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I'm looking forward to collecting my first Porsche on Saturday, a 1988 911 Turbo Cabriolet UK Spec ex Hong Kong. Only 2 owners 43k miles with full and extensive service history in Granite Green metallic with black leather.
The 930 turbo has been a long standing ambition of mine and hope to make the most of it. It has taken months to find a really good example.
Having previously been on an extensive(heavy weight) diet of Mercedes SL's and cabriolets, it should be a very rewarding change of pace, as well as interesting. Especially working out what to do with the 3rd pedal on the left, which will no longer be the foot operated parking brake!
At the moment I'm sticking to 16" Fuch alloys,it currently runs on Pirelli PZeros, which as a matter of caution I will change, as its been a summer use only car.
What tyres would people recommend for road use?
Secondly, does anyone have any experience/recommendations of remapping Turbos to run on RON 95 instead of superunleaded.
Thridly, does anyone know where to get hold of a copy of the Porsche issued 'How to drive a Porsche' book issued with new cars from the 90's. All my previous cars have either been front engined rear wheel drive, or mid engined. I'm arranging for track days and driving tution to get the most out of the car. But it would be nice to read up on the theory.
I've enjoyed reading items on the forum and look forward to your comments.
The 930 turbo has been a long standing ambition of mine and hope to make the most of it. It has taken months to find a really good example.
Having previously been on an extensive(heavy weight) diet of Mercedes SL's and cabriolets, it should be a very rewarding change of pace, as well as interesting. Especially working out what to do with the 3rd pedal on the left, which will no longer be the foot operated parking brake!
At the moment I'm sticking to 16" Fuch alloys,it currently runs on Pirelli PZeros, which as a matter of caution I will change, as its been a summer use only car.
What tyres would people recommend for road use?
Secondly, does anyone have any experience/recommendations of remapping Turbos to run on RON 95 instead of superunleaded.
Thridly, does anyone know where to get hold of a copy of the Porsche issued 'How to drive a Porsche' book issued with new cars from the 90's. All my previous cars have either been front engined rear wheel drive, or mid engined. I'm arranging for track days and driving tution to get the most out of the car. But it would be nice to read up on the theory.
I've enjoyed reading items on the forum and look forward to your comments.
Many thanks for all your help and advice. Picked it up on Saturday, drove the first 100 miles with the hood down (heavy rain changed plans)with the hood down,the sound of the turbo and the engine wail is brill.
Took it easy driving home on Saturday, stretched its legs on Sunday, felt like the suspension and wheels need to be finely balanced. Got about 25mpg over fast dual carriageways and motorways, can't complain. Certainly didn't see that on Sunday down in the low teens, but what price do you put on fun?
Took it easy driving home on Saturday, stretched its legs on Sunday, felt like the suspension and wheels need to be finely balanced. Got about 25mpg over fast dual carriageways and motorways, can't complain. Certainly didn't see that on Sunday down in the low teens, but what price do you put on fun?
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