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| Mister T |
 May 3 2009, 10:51 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 3-May 09 From: calgary Member No.: 10,327 Region Association: Canada  |
Hello to those of you in 914 land. This is my first post here so let me give you all a little back story. I'm 31 years old and have been wrenching for 16 years now. While I'm not a professional mechanic (tried it for 3 months and hated it), I eat sleep and breathe cars. My ride at present is a 98 1.8T Passat, AKA. Black Betty (as seen on Passatworld.com)
(IMG:http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/tlillo1/BlackBettysmidnightmakoverpartde-3.jpg) (IMG:http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/tlillo1/BlackBettysmidnightmakoverpartde-4.jpg) Anyway, I've recently taken on the task of trying to sell my brother's 914. (IMG:http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/tlillo1/IMGP1160.jpg) (IMG:http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/tlillo1/IMGP1164.jpg) Myself (IMG:http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/tlillo1/IMGP1172.jpg) My Girlfriend I have some experience working on it (I tore the entire drivetrain and rear suspension out). However there are some issues that I need to work out before trying to sell it. the most pressing matter in my mind are the brakes, or lack thereof. I don't know if you can see. However the width and diameter of the tires are overwhelming the capabilities of the stock system. After some searching I think I'm going to do the 320I caliper upgrade. What I'm wondering is whether or not to keep the stock 17mm master cylinder or go to the 19mm master cylinder. There seem to be some differing opinions on the net so I would like to see if I can get some feedback from people who've tried it. |
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Mister T 914 brake upgrade questions May 3 2009, 10:51 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT Before you do anything call Eric Shea at http://ww... May 3 2009, 11:02 PM
Mister T
Before you do anything call Eric Shea at http://w... May 3 2009, 11:30 PM craig downs :agree:
Talk to Eric he will tell you everything ... May 3 2009, 11:10 PM Michael N Don't do the BMW 320i "upgrade" beca... May 3 2009, 11:12 PM davep The main reason why the BMW 320i "upgrade... May 4 2009, 07:50 AM Cap'n Krusty In this case, your wheel and tire sizes are NOT ... May 4 2009, 08:29 AM Mister T
What are the symptoms that cause you to believe y... May 4 2009, 11:36 AM SirAndy
What are the symptoms that cause you to believe ... May 4 2009, 11:39 AM markb
[quote name='Mister T' post='1165464' date='May 4... May 4 2009, 11:41 AM Mister T
I think what the The Cap'n is hinting at is t... May 4 2009, 01:17 PM SirAndy
I'm not sure what qualifies as big sticky tir... May 4 2009, 02:15 PM Mister T
I'm not sure what qualifies as big sticky ti... May 4 2009, 10:51 PM SirAndy
that if the you were running a large tire setup (... May 4 2009, 11:56 PM SirAndy Here's a good article on the subject:
http://... May 4 2009, 10:26 AM Phoenix 914-6GT And the heat is the part that will kill the BMW br... May 4 2009, 11:41 AM brant my 2 cents..
if your tires were too sticky or too... May 4 2009, 11:05 PM Geezer914 The BMW 320i does not run vented discs. Is the BM... May 7 2009, 06:37 AM PRS914-6 I see brakes as two seperate issues. Does it:
1.... May 7 2009, 10:50 AM wbergtho I have the BMW 320i "upgrade" and my bra... May 7 2009, 01:37 PM  |
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