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> picked up my new (to me) suspension pieces today
SirAndy
post Apr 29 2004, 08:20 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (will get pics tomorrow)


i got myself:

- 2 prestine (un-bent!) 914 rear trailing arms
- all the hardware to do a rear 911 e-brake conversion
- a 914 steering rack that doesn't have ANY play
- turbo tie-rods
- 2 prestine (un-bent!) 911 front A-Arms
- a very clean 914 steel cross-member

all the 911 parts came off a '87 911 carrera.
all 914 parts came of a '75 914.


now all i have to do is to drop it off at brad's tomorrow and have him weld on the U-Tabs and 911 e-brake mounting and then off to the powder-coater!

finally, i "might" be able to get my suspension aligned correctly!

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post Apr 29 2004, 08:47 PM
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And where does one find such perfect rear trailing arms?
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post Apr 29 2004, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE(lagunero9catorce @ Apr 29 2004, 07:47 PM)
And where does one find such perfect rear trailing arms?

EASY

http://www.easypor.com/

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Porsche Parts and Accessories
4060 Harlan Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
tel.: 510 653-3279
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post Apr 29 2004, 09:00 PM
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Andy, the word is "bent". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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post Apr 29 2004, 09:02 PM
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- 2 prestine (un-bent!) 914 rear trailing arms
$25 each

- all the hardware to do a rear 911 e-brake conversion
+ 911 Carrera Vented & Crossdrilled (like new) rotors
+ 911 carrera calipers
$125 per side

- a 914 steering rack that doesn't have ANY play
$50

- 2 prestine (un-bent!) 911 front A-Arms
$25 each

- a very clean 914 steel cross-member
$25


thank you, Mr. EASY (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Apr 29 2004, 09:03 PM
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Sounds great Andy. When are you going to install it all?

BTW - I can't get in now. I'll send PM.
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post Apr 29 2004, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE(jkeyzer @ Apr 29 2004, 08:00 PM)
Andy, the word is "bent". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

thank you sir ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Apr 29 2004, 09:07 PM
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Thanks Andy, pristine arms at a good price!
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post Apr 29 2004, 11:50 PM
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Did someone win the lottery? It couldn't be a tax refund because we all know you don't pay taxes.










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post Apr 30 2004, 12:14 AM
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QUOTE(jonwatts @ Apr 29 2004, 10:50 PM)
Did someone win the lottery? It couldn't be a tax refund because we all know you don't pay taxes.

haha, very funny ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post May 1 2004, 12:59 AM
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decided to skip the pretty powdercoating and just throw the parts on the car today (after a nice steam-cleaning) ...

sooo, i went down to HPH and paid brad to watch me put everything on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) brake pads in the front.
- "rule of thumb" alignement
- new (this time for real) 180 lbs progressive springs in the back
- new bump-steer-kit

still need to get a real alignment done, the car moves to the right (a lot!) if i let go of the steering wheel, also, it seems a caliper rebuild is in order as the right front seems to have a sticky piston.

but steering is very tight now, NO play what-so-ever, immediate response from the suspension. that's good!

brakes seem more balanced now too, need to brake in those new pads before i can really tell ...

feels like i'm getting closer after all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

thank you Brad (and rich and HPH and britain)
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post May 1 2004, 04:39 AM
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I will refrain from the "this thread is useless without pictures"
actually what the hey..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)

I'm just doing my front sus. with 911S konis & sway-bar mated to 944 brembo 4 pots...just ordered my turbo tierods.
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post May 1 2004, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE(thesey914 @ May 1 2004, 03:39 AM)
"this thread is useless without pictures"

ok, lessee ...

sway bar, welded u-tabs, a-arm, new ball joint and turbo-tie rod in the background ...


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turbo tie rod and cross member ...


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post May 1 2004, 06:45 PM
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rear brakes ...


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post May 1 2004, 06:46 PM
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the car ...

strange thing, the pass. side rear is about 1/2" lower than the drivers side altough everything is set up the same.
i did, however, adjust the front so the pass. side would be lower (1/4") than the driver side when empty (without my 210lbs heavy ass).

would that throw off the rear that much?

i set the front so it would be even with ME in the seat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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post May 1 2004, 08:37 PM
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Andy...NICE.

That car looks bold.

I'll be doing a full suspension upgrade this month also. Can't wait.

If you'll be at the GGR A/X tommorow I'd like to sneak-a-peek.

I'll be there after 4:00.If you are running fun runs I'll take some action shots.

RUN HARD!
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post May 2 2004, 12:22 AM
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Andy,
congrats on the very nice find(s).

I used to buy suspension pieces for my 924 from EASY, guess I bought a 924 engine from them waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy back in the day to!


Can someone REfresh my memory....
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post May 2 2004, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(Scott Carlberg @ May 1 2004, 11:22 PM)
What does the Cross Member do again?

it holds everything together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

steering rack bolts onto it as do the a-arms ...
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post May 4 2004, 11:18 PM
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