Some questions on first 911

Posted this last week, but will do so again for Kyle:

Visit

before you buy this, or any 911. Join the 911 mailing list and you'll find an incredibly helpful bunch of folks. Paid membership is optional, but it's under $20, and easily the best $20 any Porsche owner could spend.

Another great resource is the online forums at Pelican Auto Parts.

DS

There are at least a few active members and participants on the mailing list in your area who I'm sure would be happy to recommend a shop for a PPA.

The switch to the G-50 transmission was the BIG deal in 87, but believe that was also the first year for the Euro-style headlights, and bigger vents in the sides of the dash for the little bit of cold air the 911 AC puts out. Clutch went hydraulic (sp?) in 87 so it doesn't require quite leg muscle my

84 requires, and from what I understand, the newer transmission is "smoother" than the old 915. There are probably other things, but I'm not fully up to date on the improvements made during the Carrera run. 3.2 L is probably the most bulletproof engine Porsche has recently produced. It was used from '84 - '89.

Good luck.

DS

The G50 transmission is considered better - easier to use with smoother shifts and it lasts longer between rebuilds. It's slightly noisier.

Taking it out once a week would be better, but only if you can drive it for an hour or so to thoroughly warm it up.

That's somewhat subjective. I like my roads curvy and my acceleration linear, so I'm happy with an n/a car. If you're a boost junkie and like that burst of speed, you'll love the turbo. A 3.2L car with performance chip and upgraded exhaust should be plenty peppy. Emanuel

As it happens,

is run out of New Hampshire, which is home to one of the PCA's most active regions.

For Porsche work, consider:

Mark Nadler Exotech

9 Newton Road Plaistow, NH 03865

603-382-3599

With real snow tires (not "all season" tires) a 911 should be great in New Hampshire. You'll probably need a second set of wheels since you'll probably want high performance (again, not "all season") tires for the summer. I have to confess that since my 911 is a rust prone 1965, all my winter experience has been in a Land Rover Discovery or an Audi Quattro.

Yes, I've already joined there and gotten excellent advice and now know that I will be seeking a 1987-88 911 and without a turbo.

Second vote for this shop and it's close as I'm in Kensington NH.

I don't plan on driving this on the road, just around my 1/4 mile long driveway a few times every other week. I DO use snows in the winter on my A4 and plan on keeping this car to use year round. It's a great car.

Thanks.

Do you mean you have registered on Rennlist, or you have joined the North Country Region of the Porsche Club of America?

By all means check out North Country. You can find some contact e-mails at