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Recently got a 1987 944S, Very clean and solid car, timing chain, chain tensioner, water pump, and lot's of other major 944 thing were replaced, transmission shifts smooth, very good bones for a beginner to learn and drive these cars. Any tips for a new 944S owner?

Carboy_GT wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:51 pm Recently got a 1987 944S, Very clean and solid car, timing chain, chain tensioner, water pump, and lot's of other major 944 thing were replaced, transmission shifts smooth, very good bones for a beginner to learn and drive these cars. Any tips for a new 944S owner?

Welcome to Carpokes.
You are in the right place to learn more about the 944.

Welcome! Tom (owner of Carpokes) made some really cool gauge bezels that are pretty popular with the 944 owners.

viewtopic.php?t=1971&hilit=gauges

And wow, your car seems to be in really good nick!

I am tipless except for that if/when you run into a problem or have questions or have ideas to share, Carpokes is THE place to ask and post, especially for 944 owners and aficionados!

Welcome to Carpokes!

Welcome aboard! Great looking car!

Number 1 thing for all new 944 owners is to check the fuel lines under the hood. They get old and leak onto the exhaust headers -- with predictable results! If they have not been replaced, I'd highly recommend changing them no matter how the originals look!

Hi All,
I am the owner of a 1983 944 (my year of birth) and I love it.
I am living in the center of France. I will try to put some good photo soon

FloPat45 wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:52 am Hi All,
I am the owner of a 1983 944 (my year of birth) and I love it.
I am living in the center of France. I will try to put some good photo soon

Excellent! Welcome to Carpokes!

Nice looking car! Looks like it's been well looked after.

Welcome to Carpokes! There is a forum group set up specifically for the 16V cars, so if you have specific questions you may get faster answers there. Enjoy your new S!

Welcome aboard.

Tips?
1) Replace the broken center armrest, or replace it with the 968 CS Tray, 944-552-155-00-1DB and Insert, 944-552-161-00-01C
2) Remove the dumb "Non Leaded Fuel Only" sticker
3) Consider a 968CS steering wheel or equivalent since you have a non-airbag car.
4) Have fun!