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> "Excited Newbie Blues", "Further Adventures in the Garage"
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post May 12 2014, 06:23 AM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 11 2014, 08:32 PM) *

I'm paddling as fast as I can. Lots of stuff to do which doesn't "sexy" up the car. (it does make it a lot safer, but I digress,) These are the pitfalls of buying and putting a teener back on the road. Probably better off to buy a better condition one, but that wouldn't be as much fun.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) so true, i did the same thing, but have enjoyed the process, over the past 4 years. I recently finished the brakes and really was surprised how bad it was!!!- and messed up a brake line when removing it, so eventually realized the best thing was to replace all the hard lines and hose- after all, i had brand new calipers from eric, why would i not do the lines too- its really not that much $$ when you consider everything else - its not that hard, just time and now after about 6 months off the road its back on the road with a 5 lug conversion and all new brakes - but i now understand why some guys get a better condition one to drive while the "project" car is on and off- so enjoy the process! i do think your project has a better start than mine did, looks like the body is in pretty good shape. once you get these brakes done, enjoy it some before taking it to the next level. I need to do some rust repair, but that is not going to happen until after the Octeenerfest!- i missed last year and do not plan on missing this year!
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post May 12 2014, 07:05 PM
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My car is getting new soft brake lines and 19mm Master cylinder. I bought 180# rear springs, won't Bilsteins make the "street" ride pretty harsh? I need advice, my mechanic is saying Sachs or Boge shocks would work better. He thinks that the Sport or HD Bilstein will be too much. Advice?
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post May 12 2014, 07:12 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 12 2014, 05:05 PM) *

My car is getting new soft brake lines and 19mm Master cylinder. I bought 180# rear springs, won't Bilsteins make the "street" ride pretty harsh? I need advice, my mechanic is saying Sachs or Boge shocks would work better. He thinks that the Sport or HD Bilstein will be too much. Advice?


Stock Boges work just fine for a street car IMO.
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post May 12 2014, 09:09 PM
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You've done quite a bit in only two months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Some of us have taken several years getting one on the road.

Hell,took me months just to get mine up on the sacred jack stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post May 17 2014, 11:29 AM
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Master cylinder is in, brakes are fine and safe for now. Since I put on a stock muffler, the car is backfiring at the heads because of cracked HEs. I have a better set to put on the car, do 914 people usually Jet-Coat these?

All new shifter bushings will be my project for today.
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post May 17 2014, 11:35 AM
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If you are just streeting the car, I would just put the Boge's on.
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post May 17 2014, 01:23 PM
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Lol, just a thought: someone should build and market "Official Porsche 914" jack stands.
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post May 17 2014, 06:58 PM
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Installed Tangerine firewall shifter bearing. Installed both rear side shift bearings; cup was easy and bronze rod bearing was also easy but I made the mistake of putting it in backward, so transmission wouldn't shift into 1st, 3rd, 5th. Okay, so take it all apart again and change it right? Nope. I COULD NOT get the front shaft back apart so I took the rear coupler back off and slid the old bad guide back in. (Maybe I overtightened it?) I'll revisit this at another time when I have a bit more patience (grrrrr)

914s can be so frustrating, and working under the car on the garage floor with it on jack stands isn't the easiest thing. The Blues......
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post May 17 2014, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 12 2014, 05:05 PM) *

My car is getting new soft brake lines and 19mm Master cylinder. I bought 180# rear springs, won't Bilsteins make the "street" ride pretty harsh? I need advice, my mechanic is saying Sachs or Boge shocks would work better. He thinks that the Sport or HD Bilstein will be too much. Advice?



Go with the Bilsteins, not harsh (KYBs are harsh), Bilsteins just make the car feel glued to the road. If you are worried about ride the 180lb springs might have been a bit much. Tire selection will probably have the most to do with the ride quality.

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post May 18 2014, 09:36 AM
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I'm running 205/65 x 15 Yokohamas. I like how a taller tire fills the wheel wells.
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post May 18 2014, 07:50 PM
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Okay, newbie question #334....How is the parking brake adjustment made? In the cables, or on the rear brakes themselves? Is there an adjustment hole on the rears?

Sorry, I just don't know..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post May 19 2014, 01:34 AM
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I think this might help

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9..._brake_pads.htm
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post May 29 2014, 05:51 PM
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I decided that this car is not going to ever be a concours car or really original, so I'm thinking more GT style. I had a crappy back pad that should have come out when I did the carpet kit, but I was too chicken to go all the way at that point. I forgot too, that it's MY car. (And I can do whatever I want to it) Anyway, I've seen a few cars done with the Perlon on the firewall so I decided to do it today. (Carpet is an eBay item, Rennspeed) Here are some pics of the install:

Tear out old POS worn out, taped up, sun cracked back pad and rubber mat. These pieces weigh a ton.....

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Scrape, clean, and vacuum...

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Mask areas that you don't want contact glue to get on...I use 3M #90 in a spray can for these installations..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1401407501.2.jpg)
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post May 29 2014, 05:59 PM
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Next, when I have pre-fit it and made some marks to line up and mental notes on fitment, I start carefully with the spray glue, obviously on the middle hump to center it. I spray the firewall AND the carpet, and it adheres like a champ. I worked my way out to the door edges. TAKE YOUR TIME!!!! (I always work too fast, I need to go de-caf next install...geez....)

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This is a good time to detail all the parts that have to come out such as seat belts, B pillars, etc...I just got a good used set of pillar covers from Bruce yesterday, and I detail everything as it goes back in the car. My seatbelts work WAY better after cleaning and PB Blasting, carefully. Final product:

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post May 29 2014, 06:55 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Nice job.
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post May 29 2014, 09:19 PM
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Awesome. Looks like maybe you had to make a couple of cuts in the middle? ... or is the center portion another piece you cut and glued in afterward?

I tried fitting up some tan perlon carpet last year and couldn't get it to cooperate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ... (I didn't cut anything though).
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post May 29 2014, 10:15 PM
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Carpet came from Rennspeed in Duarte, Ca....eBay purchase.

It comes already sewn to fit the hump and the corners...........
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post Jan 21 2015, 09:15 PM
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Hi Lawrence, Any update of your car for this thread of yours?

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post Jan 22 2015, 12:10 AM
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Hi Lawrence, Any update of your car for this thread of yours?


What he said (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jan 22 2015, 12:36 AM
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Yes, there has been a lot of buying going on. 6 x 15 Fuchs, 914-6 rear hubs/stubs, PC trailing arms, all front 911 suspension, 2056 engine built...Attached Image Attached Image
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