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| thieuster |
 Jun 24 2015, 07:24 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe  |
After lowering the front end of the car by an inch, the steering geometry needed a check as well. So first, I had to track down a specialist who would be able to do the 914's geo. The Dutch Porsche forum came up with the answer! A wheel and tire shop only 5 mins away from my house! I'd heared about them, but not in relation with Porsches.
Next thing I found out that I would need shims to adjust the rear wheels. But I decided "Who dares, wins" and went without shims. Just to hope for the best. So I entered a shop that looked like an operating theatre! I was welcomed by Eric, the mechanic. Long story short: the car didn't need shims at the back (phewwww): the geo at the end was within limits. At the front, things needed adjustment - off course. But that wasn't too hard. Within 45 mins I was out again and the steering feels a lot more secure! Total costs: 60 euros. Things are getting better by the day. (Tomorrow, a guy from the insurance company comes over for an appraisel report: he will determine the car's market value. I have done business with that man before. I also did the appraisal on my TR and Saab 96. In both cases, I was happy with the outcome. I'll let you know what the 'verdict' will be!) Menno |
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| ConeDodger |
Jun 24 2015, 07:57 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,621 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Amazing how much difference a good alignment makes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Jun 24 2015, 12:25 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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Jun 24 2015, 06:57 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,513 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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I like your steady approach, Menno. Five minutes or 5 hours; work on it every day till you have it done. Enjoy the Hell out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kent
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