964 C4 on track?
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marky911 said:
Haha!
I'm no driving god either. I've always been quickish on the road, in cars and on bikes but when you get on track you realise what quick is eh!
That Gmund car is exactly what I'm after. I've been keeping an eye on it for a while. Way over budget though. Even if it was twenty it's too much for me but I would maybe stretch a bit for that and put off the respray on my Turbo for another year.
Carrera 2 with RS interior and tweaked suspension would keep me entertained for a long time before I felt the need to go any further.
That rsified c4 looks the dogs but it just makes me think if you can get a C4 for 13k spend on suspention maybe brakes and rs carpet set it will still be a lot lot less than that one for sale.I'm no driving god either. I've always been quickish on the road, in cars and on bikes but when you get on track you realise what quick is eh!
That Gmund car is exactly what I'm after. I've been keeping an eye on it for a while. Way over budget though. Even if it was twenty it's too much for me but I would maybe stretch a bit for that and put off the respray on my Turbo for another year.
Carrera 2 with RS interior and tweaked suspension would keep me entertained for a long time before I felt the need to go any further.
cragswinter said:
marky911 said:
That Gmund car is exactly what I'm after. I've been keeping an eye on it for a while. Way over budget though. Even if it was twenty it's too much for me but I would maybe stretch a bit for that and put off the respray on my Turbo for another year.
I've always thought it was that lad's who did the build thread on rennlist? It was up for sale at around 16/17k then disapeared then came back on, then went & turns up at gmund for 25 grandHi rlw,
I think I know the one you mean. Malton = Can't afford it, in my world though.
Same thoughts as I mentioned previously though. Lhd. Don't think I'd be that good at driving one. I'm crap on holiday in hire cars.
One left hooker I would love mind is Jonny Tipplers peppermint pig from the Porsche mag. I love that and would make allowances.
I have been to-ing and fro-ing all weekend but working nightshifts at the minute so I am usually too much of a zombie to just make up my mind!
Think I'm going to go for this grey one though. I can have it fitted with Recaro seats, carpets and doorcards, suspension tweaked and setup for under £16k which seems good. Will probably ring the guy back tomorrow.
Appbiz - Anyone used these? Seem cheap. Is it tat?
I think I know the one you mean. Malton = Can't afford it, in my world though.
Same thoughts as I mentioned previously though. Lhd. Don't think I'd be that good at driving one. I'm crap on holiday in hire cars.
One left hooker I would love mind is Jonny Tipplers peppermint pig from the Porsche mag. I love that and would make allowances.
I have been to-ing and fro-ing all weekend but working nightshifts at the minute so I am usually too much of a zombie to just make up my mind!
Think I'm going to go for this grey one though. I can have it fitted with Recaro seats, carpets and doorcards, suspension tweaked and setup for under £16k which seems good. Will probably ring the guy back tomorrow.
Appbiz - Anyone used these? Seem cheap. Is it tat?
marky911 said:
Appbiz - Anyone used these? Seem cheap. Is it tat?
Put mine in at the end of last year. Very pleased with the quality and their service. Make sure you specify RHD. Pictures, discussion and tips when fitting on Rennlist here:http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/65...
Mate, not sure how you got on with your 964 inspection but I saw this & thought of you:
www.pistonheads.com/sales/3619767.htm
Great basis for a track car I'd have thought, wide body + suspension & brakes, no sunroof etc
www.pistonheads.com/sales/3619767.htm
Great basis for a track car I'd have thought, wide body + suspension & brakes, no sunroof etc
Morning Craig, thanks for that. Yeah, I noticed that the other day, looks lovely doesn't it.
I had a mid-70's 911 years ago but just couldn't get on with it. Think I mentioned it when you were "learning" the SC. Lovely cars, but I just can't seem to drive them. I don't get any confidence from the brakes, nothing-nothing-then one locks up. Also I can't get along with 915 boxes, although loads of people do, so that's me just being soft I think.
I do keep an eye on the Pre-89 classifieds too though as if the right car came up I would have a look. My mate is busy building an '83 SC into a pre-impact model. Bare shell at the minute and has just came back from painting, Black with Green fuchs. It's a beauty but will be north of £25K min.
The C4 had it's inspection on Thurs/Fri (last week is a blur). The following came back. Anyone reading please pitch in with your thoughts (mine are next to the item ) :-
Now the bad ones -
Anyway, Inspection place say £1k to sort but that doesn't include gearbox obviously or investigating the ABS. I can probably get the work done for less up here by my mate and I've managed to chip the seller down another £1k so the car is £12k.
The guy doing the inspection says it has a few little marks etc, but it's by no means a dog and for the price is a good car.
He didn't do comp/leakdowns until I had a think about the faults above as he didn't want to spend my money for nothing. I slept on it and told him to do them, as if the engine is healthy it would be a shame to walk away so easily.
Engine checks being carried out early next week. The seller is a sound guy and says there's no problem if I decide against it at anytime. He didn't know about the plate and can understand if it puts me off.
I'm looking at the bigger picture too though, it will be a rust-free, mostly sorted 964 for £13k with extensive history (folders of the stuff), OPC rebuilt engine (albeit 50k ago), recent discs/pads, Ruf suspension, which is actually just bilsteins , but still mint, drives lovely.
What else does £13k get in 964-land?
Anyway, sorry for the long post, just some Sunday morning ramblings. Again, cheers for that heads-up Craig, are you sorted with anything yet?
If I decide against this or the engine isn't great I'm going to hold on and just sort my 964T quicker I think. Too much time going into this search, although I'll still keep an eye out. Trouble is I want something for trackday season, but I could always just stick £3k in 306GTi6 or Civic Type R for now.
Cheers, Mark.
I had a mid-70's 911 years ago but just couldn't get on with it. Think I mentioned it when you were "learning" the SC. Lovely cars, but I just can't seem to drive them. I don't get any confidence from the brakes, nothing-nothing-then one locks up. Also I can't get along with 915 boxes, although loads of people do, so that's me just being soft I think.
I do keep an eye on the Pre-89 classifieds too though as if the right car came up I would have a look. My mate is busy building an '83 SC into a pre-impact model. Bare shell at the minute and has just came back from painting, Black with Green fuchs. It's a beauty but will be north of £25K min.
The C4 had it's inspection on Thurs/Fri (last week is a blur). The following came back. Anyone reading please pitch in with your thoughts (mine are next to the item ) :-
- Rear bumper stay rotten - Nothing to sort out and typical of age/miles.
- Rear bumper heat-shield tatty - As above.
- Oil leak from pipe joints under tank - It's not engine block so fine.
- Oil leak from pipe that exits crankcases - As above.
- Oil leak from Rocker cover gasket - As above.
Now the bad ones -
- ABS/4WD light on - Owner told me about this when I first asked about faults. He says it comes on if car has sat for weeks but usually goes off. Garage said fair enough but they have to report it, obviously. I'm not too worried as it could just be a sensor, on the other hand it could be something on the 4x4 system, hence it's a slight concern, only slight though.
- Repair plate on gearbox - Worst fault in my eyes. The car had a second-hand replacement box 15K ago before current owner. It turns out that the box has had a repair plate welded on the base, but what the bodgers have done is weld it over the 2 halves of the casings!!! Hence, if you ever need split the casings, you'd have to grind off the plate, repair the box then reverse the steps.
Anyway, Inspection place say £1k to sort but that doesn't include gearbox obviously or investigating the ABS. I can probably get the work done for less up here by my mate and I've managed to chip the seller down another £1k so the car is £12k.
The guy doing the inspection says it has a few little marks etc, but it's by no means a dog and for the price is a good car.
He didn't do comp/leakdowns until I had a think about the faults above as he didn't want to spend my money for nothing. I slept on it and told him to do them, as if the engine is healthy it would be a shame to walk away so easily.
Engine checks being carried out early next week. The seller is a sound guy and says there's no problem if I decide against it at anytime. He didn't know about the plate and can understand if it puts me off.
I'm looking at the bigger picture too though, it will be a rust-free, mostly sorted 964 for £13k with extensive history (folders of the stuff), OPC rebuilt engine (albeit 50k ago), recent discs/pads, Ruf suspension, which is actually just bilsteins , but still mint, drives lovely.
What else does £13k get in 964-land?
Anyway, sorry for the long post, just some Sunday morning ramblings. Again, cheers for that heads-up Craig, are you sorted with anything yet?
If I decide against this or the engine isn't great I'm going to hold on and just sort my 964T quicker I think. Too much time going into this search, although I'll still keep an eye out. Trouble is I want something for trackday season, but I could always just stick £3k in 306GTi6 or Civic Type R for now.
Cheers, Mark.
Edited by marky911 on Sunday 12th February 11:22
marky911 said:
*Now the bad ones -
This is quite normal i believe mine does not do it in weeks but if i dont drive it for a couple of months the light will come on for a short while then go off by its self.- ABS/4WD light on - Owner told me about this when I first asked about faults. He says it comes on if car has sat for weeks but usually goes off. Garage said fair enough but they have to report it, obviously. I'm not too worried as it could just be a sensor, on the other hand it could be something on the 4x4 system, hence it's a slight concern, only slight though.
Ah right, cheers Pesty. I'm quite willing to suck it and see with this one. The car will get regular use so if the fault doesn't clear after a few weeks I would get it looked at.
Until the car went for its inspection last week it hadn't turned a wheel since November, that's why the seller stressed it would probably be on.
Until the car went for its inspection last week it hadn't turned a wheel since November, that's why the seller stressed it would probably be on.
Have you looked at the 964 section on rennlist?
II would spend some time searching or asking questions around there.
im not an expert the light could be something serious or expensive but im pretty sure there have been quite a few threads on there asking the same question i think i even started one.
the answer always seemed to be its normal.
II would spend some time searching or asking questions around there.
im not an expert the light could be something serious or expensive but im pretty sure there have been quite a few threads on there asking the same question i think i even started one.
the answer always seemed to be its normal.
Ref the ABS/4WD light -it's just a sign of low battery -my C4 used to do it and my Shogun still does!
I wouldn't worry about the engine oil 'weeps' but would keep a close eye on, if not renew, the suspect oil pipes, only because they could suddenly let go.
Don't quite understand the welded on plate, but hey, the rest seems OK!
I wouldn't worry about the engine oil 'weeps' but would keep a close eye on, if not renew, the suspect oil pipes, only because they could suddenly let go.
Don't quite understand the welded on plate, but hey, the rest seems OK!
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