RE: SOTW: Porsche 924
Discussion
s m said:
J4CKO said:
I would imagine the 924 is more capable as standard due to the weight distribution because of the transaxle, there is a reason Escorts went sideways a lot, 110 bhp of very heavy iron block Pinto at the front and not a lot at the back
Porsche is 51% F 49 % RRS2000 is 55% F 45% R
So overall balance is nose heavier in RS
But I dont think the RS fraternity is going to think, hang on lets get a 924 instead, part of me prefers the 924 to the 944, like the look on the standard wheels as well.
There must be something in it, next doors father wandered over when I first got mine for a nosey and he has a Boxster, brand new one, his second one but before that he had a 924 that he had for 26 years and 230k, was still in fine fettle with pretty much routine stuff like clutches, brake, suspension and he now regrets selling it, not that he doesnt like the Boxster but he really misses his 924.
I think for some it kind of sits mentally with stuff like TR7's as being a bit of an oddball choice but that does it a disservice, I like the TR7 but they were nowhere near the 924.
Chris71 said:
People expect good performance from a contemporary Porsche, so back when it was new or recently out of production the fact it was nowhere near as fast as the company's other offerings was a bit of a disappointment - even considering it was half the price of a 911.
The 924 turbo's had 177 bhp compared to the contemporary 911 SC's 180. Performance was similar.Ayahuasca said:
Chris71 said:
People expect good performance from a contemporary Porsche, so back when it was new or recently out of production the fact it was nowhere near as fast as the company's other offerings was a bit of a disappointment - even considering it was half the price of a 911.
The 924 turbos had 177 bhp compared to the contemporary 911 SC's 180.Not that the performance was that bad back in the early eighties, it was just some way short - in n/a form at least - of the rear-engined cars (or for that matter the 928).
To put the competition in context, when My Mum bought hers in '81 she basically had the choice between a Ford capri 2.8 at around £8,500, and Audi Coupe at around £9,200 and a base spec 924 at £9,999.
For her business tax relief (those were the days) she needed to spend as close to £10k as possible on a company car and got a well-specced 3 month old Lux ex-demonstrator for the same money as a new base model.
It came with extras like a Passenger Door Mirror! Berber cloth trim, upgraded Panasonic Stero with Electric Aerial (a £600 extra!), fog & aux driving lights and metallic paint (the light blue usually used only on 928s of the era)
For her business tax relief (those were the days) she needed to spend as close to £10k as possible on a company car and got a well-specced 3 month old Lux ex-demonstrator for the same money as a new base model.
It came with extras like a Passenger Door Mirror! Berber cloth trim, upgraded Panasonic Stero with Electric Aerial (a £600 extra!), fog & aux driving lights and metallic paint (the light blue usually used only on 928s of the era)
Ayahuasca said:
Chris71 said:
People expect good performance from a contemporary Porsche, so back when it was new or recently out of production the fact it was nowhere near as fast as the company's other offerings was a bit of a disappointment - even considering it was half the price of a 911.
The 924 turbo's had 177 bhp compared to the contemporary 911 SC's 180. Performance was similar.Pistonheads; pedantry matters :-)
SS7
To few pics here, I add a pic from a friend of mine blasting through the autox track with his ´76 with a tiny bit of oppo.
Regarding weight distribution that we discussed, I checked through all test articles i could find in "Porsche 924 Gold portfolio", all of them points for the 924 as being rear biased 48-52, the turbo from 50-50 to 52F48R(about 30kg more engine). But it will always depend on suspension type (the 76-77 had simpler rear suspension), gearbox (the audi and porsche boxes are completely different in layout and weight), AC or not, EGR+air pump+ lambda control +CAT+US bumpers also shifts weight. I dont know if theres actually any point in discussing this any more, these values above seems to correlate to the wheight results i have from my own na and turbo
And also is totally irrelevant since its so small differences, anyways..
Have fun in the spring sun ! (if you have that kind of weather on your island
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Regarding weight distribution that we discussed, I checked through all test articles i could find in "Porsche 924 Gold portfolio", all of them points for the 924 as being rear biased 48-52, the turbo from 50-50 to 52F48R(about 30kg more engine). But it will always depend on suspension type (the 76-77 had simpler rear suspension), gearbox (the audi and porsche boxes are completely different in layout and weight), AC or not, EGR+air pump+ lambda control +CAT+US bumpers also shifts weight. I dont know if theres actually any point in discussing this any more, these values above seems to correlate to the wheight results i have from my own na and turbo
And also is totally irrelevant since its so small differences, anyways..Have fun in the spring sun ! (if you have that kind of weather on your island
)Carrera RSR said:
Gruber said:
Is there a recommended source of parts for these? Any well-regarded breakers or specialists?
Thanks again for the help!
Give Max at Frazerpart a try for a great service and prices on new and a few used spares, Your local Official Porsche Centre will surprise you of what is still available and again prices are keen versus other indie specialists. Lots of used parts on ebay but often aren't much cheaper than buying new. Just 'cos its on ebay doesn't always mean its cheap!!Thanks again for the help!
If you need help with your car then try here for 924 help second to none www.porsche924.co.uk/forum/index.php
Edited by Carrera RSR on Sunday 1st April 19:17
But... What's the deal with having to get posts checked? I posted a reply to a thread early this afternoon and was greeted with a "thanks for contribution but it has to be checked by a moderator" type announcement. And 5ish hours later, my post still isn't on the site? Needless to say, the post was just a "hey chaps I've bought a 924" post - nothing rude, abusive or improper. All a bit odd...!
The 924, on the other hand, is ace. Interior lights and radio now work. Various bits and bobs have started to arrive in jiffy bags - sun visor clips now replaced, sunroof clips have arrived etc etc.
Still can't quite believe what excellent value for money they seem to be.
Gruber said:
But... What's the deal with having to get posts checked? I posted a reply to a thread early this afternoon and was greeted with a "thanks for contribution but it has to be checked by a moderator" type announcement. And 5ish hours later, my post still isn't on the site? Needless to say, the post was just a "hey chaps I've bought a 924" post - nothing rude, abusive or improper. All a bit odd...!
Nothing sinister, just a standard procedure with first time posters.Hopefully would be approved sooner than that, but depends who is back from enjoying his 924/944.scm924s said:
Gruber said:
But... What's the deal with having to get posts checked? I posted a reply to a thread early this afternoon and was greeted with a "thanks for contribution but it has to be checked by a moderator" type announcement. And 5ish hours later, my post still isn't on the site? Needless to say, the post was just a "hey chaps I've bought a 924" post - nothing rude, abusive or improper. All a bit odd...!
Nothing sinister, just a standard procedure with first time posters.Hopefully would be approved sooner than that, but depends who is back from enjoying his 924/944.
Nothing sinister with the 924 owners club,moderation is taken to a whole new level now used by MI6,they either,block,lock,delete or in quite a few cases if you dont behave and agree with everything they say,ban youLots of love for the 924 on Pistonheads this week. There will be even more love for them at Porsche Experience Centre on the 15th April when there will over 60 cars gathering. Possibly the largest gathering of 924's since they landed in the UK dealerships in Feb/March 1977. Will be quite a sight to see! http://porsche924.co.uk/35years/
Gruber said:
The 924, on the other hand, is ace. Interior lights and radio now work. Various bits and bobs have started to arrive in jiffy bags - sun visor clips now replaced, sunroof clips have arrived etc etc.
Still can't quite believe what excellent value for money they seem to be.
Glad it's all good. Once we've moved house, definitely putting one on the shopping list.Still can't quite believe what excellent value for money they seem to be.
The 924 is a great classic to own,and the porsche 924 enthusiast club is the one to join,totally free and all the benefits of other clubs,all technical help is free,and we even have a porsche mechanic on hand who did his apprenticeship during the 70s on 924s and 928s.Join up now and recieve your free club sticker,and join us for a meet.we also have 968,944 and 928 members.www.porsche924.info
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Rare resida green 1977 924.follow the restoration at the 924 enthusiast clubs forum page
Rare resida green 1977 924.follow the restoration at the 924 enthusiast clubs forum page
green944 said:
GC8 said:
A pink 944: extremely rare!
It is actually a rubystone red 968. Lovely colour and an amazing car...Still debating if I should paint mine this colour...Maritime Blue suits, but its seems to have become extremely and excessively popular retrospectively...
GC8 said:
A pink 944: extremely rare!
There's always the optional Guards Pink. The option being leaving it in the sun for a few years.Anyway, seems there is indeed a lot of love for the 924 on this thread I'm going to throw my 2p (4p I guess really...) into the ring.
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