First Drive in my JDM Porsche 964: Will it survive an 8hr Miami Road Trip?

Adam LZ
25 Jan 202422:20

Summary

TLDRThe video follows Adam LZ, a YouTube creator, as he partners with eBay Motors to restore a mint green Porsche 964. He installs coilovers, changes the oil, and makes small upgrades before taking it on a 4-hour road trip to a Porsche event in Miami called DRT. At DRT, Adam is impressed by the high-end Porsches and cool vendor pop-ups set up in an old mall. On the drive home, Adam reflects positively on the public's reception of his 964 and says he's reenergized to start phase 2 of customizing thanks to eBay's wide selection of parts.

Takeaways

  • 😊 Adam is excited to be restoring his first air-cooled 911 through a partnership with eBay Motors
  • 👨‍🔧 Initial work included installing coilovers, wheels and tidying things up before a 4-hour drive to a Porsche show
  • 🚗 The 911 drives smoothly despite its age; Adam plans a manual transmission swap in the future
  • ⛽️ An oil change reveals contamination, underscoring the need for maintenance on older vehicles
  • ✈️ The trip to Miami goes smoothly; Adam's girlfriend Colette enjoys her first air-cooled Porsche ride
  • 🌴 They arrive at DRT, a huge Porsche gathering with pop-up shops in an old mall with cool ambiance
  • 😍 Adam is amazed by the quality of cars and impressed by positive feedback for his own 911
  • 🛠 He's inspired to expand plans for the build using parts from eBay Motors after seeing vehicles at the show
  • 👍 The trip recharges and motivates Adam for phase 2 of restoring this dream Porsche
  • 🔧 Adam and expert Wes will continue upgrades to transform the looks and performance

Q & A

  • What kind of car is Adam rebuilding in this video?

    -Adam is rebuilding a mint green air-cooled Porsche 911 from the 1990s.

  • Where is Adam taking the Porsche for its first road trip?

    -Adam is taking the Porsche on a 4 hour road trip to Miami for DRT, which is a big Porsche show.

  • What modifications has Adam done to the Porsche so far?

    -So far Adam has installed coilovers, new wheels, and some minor cosmetic updates like removing washers from the front bumper.

  • What future modifications does Adam have planned?

    -Adam plans to swap the automatic transmission for a manual transmission, upgrade the engine, and make many other upgrades with parts from eBay Motors.

  • What problem did Adam run into with the Porsche on the drive to Miami?

    -The AC stopped working about an hour into the drive to Miami.

  • How did Adam's girlfriend Colette feel about riding in the Porsche?

    -Colette was surprised by how comfortable and nice the ride was, especially for an older air-cooled Porsche.

  • What event was Adam attending in Miami?

    -Adam was attending DRT, a big Porsche show and gathering in Florida.

  • What did Adam think of the DRT event?

    -Adam said DRT was probably one of the coolest car shows he had ever attended, with amazing cars displayed in a closed down mall.

  • How did people respond to Adam's Porsche at DRT?

    -Adam got a lot of positive feedback about his Porsche from people at DRT who knew Porsches well.

  • What's next for the Porsche rebuild project?

    -When Adam gets home, he plans to start phase 2 of the rebuild by ordering more parts from eBay Motors and digging into upgrades for the car.

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