I drove it today - First time it has run since 1989, It was scary ...... |
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I drove it today - First time it has run since 1989, It was scary ...... |
wndsnd |
Nov 9 2013, 02:36 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I got the last two CV's in and backed it slowly out of the garage...
Then I put it in first... Grind....... Then I put it in second, no grind, so back into the garage. The throttle is very tight. It doesn't like to retun to anywhere near an idle point. So I ran to the Flaps and got a couple of throttle return springs. It seemed better. I slowly backed out again, took a big breath, and backed into the street! Then back into second, still hadn't adjusted the linkage. and away I went (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) probably 20 MPH or 30. Still no windshield!!!!!!! Didn't shift gears, but then I started to hear a rear noise. WTF, bearing?, Brakes? Turn around and zoom back to the garage, never leaving second gear. Rubber all over the right rear quarter and car is sitting lower on right than left. WTF? Did I adjust the Bilsteins unevenly? No. So here I sit. Big smile. Still a ways to go, but so close.... Just read the thread about uneven rear ride height. Now to figure that out... Yes it was hit in the front left, Yes I did a lot of welding, Yes, the whole car has been taken apart and put back together again, Yes it has bigger than stock tires, Yes it could be crooked, Yes the shims could be screwed up, Yes the front ride height might not be even, Yes the engine won't idle, Yes it looks like it is leaking brake fluid, but No, I am not discouraged. I drove my 914 for the first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
shoguneagle |
Nov 9 2013, 03:25 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
You have experienced the "ultimate in personal and ego satisfaction!!! Nothing can beat it. I got the same feeling when I drove my car the first time and having similar problems. Problems can be corrected, the first driving experience cannot be never, ever be replaced with the feelings you experienced.
Now, post some pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) |
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