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"Excited Newbie Blues", "Further Adventures in the Garage" |
DRPHIL914 |
May 12 2014, 06:23 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,760 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
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! |
Larmo63 |
May 12 2014, 07:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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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KELTY360 |
May 12 2014, 07:12 PM
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#83
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. |
Evil914 |
May 12 2014, 09:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 25-October 10 From: mineral wells,texas Member No.: 12,309 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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) |
Larmo63 |
May 17 2014, 11:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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. |
914_teener |
May 17 2014, 11:35 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,195 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
If you are just streeting the car, I would just put the Boge's on.
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Larmo63 |
May 17 2014, 01:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Lol, just a thought: someone should build and market "Official Porsche 914" jack stands.
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Larmo63 |
May 17 2014, 06:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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...... |
JamesM |
May 17 2014, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,891 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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. -James |
Larmo63 |
May 18 2014, 09:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm running 205/65 x 15 Yokohamas. I like how a taller tire fills the wheel wells.
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Larmo63 |
May 18 2014, 07:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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) |
colingreene |
May 19 2014, 01:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
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Larmo63 |
May 29 2014, 05:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1401423742.1.jpg) Scrape, clean, and vacuum... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1401407501.1.jpg) 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) |
Larmo63 |
May 29 2014, 05:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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....)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1401407983.1.jpg) 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: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1401408173.1.jpg) |
76-914 |
May 29 2014, 06:55 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Nice job.
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euro911 |
May 29 2014, 09:19 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,846 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
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). |
Larmo63 |
May 29 2014, 10:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Carpet came from Rennspeed in Duarte, Ca....eBay purchase.
It comes already sewn to fit the hump and the corners........... |
ndfrigi |
Jan 21 2015, 09:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Lawrence, Any update of your car for this thread of yours?
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Socalandy |
Jan 22 2015, 12:10 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Lawrence, Any update of your car for this thread of yours? What he said (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
Larmo63 |
Jan 22 2015, 12:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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