rear valance next season. Just to make more of an impact with the car.
                    Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
                    New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
                    Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
                    My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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                    • #25
                      The S is hibernating at the moment. Tucked away in a dry place. The perfect moment to start shopping!

                      Ordered:
                      - new radio, retromod Blaupunkt Bremen SQR46
                      - new custom shiftknob, 917 style with inscription
                      - new inner shiftboot and outer shiftboot (burgundy)
                      - new stainless exhaust rear silencer
                      - new targa rubbers, new hatch rubbers, new hatchpin rubbers
                      - new window washer pump
                      - new mirrorglas
                      - and some other bits and pieces

                      Rear valance will be painted this spring.
                      Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
                      New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
                      Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
                      My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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                      • #26
                        New stainless exhaust mounted en rear diffuser



                        New retromod radio with all the new age gadgets, new gear knob and boot



                        This weekend, on the hunt for 18" rims. Also the Gaz coilovers are ordered!
                        Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
                        New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
                        Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
                        My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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                        • #27
                          That retromod radio is pretty slick (I assume it's got aux in and bluetooth capabilities?). It's the little things, sometimes...

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                          • #28
                            Yess, bluetooth, aux, usb, DAB+, aux, SD, handsfree, color RGB adjustable, and a full on eighties style front, I love it

                            Picked up some 18" porsche speedline cup replica's by RH.
                            Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
                            New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
                            Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
                            My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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                            • #29
                              Fitted the 18" wheels and a set of GAZ coilovers. Took some photo's











                              Yes I can go lower, but I'm not in my twenties anymore. Kids like to go for a ride and last week my wife and I went away for a couple of days with the Porsche. It drives sublime.

                              For now, busy fixing up my garage. Have to fix a tiny oil leak this winter.
                              Old project: Suzuki Swift mk1 GTi carbs '86
                              New Project: Porsche 944 S '87
                              Follow me: Whiteknuckleride
                              My band on Spotify: Edison Road

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                              • #30
                                I feel the need to not going lower anymore. Once the 911 has it's suspension sorted, I don't think it's going to be driven slammed every day... just can't do it these days!
                                IG: @sebastienaudeon
                                1974 Porsche 911S

                                Originally posted by TRaNz
                                *pats Sebs head*
                                there there.
                                keep calm, go mash your face on a car window.

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