GT944 wrote:


I'm sorry for the noob question/thread jack but what are some of those advantages? Shorter track width - better aero for bigger tracks? Looking for a donor car too and not 100% sure which one to go with even though I am leaning towards a 944.

Thanks!

Bamf3000 wrote:


I went and looked at that one - it was a decent candidate if I could have gotten it for $1000, but I didn't make an offer because I wanted something without rust (picky). Kyle, the local water pumper dismantling/parts guy ended up purchasing it. The search continues! I may pull the trigger on a local '87 I found on KSL -- cleaner than I would want, but straight body and I can run the motor for a long time while I try to find and rebuild an '88. I can't pay asking price, but I'm debating on making an offer.

www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443

Input, anyone?

UFfitz56 wrote:


Based on my experience and the info I've gathered, here's what I know about the 924S and why they are a good option for 944 Spec: they are better set up aerodynamically and are easier to get down to weight than a late model 944. I'm sure there are more, but that's the claim that I found to be most consistent. Anyone else know more about this?

I've decided to go for a 85.5 or later 944 because the wiring was updated to a more reliable/easier to work on setup, the suspension geometry changed and can be updated to the 87-89 style (which I have parts for and prefer) I realize that many guys like the early stuff because they don't break ball joints as much, but I figure with regular rebuilds I can work around that issue. Also, the track width on the 944 is wider than the 924S. The 924S is allowed to run wheel spacers and roll the fenders to make the track width the same, but I hate body work and would prefer to run a car that has a suspension geometry closer to stock for reliability purposes. Beyond that, I have worked on and seen several 944's since I started autocrossing and running DE days. My family runs 944's and rather than build a car that we would have to learn all over again, I want to go with something that I can get help on and have parts for most easily. Obviously this last reason is situational and may or may not apply to you.

The beauty of this class is that no matter which you choose, you should be able to build a competitive car! But that's my two bits. If anyone else has info to share (which I'm sure they do!) feel free to pop in and help us out here - my experience in this class is limited.

michaelreich wrote:


Thanks for the find, I think I'll decline (shipping costs). Hoping to find something in CA - there are a couple transport services w/ reasonable rates.

Go Check out this one. www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&.../view&ad=4333359

I know its red, but it looks to be ok. Dunno how much he would come down on price though.

Bamf3000 wrote:


This one looked like a score to me too, unfortunately its A/T Not sure I would be capable of successfully outfitting the car for M/T operation. Otherwise a great candidate!

What do you think about this '86? I'm going to try to look at it when I get home today, and plan on swapping to late suspension.

www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443&sid=733005&tab=list