Peter Empson
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Big Dave
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ORIGINAL: sc0tty
Sorry guys, all I was saying was why bother spending a fortune modding the car and then not keeping it? You will never recoup the original investement.
There must be some sense in not going overboard with the non standard parts, because some classic car adverts state "car is totally standard and un-molested" and that is seen as an advantage. I am only saying what the general non porsche nutter prospective buyer might say. You guys seem to live in your own little world of fiddling and fettling. I personally would never buy a used car that has been max-powered and messed with, it just devalues the car in my opinion. But obvioulsy I am in the minority as nearly ALL the active forum members seem to be 'modders'. Maybe you could all buy each others cars?!![
Scotty.
You do like to dig yourself a deep hole from time to time ,, dont you...
All you needed to say was " non standard",, but then by putting the word "crap" on the end just agrivated the situation...As this so called "crap" does actually enhance / improve the car. But then youl never know as you wont be fitting it to your car.????
Max powered.??? Ive seen some of these so called cars. + they are hideous. Not so in the case of Nicks car.. In fact i wouldnt go calling Nicks, " max powered"....At all...[8|][
][8|][][8|][].I suggest that a better choice of words NEXT time would help......
Peter Empson
PCGB Member
944's will cost us all quite a bit of money, most of which will not be recoverable at the time of sale. This is hardly shocking news is it? If improving the car to suit your own personal needs makes the car more enjoyable to you then surely it's illogical to do anything else. I'm sure Nick intended to keep the car long term, but as it so happens he wants to scratch the 911 itch, so why not.
These aren't valuable collectors cars...
Porsche modifed the 944 throughout production, lets face it, some of the parts that Porsche now supply for our cars came from 968's for example. Where do you draw the line? Is your stereo the original? Do you hunt out tyre technology developed 20 years ago?
Really? I'd suggest that the majority of people buying 944's now know they are a great road and track car and want to use them as such. To ignore 20 years worth of development seems madness to me when it comes time to replace parts.
ORIGINAL: sc0tty
I personally would never buy a used car that has been max-powered and messed with, it just devalues the car in my opinion. But obvioulsy I am in the minority as nearly ALL the active forum members seem to be 'modders'. Maybe you could all buy each others cars?!
944 man
Active member
Ive been debating whether to reply with a similar comment. 944s are not classic cars: nor are they valuable cars. If someone holds the model in high regard then I applaud that: I was a 944 owner appreciating the cars when they were new and Im still enthusiastic now, but you have to see the cars for what they are.
appletonn
New member
Scotty, at the risk of stating the obvious, it would make a refreshing change if you actually made a constructive contribution to this forum, rather than sanctimonious criticism of anyone and everyone who does make a positive contribution by posting something about their cars, modified or not.
Since when was owning any car about 'getting your money back'??!!!
Not that it is anyone's business but my own, I would not be that much out of pocket and a damn sight better off than if I had chose to run a brand new car for the same period, I guess.
Suffolk944
Moderator
Some people seem to confuse "freedom of speech" with maintaining decent politeness and forum etiquette. [8|]
pauljmcnulty
Active member
Well said, now let's get back to being polite and courteous? It's not difficult to disagree cordially! [&:]
Of course, I now have a car where the only non-standard part is the stereo. I won't be changing the mirrors, as I can see out of the flags much better. I won't be changing the amber lenses as I love the splashes of colour on the otherwise monochrome car. I love the D90s, they suit it perfectly; especially in the standard colour.
The only thing is whether I go for a 968 oddments tray rather than an armrest, I much prefer it, and put lighting in the cubby box to illuminate the switches. Am I taking the modding too far? [
]Neil Haughey
New member
IMHO every concours competition should include a thorough road test! I predict that would throw up a few surprises.
ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty
ove the splashes of colour on the otherwise monochrome car. I love the D90s, they suit it perfectly; especially in the standard colour.
The only thing is whether I go for a 968 oddments tray rather than an armrest, I much prefer it, and put lighting in the cubby box to illuminate the switches. Am I taking the modding too far? [
Take the cassette holders out of the standard tray and install a piece of non-slip 'cloth' - useful storage with a lid to rest your arm on.
Big Dave
New member
Scotty.
I suggest you go and "joint your colegues in there off world colonies, + the land of golden opertunity"...[8|][8|][8|][8|] To but quote your sig.....
Its not the free speech m8. Its your choice of words + phrases that seems to have upset a few folk...[8|][8|][8|]. And its not the first time either....[8|][8|][8|]
Oh and next time you ask about some parts. PLEASE follow up on them.. As you seemed to have gone "cold" on my set of D90,s...????????
pauljmcnulty
Active member
Oi, Dave! I said behave to all of you. [
]We've all agreed to try to avoid thoughtless words and phrases in posts, and keep them to Pistonheads. Now we're all a happy family again, so let's all take a deep breath and relax. There, feels better, doesn't it? I feel like a marriage guidance counsellor sometimes! [&:]
And, ten uses of smiley [8|] in one post reminds me of an era long behind us! [
][][][][]All the best.....[
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... or a DVM (essential for diagnosing electric break-downs), plus aforementioned pens, change etc.
Paul, I can't understand why you would want to remove the lid for this holder. It makes it much more useful, as well as giving you somewhere to rest your arm (as already mentioned).
And (without wanting this to become a 'how to mod my S2' thread), 968 castor mounts are a VERY worthwhile upgrade. (In fact, one of the few worthwhile upgrades I've found to date ... )
Oli.
Paul, I can't understand why you would want to remove the lid for this holder. It makes it much more useful, as well as giving you somewhere to rest your arm (as already mentioned).
And (without wanting this to become a 'how to mod my S2' thread), 968 castor mounts are a VERY worthwhile upgrade. (In fact, one of the few worthwhile upgrades I've found to date ... )
Oli.
Poppers,
This ISN'T a 'how to mod the S2' thread ... so, without talking about S2 mods, let's discuss how to improve the S2, eh? []
I run stock-size D90's, and the 968 castor mounts made the front of the car more pointy and much more direct on the road. Steering feel was enhanced and it turns-in more crisply. They aren't cheap (cost into three figures for the pair), but were worth every penny.
I've never had any wheels other than the S90's on my S2 so I don't know what difference it makes with larger ones.
Oli.
This ISN'T a 'how to mod the S2' thread ... so, without talking about S2 mods, let's discuss how to improve the S2, eh? [
]I run stock-size D90's, and the 968 castor mounts made the front of the car more pointy and much more direct on the road. Steering feel was enhanced and it turns-in more crisply. They aren't cheap (cost into three figures for the pair), but were worth every penny.
I've never had any wheels other than the S90's on my S2 so I don't know what difference it makes with larger ones.
Oli.
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