86 targa

Apologies if this has been posted before elsewhere. The text below is an extract from the Porsche website as to what tyres they are recommending. Cannot for the life of me find the link to the web page but will forward on a copy pdf if wanted. 911/912/911 Turbo (930) 02/2011 Recommended makes and types of summer tyres Type 911/912 Category RO Axles Tyre size Tread designation Spec. Vehicles Wheel size 6Jx15 36 FA/RA 195/65 R15 91V Pirelli P 6000 2) N1 911, ´65-´67 models 15-inch Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse N0 912, ´66-´68 models Type 911 Category RO Axles Tyre size Tread designation Spec. Vehicles Wheel size 6Jx15 36 FA 195/65 R15 94W Pirelli P 6000 2) N1 911, as of ´69 model 15-inch 7Jx15 23,3 RA 215/60 R15 94W Pirelli P 6000 N1 Wheel size 6Jx16 36 FA 205/55 ZR16 Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 911, as of ´69 model 16-inch Continental ContiSportContact N1 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 N0 7Jx16 23,3 RA 205/55 ZR16 Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 Continental ContiSportContact N1 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 N0 6Jx16 36 FA 205/55 ZR16 Pirelli P Zero Direzionale N3 911, as of ´69 model Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 Continental ContiSportContact N1 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 N0 7Jx16 23,3 RA 225/50 ZR16 Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico N3 Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 Continental ContiSportContact N1 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 N0 Type 911 Category RO Axles Tyre size Tread designation Spec. Vehicles Wheel size 7Jx16 23,3 FA 205/55 ZR16 Pirelli P Zero Direzionale N3 911 Turbo (´75-´89 models) 16-inch Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 911 Carrera "Turbo Look" Continental ContiSportContact N1 (´85-´86 models) 8Jx16 10,6 RA 225/50 ZR16 Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico N3 Bridgestone Potenza S-02 N3 Continental ContiSportContact N1 7Jx16 205/55 ZR 16 Continental ContiSportContact N1 911 Carrera "Turbo Look" 9Jx16 245/45 ZR 16 Continental ContiSportContact N1 Further detailed information about permitted wheel and tyre sizes as well as spacers that may be required can be found in the relevant parts certificates/manufacturer’s certificates held by the Porsche partners. as of 1969 up to 1968 Turbo (930) Only tyres of the same make and type, with the same speed index and the same specification code (N0, N1, N2, …) may be used on a vehicle. Speed index: V= 240 km/h (150 mph) W = 270 km/h (170 mph) 1) Only one version of this tyre is produced. It therefore has no (!) specification code. However, it still fully meets all Porsche requirements and is therefore approved accordingly. Only this tyre can be fitted with a tube! The fitting of all other tyres with tubes is not permitted. 2) Load index/speed index 91W

Just had the fuel bills in from le mans trip. 27mpg. That is after a major service and having Wayne Schofield do his stuff the week before going. Was suprised as before it was 20 - 22mpg.

Thanks. I managed to source a second hand reflector with fogs reasonably cheaply before I looked at the back of the car. Couldnt see how it would fit so posted my query. Will re look and attempt hopefully at the weekend.

Thanks, will look again.

I looked at swapping the whole reflector strip for a later part that included the fog lamps, but my unit looks to be a permanant fitting. Thanks for the reverse light fitting tip, nice touch. Refitting in the old way just looks so untidy and after thought.

My rear valance attached foglights appear to have "fallen off" during a little corrective body work ... With at least one being required for the MOT, how do others comply with the rule book when the worst day of the year arrives?

Many thanks. One of each - Red, black and square relays for the glove box it is me thinks......

A few people carry spare relays in their cars. Do they fail regularly?

I have been spoilt really as have had the use of an 84 930 that has been stripped, lightened, handling enhanced and has over 500 bhp. I am not looking to go that far but am wanting a bit more get up and go than I have now. Car having major service as we speak. The bodywork is in really great shape and not looking to change it for grp panels. Would like it to look stock but have that hidden performance. As guided by a few people, will turn my attention to the handling / suspension as a prioity and seek the remap / air intake. If then not happy, will go for the lid off the engine and let someone do their magic.

Thanks all for your pointers and advice. Without the endless pot of cash, am thinking of starting with the low cost options and moving up from there. Will be giving Wayne at Chip Wizard a call as a starter for ten, move on to the suspension and then if not happy it looks like the expensive bills will start by opening the engine up. Maybe I should lose some weight before tearing the car apart........ Cheaper but far less enjoyable. Aiming to get some of this done before Le Mans and enjoy the journey. Then if additional work is needed, will return to the wallet for more changes before my trip to Circuit de Ramparts. Will post the results as and when they happen.

Having owned an 86 3.2 Targa for a year, the body work and interior are now sorted. The time has come to start upgrading the mechanicals and would appreciate any advice as to extracting more power from what is currently a stock engine (120k) / 915 box / 16" wheels Stainless heat exchangers and a Dansk box have already been fitted as the old had seen better days. Not looking to go mad and would also like the power to come in a little earlier down the rev range. As always the budget is not endless but as one of the minority who like the targa, I do not really want to jump to a 930 or more modern models. Thought about the chip and air filter routine as a cheap first fix, but have read mixed reports. If I am going to spend, thought it best to gain peoples experiences and make an informed decision. Handling is another project probably to be done at the same time as the engine, starting with Bilsteins replacing older items. The car is not going to be tracked, but enjoyed for 5k miles a year on mixed roads and trips to Le Mans, Old Timer etc. I intend for this car to be a keeper but do not want to create a monster that could not be sold if needed. Would welcome your suggestions. Thanks