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freakz
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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 Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: Hi Guys.. Im new here |
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Hi all,
Im planing on picking up my car this week and before I post some pics I wanted to at least make 1 post.
Im from Adelaide, Australia. I have a 1981 924 Carrera GT with a few mods. I havent driven it in a long time ( only 48k on the odometer).
Some quick info on some of the mods completed
Motec M4 ECU with Traction control and flat shift options and boost control
T35BB Garret turbo
Custom exhaust manifold and stainless 3" exhaust
Boxster front brakes (black ones? maybe boxster S)
Custom valved konis
400lb springs. (maybe 450)
28mm rear torsion bar
Fiberglass bonnet.
Custom Race seats. (aka GT3 style)
Half cage
Once I pick it up and give it a clean I will post some pics.
BTW I still have all original gear that was taken off this car, but I doubt I would reverse any of these mods. This car has a bit of sentimental value for me so I cant really sell it.
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morghen
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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welcome !
pics !!! pics and vids !!! ASAP !!! 
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Bumblebee77
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Location: Brisbane
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| morghen wrote: | welcome !
pics !!! pics and vids !!! ASAP !!! |
+1
Its always good to see another Aussie on the boards!
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Thruxton900
Joined: 05 May 2008
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard!
If you see a bright yellow 77 924 around Uni of SA and up Payneham way, that'll be me!
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fezza575m
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Location: Sunshine coast QLD, Aus
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome
Red 924 from carpoint?
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ideola
Joined: 01 Oct 2004
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Location: Spring Lake MI
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: Hi Guys.. Im new here |
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| freakz wrote: | | BTW I still have all original gear that was taken off this car |
Is that a solicitation? I know I'm interested in knowing what you might be willing to part with!
Pix are an absolute MUST
Welcome aboard!
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Khal
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Location: Sunny and lovely interior BC, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Another Aussie! And with a Carrera GT no less!  Welcome aboard.
Is it a real one? With those mod's I'm guessing it's seen some track work? Does it have some history you'd care to share?
Mmm... racing Porsches. My favourite.
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freakz
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:23 am Post subject: |
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| Khal wrote: | Another Aussie! And with a Carrera GT no less! Welcome aboard.
Is it a real one? With those mod's I'm guessing it's seen some track work? Does it have some history you'd care to share?
Mmm... racing Porsches. My favourite. |
Was purchased in 82 low km's second owner.
Yes it is a real one. I did a little bit of track work in the mid 90's in local Porsche club (A few sprints, occasional motorkhana). Never wanted to turn it into a true race car. So it still has all interior as per original. (Apart from front seats, these have been stored away).
Also did a Targa Tasmania in late 90's. Had a very minor off and realised I didnt want to scratch it so I wrapped it in cotton wool ever since.
Ten years later... its time to give it a service and clean it up and for use!. |
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2Fast
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Location: Klamath Falls, OR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: |
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| freakz wrote: | | Khal wrote: | Another Aussie! And with a Carrera GT no less! Welcome aboard.
Is it a real one? With those mod's I'm guessing it's seen some track work? Does it have some history you'd care to share?
Mmm... racing Porsches. My favourite. |
Was purchased in 82 low km's second owner.
Yes it is a real one. I did a little bit of track work in the mid 90's in local Porsche club (A few sprints, occasional motorkhana). Never wanted to turn it into a true race car. So it still has all interior as per original. (Apart from front seats, these have been stored away).
Also did a Targa Tasmania in late 90's. Had a very minor off and realised I didnt want to scratch it so I wrapped it in cotton wool ever since.
Ten years later... its time to give it a service and clean it up and for use!. |
OMG A real Carrera GT?  I'm so jealous! (btw, welcome aboard)
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freakz
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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I pick it up tomorrow..
Just a word of warning do not leave High octane fuel in the tank for long periods.. I had around 104 octance in the tank for a few years..
Fuel pump, and fuel gauge sender all stuffed. |
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Nobbi
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:53 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that info! I am driving with that stuff and before i stowe it away i switch to 98 Super Plus again.
Nobbi 
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Khal
Joined: 26 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: |
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| freakz wrote: | | Yes it is a real one. |
*drool*
Supposedly there were a few sold in Australia. You don't happen to know where the other ones are, do you?
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fezza575m
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: |
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i heard around 20 were originally imported
with such a rare car..seems strange for it to be so modified 
how much was it worth? guessing around the 35 mark?
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Khal
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| fezza575m wrote: | | i heard around 20 were originally imported |
I've heard 4, 5, 20, 25... I don't think there's any definitive answer yet. Given that it was an homologation special and that it would have been fantastically expensive (in Australia) when new, I'd very strongly suspect that Porsche never directly exported any to Australia i.e. Australia was not an 'official' market for the cars when new. However, I also strongly suspect that either dealers or private buyers imported some of the small batch of RHD examples that were built for the U.K. (I'm under the impression that these RHD cars were for the U.K. only? Somewhere along the line I got it into my head that the Carrera GT was only 'officially' sold in Germany and the U.K. but I could be wrong on that?).
It's probably a moot point, I just find the politics fascinating sometimes. I would like to know how many did eventually make it to Oz, though...
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Scorpio
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PICTURES
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MS1..EFI..
GARRETT T25 TURBO
BILSTEIN SHOCKS
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my Porsches Arse!!! |
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