Project 944 EP2 is finally out! Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l527anmombV3a7c Our Porsche 944 S2 finally runs!!! Check out episode 9 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6SpiGqNmN6LkJI BIG NEWS!! We've partnered with Design911.com to give TBR viewers 10% off their order. Use code TBR10 at checkout to save some pennies ❤
@captaincoyote17927 ай бұрын
The year I turned 50, coincided with the year I was promoted to US Navy O6 (Captain). I had yearned after one of these, since seeing a S2 Cabriolet in bright polar white, on the pier in Norfolk VA. As it turned out, it belonged to my XO, who had recently “survived” a nasty divorce. I bought mine, years later, a 1990 S2 Cabriolet, in the same blue as yours (Baltic Blue, with linen colored full leather). Now in my final run in my 60s, I still own the car. I live in New England, so winters I place her in “mothballs”. She still hasn’t crossed the 70k mark in the odometer. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to selling it and buying a 911…..but this cab, gets comments everywhere we go. Good luck on your restoration journey..the 944 takes cornering as if on rails. Enjoy that car, young man…as an old man, I certainly have!
@theor26574 жыл бұрын
You earned a new sub, that was a great video!
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Theo, we look forward to seeing you around!
@ivavossi4 жыл бұрын
1983 here getting ready to restore it. Look forward to your channel. Love these cars.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@PollittsProjects4 жыл бұрын
Love it, fellas. I look forward to more Porsche-based content.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
You're too kind! Thanks, folks - we'll certainly get on it.
@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs4 жыл бұрын
First
@gabrielalbeldaochoa82343 жыл бұрын
WTF Iron Armenian what were you doing here!!!!!
@boejiden59333 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielalbeldaochoa8234 supporting his fellow wt pilot
@miatamike933 жыл бұрын
I cant believe given the amount of car stuff I watch that this channel did not pop up in my recommendations. Thanks Phly!
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Hahah, easily forgiven I think! Welcome aboard.
@Culusion_4 жыл бұрын
Can't tell whats better looking, the car or Liam
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Oh you flatter me...
@judejohnson63363 жыл бұрын
I loved this video man keep it up I came from Phly Daily
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jude! And welcome.
@HarriR094 жыл бұрын
I can see good things for this channel, this is great content. I've also been looking at 944s recently!
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words! Thanks for sticking around.
@kyleramsey51894 жыл бұрын
Talk about timing, I was just starting to research 944 project cars and this was posted. Definitely going to subscribe and follow.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Life often finds a way! Glad to have you onboard, Kyle.
@artmchugh5644 Жыл бұрын
The sound is the alternator/ AC belt !!! After a bit of charging the regulator cuts back on the charging!!!😀😀😀🚘🚘
@andrewireland76812 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the episodes. Own 944s2 and always enjoy KZbin help. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
@TheBackRoads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew! Appreciate your kind words.
@andrewireland76812 жыл бұрын
Just please get a gimbal. Watching episode 16 now and I'm experiencing a sea sickness 😷 good luck lads
@TheBackRoads2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewireland7681 it was around that time we got one so from that point forward you should be okay 😂
@andrewireland76812 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads 👍
@ralleyquattro4 жыл бұрын
Those optional Sport Seats are The Best!
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
They are very comfortable, I must say! - LF
@alexllewellyn17174 жыл бұрын
Amazing that 944s have a nice commubity
@piotrwadoowski12803 жыл бұрын
Phlyvasion here ... nice project. Looking forward to check rest of the episodes :)
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Piotr! Pleasure to have you onboard.
@spirossoldatos29692 жыл бұрын
I’ve just found this channel and I love it I used to have a 944 and I loved it You must have sorted the problem with the indicators with the key out of the ignition They are purely parking lights if you want in on at night I hope this helps enjoy
@CoreyWBaker4 жыл бұрын
Its been my favourite car since i was a child. My dad has been through plenty of porches and ive always loved his. but none of the 911s have scratched the itch. Ive been looking at buying one of these as my second car. So soon my dream will come true.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Good luck Corey! They're lovely bits of kit.
@121Ruskiy4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! I got the same color combo S2 that I'm restoring after a house fire. Nice to see someone going through the same struggles.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@markdempsey47633 жыл бұрын
great looking 944, my favourite colour scheme, Baltic Blue with Linen Leather.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't too much of a fun initially, but it very quickly grew on me. Annoyingly, trying to source a dash in that dark navy blue is proving a challenge!
@sk8er0203894 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 1989 944. Mine is Red with Black Interior. Mine is only the 2.5L inline 4. I look forward to seeing how you guys get on over the pond as Im an American... congrats on the car and content. Sorry about his Arse though. I would say what i know about mine? Timing Belt, Water Pump, Fuel Pump, Brakes. If the clutch feels ok I would say hold off on that because the new clutch kit is going to run you about 750 quid or 1000 USD The timing belt kit is about 500 USD Best of luck Cheers
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Interesting! We've already bought the timing belt kit - sets you back around £220 here. Clutch kit is about £600 give or take. Thanks for your kind words! We look forward to seeing you around.
@ironskull10184 жыл бұрын
Good timing I got my self a 1982 944 soo cant for your next video
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the purchase! We look forward to seeing you around.
@ironskull10184 жыл бұрын
Thanks man got great plans for it but still need to learn more about it so cant wait to see what you will do to it
@edweston80444 жыл бұрын
I hope all is well. The noise at start up sounds more like its from the power steering belt. Mine howls on cold weather start ups. I've enjoyed an 89 S-2 for about a decade. I think you'll like the ride. The engine pulls hard and the handling is good enough to dice with a 911.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
We're holding up well, we hope you are too. Yes that's our guess too, it's not the timing belts otherwise that engine would be shot. And it certainly seems that way, the powerband at 3,600rpm upward is a real puncher. - LF
@YINGYANGPOLARBEAR3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 944 myself = subscribed
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the purchase! Episode two has now been completed and Episode three is starting to be filmed soon so keep an eye out!
@Ironcurtainproductions3 жыл бұрын
Phly sent me. Thanks from Sweden for the great content!
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard mate, glad to have you!
@damianupton4 жыл бұрын
Great cars! Very brave going for the complex 16v motor. Good luck!
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Damian! Hopefully it shouldn't prove too troublesome.
@mzdon97943 жыл бұрын
One of the first 3k already can tell it’s gonna blow up
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Appreciate you being here.
@martialme843 жыл бұрын
Is at 4.58k, this moment(13 hours after your comment). Maybe the timeline of it blowing up is of interest to you, Mats.
@ubas983 жыл бұрын
phily borught me here !! your videos rocks !
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you Paul! Pleasure to have you aboard.
@Leon_JHK4 жыл бұрын
Rally/RallyCross 944!
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
... I'm not even mad.
@omarcruz43524 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a rally 944 !
@MatthewKanniah4 жыл бұрын
Looking good boys, like it!
@nicobrookswolf503 жыл бұрын
Wow, this channel is very underrated
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're very kind.
@bryanohlsson46894 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of these beauties. 88 Turbo and an 88 Celebration. Best cars 80's car to drive and play around with.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
They're fantastic cars! Hopefully there's some summer left to enjoy them after lockdown.
@robt80424 жыл бұрын
The seats are extremely comfortable. I used to be able to go 10 hrs with only minor discomfort.
@artmchugh5644 Жыл бұрын
Same as sex for me!!!! A LONG TIME AGO!!😆😆😆😆🍺🍺🍺
@TerryMG4 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for part 2
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Us too! We promise it'll be before 2021. - LF
@TerryMG4 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads yeahhh! Im gonna buy a 944 in the summer of 2021 so perfect timing
@martialme843 жыл бұрын
I phollowed the link in the description below the video. Well then, let´s see about this budget porsche then... ;)
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Haha welcome aboard mate!
@emgee444 жыл бұрын
I used to have a black 89 944 2.7 with the tele-Dial wheels but always lusted after an S2 the either the cup 1 or 2 wheels. Nice colour. Yeah it was a great car and the only car I owned that genuinely put a smile on my face every time I opened the front door of the house. I had pinch myself to realise this is mine” 😀 Of course that on,y lasted for the first month or so, after I got the first service bill, it was a different story; there’s no such thing as cheep Porsche ownership (unless you’re a Porsche mechanic).
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words! It's certainly a car that you look back on after you've parked it.
@hikton72933 жыл бұрын
I am the backup troops that Phly Daily sent to support your mission in growning on KZbin :D
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hikton, glad to have you!
@hikton72933 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads no problem. Your video looks quite nice anyways so I'm glad I got sent here.
@crs2904 жыл бұрын
There are thousands of Guards Red 944s, be glad yours is a little different.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
That's the outlook we take on it these days, and it looks great when the light hits it!
@christopherkast80454 жыл бұрын
Your car has the classic 944 non turbo whine which is caused by the balancing shaft belt contacting the balance shaft idle roller. I just did this fix on my 1987 944 and it stopped the whine. Take off the upper front engine cover and slip credit card between the belt and roller. If it stays the belt is touching and you just need to adjust the roller position to about 1 mm clearance
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
That's good to know, even if it's quite cool having a budget super charger wine. Thanks Christopher!
@normizom13 жыл бұрын
Great channel. Phly shout out!
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@AvarikVonNom4 жыл бұрын
🦀 Battery is gone! 🦀
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Ironically, as of today, it's dead so looks like that'll be replaced rather sharpish.
@AvarikVonNom4 жыл бұрын
Oof :(
@johnedwards51474 жыл бұрын
I had an 87 944 T one of the best cars on the road I think. What to watch for? Once you change the timing belt in 2500 miles I believe you will need to make sure you adjust it to specs; breaking the belt will result in rebuilding your engine. Give it a good once over by a certified Porsche mechanic, he or she may find issues you may not know exists.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
The timing belt is a tad old but in fairly good nick right now. We're planning on replacing it next episode regardless but that is the biggest concern on our minds right now.
@geoffjohnston15314 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@Spanish4Point44 жыл бұрын
Is this still on going? Would love more similar videos
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
It is indeed! Unfortunately we've had to have a delay due to covid circumstances. We're hoping to have the next episode out within a couple of months.
@francoisp97763 жыл бұрын
Hi. This is great especially if you talk about fixing it up. I have an '89 with the 3.0l. I have the same issue where the engine shuts off. I wait some time and it starts again. What was the sensor that you changed? And how did you figure it out? Many thanks.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Forgive me as my memory is blurry, but we didn't actually change any sensor, it was just one at the rear of the engine was loose near the end of the injector rail! It's worth just making sure all your sensors are secure and have clips before you start paying money to replace everything.
@francoisp97763 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads ok thanks i will check it out.
@clyvethekiwi4 жыл бұрын
Project 944 sounds like a good name. The question is does the 944 have a name yet if not will there be a community vote for naming the car
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
No, the 944 doesn't have a name yet!
@MrStroller4u4 жыл бұрын
just bought a '89 944 na base jul/20/20, i love my turd.
@ZipperDetailing3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, but 1 year later, sadly still no second episod of the car. What happened to it?
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Hint: this Friday 👀
@ZipperDetailing3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads great! :) So that's the private video in the 944 playlist. ;)
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
@@ZipperDetailing Wait, you can see that?? 😂
@ZipperDetailing3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads yes, but I can't see the video as it is on private. 😊
@judsenhembree76974 жыл бұрын
Im tryna get this car when I graduate in may. Pray to god it doesn't gentrify three the roof.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@tylercox62323 жыл бұрын
Phly sent me to have some phun, however I'm staying for the 944! I've got a 944!
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Tyler! It's good to have you.
@jan0riz0r653 жыл бұрын
phly says hi , and now im here :)
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thanks for the support.
@BennysBenz4 жыл бұрын
I have quite a few older BMWs and a 1986 Porsche 944 non-turbo, it's a very fun car but sometimes getting parts is killer, compared to the BMW that everything is available for.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
To be fair, in the UK at least there's still a fairly large spare parts industry for the 944 - not as easy to get interior bits though.
@Gladcallman4 жыл бұрын
I love the video but I am a little bit confused. Do people in the UK measure driving distances in miles? or kilometers?
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we use miles in the UK.
@wyattt98204 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS
@wyattt98204 жыл бұрын
I'm most DEFINITELY SUBSCRIBING WE NEED MORE 944 VIDEOS ❤️
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it Wyatt! We'll look into filming the next video towards the end of this month.
@MikeGoesBoom4 жыл бұрын
Don't believe that brit, I'm first
@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs4 жыл бұрын
Suck it nerd
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
You'll have to fight him over the skies of southern England for that right.
@Oskar-js6iv4 жыл бұрын
oboi
@codyparis3174 жыл бұрын
I've got an 89 s2 in the same color. I've never seen another one
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
They're not common in this baltic blue, that's for sure!
@adamtruong17593 жыл бұрын
9:01 I still to this day don't know the name of that music in the background.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Curb your enthusiasm theme!
@adamtruong17593 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@artmchugh5644 Жыл бұрын
MGB GT !!!!! nice !!!😀😀😀😀🚘🚘🚘🍺🍺🍺🍺
@tylercox62323 жыл бұрын
Lyndsay racing is a good place for parts for it.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
They're fantastic... ifffff you're in the US. If you're outside the US not so much as the shipping is astronomical! 😂
@UncleBarclay3 жыл бұрын
What happened to episode 2?
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Episode 2 is currently being filmed! Because of covid restrictions, we're having to film in segments. Another is being filmed this weekend.
@harveycreasey41564 жыл бұрын
Man U Have to carry on making vids pls this was so gd
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harvey! Yes, still planned - Covid restrictions have eased now so next episode will be timing belts and water pump. Looks to be a late September release right now. - LF
@harveycreasey41564 жыл бұрын
That’s brilliant to hear can’t wait 🙏🏻
@finnrissa45943 жыл бұрын
what's up phlygang
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Hahah welcome!
@finnrissa45943 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads Glad to be here. I like these types of cars, not the crazy expensive ones but the ones that look good when you know what you're doing.
@mackan1314 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm third
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
Indeed you are! Thanks for your support.
@1Also4 жыл бұрын
610
@Russell_and_Rosko4 жыл бұрын
Not increasing in value by much? Is this a new corona assessment? The turbo’s, S’s, S2’s and clean base model cars have all substantially increased in value in the last decade and in the last few years they’re up by 200%. After things level off again these cars will continue to increase in value.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
It's worth mentioning we're talking UK prices here. For years you could pick these up for next to nothing. Only really in the last few years have their started to increase. We can't comment on the US as we don't know enough about the market there just yet.
@bagasigusti69773 жыл бұрын
Hey uhh phlee sent me her and uhh I'll be here for a while
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Bagas! Appreciate you being here.
@sumott4973 жыл бұрын
Subs, and parks myself between them beautiful British Teeth.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Hahahah, thanks Terran!
@ikscdmdegi69544 жыл бұрын
Lol, 7 months and still no 2nd episode. Don’t tell me it’s cuz of covid.
@TheBackRoads4 жыл бұрын
The following has been purchased and is due to be filmed week of the 18th. - Timing belt change (complete) - Water pump & power steering belt - Temp sensor and thermostat - Clutch slave cylinder This will make up two episodes. Restrictions in the UK don't allow more than six from separate households to be in the same place. Only now have we been able to get everyone around at the correct time. So yes, unfortunate covid played a huge part, but on the flip side there will be at least two episodes before the end of the year. Thanks, TBR
@martialme843 жыл бұрын
00:23 "Porsche" The man actually says *PORSCHE* None of that "p0rch" stuff. It is a two-syllable word. It is the real surname of a real family and those fellow humans are owed the damn decency to not butcher their name. Now i can subscribe. I would not have been able to sit through 12 minutes of p0rCh, let alone an entire video series of it.
@TheBackRoads3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Watching that video back I seemingly switch back and fourth on pronunciation, I'm fairly surely since then though it's always been correct!
@martialme843 жыл бұрын
@@TheBackRoads Since you asked near the end, what the audience thinks you should do with this car, i would be interested for you to find out exactly how many of those initial 208 horses are still there, and to maybe get (near as you can get) back to that number. This was a very well done video and i am glad i found this channel. Outstanding work.
@Aeneas1372 жыл бұрын
well let's talk about everything except the bloody car. moving on...
@fcuksingapoor10332 жыл бұрын
U ASKED CHINPOORS N CHINESE 944 IS BAD OMEN - JIU XI XI - LADY DI DI FOREVER WAHAHAHHAHA