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New Member - 1985 928S #2037
10 years 7 months ago #18648
by Rong
New Member - 1985 928S #2037 was created by Rong
Hello all, new member here. Pleased to have acquired a 928 and look forward to meeting up with some members local to my area.
Question: I am located in New Hampshire and have taken the car for its initial inspection to Blair Talbot Motors in Dover, NH. Is there anyone out there that has had experience with Mr. Talbot and be willing to share that information here?
Thanks,
Ron
Question: I am located in New Hampshire and have taken the car for its initial inspection to Blair Talbot Motors in Dover, NH. Is there anyone out there that has had experience with Mr. Talbot and be willing to share that information here?
Thanks,
Ron
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10 years 6 months ago #18694
by mm928
1983 928S - 16v 4.7L L-Jetronic
Slate Blue Metallic w/ Blue Leather
85/86 exhaust manifolds
Y-Pipe
SS Hi-perf Cat
S4 springs
Bilstein shocks
Air pump delete
VIN: WP0JB0926DS861180
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Replied by mm928 on topic New Member - 1985 928S #2037
Welcome Ron,
If you do not get a response on this board, you can try Rennlist's 928 section to see if anyone there has experience with this shop. You might start out by doing something rather small and see how they do. In my case, I have found different people for different aspects of work. I have a good suspension guy, a different body work shop and the most importantly, a personal friend with Porsche engine experience to work on that. It may be hard to find one place that can handle it all, unless they have done 928's themselves. It is a different animal. That is what we are here for to ask about what to expect or what may be the best way to approach an issue, then at least you have some knowledge before you pay someone to work on it.
I used a trusted local shop to do the initial inspection, but if this place gives you a written report, you can always discuss this on the forum for general opinions. They may assume some things as not so good that may actually be not that unusual for a Porsche, or 928 in particular.
If you do not get a response on this board, you can try Rennlist's 928 section to see if anyone there has experience with this shop. You might start out by doing something rather small and see how they do. In my case, I have found different people for different aspects of work. I have a good suspension guy, a different body work shop and the most importantly, a personal friend with Porsche engine experience to work on that. It may be hard to find one place that can handle it all, unless they have done 928's themselves. It is a different animal. That is what we are here for to ask about what to expect or what may be the best way to approach an issue, then at least you have some knowledge before you pay someone to work on it.
I used a trusted local shop to do the initial inspection, but if this place gives you a written report, you can always discuss this on the forum for general opinions. They may assume some things as not so good that may actually be not that unusual for a Porsche, or 928 in particular.
1983 928S - 16v 4.7L L-Jetronic
Slate Blue Metallic w/ Blue Leather
85/86 exhaust manifolds
Y-Pipe
SS Hi-perf Cat
S4 springs
Bilstein shocks
Air pump delete
VIN: WP0JB0926DS861180
- - Isn't Life great? - -
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10 years 6 months ago #18709
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84 Ruby Red / Black AO84
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Replied by pcar928fan on topic New Member - 1985 928S #2037
Welcome to the club! Be sure to start a thread about your car in the proper part of the forum so we can follow your exploits!
928's are AMAZING cars! I love all of mine!
Very best and welcome again!
928's are AMAZING cars! I love all of mine!
Very best and welcome again!
James
78 Silver / Black-white #295
84 Ruby Red / Black AO84
88 Dark Blue / Linen-Black
92 Polar Silver / Dark Blue 92EURO
93 Arrow Blue / Black
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10 years 6 months ago #18711
by Rong
Replied by Rong on topic New Member - 1985 928S #2037
Thanks for the response. The individual has a good reputation and 3 other clients who have a 928.
The car has 173,000 miles but has had a good recent life in the hands of a young man who's father was a Porsche tech. A lot of the major work is done - TB, WP, brake and fuel lines. I'm looking to turn it into a very solid driver, it will see 2,500 miles per year max, only driven in the winter for occasional exercise. Needs some minor electrical bugs worked out.
I will do minor maintenance myself but I won't be pulling motors etc.
I look forward to getting things resolved shortly and driving the car!
The car has 173,000 miles but has had a good recent life in the hands of a young man who's father was a Porsche tech. A lot of the major work is done - TB, WP, brake and fuel lines. I'm looking to turn it into a very solid driver, it will see 2,500 miles per year max, only driven in the winter for occasional exercise. Needs some minor electrical bugs worked out.
I will do minor maintenance myself but I won't be pulling motors etc.
I look forward to getting things resolved shortly and driving the car!
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