Recommendations - 928 S2 Manual restoration Herts area

[prashan]

Hi All.

Just starting a new restoration project - a 928 S2 - been in storage for some time so paintwork in great condition but electrics, brakes, bearings, etc need sorting out...anyone have any recommendations for a good garage / mechanic who knows these cars ?

Thanks
Prashan

[Cheib]

The two Porsche specialist in Herts are JZM and RPM. Whether 5hey know 928’s I know not!

[prashan]

Thanks. JZM confirmed they don’t do 928s... planning to go back to JAZ but will also connect with RPM.. thanks for the info

[Google [bot]]

In my limited experience you get front or rear engined Porsche specialists. So I’d be looking for a front engined Porsche specialist rather than a Porsche specialist. These cars are complex, especially electrically, so with the $hours saved with someone experienced specifically in 928s it’s worth seeking them out. No idea who though sorry.

And, pics?

[g7jhp]

Cheib said:

The two Porsche specialist in Herts are JZM and RPM. Whether 5hey know 928’s I know not!

I'd include and suggest JAZ Porsche in St.Albans.

[IMI A]

Not in Herts but only one place to go to restore a 928 S2 mechanically

http://www.nixsoft-consulting.co.uk/928spares/

for glass out respray I'd use this bunch. Very good and cost effective too. 911 Virgin use them for all their paintwork.


http://www.autobodytechnic.com

I'm very jealous good S2 manual pretty rare beasts. Best 928 for me

[prashan]

Thanks all. Booked into Jaz. Will post pics soon

[g7jhp]

Look forward to seeing some future pics.

[Cheburator mk2]

IMI A said:

Not in Herts but only one place to go to restore a 928 S2 mechanically

http://www.nixsoft-consulting.co.uk/928spares/

for glass out respray I'd use this bunch. Very good and cost effective too. 911 Virgin use them for all their paintwork.


http://www.autobodytechnic.com

I'm very jealous good S2 manual pretty rare beasts. Best 928 for me

Wait until you drive a sorted GTS manual or a SE

Or the S4 manual that I am restoring

[Google [bot]]

Hi Prashan,

Your car is not an S2 or even an S. It is important when talking to prospective workshops that you make this distinction.

[prashan]

Thanks Google Bot. Don’t know these cars.. so stand corrected it’s an S..

[Google [bot]]

prashan said:

Thanks Google Bot. Don’t know these cars.. so stand corrected it’s an S..

No, it’s not.

[g7jhp]

Google [bot] said:

prashan said:

Thanks Google Bot. Don’t know these cars.. so stand corrected it’s an S..

No, it’s not.

Well against Reg: UOA 568Y (Red)

The car appears to be Jan 1983 model with a 4700cc so would suggest it was a 928S?

Porsche Club GB Guide by Peter Morgan

OP what's the gearbox? 4 speed auto?

[Google [bot]]

Yes 4.7 definitely would suggest an S, in which case I stand corrected. Doesn’t look like one though.

[g7jhp]

Pics from OP's other thread.





It's a Porsche. People tend to swap wheels, spoilers etc to get the look they want.

Looks like the front lower spoiler has been removed and the wheels may be original or an older set fitted.

The OP could do some research and find the original build spec from the VIN by going HERE

[prashan]

Thanks for the links - will put in VIN to check its a 4.7 5speed manual