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  1. MITengineer

    MITengineer Formula Junior

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    #1 MITengineer, Oct 14, 2021
    Just pulled the trigger on a nice very late '93/'94 512TR with 34k km on it (Red/Black), VIN ending in 97691. Car has been stored for the previous 7 years in Germany and is now getting imported, comes with a Fresh Major from a trusted entity.

    Has a few cosmetic cleanups needed, but I intend to actually drive the car and make filfthy anyways.
     
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  2. Willdief

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    #2 Willdief, Oct 14, 2021
    Congrats! And glad to hear that you intend to drive it. My '92 just turned 123,000 a few weeks ago - this month marks 22 years of ownership. They are made to be driven!!
    Cheers
     
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  3. vincenzo

    vincenzo F1 Rookie

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    #3 vincenzo, Oct 14, 2021
    Betcha 50 cents you already have the SN memorized.

    Congrats - nothing else like it. Enjoy!
     
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  4. Willdief

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    #4 Willdief, Oct 14, 2021
    Yes indeed :) And there is nothing like it. Your car is probably missing the only thing I really dislike about mine - the mouse track shoulder belt. Cheers
     
  5. ross

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    #5 ross, Oct 14, 2021
    congrats!
    out of all the cars i own, the 512tr is my favorite.
     
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  6. ttforcefed

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    #6 ttforcefed, Oct 15, 2021
    awesome car!
     
  7. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #7 Natkingcolebasket69, Oct 15, 2021
    Congrats they are much cheaper and easier to find in Europe


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  8. MITengineer

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    #8 MITengineer, Oct 15, 2021
    Yes that's why I bought it in EU. Also don't like the USA Mousebelts.

    As my first question - cam covers are getting repainted during the engine-out. Anyone have paint recommendations here?
     
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  9. turbo-joe

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    #9 turbo-joe, Oct 15, 2021
    photos from the car please :)

    wrickle paint or powder coating
     
  10. tvu

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    #10 tvu, Oct 15, 2021
    Congrats on the purchase!

    Also I just noticed that you are in CA. I wonder if you will have to jump through extra hoops to get it certified.
     
  11. MITengineer

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    #11 MITengineer, Oct 15, 2021
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    No extra hoops, 25 year rule. Car isn't going to my CA house at first.

    Quick Vid of the car (sorry the guy inspecting the car wasn't taking glamour shots but monitoring things for PPI)

     
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  12. Texas Forever

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    #12 Texas Forever, Oct 15, 2021
    Wish I fit.


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  13. ross

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    #13 ross, Oct 15, 2021
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  14. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #14 Texas Forever, Oct 15, 2021
    No kidding, but at 6'2" and long waisted... I remember once Tom Shaughnessy said I could sit in a 365 Boxer. Nah, not even gonna try.
     
  15. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 ross, Oct 15, 2021
    nah i dont think you would fit in a boxer. but a 512tr was made for the 'mercan mkt so you ought to be able to scrunch in.
     
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  16. Texas Forever

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    #16 Texas Forever, Oct 15, 2021
    You volunteering? :cool:
     
  17. ross

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    #17 ross, Oct 15, 2021
    sure. next time you are coming to town let me know and i will pick you up in the 512tr and you can try it out....the only caveat to that being that i swapped it for the f40 this afternoon at H&S....so dont know when i get it back...
     
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  18. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 Texas Forever, Oct 15, 2021
    BTW, hope you got my email.
     
  19. turbo-joe

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    #19 turbo-joe, Oct 16, 2021
    what means keto?
     
  20. Supernaut

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    #20 Supernaut, Oct 16, 2021
    It’s a diet that allows you to lose lots of weight quickly and not feel very hungry. Very close to zero carbohydrate intake so your body begins making glucose via ketosis.


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  21. turbo-joe

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    #21 turbo-joe, Oct 16, 2021
    thank you for explaining. so the right stuff for me :) to loose some weight.
    but: my weight is ok, I´m only not tall enough :)
     
  22. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #22 Auraraptor, Nov 13, 2021
    I am half an inch taller, also long-waisted... and I fit fine in my TR with room to spare. My old 328GTS was more snug.
     
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  23. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #23 Auraraptor, Nov 13, 2021
    Last edited: Nov 13, 2021
    Congrats on the pick up.

    Your car has newer SN then mine (SN 97598). The 94-spec cars have some of the best/most robust parts factory parts of all TRs.

    Interestingly your car still uses the older style Pininfarina side-badges from the video. I also spy a silver gear knob vs OEM black (I use an OEM 512M silver knob in mine too). Also looks like aftermarket fender shield, though that may be a video resolution issue.

    I recommend ditching the pre-cats and installing a tubi-precat...though I am not sure if Euro-cars had a different pre-cat setup then US cars. Also if you have OEM floor mats I would store them and use aftermarket for regular use. OEM mats are getting harder and harder to find in good condition.

    These cars are lovely and I am glad it is going to a good home.
     

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  24. MITengineer

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    #24 MITengineer, Nov 14, 2021
  25. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #25 Auraraptor, Nov 14, 2021
    Your right on the badges, sorry about that.
     
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