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> Low Cost Trans Mounting Solution, Bad Repairs
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post Nov 25 2021, 02:08 PM
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I thinks the sales pitch of I drove this a few years ago and it had a shimmy on the freeway was BS...

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There's other creative stuff on this car. Push button start with a hot wire switch, broken a trunk mount so a long bolt, 30 washers and screw it into the wheel well, wired in top, etc. Easy fixes just WTF folks do to a car

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post Nov 25 2021, 02:10 PM
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I wanna see more!!!!


QUOTE(DaveB @ Nov 25 2021, 12:08 PM) *

I thinks the sales pitch of I drove this a few years ago and it had a shimmy on the freeway was BS...

There's other creative stuff on this car. Push button start with a hot wire switch, broken a trunk mount so a long bolt, 30 washers and screw it into the wheel well, wired in top, etc. Easy fixes just WTF folks do to a car

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post Nov 25 2021, 02:29 PM
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Cheap shit DAPO!!!
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post Nov 25 2021, 02:32 PM
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I'm actually impressed! You gotta try real hard to do a repair that bad lol!
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post Nov 25 2021, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(Robarabian @ Nov 25 2021, 12:10 PM) *

I wanna see more!!!!



OK, How about the fuel tank....

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I figure a 45 mile radius. I was impressed that they used a low pressure high volume pump with a separate regulator for the webers.

Then there is the ignition:

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Glad they kept the switch cover on this for safety.

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And the push button start on the dash. Race ready - lol.

I have more. It looks like a black rattle black paint job. Outlined the bumpers and painted parts of the chrome. Amazing what folks do.

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post Nov 25 2021, 04:01 PM
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This is amazing!
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post Nov 25 2021, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(DaveB @ Nov 25 2021, 01:34 PM) *

OK, How about the fuel tank....
I figure a 45 mile radius. I was impressed that they used a low pressure high volume pump with a separate regulator for the webers.

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post Nov 25 2021, 05:10 PM
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Might be a bit Rube, but he/she deserves a few points for being creative
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post Nov 25 2021, 08:25 PM
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When you run out you have an easy can to fill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Nov 25 2021, 10:00 PM
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That's hall of fame PO stupidity right there!
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post Nov 26 2021, 12:16 AM
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I thought I've seen it all until this! That trans mount takes the prize!!!
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post Nov 26 2021, 12:34 AM
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post Nov 26 2021, 10:34 AM
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Haven't seen a chain to hold up the tranny before, yikes.
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post Nov 27 2021, 01:41 PM
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Isn't that a SAFETY CHAIN? There to prevent transmission failure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 27 2021, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Nov 25 2021, 10:16 PM) *

I thought I've seen it all until this! That trans mount takes the prize!!!

I'd sooner drive a car with that trans mount than with that sort of gas tank setup.
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post Nov 27 2021, 03:31 PM
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Thank you for posting. I thought my work had been getting sloppy lately but this posting puts me on top of the heap.
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post Nov 27 2021, 10:58 PM
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Actually the push button starter was a common fix before we got repro (affordable) replacement ignition switches.
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post Nov 28 2021, 02:59 AM
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If I have to replace the chain, is the genuine Porsche one $800?


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post Nov 28 2021, 06:39 AM
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QUOTE(DaveB @ Nov 28 2021, 03:59 AM) *

If I have to replace the chain, is the genuine Porsche one $800?


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YES
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post Nov 28 2021, 03:51 PM
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I'd put a padlock for easy trans removal.
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