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Tech Sessions, what are good topics? |
McMark |
Jul 18 2006, 10:07 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
If you were going to sit and listen to a 1 - 1:30 hour tech session, what topics might you be interested in?
Here's my list: 1. Type IV Building 2. Six Conversions 3. Suspension Modifications 4. 914/Porsche History 5. Transmission Operation and Rebuilding What else are people interested in? Or would you even care about seeing a tech session? |
grasshopper |
Jul 18 2006, 10:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
rust repair... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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lapuwali |
Jul 18 2006, 10:43 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Basic maintenance, like valve adjustments, ignition timing, checking wheel bearings, replacing brake pads, etc. Aimed at those people who haven't wrenched much, but would like to learn how.
And I think rust repair and welding would actually be a very good topic. |
nebreitling |
Jul 18 2006, 10:55 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
i'd be in for a transmission day.
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echocanyons |
Jul 18 2006, 11:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,094 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California |
I'd drive to the bay area for a transmission tech session and probably others
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Root_Werks |
Jul 18 2006, 11:01 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Back when I did a couple for the PNWR I found keeping them general worked well. One session I had valve adjustments going on a 914-4 and 911. People liked that, something they could learn and take home and put to use.
The other one I remember doing was a rear wheel bearing on a 911 which is pretty much the same as on a 914. Just make sure you are ready for questions. Remember, if you are putting on the show, people expect nothing less than you're they expert. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
HeloMech |
Jul 18 2006, 11:07 AM
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Go Ahead, Get Pistoph! Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 4,718 Region Association: Southern California |
Basic maintenance, like valve adjustments, ignition timing, checking wheel bearings, replacing brake pads, etc. Aimed at those people who haven't wrenched much, but would like to learn how. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Not even so much just for people who haven't wrenched much, but for people new to these particular cars. I've worked on several OTHER cars and helicopters but that doesn't mean I know squat about what makes these little devils tick... or, not tick. Even a day session to go over all the common issues with headlights, FI, fuses, relays, basic road upgrades, etc etc etc. Now, Welding? hm, Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing what other people do with welding on cars. Welding sheet metal would be interesting. Not warping things and doing more damage than good, etc. Pulling the engine/trans for the first time might be cool. Good call... yeah, I'd def. be up for some tech sessions in the area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
Doug Leggins |
Jul 18 2006, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None |
Tech sessions would be great!!!
A couple more topics to consider. -Carb tuning/balancing -Wheel alignment |
TROJANMAN |
Jul 18 2006, 11:24 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
we have informal tech sessions/get togethers all the time in CO, and they are extemely helpful.
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Chris Pincetich |
Jul 18 2006, 11:28 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
I live in the Bay Area and would go to tech sessions if they included
1) Pizza 2) Beer 3) Funny stories 4) Useful info for my 914 project in that order (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Demick |
Jul 18 2006, 11:41 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
1. D-jet basics
2. MPS functionality (for those who want to learn how it works and what effect each adjustment has) (These aren't topics I need to see, but ones that others might be interested in) |
lapuwali |
Jul 18 2006, 12:02 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
I would probably generalize the D-Jet discussion (and esp. the MPS discussion) into an FI theory topic, with specifics on D-Jet, L-Jet, and aftermarket stuff. The tuning is really generic to all FI systems, and plenty of people don't have a good grasp of the tuning basics to make use of details about D-Jet, or any other EFI system.
This kind of tech session would require a whiteboard or other visual aids to be effective, IMHO. On the timeframe, an hour to an hour and a half isn't enough for some of these topics. I'd go for more like 3 hours, which is probably about the max you could do without overtiring everyone. |
Jenny |
Jul 18 2006, 12:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Basic maintenance, like valve adjustments, ignition timing, checking wheel bearings, replacing brake pads, etc. Aimed at those people who haven't wrenched much, but would like to learn how. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Might save me a couple trips to HPH as well as some $$. Jen |
Dave_Darling |
Jul 18 2006, 12:32 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Electrical troubleshooting. Multimeter use, reading electrical diagrams, how a relay works, how your gauges work, etc. (More or less, the talk I gave at one of the ECRs a few years back.)
I think 60-90 minutes is about as long as most of us would be willing to sit through--not counting Q&A, BS'ing, and so on. --DD |
Dr Evil |
Jul 18 2006, 12:39 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have been thinking along the same lines. I can do a regional tranny tech session for sure. I like the electrical idea as well. Heck, we COULD do a monthly tech session and just rotate topics and venues. If we get really fancy we could telavise one on the net so the whole world could watch!
Dave, great choice for your avitar. that was my favorite pic of you so far. "Damn lying smurfette, she said she was clean!" |
Trevorg7 |
Jul 18 2006, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,242 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Highland Village, TX Member No.: 3,241 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE I would probably generalize the D-Jet discussion (and esp. the MPS discussion) into an FI theory topic, with specifics on D-Jet, L-Jet, and aftermarket stuff. The tuning is really generic to all FI systems, and plenty of people don't have a good grasp of the tuning basics to make use of details about D-Jet, or any other EFI system. I think tech sessions are a great Idea. I like Jim's idea so much I'll volunteer my car, 1.7 with dual 34icts, to be converted to FI; I have a box full of a complete D-jet. I would even by a buy a MS brain for installation. Working under the assumption I can drive it home or that it’s done at my house. I can provide beer, food, pool, hot tub, tools, air compressor, 4 jack stands, and 2 jacks. Rust repair is a welcome topic too. Thanks |
lapuwali |
Jul 18 2006, 12:49 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
I think 60-90 minutes is about as long as most of us would be willing to sit through--not counting Q&A, BS'ing, and so on. --DD Depends on the topic. Type IV or transmission rebuilding would be hard to do much justice to in 90 minutes. Electrical troubleshooting (another great idea) would be a good 60min topic. |
McMark |
Jul 18 2006, 01:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Great ideas everyone. Keep 'em coming.
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dlee1967 |
Jul 18 2006, 01:54 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
Topics:
Brake system rebuild including master, lines,and all calipers. External oil cooler installation Preparing a car for long term storage. Bringing a car back from extended storage (no use for years). Conversion from FI to carbs. FI safety check and repair. Backdate bumpers. Sway bar installations. Brake upgrade for track use. Preparing for a track event (PCA DE). Clutch replacement. 5 lug retrofit. 914 oil leaks. 914 wheel allignment. |
Leo Imperial |
Jul 18 2006, 02:15 PM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
This is a great idea. I like the idea of rotation information between regions. Once a format has been established information could be shared. Ray mital has been extending his lift time to other members in NNJ and I think all those that have attended have learned something. I would be willing to participate in a sharing of the Tool Box Talk for the NJ area.
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