RE: Porsche 928 GT 'Clubsport tribute': Spotted

[PomBstard]

LordFlathead said:

Just wow! to your engine. I'm about to start the under-bonnet journey myself. My engine was rebuilt by Paul Anderson about seven years ago and is still top notch but I could do with re-plating and re-painting the shiny stuff and the engine cases. That is an extraordinary level of detail and I will be happy if I can get anywhere near that.

Thanks I probably do a disservice by simply calling it an under bonnet refresh - it was a full top end strip and overhaul, with new plastic/rubber everything, new clutch, new radiator, new wiring harness and several other bits I can’t recall. Bottom end was untouched as compression was still strong and bores were pristine.

Was clearly the first time it had been opened in 31 years and whilst it was running well before, it does run a touch better now...

Outside the driving experience, the thing I’m impressed with is the parts availability - many items still from Porsche Germany, or a multitude of specialist suppliers. No, not cheap, but not as hideously pricey as perception might suggest. Front door window rubbers excepted

[blade7]

rich888 said:

I wasn't going off topic, was just stating facts based upon my own experience, you ask any biker riding a Honda CBX1000, Kawasaki Z1000 or Suzuki GSX1100 of that era what it went like on a twisty bumpy country lane and I can assure you that he would be hanging on for dear life and hoping that the damn thing didn't break into a tank slapper, the GPZ 900 you owned was of the newer generation of water-cooled bikes which were lighter and handled far better, and they had fairings which helped considerably at higher speeds.

I don't need to ask anyone about a CBX 1000 or a Z1000, I had 2 of each before the GPZ900. The last tank slapper bike I had was a 75 Z1B 900, and a set of Konis, a box section swing arm and a steering damper sorted that out. I've had litre sports bikes for nearly 40 years, I like the 928, but it's no fast bike slayer.

[RJG46]

Hmmm!

A Jaaag, a Porker or a 560SEC.

[anonymous-user]

RJG46 said:

Hmmm!

A Jaaag, a Porker or a 560SEC.

Pure filth, my word I want that right now

[sparta6]

blade7 said:

rich888 said:

I wasn't going off topic, was just stating facts based upon my own experience, you ask any biker riding a Honda CBX1000, Kawasaki Z1000 or Suzuki GSX1100 of that era what it went like on a twisty bumpy country lane and I can assure you that he would be hanging on for dear life and hoping that the damn thing didn't break into a tank slapper, the GPZ 900 you owned was of the newer generation of water-cooled bikes which were lighter and handled far better, and they had fairings which helped considerably at higher speeds.

I don't need to ask anyone about a CBX 1000 or a Z1000, I had 2 of each before the GPZ900. The last tank slapper bike I had was a 75 Z1B 900, and a set of Konis, a box section swing arm and a steering damper sorted that out. I've had litre sports bikes for nearly 40 years, I like the 928, but it's no fast bike slayer.

What were they like on bumpy, twisty and undulating country lanes ?

[RJG46]

blade7 said:

If you're going off topic I'd at least get your facts right. I had a 1984 GPZ 900 in the 80's, that bike would easily crack 150mph, and get there way quicker than a 928.

Who gives a st?

Talk about comparing apples and oranges.

[rich888]

I found a few videos posted on YouTube by the user e30Heini of a 928 being driven very enthusiastically at Nordschleife (additional info states Eifelrennen 2011) which may be of interest to any owners or enthusiasts, and kind of answers many questions as regards to whether a 928 handles or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgwHOu_b7KU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7mRxxNPR9M

Judging by the engine note I'm pretty sure it's a manual, though stand to be corrected.

e30Heini also posted a video of the 928 being driven on the circuit in the rain which must have been quite hairy to say the very least:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLGHgH_rOl0

Enjoy

[blade7]

sparta6 said:

blade7 said:

rich888 said:

I wasn't going off topic, was just stating facts based upon my own experience, you ask any biker riding a Honda CBX1000, Kawasaki Z1000 or Suzuki GSX1100 of that era what it went like on a twisty bumpy country lane and I can assure you that he would be hanging on for dear life and hoping that the damn thing didn't break into a tank slapper, the GPZ 900 you owned was of the newer generation of water-cooled bikes which were lighter and handled far better, and they had fairings which helped considerably at higher speeds.

I don't need to ask anyone about a CBX 1000 or a Z1000, I had 2 of each before the GPZ900. The last tank slapper bike I had was a 75 Z1B 900, and a set of Konis, a box section swing arm and a steering damper sorted that out. I've had litre sports bikes for nearly 40 years, I like the 928, but it's no fast bike slayer.

What were they like on bumpy, twisty and undulating country lanes ?

I don't recall any car driving away from either bike on a dry road.

[trackdemon]

FYI the 928 in the OP will be in the next edition of GT Purely Porsche

[Sford]

My uncle owns a 928 S4 (I think) manual in maroon with the maroon interior. I've driven it a few times and stored it while he moved house. Great GT car with a very comfortable relaxed driving position. You could feel the weight of the car but it still managed to feel quite agile; weird to say that but it handled nicely whilst feeling able to munch up miles. They are a different beast to a 911 and don't deserve the reputation they have as a lesser 911. If anything, the modern 911 in normal trim has evolved to be what the 928 did originally.

I'll fondly remember blasting down to Devon across Dartmoor with him driving and things getting a bit sideways on a few occasions. He still has it now and is used sparingly. In fact I've got his winter wheels in the stables at home, must remind him they're there! It's north of 100k miles but maintained and used as should be. Agree with the comments already posted that they look good in colours, blues/greens/reds and the maroon. I have done a track day with a group of 928 enthusiasts and to see them blasting around Castle Comb was a great sight. There was one in orange that was particularly 'track spec' and it was pretty fast all things considered.

[jack_86]

The 928 was never a special Porsche, and even today it just lacks something, kinda reminds of those horrid ford capris!!

[loafer123]

jack_86 said:

The 928 was never a special Porsche, and even today it just lacks something, kinda reminds of those horrid ford capris!!

Do you mean aesthetically, or in driving terms?

[jack_86]

loafer123 said:

Do you mean aesthetically, or in driving terms?

Honestly both, I’ve driven a few back to back with 911’s of the same era and are just lack something. In regards to looks yeah horrible. I see them as the true poor mans Porsche not the boxter

[trackdemon]

jack_86 said:

loafer123 said:

Do you mean aesthetically, or in driving terms?

Honestly both, I’ve driven a few back to back with 911’s of the same era and are just lack something. In regards to looks yeah horrible. I see them as the true poor mans Porsche not the boxter

Comparing a 928 to a 911 is like comparing a DB11 with a 488. Good cars, but totally different propositions to the point of pointlessness as a comparison; of course the 911 is a more entertaining steer as a sportscar, that's its job. FWIW I was very impressed by the 928, it felt really quite special. And looks are subjective of course, but for me the S4 shape is lovely and has aged very well indeed. Opinions, huh?

[jack_86]

trackdemon said:

jack_86 said:

loafer123 said:

Do you mean aesthetically, or in driving terms?

Honestly both, I’ve driven a few back to back with 911’s of the same era and are just lack something. In regards to looks yeah horrible. I see them as the true poor mans Porsche not the boxter

Comparing a 928 to a 911 is like comparing a DB11 with a 488. Good cars, but totally different propositions to the point of pointlessness as a comparison; of course the 911 is a more entertaining steer as a sportscar, that's its job. FWIW I was very impressed by the 928, it felt really quite special. And looks are subjective of course, but for me the S4 shape is lovely and has aged very well indeed. Opinions, huh?

Sorry but you have to compare seeing as Porsche wanted to let the 928 replace the 911 so they then did occupy the same space in the line up!

[biggbn]

I owned and ran a 928s4 bought under extremely dodgy conditions from a fella leaving the country in a hurry. This must have been about 10years ago, paid princely sum of £500, bought without papers but with a receipt issued by a lawyer!!

Anyhoo, bash in rear quarter excepted it was wonderful. Cultured Nascar v8 wail, ate the miles effortlessly and handled so well you didn't notice the stupid speeds you were achieving a to b. A fuss free drama free crushingly compotent car. I sold it for 2500 and thought I had done well at that. Arrgh, those were the days.

[trackdemon]

jack_86 said:

trackdemon said:

jack_86 said:

loafer123 said:

Do you mean aesthetically, or in driving terms?

Honestly both, I’ve driven a few back to back with 911’s of the same era and are just lack something. In regards to looks yeah horrible. I see them as the true poor mans Porsche not the boxter

Comparing a 928 to a 911 is like comparing a DB11 with a 488. Good cars, but totally different propositions to the point of pointlessness as a comparison; of course the 911 is a more entertaining steer as a sportscar, that's its job. FWIW I was very impressed by the 928, it felt really quite special. And looks are subjective of course, but for me the S4 shape is lovely and has aged very well indeed. Opinions, huh?

Sorry but you have to compare seeing as Porsche wanted to let the 928 replace the 911 so they then did occupy the same space in the line up!

Given that it didn't, largely because it's a completely different type of car, I'd beg to differ