Your Kid’s First Car a Porsche?
The oldest grandchild is now approaching fourteen years old. Dad and Grandad have offered her the ragged 924S automatic as her first car.
Rubber Clutch – 944
It was a good idea at the time, I assume. Instead of using a spring-centered clutch disk, Porsche engineers decided that using a chunk of rubber would isolate driveline noise … Continue Reading Rubber Clutch – 944
Sometimes You Need Professional Help…
While we were at Porsche Werks Reunion at Amelia Island last month, Ms. 924S944.com looked over our car on the show field and said, “I need to spend some time … Continue Reading Sometimes You Need Professional Help…
Do I Really Need Leaky Power Steering?
The 2L 924’s didn’t have power steering, but the steering rack was a smallish unit that didn’t inspire a lot of confidence. The first ’83 944’s to come to North … Continue Reading Do I Really Need Leaky Power Steering?
PCA Zonefest, May 24-26, Mt. Dora
Calling all 924, 924S, 944 and 968’s for ZoneFest 2019, sponsored by the Florida Citrus Region Porsche Club of America! There are only about twenty slots left, so you need … Continue Reading PCA Zonefest, May 24-26, Mt. Dora
Tires
If you don’t check out Jalopnik.com every day, then you are missing out on some great car stuff – not necessarily directed to Porsches, but a “helicopter view” of the … Continue Reading Tires
Getting Your Bearings
Doing your own front wheel bearing replacement is pretty straightforward and is commonly done by home mechanics, especially when the front wheels only steer and stop the car. Front wheel … Continue Reading Getting Your Bearings
DIY Days at 924S944.com
Here at 924S944.com, we have stockpiled a lot of parts, and we have some pretty neat projects piled up in the yard. So we are suggesting that maybe you folks … Continue Reading DIY Days at 924S944.com
Going to the Show
Whether it’s the Friday night cruise-in, the Saturday morning Cars and Coffee, or a full-blown local/national car show, you want to make a good impression with your baby. So what … Continue Reading Going to the Show
…To Buy or Not To Buy. That is the Question…
In our continuing series of articles to help potential buyers and sellers, we turn our attention to the evaluation of a “rescue” or “project” car. Here we will detail what … Continue Reading …To Buy or Not To Buy. That is the Question…
Support The Forces of Good With Your 944
Saturday, February 9 – the 15th Annual Cars for the Cure to benefit the American Lung Association. The event is free for those who want to attend and wander around customs, exotics and generally wild cars on display.
10 Rules When Selling Your 944
Buying a 944 or 924S is one thing; selling one and getting the best price for it is another. Here are ten simple rules to follow when putting your baby … Continue Reading 10 Rules When Selling Your 944
The 924S 2.7 (That we never got…)
I came across this inspiration for this information from our friends at Werk924 in Guteborn, Germany. Their website is, as you would imagine, in German, but Google Chrome does a … Continue Reading The 924S 2.7 (That we never got…)
Engines and Numbers and HP – Oh, My!
The 2.5L 944 engine has gone through some modifications over the years, and there are always questions about them. Many of our cars have had engine swaps over the years, … Continue Reading Engines and Numbers and HP – Oh, My!
10 Rules When Buying a 944/924S
We get a fair number of questions about whether to buy a 944, how to tell if you are getting a good one, what the best price should be, and … Continue Reading 10 Rules When Buying a 944/924S
944’s and the Porsche Club of America
This article may rub some of our readers the wrong way, but let’s face it – most 924/924S/944/951 etc. people are a little different from your “typical Porsche Club of … Continue Reading 944’s and the Porsche Club of America