supldys Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1034&pictureid=9226 Its been sitting about 3 years, and doesnt run...yet But the body is rust free and I got an awesome price for it. Hopefully I get it ready by spring time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I've always loved the looks of the 928, keep us updated on your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I always liked those cars until a friend bought one and told me how big a heap of shit it is. It wasn't in great condition from the start though, so there's that. So what are your plans/goals? Just get it running and enjoy it? Mod it into a track car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Sweet, those are really nice car for long distance. Iirc, the body is aluminum so rust will not be a problem. Is it 5 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I always liked those cars until a friend bought one and told me how big a heap of shit it is. It wasn't in great condition from the start though, so there's that. So what are your plans/goals? Just get it running and enjoy it? Mod it into a track car? Eh, unfortunately it's auto. But there are a good supply of 5speeds out there to see out if I ever get bored. It's my extra car so step 1 is get it running, then step 2 is figure out what else I want to do with it, and step 3 is profit. Any ideas? (Besides a Vette Ls and 6 speed swap, that is already on the list somewhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 It's my extra car so step 1 is get it running, then step 2 is figure out what else I want to do with it, and step 3 is profit. Any ideas? (Besides a Vette Ls and 6 speed swap, that is already on the list somewhere) As long as I can still stomp you in a drag race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 epic fail getting an auto really neat cars, a few autox with us and aren't fast by modern standards, but they keep up and don't seem to have any issues? they sound great uncorked too, hope you got one with an LSD some things are very $$$ to fix, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 As long as I can still stomp you in a drag race. You got proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Eh, unfortunately it's auto. http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/113/324/PxCj4.gif?1302641091 http://i28.tinypic.com/105uvlf.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Give the guy a break, the 7 speed PDKs in those shift faster than a manual and usually allow for really impressive acceleration figures also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Give the guy a break, the 7 speed PDKs in those shift faster than a manual and usually allow for really impressive acceleration figures also. Not sure if serious...PDK in 1982? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 You got proof? You know. Why do you and I have a penchant for oddball shit? You're worse than I am, though. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thes 928s are really spectacular cars. Forget the LS swap, take your time and work through all the issues the Porsche v8 is going to throw at you - it's going to be a lot but nothing is hard and once done the car will be super reliable. While I am usually an autolol guy too, the fact that you have a 928 at all is special. There is a group here in columbus called the buckeye landsharks, they are tight knit and only touch these cars, there always seems to be at least one member at cars and coffee in the summer. http://www.928buckeyelandsharks.com/ the thing about the 928 is, in the era that it was produced there weren't a lot of 150mph all day grand tourers being made. It was basically this car, the jaguar xjs, Astonmartin V8 vantage, and the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 and that is pretty much it until 1984 when the testarossa and c4 corvette came along (and neither of those had back seats). So it is in good company. As a racecar, the 928 made a better endurance racer and long distance road rally car than a hardcore sprint racer. As a street car this translates to a good "Adventure car" to take long distance high speed trips with and just have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Iirc, the body is aluminum so rust will not be a problem. The doors hood and front fenders are aluminum, the rest of the body is steel. It's supposed to be galvanized steel but porsche didn't really step up their galvanizing game until 1987 so it's not uncommon to see really rotted ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 long distance high speed trips you mean, like 65mph? or 70mph once you get outside of town? high speed cruising just as worthless as z71 mall crawlers LOL MURICA :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 How many "auto lol" people have driven an automatic and manual 928? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 1) Get it running. 2) Figure out what else I want to do with it. 3) ??? 4) Profit. Any ideas? (Besides a Vette Ls and 6 speed swap, that is already on the list somewhere) FTFY. http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/113/324/PxCj4.gif?1302641091 Never seen that reversed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 You know. Why do you and I have a penchant for oddball shit? You're worse than I am, though. Good luck with it. You know I hate pumpkin spice, I gotta keep it weird. Thes 928s are really spectacular cars. Forget the LS swap, take your time and work through all the issues the Porsche v8 is going to throw at you - it's going to be a lot but nothing is hard and once done the car will be super reliable. While I am usually an autolol guy too, the fact that you have a 928 at all is special. There is a group here in columbus called the buckeye landsharks, they are tight knit and only touch these cars, there always seems to be at least one member at cars and coffee in the summer. http://www.928buckeyelandsharks.com/ the thing about the 928 is, in the era that it was produced there weren't a lot of 150mph all day grand tourers being made. It was basically this car, the jaguar xjs, Astonmartin V8 vantage, and the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 and that is pretty much it until 1984 when the testarossa and c4 corvette came along (and neither of those had back seats). So it is in good company. As a racecar, the 928 made a better endurance racer and long distance road rally car than a hardcore sprint racer. As a street car this translates to a good "Adventure car" to take long distance high speed trips with and just have fun Dude that's some great info, I'll definitely check them out. I always liked the looks of these cars but the more I learn about them, the more I like. Plus Jeremy Clarkson owned one, so they've gotta be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Plus Jeremy Clarkson owned one, so they've gotta be good HIS NAME IS JEZZA! I put no weight in his opinions at all...which is odd. I usually add weight to everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Plus Jeremy Clarkson owned one, so they've gotta be good You misspelled Richard Hammond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Didn’t Tom Cruise drive one in that really old movie that one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Didn’t Tom Cruise drive one in that really old movie that one time. Yes, I think it was “Risky business” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Utah Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 There was a nice one in Weird science. It sounded really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue98ls1 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Give the guy a break, the 7 speed PDKs in those shift faster than a manual and usually allow for really impressive acceleration figures also. My 82 had a 3 spd auto. They are unique cars. Fun to drive. I actually liked my auto better than the manual. The clutch placement felt awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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