964 3.3 turbo 2 questions

[danww]

Hi, I'm new to this forum so apologies if these are the questions of a dimwit.

I'm considering upgrading my 944 S2, and tested a LHD 964 Turbo 2 today and had a couple of questions:

1. seat adjustment: I had difficulty getting the seat adjusted to be comfortable (not because anything didn't work, it was all electric and seemed to work correctly) - I'm pretty tall is this just something I'll have to accept? In other 911s I've usually been OK if they were LHD, but this is the first 964 I've tried. Anyone have any tips on this?

2. related to 1. is there any steering wheel adjustment?

3. engine noise was pretty significant is this normal?

thanks

Dan

PS It seemed quite quick

[adrian c]

Seat adjustment.
Turbo II may have 'comfort' or sports seats. You get a lower setting with the sport seat. Sometimes there are packers under the seat and on top of the sliders that you can remove.
Steering wheel adjustment is zero, although different 'offset' wheel may hep.
Engine noise as standard is low, but induction mods, or a grommet missing broken in the bulkhead could create noise.
Good cars.
Adrian Crawford.

[turbobloke]

Induction and exhaust mods will get the soundtrack volume up a bit for sure.

There isn't that much adjustment inside these cars compared to later generations.

They're quick but even so in the right hands can be made much quicker with confidence due to over-engineering.

[danww]

Thanks for the replies guys, very helpful.

I'm planning to get it inspected by the guys who look after my 944 before I go any further, so I'll ask them to look into the seat and the bulkhead/grommet.

[ultra violent]

If the car is in/around London L am happy to come and have a look. You can also see my T2 and compare. This offer should in no way replace a proper inspection...

[danww]

Thank you for the offer, thats very generous, at the very least I'd be keen to see another T2 to compare. It is in W London, I live in Central London

Re. the sport/comfort seat question is there an easy way to tell the difference?

[craigturbo2]

Hi i am 6"4" and drive a Turbo2 and have no problems she is a LHD which is the better one in my opinion,because your left leg has plenty of room.
As far as engine noise i am running a G pipe sounds awsome but so addictive.Drive one i bet you change your mind mine is on my profile.

[craigturbo2]

Sorry no steering adjustment dont need it.

[danww]

craigturbo2 said:

Hi i am 6"4" and drive a Turbo2 and have no problems she is a LHD which is the better one in my opinion,because your left leg has plenty of room. As far as engine noise i am running a G pipe sounds awsome but so addictive.Drive one i bet you change your mind mine is on my profile.

I too am 6'4" and this one is also LHD but still found it a little cramped, I'm wondering if perhaps it has "comfort" seats as per Adrian Cs post and these are increasing height and reducing fore/aft movement?

On a different note any views on mileage? This one is around the 90K miles mark.

[craigturbo2]

Hi yes mine has comfort seats,she has done 140kmh
i have just had full top end rebuild with new rings and valve guides,cost £6000 was worth it though.That is if you can put avalue on the grin factor.

[danww]

Thanks for all the responses. After some thought I've decided that what with the seat question and a couple of other items I'm not going to pursue this particular one.

Still keen to look at a couple more pref with sports seats to see if they're better. So any suggestions gratefully received.

Maybe a LHD 993 C2 would be in range ... (20K tops) ... decisions decisions

Dan

[henry-f]

Re: the seat and how much leg room you had. It`s actually nothing to do with it being a "Sport" or "comfort" seat at all. The only difference between the two is that the sport seat has larger side bolsters to hold your kidneys and other organs in place as you go round corners.

All the seats have two mounting options to mount them closer to, or further away from the steering wheel. Although only an inch or so apart it makes all the difference. But we knew that anyway didn`t we guys !

Keep smiling

Henry

[danww]

henry-f said:

Re: All the seats have two mounting options to mount them closer to, or further away from the steering wheel. Although only an inch or so apart it makes all the difference. But we knew that anyway didn`t we guys ! Keep smiling Henry

Thanks (I think ... ) is there an easy way to tell which mounting point is being used, and can it be changed reasonably easily?

[TURBO II]

I'm 6 foot tall and have no problem with the cabin space (LHD) apart from the ear to ear smile I have to fit in every time I drive the beast!

Make a good note of local petrol pumps as you will be needing them.........

[nonegreen]

danww said:

henry-f said: Re: All the seats have two mounting options to mount them closer to, or further away from the steering wheel. Although only an inch or so apart it makes all the difference. But we knew that anyway didn`t we guys ! Keep smiling Henry Thanks (I think ... ) is there an easy way to tell which mounting point is being used, and can it be changed reasonably easily?

Yeah its 4 allen bolts you have to move the seat fully forward then fully back to get at the runners and you can see which hole they are mounted in.

[danww]

nonegreen said:

Yeah its 4 allen bolts you have to move the seat fully forward then fully back to get at the runners and you can see which hole they are mounted in.

Thanks! Moving the seat an inch or so would make all the difference. As long as it was there to be moved of course ...

Dan