Need help - 4 year 911 restoration complete - now question why??

[rob911]

Back in 2001 I bought myself an 85 911 Carrera. The car was genuine but needed a little tidying. 4 years later and a full strip/rebuild and many upgrades my attitudes maybe changed.
Don't know if its just me but motoring today has become less fun with young neds, speed cameras, speed bumps etc. constantly spoiling one's fun.
I'm not sure if I've went down the wrong path with the restoration and now find myself with a car I'm too scared to use.
I took the car out yesterday and loved the noise it kicks out and the thrill of driving it but if you were to rate it compared to other vehicles I've had in the past - it would be as follows:-
Any motorbike 10/10
Old Mk2 Golf GTi 4/10
Porsche 911 3/10.
Reason the Porsche get low mark is because acceleration is where the thrill is and no car can ever touch a bike. The Golf was used every day, sold it with 200,000 miles on the clock and never changed a clutch or anything- 100% reliable.
I can only think the Porsche is just too good for a daily car and the fear of anything happening to it hinders ones enjoyment. Maybe because its just the time of the year when the car has become almost an ornament.
Any thoughts?

 

[Guest]

Would be quite nice to see a pic Rob

Yes, it may be that time of year where you cannot get out and drive it much and yes, it may be too good for you to hammer around in as your every day hack ... so buy another diesel Golf and keep the Porsche for fun.

 

[rob911]

Here's a photo:-

 

[rob911]

And another

 

[Jacob]

rob,

Don't be scared - Use your car, after all this is why you bought it, didn't you?

Some people spend a fortune in preparing their cars for concours - and this is great if that floats your boat.
I think in the main, most of us want to drive our cars. In the winter I drive mine less, but I still drive it.

I had a recent bare metal re-spray and for the months that followed after, I was so panicked about getting a stone chip that I found myself driving my car in a style that I didn't want to (very slow and very cautious)
That soon wore off and I was back driving my car how I wanted (O.K, with a little more care)

 

[Guest]

That looks bloody gorgeous Rob ... just like the one I looked at last weekend but a lot shinier and better.

I think you would definitely ruin it if you drove it even once... you should sell it immediately! [] []

To me!

 

[Guest]

Funny, I find the 3.2 to be the best 4 wheeled alternative to a bike. Ok, it's not as quick but it's still pretty quick and still gives you that buzz plus you have to be a reasonably good driver and have some interest in driving skills in much the same way that most bikers have some riding skills i.e., they're not just numpties that are looking to get from A to B.

Plus you don't have to put on your leathers to go out and enjoy yourself!

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: Iain Davis
Plus you don't have to put on your leathers to go out and enjoy yourself!

You should've been in the bar we were in on the Leeds P.Heads night out on saturday!!!

Seriously though Rob ... if you do decide to sell then please let me know, I have a red coupe in mind but it is just a touch high on the price, but I am looking to be in a 3.2 by end of Jan early Feb at the latest.

al

 

[dixhuit]

Keep it.[]
I sold my 997 C2S with all the goodies in the Summer. Blisteringly fast but just not enough driver involvement. Bought an 89 with only 22k miles and love it. Feels half the pace but so much more involvement. Just about to fit a Steve Wong chip which Steve has prepared to shave the 0-60 by about half a second and improve the throttle response from 2000 rpm . I tried a friends with it fitted and it transforms the car. Why not treat yourself. Stop comparing is the answer.
Remember He with the most toys at the end , wins !!!
Simon

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: dixhuit
Bought an 89 with only 22k miles and love it.

You jammy bugger! Where the hell do you find one's with only 22k miles on them?

ORIGINAL: dixhuit
Remember He with the most toys at the end , wins !!!

Good quote... along with "the only difference between men and boys, is the price of their toys" []

 

[Michael Downing]

Rob - She's beautiful. Go and drive her around, so that lots of other people can see her. [8D] Anything else is just not fair. []

And if she gets tatty in the process, then your free time for the next 4 years is sorted out! []

 

[dixhuit]

Found it by luck just when I had almost given up looking for something special to replace the 997. Patience and not jumping in until what I really wanted came along.
Severe withdrawal symptoms over winter though but the heater works well and thats something you dont get on a bike !!!!!!!!!
Simon []

 

[rob911]

Here's the story of the car:-
85 Carrera with 71k miles purchased in 2001. Car was owned by an 'older bloke' and completely standard.
I had plans to 'modify to my liking' and ended up carrying out a full almost bare shell restoration that included:-
Every brake part new.
Every suspension part stripped/powder coated.
Wheel bearings replaced.
Bilstein Sports suspension fitted.
Uprated Saunders hollow torsion bars.
Elephant Racing suspension bushes through out.
Turbo tie rods.
Fuchs wheels restored.
Brand new Yohohama AVS tyres.
Repainted.
New front wings (near side wing at filler cap was needing replaced but changed both).
Off side 'B' pillar and kidney bowl replaced.
Every seal/rubber replaced.
SSi Silencers.
Dansk 2 in / 2 out rear silencer.
New clutch.
New flywheel.
Gearbox rebuilt.
New driveshafts.
Basically every part that was removed from the car was restored.
The above is all I can think off just now whilst at work.
Since carrying out the above. The car has covered 600 miles.
And I'm not sure what future plans hold for it.
Don't ask me how much was spent on it - I would reckon it would be the price of the car on top of what I paid purchase price.

 

[Guest]

Wow! The only downside I can see is that it has the older gearbox ... but I'm pretty sure that the rest of the car will more than make up for that.

I would definitely be interested if you did want to let it go although I think it may well be above my budget!

 

[carreracat]

Cherish every moment driving it, mine's at home on axle stands and I'm on the other side of the world and I wont be able to drive her until May. And I don't mind admitting I miss the car more than the family (don't tell them that though!).
Sorry, just feeling rather sorry for myself!

 

[rob911]

My wife bought me a 3 hour track pass for Knockhill as a christmas present. Question now is do I take the car or motorbike.
If I do take the car, I think I should get it corner balanced prior to taking it on the track. With all the suspension being uprated and bigger torsion bars - I would really want 100% confidence prior to some track time.
From what I've read in Porsche 911 World. The closest place available place to do a balance is in Manchester but unsure of the name!!!!