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Posted March 27, 2020 How-To

Rescue: 87 924S from NY

So is a running, driving car really a rescue? Yes and no. In this case, the car showed well with decent paint and interior, and seemed to run well. The bottom, however, was another story. That story unfolded on the lift.

Posted September 23, 2019 Driving

Getting Ready for the Track

We all know that the 944 series is a great track day car, whether set up as ONLY a track day car or used during the week as a daily driver.

Posted April 16, 20181 Comment How-To

Brakes…There’s a Problem…

Here at 924S944.com, we have a theory – there are no cores, so therefore no rebuilt calipers. Unfortunately, you cannot print out calipers on your 3-D printer – at least, not yet. Until that happens, there will be few calipers at the auto supply store.

Posted April 9, 2018 General Topics

Porsche 944 Redux: Update

So let’s look at this in a more realistic light. Porsche is definitely NOT bringing back the 944, and I cannot find anything definitive on a Panamera Coupe.

Posted March 1, 2018 How-To

I Decided to Save My 944…

The sad fact is that our 924S and 944 cars are NOT Tri-Five Chevys or fifties Morgans. They will never attain “classic” levels, and we won’t see an ’84 944 with 320K on the odometer bring 2.1 Million at Barrett-Jackson. But these cars were made to be loved and driven, driven hard, driven at autocrosses and track days, and even in club racing. So make a list, prepare a budget and get to work.

Posted February 26, 2018 General Topics

924S/944 and Advanced Electronics

I read an article recently about the changing purchasing habits of Americans, specifically the argument of “Purchase vs. Lease.” Even Clark Howard, the “helping you save your money” guru has … Continue Reading 924S/944 and Advanced Electronics

Posted February 17, 20181 Comment How-To

Should I Save My 944?

The Porsche 944 cars out there are getting old – thirty years or so – and they require maintenance to keep them in good shape. Since they have been inexpensive to buy for many years, neglected maintenance is unfortunately typical for many of these cars. “

Posted January 3, 20181 Comment How-To

924 vs 944: Brakes

This short article will explain the differences between 924 and 944 brake systems and help answer any questions that you may have, particularly those of you wanting to update your early 924 to 944 brakes.