AUTOCROSS!!
This announcement is from the Citrus Region (Orlando) Porsche Club of America! The first autocross of the 2019 German Excellence/FLC Autocross Series will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 … Continue Reading AUTOCROSS!!
It’s All About The Weight
With New Year’s Resolutions just a short time away, it’s time to talk about weight – not just “total weight,” but where that weight is located and how it moves … Continue Reading It’s All About The Weight
HPDE Information Seminars in Orlando
HPDE: High Performance Driver Education This post is pointed at YOU – the 924, 924S, 944 and 968 fanatic. If you haven’t done an HPDE in your car, this may … Continue Reading HPDE Information Seminars in Orlando
924 vs. 924S vs. 944: What’s the Difference?
The first major redesign in 1985 – designated as “Series II” cars – are typically called “eighty-five-and-a-half” cars. These are easily identified by the new dashboard and console featuring an oval gauge cluster.
Sparky Went To The Ritz!
The 2018 Festivals of Speed is at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando took place on SUNDAY, December 2 from 10AM until 4PM, and our own 924S – “Sparky” – was in the … Continue Reading Sparky Went To The Ritz!
Sunroof Gear Cover Solution
Here at 924S944.com, I just ordered my THIRD fiberglass replacement sunroof cover from Texas Performance Concepts They have lots of fiberglass parts for the 944 and 924S, and their solution to the saggy sunroof gear cover is wonderful.
Thanksgiving…and the Christmas List
924S944.com presents a Christmas Idea List for the Front Engine Water Cooled Enthusiast. Feel free to use this to drop appropriate hints to the appropriate people.
The 1st Annual April Fool’s 944 Reintroduction Rally
Back on April Fool’s Day 2018 we published an article here about the reintroduction of the 944 by Porsche – total fabrication, Happy April Fool’s Day!. Anyway, it was by far the most popular, talked about and read article ever published on this site. Even though there was another article explaining that it was all shenanigans, we still get mentions, reads and questions about Porsche’s intentions with the “new 944.”
Meanwhile, at the Porsche Club Meeting…
The FCR has over a thousand members who could attend, bringing something north of six hundred Porsches to any event. Monthly meetings usually bring fifty or more together, and this night was no exception.
Suspension for Street, Autocross and Track Days
Suspension upgrades and settings are a big discussion topic anytime performance-oriented 944/924S people get together. How can I make my car handle better on the track? How can I tune my suspension to make it work better?
1988 Porsche 924S SE
This article was posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 on the Porsche Club of America website, written by Rob Sass. Take a look at https://www.pca.org/news/2018-10-16/why-1988-porsche-924s-se-porsche-we-should-all-be-shopping. As a member of the … Continue Reading 1988 Porsche 924S SE
924 vs 944: Transaxles
There have been a variety of transaxles used in the 924/944/924S/968 series. Understanding them helps to understand what to do when you need to replace yours – getting the right one that will work with your car. Replacing the transaxle is not an easy task, and you don’t want to have to do it twice.
924S Rear Seat Delete – With A Twist
This article was written by Josh Hickey and published on the GrassrootsMotorSports forum on September 26. For those looking for ideas on a rear seat delete, this is one that keeps a folding seat back that can keep heavy things in the hatch area, but also provides a storage area in the back seat area.
924S944.com Goes To The ROVAL
Since the Cup drivers only see two road courses a year, seeing them attempt to negotiate Charlotte’s 2.2 mile, very tight road course would prove to be interesting to say the least.
Strange Alternator Failure…
When I got in the car, I had the key in hand but not in the ignition, and the battery light was on. Key in the ignition, turn it on, and the battery light went off. Crank up the car, and no battery light. The car started fine, light was out, all is good.
944’s at Porsche Night at the ACE Orlando
The third Monday of each month is Porsche Night at the ACE Cafe in downtown Orlando. For September there were a lot of nice cars there, and the 944 was well represented.