Newbie from Northampton with a 944

Pea · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:59 pm

Hi, I'm Andy. I've been reading these pages for about a month now looking for info and advice on 944's, so thought it about time to introduce myself. (Once I'd got past the near impossible "guess the unreadable code" registration game!)

I bought my first Porsche, a 1985 944 at the start of October, as a project car, having found it on eBay.

"Pea" currently has no MOT, and needs a bit of TLC to get it back on the road after 3 years since the last tax disc expired.

Here's a couple of pics from the original ad:

And when it arrived at it's new home:

The plan is to have it back on the road for the (hopefully) nice weather and my birthday, in late March.

Thanks for looking,

Andy

944BLOKE · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:12 pm

Hi Andy

,go to the 924/944/968 section and look at the first few threads.Loads of info there to keep you busy for a while.Lots of people on this forum have parts for sale,just ask for what you want and someone will get back to you!

Best advice is to make sure the cambelt is changed or has been changed within the last 35000 miles or so or 4 years.Its kind of important!Hope youve got a good one and good luck with it. :thumbup:

pad944968 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:20 pm

Hi Andy and welcome :hello2:

Fortunately you're right in the middle of south central region territory who currently meet once a month in Evenley (more detail on the regions page).

They're a friendly bunch with a wealth of knowledge and contacts that you might benefit from.

If nothing else, it's worth popping down for the bacon rolls alone :lol:

Pete

Lee 944 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:34 pm

Hi and welcome. :hello2:

hui3652 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:09 am

hi andy and welcome

duncs · **Posted:** Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:52 am

hi andy welcome on board and i like that numberplate!

my first 944 was a red one, i am sure they go faster in that colour.

happy motoring!

duncs

Pete G · **Posted:** Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:33 pm

Hi Andy

From Northampton the South Central group are on your doorstep, we meet up over the winter months on the 1st Sunday of each month at The Red Lion in Evenley NN13 5SH from 9:30 – Noon, you are more than welcome to join us with or without the 944, next one is the 4th December.

We have a number of 944's in our group and also members that have owned them in the past, so plenty of advice and help on hand.

grbspeedster · **Posted:** Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:17 pm

Andy
hi as Pete says come along to next meeting. Few experts amongst the group who will point you in the right direction. Normaly good banter and coffee in pub is superb!

lindsayhbrown · **Posted:** Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:23 pm

Hello and welcome, plenty of advice on here, ask away

eurocliff · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:03 pm

Hi Andy and welcome.

I've got my 944 (same colour as yours) up on stands undergoing restoration of the underneath bits (front suspension, steering and brakes at the moment). If there's anything I can help with give me a shout.

Pea · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:15 pm

Thanks for all the welcome messages :hello2:

Looks like there's a very strong 944 "scene" local to me

Is there a "projects" section on here at all where I can keep track of progress as and when it's done?

PaulSmith · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:03 pm

Hi Andy and welcome. Look forward to seeing further pictures as it develops

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