New 912 Owner - Previously a 993 Owner

[Oilcooled]

Hello All

Pleasure to meet you and thank you for having me.

Earlier this week, I said goodbye to my 993 coupe to make way for a 912.

I loved the way the 993 looked but it wasn’t giving me what I needed for the couple of hours I would drive it every couple of weeks.

So I went off and drove SCs, 2.7s in pursuit of something more old school and rawer, only to stumble upon the 912 which is a car I had never ever considered.

The first car I drove wasn’t set up right and nearly put me off 912s for good, the second ran sweet as a nut but was tatty inside and out and felt a bit like a tin can.

The third was just right - nicely restored, and a real hoot to drive.

So I am absolutely sold on the 912.

The car I have purchased is a Cali ‘68 car, 5 dial, 4 speed... imported to the UK in 2014.

I live in London and look forward to meeting some of you on the Porsche circuit soon.

All the best

Nick

[Ollie]

Welcome Nick!!

[Timo]

Welcome to the “missing two cylinders brigade” great to have you on board. Congratulations on your purchase, looks like a lovely car you have there

[wildtexas]

Welcome, it does look like a very nice 68. Lots of good people on here to give you a hand. Matt

[Oilcooled]

Hello all! Just did my first 60 mile sprint in her.

Solex carbs seem to be quite tempremental - she’s now idling at 1500rpm when hot and power delivery is no where near as smooth as it was.

Did I go wrong by filling her with BP ultimate? :-o

She also takes a minute or so to start when hot. Turns over just fine but fails to ignite.

Do you think she’s in need of a tune up?

Your advice appreciated!

Nick

[SeanP]

Hi Nick

Welcome to the forum

You have done no harm with the high octane fuel. Sound to me like you need a tune up, (valve clearance, timing, and carb balancing).

The trick to starting when warm is to put you foot on the accelerator flat to the floor.

Get yourself a copy of the orange book for all that technical stuff, it also contains the owners manual.

Regards

Sean

[Oilcooled]

Hi Nick

Welcome to the forum

You have done no harm with the high octane fuel. Sound to me like you need a tune up, (valve clearance, timing, and carb balancing).

The trick to starting when warm is to put you foot on the accelerator flat to the floor.

Get yourself a copy of the orange book for all that technical stuff, it also contains the owners manual.

Regards

Sean

Thank you Sean. Very useful to know the trick for a hot start.

Anybody have any recommendations for a “tune up” expert in the South East?

Cheers

Nick

[SeanP]

YES!

[jeremyg]

YES!

Basically, he’s your man. Look no further.

[Oilcooled]

YES!

Basically, he’s your man. Look no further.

Result

[GonzoBard]

Out of interest, what is it about the older car that you prefer over and above the newer car? I’ve a ‘66 912 and sometimes think I might swap it for something more modern, like a 964 or 996. What ultimately puts me off the swap is that the 912 is a simple car, which is good, and I don’t actually drive cars all that quickly, so the measured pace of the 912 probably suits better than more modern performance.

[Timo]

Appears to be for sale, sorry to hear you’re leaving the fold so soon.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1157748

[Ant22]

How very odd!

[Oilcooled]

Hello All,

Yes that is my car and I’m very sad to be selling so soon but needs must.

I hope that one day, when space and wife permits, I’ll be back!

On a side note, Greatworth Classics up in Banbury recently refurbed the Solex carbs - what a difference! Definitely recommend if yours are due a refresh or if you’re contemplating Webber’s.

Cheers

Nick

[neilbardsley]

Good luck with your sale. Greatworth are good eggs.

I think you have the price wrong for a none matching car but I hope you prove me wrong!