The Ultimate Budget Porsche? - Project 944: Episode 1

[@TheBackRoads]

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 ❤

[@captaincoyote1792]

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!

[@theor2657]

You earned a new sub, that was a great video!

[@TheBackRoads]

Thank you very much Theo, we look forward to seeing you around!

[@ivavossi]

1983 here getting ready to restore it. Look forward to your channel. Love these cars.

[@TheBackRoads]

Welcome aboard!

[@PollittsProjects]

Love it, fellas. I look forward to more Porsche-based content.

[@TheBackRoads]

You're too kind! Thanks, folks - we'll certainly get on it.

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

First

[@gabrielalbeldaochoa8234]

WTF Iron Armenian what were you doing here!!!!!

[@boejiden5933]

@@gabrielalbeldaochoa8234 supporting his fellow wt pilot

[@miatamike93]

I cant believe given the amount of car stuff I watch that this channel did not pop up in my recommendations. Thanks Phly!

[@TheBackRoads]

Hahah, easily forgiven I think! Welcome aboard.

[@Culusion_]

Can't tell whats better looking, the car or Liam

[@TheBackRoads]

Oh you flatter me...

[@judejohnson6336]

I loved this video man keep it up I came from Phly Daily

[@TheBackRoads]

Thank you Jude! And welcome.

[@HarriR09]

I can see good things for this channel, this is great content. I've also been looking at 944s recently!

[@TheBackRoads]

Thank you very much for your kind words! Thanks for sticking around.

[@kyleramsey5189]

Talk about timing, I was just starting to research 944 project cars and this was posted. Definitely going to subscribe and follow.

[@TheBackRoads]

Life often finds a way! Glad to have you onboard, Kyle.

[@artmchugh5644]

The sound is the alternator/ AC belt !!! After a bit of charging the regulator cuts back on the charging!!!😀😀😀🚘🚘

[@andrewireland7681]

Thank you for all the episodes. Own 944s2 and always enjoy KZbin help. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks Andrew! Appreciate your kind words.

[@andrewireland7681]

Just please get a gimbal. Watching episode 16 now and I'm experiencing a sea sickness 😷 good luck lads

[@TheBackRoads]

@@andrewireland7681 it was around that time we got one so from that point forward you should be okay 😂

[@andrewireland7681]

@@TheBackRoads 👍

[@ralleyquattro]

Those optional Sport Seats are The Best!

[@TheBackRoads]

They are very comfortable, I must say! - LF

[@alexllewellyn1717]

Amazing that 944s have a nice commubity

[@piotrwadoowski1280]

Phlyvasion here ... nice project. Looking forward to check rest of the episodes :)

[@TheBackRoads]

Thank you Piotr! Pleasure to have you onboard.

[@spirossoldatos2969]

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

[@CoreyWBaker]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

Good luck Corey! They're lovely bits of kit.

[@121Ruskiy]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks for the sub!

[@markdempsey4763]

great looking 944, my favourite colour scheme, Baltic Blue with Linen Leather.

[@TheBackRoads]

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!

[@sk8er020389]

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

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@ironskull1018]

Good timing I got my self a 1982 944 soo cant for your next video

[@TheBackRoads]

Congrats on the purchase! We look forward to seeing you around.

[@ironskull1018]

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

[@edweston8044]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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

[@YINGYANGPOLARBEAR]

Just bought a 944 myself = subscribed

[@TheBackRoads]

Congrats on the purchase! Episode two has now been completed and Episode three is starting to be filmed soon so keep an eye out!

[@Ironcurtainproductions]

Phly sent me. Thanks from Sweden for the great content!

[@TheBackRoads]

Welcome aboard mate, glad to have you!

[@damianupton]

Great cars! Very brave going for the complex 16v motor. Good luck!

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks, Damian! Hopefully it shouldn't prove too troublesome.

[@mzdon9794]

One of the first 3k already can tell it’s gonna blow up

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks mate! Appreciate you being here.

[@martialme84]

Is at 4.58k, this moment(13 hours after your comment). Maybe the timeline of it blowing up is of interest to you, Mats.

[@ubas98]

phily borught me here !! your videos rocks !

[@TheBackRoads]

Haha thank you Paul! Pleasure to have you aboard.

[@Leon_JHK]

Rally/RallyCross 944!

[@TheBackRoads]

... I'm not even mad.

[@omarcruz4352]

I’d love to see a rally 944 !

[@MatthewKanniah]

Looking good boys, like it!

[@nicobrookswolf50]

Wow, this channel is very underrated

[@TheBackRoads]

Thank you! You're very kind.

[@bryanohlsson4689]

I have 2 of these beauties. 88 Turbo and an 88 Celebration. Best cars 80's car to drive and play around with.

[@TheBackRoads]

They're fantastic cars! Hopefully there's some summer left to enjoy them after lockdown.

[@robt8042]

The seats are extremely comfortable. I used to be able to go 10 hrs with only minor discomfort.

[@artmchugh5644]

Same as sex for me!!!! A LONG TIME AGO!!😆😆😆😆🍺🍺🍺

[@TerryMG]

Cant wait for part 2

[@TheBackRoads]

Us too! We promise it'll be before 2021. - LF

[@TerryMG]

@@TheBackRoads yeahhh! Im gonna buy a 944 in the summer of 2021 so perfect timing

[@martialme84]

I phollowed the link in the description below the video. Well then, let´s see about this budget porsche then... ;)

[@TheBackRoads]

Haha welcome aboard mate!

[@emgee44]

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).

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks for your kind words! It's certainly a car that you look back on after you've parked it.

[@hikton7293]

I am the backup troops that Phly Daily sent to support your mission in growning on KZbin :D

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks Hikton, glad to have you!

[@hikton7293]

@@TheBackRoads no problem. Your video looks quite nice anyways so I'm glad I got sent here.

[@crs290]

There are thousands of Guards Red 944s, be glad yours is a little different.

[@TheBackRoads]

That's the outlook we take on it these days, and it looks great when the light hits it!

[@christopherkast8045]

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

[@TheBackRoads]

That's good to know, even if it's quite cool having a budget super charger wine. Thanks Christopher!

[@normizom1]

Great channel. Phly shout out!

[@TheBackRoads]

Thanks so much!

[@AvarikVonNom]

🦀 Battery is gone! 🦀

[@TheBackRoads]

Ironically, as of today, it's dead so looks like that'll be replaced rather sharpish.

[@AvarikVonNom]

Oof :(

[@johnedwards5147]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Cool.

[@Spanish4Point4]

Is this still on going? Would love more similar videos

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@francoisp9776]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@francoisp9776]

@@TheBackRoads ok thanks i will check it out.

[@clyvethekiwi]

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

[@TheBackRoads]

No, the 944 doesn't have a name yet!

[@MrStroller4u]

just bought a '89 944 na base jul/20/20, i love my turd.

[@ZipperDetailing]

Great Video, but 1 year later, sadly still no second episod of the car. What happened to it?

[@TheBackRoads]

Hint: this Friday 👀

[@ZipperDetailing]

@@TheBackRoads great! :) So that's the private video in the 944 playlist. ;)

[@TheBackRoads]

@@ZipperDetailing Wait, you can see that?? 😂

[@ZipperDetailing]

@@TheBackRoads yes, but I can't see the video as it is on private. 😊

[@judsenhembree7697]

Im tryna get this car when I graduate in may. Pray to god it doesn't gentrify three the roof.

[@TheBackRoads]

Good luck!

[@tylercox6232]

Phly sent me to have some phun, however I'm staying for the 944! I've got a 944!

[@TheBackRoads]

Welcome Tyler! It's good to have you.

[@jan0riz0r65]

phly says hi , and now im here :)

[@TheBackRoads]

Welcome! Thanks for the support.

[@BennysBenz]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@Gladcallman]

I love the video but I am a little bit confused. Do people in the UK measure driving distances in miles? or kilometers?

[@TheBackRoads]

Yes, we use miles in the UK.

[@wyattt9820]

YESSSSS

[@wyattt9820]

I'm most DEFINITELY SUBSCRIBING WE NEED MORE 944 VIDEOS ❤️

[@TheBackRoads]

We're glad you enjoyed it Wyatt! We'll look into filming the next video towards the end of this month.

[@MikeGoesBoom]

Don't believe that brit, I'm first

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

Suck it nerd

[@TheBackRoads]

You'll have to fight him over the skies of southern England for that right.

[@Oskar-js6iv]

oboi

[@codyparis317]

I've got an 89 s2 in the same color. I've never seen another one

[@TheBackRoads]

They're not common in this baltic blue, that's for sure!

[@adamtruong1759]

9:01 I still to this day don't know the name of that music in the background.

[@TheBackRoads]

Curb your enthusiasm theme!

[@adamtruong1759]

Thanks!

[@artmchugh5644]

MGB GT !!!!! nice !!!😀😀😀😀🚘🚘🚘🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@tylercox6232]

Lyndsay racing is a good place for parts for it.

[@TheBackRoads]

They're fantastic... ifffff you're in the US. If you're outside the US not so much as the shipping is astronomical! 😂

[@UncleBarclay]

What happened to episode 2?

[@TheBackRoads]

Episode 2 is currently being filmed! Because of covid restrictions, we're having to film in segments. Another is being filmed this weekend.

[@harveycreasey4156]

Man U Have to carry on making vids pls this was so gd

[@TheBackRoads]

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

[@harveycreasey4156]

That’s brilliant to hear can’t wait 🙏🏻

[@finnrissa4594]

what's up phlygang

[@TheBackRoads]

Hahah welcome!

[@finnrissa4594]

@@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.

[@mackan131]

Well, I'm third

[@TheBackRoads]

Indeed you are! Thanks for your support.

[@1Also]

610

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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.

[@bagasigusti6977]

Hey uhh phlee sent me her and uhh I'll be here for a while

[@TheBackRoads]

Haha thanks Bagas! Appreciate you being here.

[@sumott497]

Subs, and parks myself between them beautiful British Teeth.

[@TheBackRoads]

Hahahah, thanks Terran!

[@ikscdmdegi6954]

Lol, 7 months and still no 2nd episode. Don’t tell me it’s cuz of covid.

[@TheBackRoads]

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

[@martialme84]

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.

[@TheBackRoads]

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!

[@martialme84]

@@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.

[@Aeneas137]

well let's talk about everything except the bloody car. moving on...

[@fcuksingapoor1033]

U ASKED CHINPOORS N CHINESE 944 IS BAD OMEN - JIU XI XI - LADY DI DI FOREVER WAHAHAHHAHA