Hi from Dublin

[Tutosky]

Hello guys,

I bumped into this great forum while doing some research to hopefully find my next car. I'm into Porsches, however never owned an aircooled one so far... I currently drive a 987.2 Cayman S after owning a 997.1S and two Boxsters S 987.1 and 986.

So far I'm inclined for getting a 85' (or earlier) 911 manual coupe. It wont be a daily as it will be joining my garage alongside the Cayman. She doesn't have to be mint, I've no color preference and no rush: a project car would fit the bill as well. My goal is to have a enjoyable car for the weekends, something to work on, tweak and improve along the way!

I'm based in a little town 40 mins drive north of Dublin.

Cheers

[Bootsy]

Welcome to DDK - hope it helps with your quest

[DustyM]

Welcome along, if I can be of help give me a shout, I'm based in Killaloe, Co Clare.

Cheers
Jon

[redrobin911]

HI Welcome from Northern Ireland. I've two cars might suit you - sort of for sale - sort of not. I can PM you if you want? I'm off on the PCI WAW drive tour in May in my '85 911 Carrera ('73 RSR) - are you going?

[Tutosky]

Many thanks for the warm welcome guys, highly appreciated.

I'll definitely give you a ring Dusty, have seen your work and man you are gifted!

Redrobin please feel free to pm, you've all my attention now. Just posted my PCI renewal today, haven't tought about going to WAW drive tour yet...

[anglophone1]

Many thanks for the warm welcome guys, highly appreciated.

I'll definitely give you a ring Dusty, have seen your work and man you are gifted!

Redrobin please feel free to pm, you've all my attention now. Just posted my PCI renewal today, haven't tought about going to WAW drive tour yet...

33 cars already going - we 'll see you there!!

[Tutosky]

Hello again guys,

Long time not speak! An update: I finally pulled the trigger on a Minerva Blue 80 SC coupe. Got it for my bday and just started driving her earlier this month; saying that I'm very glad of getting this particular one would be an under statement, I'm enjoying it so much! As you all know there's always room for improvement but so far I got rid of the stereo, installed a Wevo shifter, a Momo Prototipo along with RS door cards.

The engine pulls nicely however I think the suspension needs a full refresh (struts, torsion bars, bushes, you name it!) also would like to change all the bushings on the gearbox linkage to help improve the feel. I'm thinking of getting the updated ignition unit with front and rear fuse panels (form Classic Retrofit), plus better headlights and somehow get my hands on better instruments lights.

Your views on the the above and suggestions in terms of places to get them done here in Ireland are much appreciated. Here she is:

[DustyM]

One of my old cars, I took that lower picture! You bought it from Joe I presume? If I can help let me know. Cheers Jon

[Darren65]

......suggestions in terms of places to get them done here in Ireland are much appreciated......

.....If I can help let me know....

....and there is most definitely your answer, you couldn't be in safer hands!

Congrats on your purchase and welcome (again) to DDK.

[Bootsy]

Yes, speak to Jon and welcome back!

[bjmullan]

Nice colour and nice car. Enjoy

[Tutosky]

Many thanks for the kind replies guys, happy to be part of the club.

Jon you're right I got her from Joe, top guy. Are you working today or tomorrow or you prefer me to contact you in the new year?

[DustyM]

At work today and tomorrow and then back in again Tuesday onwards. Cheers Jon