a really bad idea

[JeffYoung]

Well, here goes. I can essentially get, for free, an 82 5 speed 928. We looked at this car when creating ITR, and if the V8 Ferds and Bitchin' Marrows go in, then the 928 has near identical raw numbers.

I know the motor is an expensive nightmare, and that the car is probably underbraked.

But, I hesitate to even ask, does anyoen have track experience with one of these?

[JimLill]

But, I hesitate to even ask, does anyoen have track experience with one of these?
[/b]

I've seen 2 of them tracked with Trackmasters at WGI

[JoshS]

Jeff, you would not believe the number of 928 race cars that show up out here in ITE. A couple of them are former world challenge cars.

In any case, I'm sure they have some feedback they can give you. The guy you probably want to talk to is Mark Kibort. I'll get an e-mail address for you, but here is his website.

[JeffYoung]

Thanks man. I will check it out.

[erlrich]

Damn Jeff - I assume you already know how tough it is to find a 928 with a stick? You oughta put that car in a garage and wait about 10 years, by then it'll be a candidate for Barrett-Jackson (with a little tlc I'm guessing).

[JeffYoung]

Earl, right now, if I moved it, I'd be putting a family of squirrels out of house and home apparently. It's in ok shape. I actually drove it from Goldsboro to Asheville (it's my g/friend's dads car) 10 years ago. Has sat since. It's looking a lot like a race car to me...

[lateapex911]

Need I say more?

(The most expensive race car builds always start with a free car...........)

(Seemed like a good idea at the time.........)

(Hey, I have to replace everything on it anyway........)

Should I continue??

[Knestis]

But, Dude - this is el Jeffe Quiote we're talking about...





K

[JeffYoung]

Exactly!

And I am actualy getting that windmill to tip!

Some.

A little.

I think.

I can see it, anyway.

[Chris Wire]

http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/...=12195&hl=s2000

Link above shows an ITE 928 that makes itself known at about the 9 minute mark.

[JoshS]

http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/...=12195&hl=s2000

Link above shows an ITE 928 that makes itself known at about the 9 minute mark.
[/b]

That's one of the ones that I race with that I mentioned above. I was in that same race group for all of 2007.

[iambhooper]

Ok, lets look at this objectively...

1) You race a TR8. Neat, fun, green, fast, but how many trips to post race impound has it made?
2) You bought the fiber glassed tube framed death trap of a CanAm Lola for enduro's... nice!
3) You sold the reliable, easy to maintain, competetive, but "common" Spec Miata :confused:
4) You have a really sweet Lotus that would make an excellent race car, reliable, sexy, you name it! and now, now you want to go build an expensive, oddball porsche that few (i can't ever remember any IMSA versions) people race in this hemisphere?

Jeff, you know finishing the race is more fun than just taking the start (I know... remember the Fiat? :eek: )... I tell ya what... let me find you a nice Integra?

Actually, for some reason, it all makes sense!

hoop

[JeffYoung]

Hoop, your post is logical, rational and makes sense. But what is objective about Racing!? LOL....besides Miatas suck.

I won't do this, I won't. It'd be dumb. But damn that car would sound good.

[lateapex911]

Pssst! 911SC!

[JLawton]

You've got to keep up the mantra of all owners of odd ball race cars:

"But it's a really cool car, but it's a really cool car, but it's a really cool car"

Follow those words and you can talk yourself into ANYTHING!!





(OK, so a Saturn isn't that cool.......)

[dj10]

Pssst! 911SC!

Jake, how's your gear box in that?:cool:

[chewy8000]

The 928 is a nightmare to work on! I've had my 81' US 5-speed for 7 years and have replaced just about everything and it's only at 65,000 miles. These cars don't sit well for long periods of time and if you find one cheap be prepared to sink a fortune into it just to get it started. Throw the stock brakes in the garbage and run something better, but legal. IIRC I spent about $500 just on gaskets to rebuild the top end. The cars only worth 3k if that.

Thats why I run a rabbit. Cheap, easy, and fun.

[924Guy]

I support 100% what Chewy's said...

...helps keeps the used car prices down!

[dj10]

Well, here goes. I can essentially get, for free, an 82 5 speed 928. We looked at this car when creating ITR, and if the V8 Ferds and Bitchin' Marrows go in, then the 928 has near identical raw numbers.

I know the motor is an expensive nightmare, and that the car is probably underbraked.

But, I hesitate to even ask, does anyoen have track experience with one of these?

[/b]

I hope you have a lot of disposable income. If your got that kind of money, just go PRO.

[Ron Earp]

A hint from me to you - put a Ford or Chevy V8 in it and keep the hood closed. That is all I have to say on the matter.