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

Summary

The 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.