Replacing a Porsche 944 Dashboard

[@twistedmack]

"if you're interested here's the part number" LEGENDARY! not enough people do this then i spend forever researching lol thank you

[@DugEphresh]

Welcome back brother! So happy to see you again!

[@NC944er]

It’s always interesting to see the updated part design changes. Plastics obviously make more sense these days than the compressed fiberboard material of the original. I assume the top surface will hold up better to the elements as well, but if the car is still on the road another 30 years from now, the dash will probably be the least of concerns at that point. It turned out great, looks super clean now. 👍

[@edredas]

These should hold up a lot better than the thin vacuum formed plastic on the original. These looked like they were wrapped in upholstery vinyl which should be a lot more durable. Not to mention the plastic shouldn’t warp and rot from the humidity like the original fiberboard. Looking forward to seeing how they hold up! Hopefully, the next 30 years of the cars life will be a lot better than the first. Off to a good start since it’s owned by someone that cares enough to spend that amount to make her look good again!

[@crs290]

I still have that exact stalk equalizer in a box in my barn. Can't bring myself to get rid of such '80s Blaupunkt greatness.

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

Ironically, I needed this video! I ended up buying another 944 but it was an early car this time. Pasadena Yellow. Apparently pretty rare for some reason. Hope to finally replace its dash.

[@FrankGraffagnino]

thanks for taking the time to film all this!

[@straycatannie5868]

Gr8 job Brent!!! Just wondering, what were your man hours on this dash removal and replacement?? Thanks for all you do for the 944 community!!

[@edredas]

Usually it can be done in about 8-9 hours along with changing the bulbs.

[@finster7582]

WELCOME BACK ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@twistedmack]

I was just thinking about you the other day as I was struggling working on my 944. Glad you're back in action :D

[@jesse7flying1]

Been looking forward to new videos. Thx

[@daveg2113]

So glad to see another video from you!

[@edredas]

Thanks!

[@SamanPerera]

Super video!

[@henryneufeld4944]

About to purchase your old burgundy ‘86 944, any red flags I should know about? It seems well taken care of with lots of maintenance since ~’18? Interested to hear from a previous owner

[@kardfu]

Thanks mate! This might motivate me to tackle mine one day 🤷

[@bobjames2423]

Thank you for the video...very helpful. I do have a question, perhaps you can help. I am working on an early 944 similar center console minus the sunroof switch. I have one light for the oil pressure gauge, one for the clock, and one for the HV/AC face plate. However, I have a fourth light, larger base with two ground wire and a white/blue power wire. I have watch this video hoping it would show the placement of the fourth light. Unfortunately, I didn't see that wire in your video. Do you happen to know where this fourth light is supposed to connect to? Thank you for your time, much appreciated!

[@edredas]

Yes, this is a great question that I should have addressed in the video! In The original 924 and on European 944’s without air conditioning there is a volt gauge where our clock is. So the clock sits where our A/C switch is and that other light is for the volt gauge. I hope that helps!

[@bobjames2423]

@@edredas Fantastic...thank you very much! I can now move forward🙂

[@jennerhecox]

First Comment! The shop is looking nice!

[@j1nx3d5]

More details on turbocharging the 968 please!

[@gbw4908]

Ha great to see! Shop tour video?

[@lexkruit6775]

That looks great 👍, good how to video 😎

[@edredas]

Thanks!

[@chrisdarin3027]

Fantastic video thanks so much!! Can I ask where you sourced the dash? Do you think it possible to get the right hand drive version?

[@edredas]

Thanks! I believe the owner sourced it from Sunset Porsche here in the states. Not sure if it’s available in RHD but a local dealership should be able to help you out.

[@chrisdarin3027]

Thank you so much. It's a bummer I just called my local in Sydney Australia no luck on the RHD hopefully they will start making them soon!!

[@tbuescher638]

Looks amazing !

[@edredas]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@mr.v465]

It really looks good, where did you get the new dashboard?

[@edredas]

I believe the owner purchased it from Sunset Porsche

[@davegilmore8281]

great video. good to see you back. Ever try to refurbish a dash?

[@edredas]

I have and found it isn’t worth the effort. If you have a large vacuum form you can make it look close but it will just crack again. You also must have an unwarped dash to work with. Some dash companies can redo the dash but the ones I’ve seen aren’t exact not to mention will crack again and about the same price as this new dash. I have seen some DIY guys use everything from spray foam to bondo and I would rather just have a new dash… these new ones aren’t thin vacuum form but thick molded vinyl so it shouldn’t crack if taken care of properly 👍

[@kululv]

Sorry to highjack this post. I need your advice and did not find another way: I'm in the process of finally buying a 924/924S or 944. I plan to take it back to Switzerland where cars with less than 2000cc are much cheaper to insure, therefore i was thinking about a 924. I was wondering if the difference from a 82 924 to a 87 924S or a 944 is worth the extra cost of the bigger 2.5l insurance. Are there major up grades from the 82 924 to 86/87 924S or 944. What is your opinion on that? Thank you, Kurt

[@edredas]

This is a great question! Here’s my opinion from being around them for over 20 years. The 2,0 litre 1982 924 has mechanical fuel injection that will require a specialist to keep it running, if you can find one. On a good day it might do 0-60 in 9 seconds, so it can be scary getting out on the road. The 924S and later 944 is like driving a modern car. My fairly new 200 hp Lexus has about the same 0-60 time. They also have electronic fuel injection that anyone can service. When the belts are changed and service is done at the correct intervals, they are extremely reliable cars. I can’t say the same about the 2,0L engine.

[@kululv]

Hello and thank you for your helpful replay. I would like to ask you a few more questions. But im in las vegas and wont be able to come to your shop and spend some money in return. But what i would like to do is send you $100 and then supply my question in writing, so you dont have to bother with questions going back and forth online. And you know all the cars very well and can answer all my question in a trustworthy fashion. Would that be an acceptable option? Thank you Kurt

[@siegeperilous8156]

@@edredas Spot on!

[@jimwoods7639]

Where are you located?

[@edredas]

Charlotte, NC. We get cars from all over the US.

[@happyfox711]

Did you get that turbo 968 on the dyno yet?

[@edredas]

Not yet. Soon!

[@happyfox711]

@@edredas please let us all know!

[@twistedmack]

Is there an email I could contact you at? I need some parts for my 944s and I'm having a hard time tracking them down

[@edredas]

Yes! Email me at [e-mail]

[@twistedmack]

@edredas sounds great! I'll be in touch with a laundry list after the holliday 😆