Erm, I appear to have made a slightly rash purchase...
Discussion
Ari said:
That's a fantastic car!!
Personally I'd keep to the original wheel, it suits it.
I do love that instrument pod. There's a hint of '70s supercar about it (visually!) and it doesn't look as plasticy in the flesh as the pics might suggest. The interior is actually remarkably clean for a 924. Doesn't even have any cracks on the dash.Personally I'd keep to the original wheel, it suits it.
If I removed the wheel I'd definitely keep the original. The stereo has already been changed, so it's not exactly a museum piece, though.
Superb purchase and good on you for having the balls to get such a car for the winter!
I have looked at 924/44 for a few years now and have never been committed enough to just get one. I appreciate that they are described as averagely fast around here (presumably because having seen the what is the slowest car thread everyone has circa 9million HP) but how would you describe the sensation of speed? To be honest I rather feel like I'm travelling fast and appreciate the feedback from the car rather than drive something which goes like a missile but is too insulated / detached from the experience.
Dave
I have looked at 924/44 for a few years now and have never been committed enough to just get one. I appreciate that they are described as averagely fast around here (presumably because having seen the what is the slowest car thread everyone has circa 9million HP) but how would you describe the sensation of speed? To be honest I rather feel like I'm travelling fast and appreciate the feedback from the car rather than drive something which goes like a missile but is too insulated / detached from the experience.
Dave
aka_kerrly said:
How would you describe the sensation of speed?
Well, the 924 is one of the lowest cars I've sat in so I guess that works in its favour. I didn't ring its neck with the seller sat beside me, but you definitely have to rev it - and that either makes it feel eager and racey or a bit low on torque depending on your perspective. One of the best things is it has a huge sunroof panel that lifts out completely to form a sort of targa roof, which probably enhances the sensation of speed.
At the end of the day, though, it still feels nippy rather than fast - a Fiesta Zetec S or something probably provides a similar sensation of speed.
I've got plans tonight, so had to take the short route home, but definitely does build more speed higher up the rev range. Surprisingly hushed in higher gears too.
The brakes are, erm, interesting, though. I'm hoping it's just because the car hasn't been used much recently and they're a bit rusty still, but we shall see. My 'S' wasn't great in that department either. Probably need to get onto the Porsche forums and find out what to expect.
Otherwise I was very chuffed with my first solo drive, though. It's quite softly sprung for a sports car (at least it is 28 years down the line - presume it started that way!) but feels very composed over ridges and stuff, feels like the bushes are fresh.
The brakes are, erm, interesting, though. I'm hoping it's just because the car hasn't been used much recently and they're a bit rusty still, but we shall see. My 'S' wasn't great in that department either. Probably need to get onto the Porsche forums and find out what to expect.
Otherwise I was very chuffed with my first solo drive, though. It's quite softly sprung for a sports car (at least it is 28 years down the line - presume it started that way!) but feels very composed over ridges and stuff, feels like the bushes are fresh.
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