dome Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Good work. Just tell her it's an appreciating asset. When you pop up the headlights and then look in the mirror at those flared arches you won't care Has anyone mentioned the vent on the B pillar you pull off to check the sills? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I am properly jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Pop off this vent (carefully, there's tabs at the top and bottom) and shine a torch/cameraphone in there. If you see rust, walk away, unless you're feeling brave. barefoot, Stevebrookman, HillmanImp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 ^^^ And be careful not to drop your phone while you're dangling it. Check the inner wings in front of the door hinges too. Did I miss the link to the car or is it a secret until later? ---- I looked at 968s before I bought the S4 but that ship had sailed-values have shot up. This would be ideal if you want a 968 but can only afford a 924, or you like everything about a 924 except the looks. https://imgur.com/a/F7jVNmQ dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Off to look at this and hopefully collect it tonight. Packed my towrope, toolkit, cable ties, bottle of water, hammer, torch. Got my insurance. I checked to see if it was worth doing a 24hr cover but nobody would insure it, so it's just as well I checked. Got it on my classic policy for not much though. If I don't buy it, it can just be taken off. Mrs Imp not happy. No idea where I can keep it, I'm already spilling out onto the road in our nice residential area. If owt goes wrong with it, I've neither got the time or the money to repair it on top of all the other knackered cars I've got. The worst thing though is that because all this happened whilst she was away at a hotel having a spa treatment it will mean that I'll never be trusted to be left on my own again. At least not with several bottles of red wine in the cupboard. No pics! I R DISAOPOINT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 ^^^ And be careful not to drop your phone while you're dangling it. Check the inner wings in front of the door hinges too. Did I miss the link to the car or is it a secret until later? I've brought a torch. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-944-S2-RARE-Non-Sun-Roof-Model-Private-Plate-Included/223234547069?hash=item33f9d0dd7d:g:krEAAOSwC~9cA6kX It was originally up for £8,500 I think but someone did an HPI check and it came back as written off in 1995 so the chap dropped the price to £5k. It shows as clear on every single other vin checking service out there, RAC, TotalCarCheck etc. However, HPI have been in this game a lot longer than anyone else and therefore its probably correct. However they can't confirm how it was written off as they don't hold records. If it was definitely a cat D I'd not be worried at all, cat C would be more of a worry obviously. But they don't know, they just have the marker there. It could be an admin error on their part but I doubt it. However, as it was something that happened in 1995, my logic is that if it's still looking okay now it must have been repaired properly. If it was lashed together 23rs ago it would have properly fallen apart now. Christ, half the cars this age could have been 'restored' with such shoddy workmanship that they could be bigger death traps now than a car that's been written off. If it looks straight, I'm going with the theory that it probably is. Plus I'm getting it at a price that makes me not worry too much about punting it on again if I do find owt after the event. NorfolkNWeigh, Tenmil Socket, Fat_Pirate and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 That looks amazing in the pictures but make sure you check it over closely. Price is good though.I sold mine in 2014 for £2750 with a years MOT, it resurfaced last year with no MOT and an MOT fail list showing more rust than the Bismark for £5k I spotted a new Mahle fuel filter for one in the garage the other night, not sure what else there is. Agreed on not worrying about the HPI thing-my M5 was a Cat C, saying that I had pics of it post accident and knew what had been done to it. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 ooof, looks nice Scotty, and it's on d90s already The pics do look like they've got a few effects on them though, none really crisp and in daylight. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Looks nice that, always fancied a 944 (had a 924 and it was pretty naff to be honest). Hope it turns out to be as good as it looks. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 ooof, looks nice Scotty, and it's on d90s already The pics do look like they've got a few effects on them though, none really crisp and in daylight.Yeah, and I'm seeing it at night. We're going to a garage to look at it though in the light. I've got close up photos of the bits of rust on it. There doesn't look like much but we all know how well it hides. Theres apparently some lacquer peel on the roof but not much. That looks amazing in the pictures but make sure you check it over closely. Price is good though.I sold mine in 2014 for £2750 with a years MOT, it resurfaced last year with no MOT and an MOT fail list showing more rust than the Bismark for £5k I spotted a new Mahle fuel filter for one in the garage the other night, not sure what else there is. Agreed on not worrying about the HPI thing-my M5 was a Cat C, saying that I had pics of it post accident and knew what had been done to it. I'll have a good look, especially with the possibility of bad repairs in the past. Assuming I buy it I'll get it down to the specialists in Batley in the new year to see what it needs. The current owner seems to have spent a small fortune on it so hopefully not much. Sadly for him a new baby and (now fallen through) house sale has forced his hand apparently. Or it could be absolutely fucked and he wants shot of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Looks nice that, always fancied a 944 (had a 924 and it was pretty naff to be honest). Hope it turns out to be as good as it looks.So do I. Got a return ticket though, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Check that the tyres are the correct Porsche approved compound!They should have N1 or N0 on somewhere near the size.I don't really understand how they are different, but mine tore through a set of Khumo's in 8,000 miles and drove like shit the whole time. - I've also got a fuel filter knocking about. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I'm sure you know this but check history of belts-the interval is around 4 years from memory. Mine had been given a quick blowover paint wise so was far from perfect. I might have a Momo steering wheel adaptor-one thing I never got on with was the Porsche steering wheels. I still have the Momo, you're not getting that though John F and HillmanImp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Had all the belts done last year about 1k ago apparently. Will have a gander at the tyres too. Ta. barefoot and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Ugh, train just got hellish at Sheffield with all the commuters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedagain Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Off to look at this and hopefully collect it tonight. Packed my towrope, toolkit, cable ties, bottle of water, hammer, torch. Got my insurance. I checked to see if it was worth doing a 24hr cover but nobody would insure it, so it's just as well I checked. Got it on my classic policy for not much though. If I don't buy it, it can just be taken off. Mrs Imp not happy. No idea where I can keep it, I'm already spilling out onto the road in our nice residential area. If owt goes wrong with it, I've neither got the time or the money to repair it on top of all the other knackered cars I've got. The worst thing though is that because all this happened whilst she was away at a hotel having a spa treatment it will mean that I'll never be trusted to be left on my own again. At least not with several bottles of red wine in the cupboard. Mrs Stoned was in Australia when I bought my Boxster.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 If these are like the 924 I'd check the clutch too, it needs rear half of the car dismantled axle/gearbox dropped to replace. Also remember to change your name to Tarquin, wear some red braces and a bow tie on the way back, and shout into a massive mobile in traffic. GLWTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Sorry for the radio silence. Car boughted. I paid absolutely no attention to any of the advice everyone gave me. The sill ends are a bit rough at the bottom of the wing but not too bad that I wimped out and I forgot to check the tyres. Clutch good I think, handbrake shit. Passenger window needs assistance on the way up too Mechanically its great. Scarily fast on the motorway when i put my foot down. Not really had the guts on other roads yet as I'm finding my feet but even when I think I'm going slow when I check the speed I'm actually going really fast. Obligatory petrol station shot Back at home. MorrisItalSLX, Sudsprint, egg and 45 others 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Excellent news, no hanging about here HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Great plate too!! HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alusilber Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Porsche keep a list of recommended 'N'-spec tyres here: https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/tyreapproval/ Of course, they don't have anything for the original 924's 14-inch wheels.... HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Great plate too!!I'm not sure about it. I'm tempted to get rid and put a proper H reg one on. The plate makes me feel a bit nerdy. Does that seem odd? John F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Porsche keep a list of recommended 'N'-spec tyres here: https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/tyreapproval/ Of course, they don't have anything for the original 924's 14-inch wheels....I'll have to check them. Theres probably not much left of the rear ones as i completely lit them up pulling away from the lights at one point. barefoot, paulplom, Burnside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 looks a belter. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I'm not sure about it. I'm tempted to get rid and put a proper H reg one on. The plate makes me feel a bit nerdy. Does that seem odd?I agree with you on the the plate but that is hardly validation some stranger off the internet! HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 I was driving to the station this morning and just carried on and drove to work. Looking forward to hooning it over the tops on the way home tonight. jumpingjehovahs, mrbenn, w00dy and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 If you've got it, flaunt it! Sent from my Redmi 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Always display your assets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Ooooh you diamond! Wot a stunnah!! Saw yer fb post this morning and went straight to autoshite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Porsches. V8 Audi's. V8 Bmw's.It getting like a netto version of pistonheads on here. We'll be discussing "heel and toeing" next. That porsche is fit. SierraMikeHotel, Burnside, tooSavvy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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