FAQ DISCUSSION - PLEASE POST HERE!
- Thread starter PaulHere
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Hello everyone.
Hope someone is finding the FAQ page of some use.
I've revised and added more content to it and have noticed that it's gained a few hits since.
If there is anything you would like to see added let me know here.
BTW just to make sure someone is reading this, I will send a 924 Register 30th Anniversary sticker and Register sticker to the first three people to respond to this post!
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Hope someone is finding the FAQ page of some use.
I've revised and added more content to it and have noticed that it's gained a few hits since.
If there is anything you would like to see added let me know here.
BTW just to make sure someone is reading this, I will send a 924 Register 30th Anniversary sticker and Register sticker to the first three people to respond to this post!
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Guest
New member
Have just acquired 924S and have question re suitability of unleaded fuel. Forum FAQ states that unleaded is OK for S cars from '88 on but '86 issue of Driver's Manual supplied with my Aug '86 car recommends "Minimum Octane Rating: 91 RON / 82 MON to DIN 51600 or unleaded to DIN 51607". Can I have some clarification from some of you clued-up owners out there? BTW, I think it will take me a bit of time to familiarise myself with the workings of this forum... so pls bear with me!
vitesse
Active member
Our '86 924S always runs on Unleaded-95 RON.I use Bosch Superfour plugs,fullsynthetic oil(Chevron from Costco) and have altered the airflap spring in the airflow meter to a weaker setting to better lowdown response.No problems-80k + miles.Recent round trip to Frontrunner,from north Merseyside-31.6 mpg at 85-90-95 mphMotorways)
Paul - I wonder whether something about the seat spacers should be in the FAQ? One of the annoying things for me with the 924 is the height of the steering wheel and after reading this thread (http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=195491) I removed the spacers between the runners and the seat today - the difference in height may not be huge but it has made a significant difference to not only getting in and out of the car but also driving it which was a pleasant surprise []
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Northern924
New member
Was the same when I took the interior out of mine during the resto, left the block out, its a lot easier to live with on a daily basis without them.
Stu Alderson
New member
This may not be be the correct forum for this, so apologies in advance.
Does anyone have a feel or know where I can obtain some information of the numbers of 924/944 variants either still in use or undergoing restoration to bring them back into use?
I appreciate not everyone joins forums and therefore details are never going to be complete, however the E31 (BMW 8 Series) have undertaken a database of all VIN numbers, owners and where in the world they are located. If I remember correctly this is around 98% complete which is a phenomenal result for the marque.
Thanks
Stuart
Does anyone have a feel or know where I can obtain some information of the numbers of 924/944 variants either still in use or undergoing restoration to bring them back into use?
I appreciate not everyone joins forums and therefore details are never going to be complete, however the E31 (BMW 8 Series) have undertaken a database of all VIN numbers, owners and where in the world they are located. If I remember correctly this is around 98% complete which is a phenomenal result for the marque.
Thanks
Stuart
Hello Stu
A few years ago I obtained numbers of 924 cars registered with the DVLA both on the road and on SORN, I forget the numbers now but it probably on this forum somewhere.
Who carried out the work finding the 8 series cars and what channels did they use to find cars worldwide?
Of course there are a lot more 924 models in the world and my database only contains a tiny fraction of UK cars.
Would be great to start a worldwide database but it's a massive roject for anyone.
A few years ago I obtained numbers of 924 cars registered with the DVLA both on the road and on SORN, I forget the numbers now but it probably on this forum somewhere.
Who carried out the work finding the 8 series cars and what channels did they use to find cars worldwide?
Of course there are a lot more 924 models in the world and my database only contains a tiny fraction of UK cars.
Would be great to start a worldwide database but it's a massive roject for anyone.
Stu Alderson
New member
Paul,
Thanks for your reply, the 8 Series undertaking was carried out between a Mod and BMW's production figures (worldwide) which they were happy to supply, I was wrong in my original assessment, all 8 series have in fact been accounted for.
Not such a formidable task when you compare it with the actual production figures released by BMW
Total Worldwide Number of units per model:
* 1993-99 - 840Ci - 7,803
* 1989-99 - 850i/Ci - 21,290
* 1993-96 - 850CSi - 1,510
* 1992 - 830Ci - 18 (NOTE: evaluation units, all crushed by BMW AG)
I suspect this is considerably less than the corresponding production of 924/944 (931/951968's) but with co-operation it could still be achievable.
As I am now retired, I am more than happy to discuss the undertaking on behalf of the above groups, but unless we can get posts into other groups, and have some co-operation from Porsche, we are unlikely to get exact figures. However, the longer we leave it the less chance we have. Cars die or are killed on a regular basis especially of this age.
If you know anyone within the group who help to sponsor such a task, I can develop the database to see the club's needs.
Kind regards
Stuart
Thanks for your reply, the 8 Series undertaking was carried out between a Mod and BMW's production figures (worldwide) which they were happy to supply, I was wrong in my original assessment, all 8 series have in fact been accounted for.
Not such a formidable task when you compare it with the actual production figures released by BMW
Total Worldwide Number of units per model:
* 1993-99 - 840Ci - 7,803
* 1989-99 - 850i/Ci - 21,290
* 1993-96 - 850CSi - 1,510
* 1992 - 830Ci - 18 (NOTE: evaluation units, all crushed by BMW AG)
I suspect this is considerably less than the corresponding production of 924/944 (931/951968's) but with co-operation it could still be achievable.
As I am now retired, I am more than happy to discuss the undertaking on behalf of the above groups, but unless we can get posts into other groups, and have some co-operation from Porsche, we are unlikely to get exact figures. However, the longer we leave it the less chance we have. Cars die or are killed on a regular basis especially of this age.
If you know anyone within the group who help to sponsor such a task, I can develop the database to see the club's needs.
Kind regards
Stuart
richard price
New member
New to the forum - hope I am in the correct part?
I have an '84 924 in red and need some paint - (aerosol spray can) - Halfords had the correct "menu" to make up, but then discovered that one of the "ingrediants" had been stoped due to Health & Safety concerns so they could not supply.
Any advice on where I could get an alternative supplier / material in spray can please?
I have an '84 924 in red and need some paint - (aerosol spray can) - Halfords had the correct "menu" to make up, but then discovered that one of the "ingrediants" had been stoped due to Health & Safety concerns so they could not supply.
Any advice on where I could get an alternative supplier / material in spray can please?
GRAHAMCORFU
New member
Hello
i am a new member on this forum so i would like to say how good it is very informative well done guys and girls
i would offer my cars info for your register
1984 924 non turbo vin number WP0ZZZ92ZEN401585 COLOUR SILVER
i am a new member on this forum so i would like to say how good it is very informative well done guys and girls
i would offer my cars info for your register
1984 924 non turbo vin number WP0ZZZ92ZEN401585 COLOUR SILVER
question -
had a 924 2.0 for a week now, engine is sound no problems! just have a few astetic issues which is what you would expect from a 30 y/o car.
1 problem im curious about if anyone can help?! windscreen wipers are sound but when i pull the handle for the water jets the fuse blows, changed the water pump but still the same problem, even with the pump unplugged pulling the handle will blow the fuse! anyone had this and know the solutuion??
Thanks in advance
Damo!
had a 924 2.0 for a week now, engine is sound no problems! just have a few astetic issues which is what you would expect from a 30 y/o car.
1 problem im curious about if anyone can help?! windscreen wipers are sound but when i pull the handle for the water jets the fuse blows, changed the water pump but still the same problem, even with the pump unplugged pulling the handle will blow the fuse! anyone had this and know the solutuion??
Thanks in advance
Damo!
vitesse
Active member
This indicates that the live feed from the switch is shorting out somewhere between the switch output terminal & the pump,hence blowing the fuse-you will have to trace the pump live feed wire from the switch & find the problem-the outer insulation could be cut & touching metalwork/an earthed wire etc behind the switch or en route to the pump.
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