the 944 community would be such a different place without your influence man. the quality, clarity, and thoroughness of your vids are incomparable. thank you so much man!!
The amount of practiced skill this takes is incredible. You are such a good caretaker for this car, thank you for keeping it around and documenting it for us. I just bought an elise but know I’ll be back here in the future when I get my 944. An incredible guide.
@@topherlikescandy Awesome! I wanted an Elise for the longest time. I was waiting and waiting for the prices to come down on them, but it never really happened. 😂 The new Emira looks pretty slick as well.
+1 on everything you listed, we’ve done a lot of similar things on our cars and I noticed the same exact gain after installing the new DME from F9. I was dumb and broke my initial MAF eeprom so even driving around with the stock AFM I noticed a giant improvement in acceleration and idle and also no more weird random ignition loss around 4k rpm on a hard pull. Absolutely worth every penny on that one. It’s been wonderful the amount of aftermarket support that’s popped up for these cars over the last 10 years. I wonder if anyone can come up with a timing chain conversion to change all the pulleys to accept a chain instead of a belt. I’d buy that so fast 😂😂😂
@@TakeFlightGarage It’s pretty wild, my DME circuit board looked good to the naked eye, hard to see micro-fractures in the individual solder joints. I hate to recommend every new 944 owner drop $500 on a new computer, but it really does eliminate a number of issues that are otherwise difficult to test for.
I know there's plenty of videos on paint repair, but would be cool to see some content on paint chip repair for the 944. Love all your videos and I watch them multiple times while working on my car!
Nice job. I’m a 914 guy, and have always looked into this community knowing, these cars are a nice drive and great looking too! I had a 1986 Audi 4000 and it was similar in many ways, thanks and enjoy.
@@Tmrfe0962 Sweet! The 914 is a fun, quirky design. I recently saw a nicely restored one at Cars & Coffee that looked great! Not sure if you’ve seen the “Fifteen Eleven Design” restomod… it’s not for purists, but they squeezed a 3.8L Cayman engine into it, along with a bunch of other goodies - www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/this-porsche-914-restomod-comes-with-a-caymans-bite/
@@ThingsBreak Nice! I hope it holds up well for you. I had a feeling mine was going to leave me stranded at some point, but luckily they throw out a few warning signs. Cheers!
Hey mate i just bought an 89 2.7lt 944, your vids have been awesome, we have smashed through the problems with it, still a few like the MAFS sensor and a rough start up idle, but we are getting there!!. Thanks from Australia!!
@@asdmuzak That’s awesome! I understand the 944 is pretty rare in Australia, and the 2.7L even more so, probably only a handful of those kicking around. Best of luck! Cheers!
Hi, quick update, we fixed the common dreaded bad start up idle, changing the vacuum lines we found one under the manifold melted, from throttle body to thermo valve, purrs like a kitten. Cold starts like a new car. Your vids are awesome man. Thanks again!!!
Appreciate the overview, i did a solid mount made by an old ex pat from the hybrids forum for my ls conversion but will watch for that vibration when I get my ac completed but it is wire different from the lindsay one with polyurethane bushings. See what happens. Those blacksea beating are crazy beefy but too much coin for my Canadian pesos. Still had it rebuilt. Short shifter might have been wise while i had it all apart but the modified washer on shifter clevis got rid of my shifter slop. Cheers! Looks great
Outstanding follow-up. Thank you. I'm not sure I would enjoy my car as much as I do without the confidence you create in my services and modifications through the quality of your videos. Keep it up!
Interesting info about the DME causing spark issues. My car has recently decided to have what sounds like a spark cutoff rev limiter at 6k rpm. Gonna look into this.
Hey! Good to see you. Thanks for the rundown- it’s super helpful to hear these follow ups as we all pick and chose areas to care for and improve in our cars
This vehicle, this voice ❤ My Kalahari is still in the process of restoration... What a shame that the renovation program on the European AutoCraft Studio channel has been canceled...
Just swapped to the Only944 short shifter as well today.. and it’s stuck in the garage behind another project. Haha. However, I can already feel a huge difference just cycling through the gears stationary.
So glad to find your channel and content. Odd story is that I'm researching 924s and 944s as a possible replacement for my BRZ. I love the RWD sports car recipe and loved these "back in the day". Great information in your videos. Thank you!
@@NC944er Ha I'd love to get some seat time in a properly sorted 944. My BRZ is a 2022 and is my first RWD sportscar, and I love it. I've autocrossed a 944 but it was pretty beat, but I loved it.
@@aroundomaha Sweet! The 2nd gen redesign is really nice, they finally gave it a little more power, good looks, and light weight. Proper sports car. 👍🏼
I’m an ex Porsche technician, great modifications all round, car looks fantastic, I had a Zermatt 951, fabulous car all round, couldn’t fault it anywhere.
I have a wild question… would you be possibly interested in helping get my 944 into running condition. Well it runs, but the flex plate went out yesterday and I’m thinking about replacing the timing belt. There’s very few old Porsche mechanics near me and so the one that are here charge ridiculous amounts. Just let me know if you interested and I’ll give you more details, she’s rust free, and I’ll obviously pay I just don’t feel comfortable doing it myself😂.
@@Dmoc6703 Hey man, yeah if you can get the car to me, I’m happy to work on it. I’ve done a handful of jobs for other 944 owners in the past. I’m located in central North Carolina. Feel free to email me and we can talk through logistics - jason.forgey1@gmail.com
@@goldstein47 Shouldn’t be a problem based on other owners’ feedback (link below). Note: the steering column is fixed in place so the only way to change its position is with hub spacers. rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/1296071-tall-person-leg-room-in-944-a.html
I fall into the camp where my tag is basically public information, anyone can see it on the street when driving. If someone really wants to pull DMV records and come find me to talk about 944s, I could probably spare a few minutes, but also... just don't do that. 😂 I appreciate your concern for my security though. Cheers!
@@GenFool And give up my 5mph impact buffer? Never! 😂 I like the Euro look, but I don’t like the price… the rear isn’t bad at about $240, but the front with all the different lighting, trim pads, and mounts comes to over $2,300. Factor in another $800 for paint and you’re well over $3k. That’s transmission rebuild money… for guys with a 951 or S2, it makes a lot more sense because you’ve only got the rear to care for.
@@cartersmith5823 The late speedo is driven by a sensor on the transaxle, it’s a round black device protruding from above the left axle flange. I’d first check that it’s not damaged and that it’s connected properly, no severed wires, broken connectors, etc. They can also get fouled up with CV axle grease, so maybe unplug it and clean out the contacts as well. It could be something in the gauge cluster as well, an individual electrical component failure, but it’s easier to start at the sensor and work back.
@@noahearle9657 It’s an Ultimat from Lloyd Mats, about $160. They recently lost their license to put the Porsche logos on them, but here’s the link for a plain mat - www.lloydmatsstore.com/ultimat-floor-mats
@@commotoed I ordered mine from Delaware Porsche Parts, it took about three weeks to come over from Germany. It appears some vendors are sold out, so you’ll need to shop around. For some parts, Porsche only does production runs every so often. It looks like Pelican Parts may have one in stock - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93150537104.htm?pn=931-505-371-04-OEM
the 944 community would be such a different place without your influence man. the quality, clarity, and thoroughness of your vids are incomparable. thank you so much man!!
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Totally agree. Terrific work!
Couldn’t agree more
WOW! YOU FINALLY SHOWED YOUR FACE!
@@jergervasi3331 Yep, running out of content ideas, so my face was a last resort… if it doesn’t look good, I blame the cameraman, he sucks. 😂
The amount of practiced skill this takes is incredible. You are such a good caretaker for this car, thank you for keeping it around and documenting it for us. I just bought an elise but know I’ll be back here in the future when I get my 944. An incredible guide.
@@topherlikescandy Awesome! I wanted an Elise for the longest time. I was waiting and waiting for the prices to come down on them, but it never really happened. 😂 The new Emira looks pretty slick as well.
@@NC944er for sure! It’s capable but I yearn for the old school connection and style of the 944. Grass is always greener I guess!
This guy has helped me so much! He’s a hero fr
Thank you for your input into the 944 community. You are a valuable resource
+1 on everything you listed, we’ve done a lot of similar things on our cars and I noticed the same exact gain after installing the new DME from F9. I was dumb and broke my initial MAF eeprom so even driving around with the stock AFM I noticed a giant improvement in acceleration and idle and also no more weird random ignition loss around 4k rpm on a hard pull. Absolutely worth every penny on that one. It’s been wonderful the amount of aftermarket support that’s popped up for these cars over the last 10 years.
I wonder if anyone can come up with a timing chain conversion to change all the pulleys to accept a chain instead of a belt. I’d buy that so fast 😂😂😂
@@TakeFlightGarage It’s pretty wild, my DME circuit board looked good to the naked eye, hard to see micro-fractures in the individual solder joints. I hate to recommend every new 944 owner drop $500 on a new computer, but it really does eliminate a number of issues that are otherwise difficult to test for.
I’m about to buy an s2. Thanks for ur videos mate, really informative, and simple , enjoyable presentation. Cheers👍🍻🎯🇦🇺
Thanks again for all your videos, such a great help to us all.
I know there's plenty of videos on paint repair, but would be cool to see some content on paint chip repair for the 944. Love all your videos and I watch them multiple times while working on my car!
LOVE these more your car specific videos on your channel!! Would enjoy some driving content I think that would be neat
Seen your videos always gives me motivation to tinker on my shit box
@@MrStroller4u Nice! The more you tinker, the less shitty it becomes. All the best. 👍🏼
Nice job. I’m a 914 guy, and have always looked into this community knowing, these cars are a nice drive and great looking too! I had a 1986 Audi 4000 and it was similar in many ways, thanks and enjoy.
@@Tmrfe0962 Sweet! The 914 is a fun, quirky design. I recently saw a nicely restored one at Cars & Coffee that looked great! Not sure if you’ve seen the “Fifteen Eleven Design” restomod… it’s not for purists, but they squeezed a 3.8L Cayman engine into it, along with a bunch of other goodies - www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/this-porsche-914-restomod-comes-with-a-caymans-bite/
@@NC944er thank you, I’ll check that out. It’s a great hobby we have! Folks like you, add to the enjoyment.
I appreciate all your help from your emails to videos, my 944 has never run better thanks to you and your help.
Your car is in unbelievable condition!
Thanks for that follow up! I'm on that same path of improving reliability. I haven't changed my DME but did do a full resolder....for now.
@@ThingsBreak Nice! I hope it holds up well for you. I had a feeling mine was going to leave me stranded at some point, but luckily they throw out a few warning signs. Cheers!
You’re a legend sir
That's true
Love this video. All of your stuff keeps me so motivated to work on my 944 and get it running the best it can. Thanks! Keep it up!
@@maxorton7709 Awesome! Glad you enjoyed! 👍🏼
Thank you very much for all your videos and for this update/reviews, helps a lot!!
Hey mate i just bought an 89 2.7lt 944, your vids have been awesome, we have smashed through the problems with it, still a few like the MAFS sensor and a rough start up idle, but we are getting there!!.
Thanks from Australia!!
@@asdmuzak That’s awesome! I understand the 944 is pretty rare in Australia, and the 2.7L even more so, probably only a handful of those kicking around. Best of luck! Cheers!
Hi, quick update, we fixed the common dreaded bad start up idle, changing the vacuum lines we found one under the manifold melted, from throttle body to thermo valve, purrs like a kitten.
Cold starts like a new car.
Your vids are awesome man. Thanks again!!!
@@asdmuzak Nice! Glad to hear it. 👍🏼
Great video man! Glad to put a face to the voice! Keep up the great vids (please)
Appreciate the overview, i did a solid mount made by an old ex pat from the hybrids forum for my ls conversion but will watch for that vibration when I get my ac completed but it is wire different from the lindsay one with polyurethane bushings. See what happens.
Those blacksea beating are crazy beefy but too much coin for my Canadian pesos. Still had it rebuilt. Short shifter might have been wise while i had it all apart but the modified washer on shifter clevis got rid of my shifter slop. Cheers! Looks great
Outstanding follow-up. Thank you. I'm not sure I would enjoy my car as much as I do without the confidence you create in my services and modifications through the quality of your videos. Keep it up!
Interesting info about the DME causing spark issues. My car has recently decided to have what sounds like a spark cutoff rev limiter at 6k rpm. Gonna look into this.
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Hey! Good to see you. Thanks for the rundown- it’s super helpful to hear these follow ups as we all pick and chose areas to care for and improve in our cars
Looks great 👍
This vehicle, this voice ❤
My Kalahari is still in the process of restoration...
What a shame that the renovation program on the
European AutoCraft Studio channel has been canceled...
Just swapped to the Only944 short shifter as well today.. and it’s stuck in the garage behind another project. Haha. However, I can already feel a huge difference just cycling through the gears stationary.
I really wish Porsche was still making the 944. A classic body style. I will end up buying an Audi TT.
Car is looking good!
So glad to find your channel and content. Odd story is that I'm researching 924s and 944s as a possible replacement for my BRZ. I love the RWD sports car recipe and loved these "back in the day". Great information in your videos. Thank you!
@@aroundomaha Very cool! What year is your BRZ? Maybe we can trade for a little while…
@@NC944er Ha I'd love to get some seat time in a properly sorted 944. My BRZ is a 2022 and is my first RWD sportscar, and I love it. I've autocrossed a 944 but it was pretty beat, but I loved it.
@@aroundomaha Sweet! The 2nd gen redesign is really nice, they finally gave it a little more power, good looks, and light weight. Proper sports car. 👍🏼
I’m an ex Porsche technician, great modifications all round, car looks fantastic, I had a Zermatt 951, fabulous car all round, couldn’t fault it anywhere.
Thanks Art! I imagine you have quite a few interesting stories from your past time as a Porsche Tech. Thanks for checking out the car! Cheers!
I have a wild question… would you be possibly interested in helping get my 944 into running condition. Well it runs, but the flex plate went out yesterday and I’m thinking about replacing the timing belt. There’s very few old Porsche mechanics near me and so the one that are here charge ridiculous amounts. Just let me know if you interested and I’ll give you more details, she’s rust free, and I’ll obviously pay I just don’t feel comfortable doing it myself😂.
@@Dmoc6703 Hey man, yeah if you can get the car to me, I’m happy to work on it. I’ve done a handful of jobs for other 944 owners in the past. I’m located in central North Carolina. Feel free to email me and we can talk through logistics - jason.forgey1@gmail.com
I am looking into getting one, I have one question. I’m 6’5 and medium build, longer on the lower side. Will I fit in here?
@@goldstein47 Shouldn’t be a problem based on other owners’ feedback (link below). Note: the steering column is fixed in place so the only way to change its position is with hub spacers.
rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/1296071-tall-person-leg-room-in-944-a.html
Might want to re-upload, friend. You didn't blur out your tag.
I fall into the camp where my tag is basically public information, anyone can see it on the street when driving. If someone really wants to pull DMV records and come find me to talk about 944s, I could probably spare a few minutes, but also... just don't do that. 😂 I appreciate your concern for my security though. Cheers!
Get euro bumpers!!
@@GenFool And give up my 5mph impact buffer? Never! 😂 I like the Euro look, but I don’t like the price… the rear isn’t bad at about $240, but the front with all the different lighting, trim pads, and mounts comes to over $2,300. Factor in another $800 for paint and you’re well over $3k. That’s transmission rebuild money… for guys with a 951 or S2, it makes a lot more sense because you’ve only got the rear to care for.
Hey my speedometer in my 88 944 has never worked ever since I bought it was wondering if you had any ideas of what it could be!
@@cartersmith5823 The late speedo is driven by a sensor on the transaxle, it’s a round black device protruding from above the left axle flange. I’d first check that it’s not damaged and that it’s connected properly, no severed wires, broken connectors, etc. They can also get fouled up with CV axle grease, so maybe unplug it and clean out the contacts as well. It could be something in the gauge cluster as well, an individual electrical component failure, but it’s easier to start at the sensor and work back.
@@NC944erokay thank you so much for the help
Hey! Do you have a link for that trunk carpet cover?
@@noahearle9657 It’s an Ultimat from Lloyd Mats, about $160. They recently lost their license to put the Porsche logos on them, but here’s the link for a plain mat - www.lloydmatsstore.com/ultimat-floor-mats
@@NC944er Thankyou so much man!
I've been trying to find all the bushings for the rear trailing arms on an 84 944 and i'm not having any luck, could someone give me a hand?
@@masoncarter4238 Are you talking about part number: 477-501-541? - 944online.com/rear-control-arm-bushing-82-to-95/
Where did you find a new front valence/spoiler?
@@commotoed I ordered mine from Delaware Porsche Parts, it took about three weeks to come over from Germany. It appears some vendors are sold out, so you’ll need to shop around. For some parts, Porsche only does production runs every so often. It looks like Pelican Parts may have one in stock - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93150537104.htm?pn=931-505-371-04-OEM
@@NC944er I am waiting on (PP) to confirm their inventory. Congrats on a Beautiful car, Bring it and inspire us at 944Camp.