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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.
Hi there. Check you really need to change the tyres before doing so. If the rubber has not gone off, and there are no flat spots, they should be OK. You could be looking at 700 GBP to replace a whole set. If any doubt at all, change them. But do double check. There is silly rubber available for the 911, like Dunlop R semi-race stuff, but the grip is traded against swift breakaway. A normal road tyre would be fine. I would suggest Goodyear Eagle F1s as being a good all rounder at a good price, or even the Toyo Proxes, which come recommended. Otherwise, I know some people swear by the Contisports and others the Michelin Sports. Bridgestone S02s used to be highly regarded but they stopped making them and the S03 is a poor relation. The driver tuition will make far more difference to the way the car handles, so I'd invest in that and not worry overly about the tyres. Just make sure they are at the correct pressures, and maybe slightly lower than standard at the back (by 2-4psi) if you are driving it hard - the engine heats the tyres up.
I wouldn't recommend you put 95RON in, as turbo cars are less likely to suffer detonation if they run on higher octane 97-98 fuel. I think your 1988 car has less sophisticated mechanical fuel injection, which would make remapping more complicated anyway. Not sure tho'. Speak to someone like Colin Belton (ninemeister) on these forums as he does that kind of thing for a living. You can probably run it on 95RON at the moment if there is a knock sensor, but there may be a small loss of power and the engine will be more prone to pinking.
As for your third point, the book may be useful (don't know it myself) but nothing beats getting behind the wheel - or tuition. The theory is simple with a rear engined car. Brake in a straight line, keep the power on through corners and never lift off. Putting it into practice is the difficult bit
ATB
Domster
I wouldn't recommend you put 95RON in, as turbo cars are less likely to suffer detonation if they run on higher octane 97-98 fuel. I think your 1988 car has less sophisticated mechanical fuel injection, which would make remapping more complicated anyway. Not sure tho'. Speak to someone like Colin Belton (ninemeister) on these forums as he does that kind of thing for a living. You can probably run it on 95RON at the moment if there is a knock sensor, but there may be a small loss of power and the engine will be more prone to pinking.
As for your third point, the book may be useful (don't know it myself) but nothing beats getting behind the wheel - or tuition. The theory is simple with a rear engined car. Brake in a straight line, keep the power on through corners and never lift off. Putting it into practice is the difficult bit
ATB
Domster
I used to have a MY`87 3.2 Carerra Supersport Coupe, which was the factory turbo bodied car/brakes/wheels etc, etc. Unfortunatly, it didnt have the turbo to help push along all the the extra weight!
Originally, I had the 16" Fuchs wheels with Yokohamas AVS 01`s all round and when it came to replacing them (very frequently at the back)I went for the Toyo Proxes. They are very reasonable, but dont expect more than about 8-10K miles out of the rears and thats just road use.
Toyo used to offer a part refund against wear, so that you could mash them in after a few thousand miles and they used to give you pro-rata back for them, if you bought some more from them...I dont know if they still do that or if it was a fad!
Whatever... Enjoy Porsche ownership anyhow!
Originally, I had the 16" Fuchs wheels with Yokohamas AVS 01`s all round and when it came to replacing them (very frequently at the back)I went for the Toyo Proxes. They are very reasonable, but dont expect more than about 8-10K miles out of the rears and thats just road use.
Toyo used to offer a part refund against wear, so that you could mash them in after a few thousand miles and they used to give you pro-rata back for them, if you bought some more from them...I dont know if they still do that or if it was a fad!
Whatever... Enjoy Porsche ownership anyhow!
Hiya Fatboy,
You may have seen from another thread that I just picked up a 930 coupe a couple of weeks ago. I'll be taking it to Cadwell Park on 18/10 for its first trackday outing. Looks like a good deal as this is cheap (£129), technical, not too high speed, there's free instruction and it's on a Saturday.
Be good if you could bring the cab along.
Tyre-wise mine has Eagle F1s but obviously I haven't reached their limits yet, I would probably consider using Kumhos next as they have an excellent reputation for tarmac rallying. I've had S02s before but as Domster says they're getting rare.
If you de-tune the car for 95RON you will lose power due to retarding the ignition and a necessary reduction in fuelling. Probably worth spending the extra money on S/U, Optimax or an Octane booster.
Cheers
Dan
>> Edited by DemolitionDan on Tuesday 30th September 15:08
You may have seen from another thread that I just picked up a 930 coupe a couple of weeks ago. I'll be taking it to Cadwell Park on 18/10 for its first trackday outing. Looks like a good deal as this is cheap (£129), technical, not too high speed, there's free instruction and it's on a Saturday.
Be good if you could bring the cab along.
Tyre-wise mine has Eagle F1s but obviously I haven't reached their limits yet, I would probably consider using Kumhos next as they have an excellent reputation for tarmac rallying. I've had S02s before but as Domster says they're getting rare.
If you de-tune the car for 95RON you will lose power due to retarding the ignition and a necessary reduction in fuelling. Probably worth spending the extra money on S/U, Optimax or an Octane booster.
Cheers
Dan
>> Edited by DemolitionDan on Tuesday 30th September 15:08
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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