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What upgrades/safety things does a new owner do? |
Super90 |
Dec 3 2010, 11:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-November 10 From: GA Member No.: 12,423 Region Association: South East States |
HI all, when my new car gets here I want to go thru it for safety upgrades and eliminate as many roadside breakdown possibilities. It has led a sheltered life, a 2.0. 74 with a lot of great options (less a/c which is ok by me).It has not been driven a lot in the past couple of years.
I was thinking: 1. It has all the original red & green hoses in the engine compartment. Replace all that stuff? 2. Fuel lines replace with SS kit. (who sells?) at same time take out tank & clean it & get new fuel filter. Is there a recommended upgrade filter? 3. Move fuel pump to front. (Could not find a how to type article, any help appreciated) Any recommended upgrade pump? 4. Clutch cable 5. Fan belt 6. Check brake parts & replace/rebuild as necessary. I want to keep the car pretty much stock so not looking for big brake upgrades or such. But should I use a bigger Mastery cylinder like the one on the early 911? Any other recommendations appreciated. I've been reading up on the car via a number of threads here & thru the Haynes shop book. Oh yeah, any other 914 guys/guru's in the Augusta,GA area or in nearby SC or other places reasonably close by? Couldnt figure how to search the memebr list by area. Thanks, George |
no1uno |
Dec 20 2010, 07:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 2-December 10 From: Melbourne, FL Member No.: 12,448 Region Association: South East States |
I've been following this closely as I am in a similar situation. I've just purchased my first 914. My car seems to have many "minor" issues that need to be addressed. I'm looking at some of the same issues as op. I think one of my front calipers must be sticking as one wheel heats up even after fairly short drives. Other possibilities? I guess I need to bleed the brakes, too. Anyway, keep the ideas coming as there is at least one other following this thread. Thanks!
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