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Elliot Cannon
post Jan 3 2013, 08:27 PM
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I thought since the holidays are over, maybe I should start a new project with the car. I haven't done much to it in about 8 years. So. I'm in for it now. I hope the long. and the jack pad look as good on the pax side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Jan 3 2013, 08:36 PM
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Nice Post (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What wheels you gonna run as five lug?
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post Jan 3 2013, 08:39 PM
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Is that an oil cooler in front of the muffler with the hose duct leading to it?

Sorry to go off-topic, just curious.
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post Jan 3 2013, 08:59 PM
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Oh God, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I worry when I see you with a screwdriver in your hand. Should I put EMS on alert. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) And Bill, yes that is ducted air from a NACA vent on his side valence. IIRC, He wrote about it in a remote oil cooler posts recently.
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post Jan 3 2013, 09:02 PM
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You of all people need a 914 on jackstands! Mach 0. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jan 3 2013, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Jan 3 2013, 06:36 PM) *

Nice Post (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What wheels you gonna run as five lug?

These.


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post Jan 4 2013, 09:34 AM
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What are you using for the 5-lug suspension?
Re-drilled rear hubs?
911 front end?
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post Jan 4 2013, 09:37 AM
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good looking wheels!
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post Jan 4 2013, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 4 2013, 07:34 AM) *

What are you using for the 5-lug suspension?
Re-drilled rear hubs?
911 front end?

911 front struts. 914/6 stub axles. Vented rotors.
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post Jan 4 2013, 02:14 PM
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You gonna have to pull the fenders a little?
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post Jan 4 2013, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 4 2013, 01:38 PM) *

911 front struts. 914/6 stub axles. Vented rotors.

Nice!

Vented rotors in the rear?

What year 911 front? 3 or 3.5inch calipers?

How wide are those wheels?

I just went through my 2nd 5-lug conversion. One of the most funnest upgrades. Takes our little cars further from being a NARP and closer to being a real Porsche. Plus the big boy wheels really look good on the car.
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post Jan 4 2013, 04:42 PM
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Nice Elliot! Good to know that you're working on your car. When does the Chalon kit arrive? Is it coming over with the V6 you're installing?
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post Jan 4 2013, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jan 4 2013, 12:14 PM) *

You gonna have to pull the fenders a little?

The steel fenders will be replaced with fb ones with GT flares.
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post Jan 4 2013, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(proto31 @ Jan 4 2013, 02:42 PM) *

Nice Elliot! Good to know that you're working on your car. When does the Chalon kit arrive? Is it coming over with the V6 you're installing?

I've always loved the look of the Chalon kit. Till I tracked down the maker of this kit and he agreed to make one for my car. I think $15,000 is a pretty good price installed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jan 4 2013, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 4 2013, 02:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 4 2013, 01:38 PM) *

911 front struts. 914/6 stub axles. Vented rotors.

Nice!

Vented rotors in the rear?

What year 911 front? 3 or 3.5inch calipers?

How wide are those wheels?

I just went through my 2nd 5-lug conversion. One of the most funnest upgrades. Takes our little cars further from being a NARP and closer to being a real Porsche. Plus the big boy wheels really look good on the car.

I'm not sure what year the front struts are from but the caliper mount bolt holes are 3 1/2 inches. The wheels are 7 1/2 and 10 X 17.
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post Jan 9 2013, 08:01 PM
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Making a little more progress. I got the left rear trailing arm off and am replacing rear wheel bearings and "while I'm in there", trailing arm bushings. The old bushings came out really easy, compared to the original rubber ones I replaced about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Probably get the left side installed before taking the right side apart. I find it easier to do it that way.


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post Jan 9 2013, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 9 2013, 06:01 PM) *

Making a little more progress. I got the left rear trailing arm off and am replacing rear wheel bearings and "while I'm in there", trailing arm bushings. The old bushings came out really easy, compared to the original rubber ones I replaced about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Probably get the left side installed before taking the right side apart. I find it easier to do it that way.

Elliot, you may want to consider a more stable support for the car than that lawn chair under the muffler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 9 2013, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 9 2013, 10:07 PM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 9 2013, 06:01 PM) *

Making a little more progress. I got the left rear trailing arm off and am replacing rear wheel bearings and "while I'm in there", trailing arm bushings. The old bushings came out really easy, compared to the original rubber ones I replaced about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Probably get the left side installed before taking the right side apart. I find it easier to do it that way.

Elliot, you may want to consider a more stable support for the car than that lawn chair under the muffler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Ahahahahahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

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post Jan 10 2013, 07:58 AM
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Elliot on the bench!

New 914-6/GT calipers loaded with Porterfield pads...

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post Jan 10 2013, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 9 2013, 07:07 PM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 9 2013, 06:01 PM) *

Making a little more progress. I got the left rear trailing arm off and am replacing rear wheel bearings and "while I'm in there", trailing arm bushings. The old bushings came out really easy, compared to the original rubber ones I replaced about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Probably get the left side installed before taking the right side apart. I find it easier to do it that way.

Elliot, you may want to consider a more stable support for the car than that lawn chair under the muffler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Beech chair and furniture dolly. My poor mans creeper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Problem is when I recline it back there is a danger of... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)


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