the used 911 story

[FA-18C]

OH, and larry - it ain't the size of the tool.....

[Chuck Miller]

And talkin about the 'size of the tool' …

The Zimmermann book's format was designed to fit into your back pocket…

Fifteen years ago I was looking HARD for an Early 911 just like some of you lads are doin now... Pete's book was the only one out there and invaluable in my search…

Pete's also a real nice guy who helped us teach at a couple of LA Region PCA drivers ed classes some years ago...

Cheers,

[larry47us]

Yes, Chris, I know, it is the skill of the craftsman.

But I DID understand your sarcasm, I just didn't think that I needed to say it OUT LOUD. You know, if you have to explain the punchline, the humor is lost.

OK?

larry

P.S. Remember - he who drives the early Porsche HAS, by definition, the best tool. And how he drives it - well that determines his level of craftsmanship. lgc

[Shawn]

Originally posted by FA-18C
...until I get the opportunity to build out a 2.5L short stroke to drop in....

All 911 owners should pay homage to the humble 2.0 liter that helped start it all. At least until, I too can build a NA 2.5L short stroke!

2.0 challenged. Shawn.

BTW, why is the CIS 2.4 T so unliked?

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by Shawn


BTW, why is the CIS 2.4 T so unliked? [/B]

Because CIS spelled backwards is....

[Ian Morton]

Originally posted by tabs52
However there is something to be said for the 2.2 over the 2.4, the 2.4 developed power at lower rpm to give more bottom end power, which Americans love with their muscle cars vs the 2.2 where it developed it's power at a higher rpm which is more European in nature.

Yeah you're right... I think I'll buy this. Who needs big engines, big tyres if you've got big balls to drive like this?

[68'911]

holy cow, i just want to drive my car period.

[Shawn]

...and on the opposite end of the torsion bar v.s. anti roll bar challenge; we find this...



that is performed with a 1.6 liter.

Thanks for the way cool picture and link to the sweet 2.2S coupe in France, Ian. Exchange rate is currently 5.1 F to 1 US dollar...ouch.

Shawn.

There are some interesting cars on that site...damn exchange rate and shipping costs.

[JackOlsen]

I love early cars. But personally, I think soft springs and small engines are a little bit overrated.



(600-pound springs and 11-inch wheels keep things -- almost -- completely planted.)

[Shawn]

wasn't this thread about early cars and thier engines. Those that were produced for model year 1973.

So, your radical new suspension technology mixed with old car hotrod is still just that. The original platform and design concept that the factory took to extremes with the RSR still exist in your car...BTW, this was an under 3.6 liter discussion.

Actually, it was, and should still be about Zimmerman's Book.

Not that I don't like Jack's car (I love it just as much as the rest of the world)...but, I guess we all now know who needs to post about his largest...displacement!

Shawn.