 My 914-8 Project, Project update!! |
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| sb914 |
 Feb 9 2022, 08:09 AM
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Surf Guru  Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 8 2022, 05:13 PM)  Still sorting out the car. -Front right boge shock died, oil everywhere when I removed it... Left front and rear shocks were KYB shocks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Replaced all four shocks with Bilstein HD shocks -Replaced rear 911 calipers with stock 914-4 calipers and disks. I now have an emergency brake again. -Rear trunk had no latch or weatherstripping. Added a pull cable and handle to open rear trunk and installed weather stripping. I will also eventually add a solenoid and wire it into the alarm system. -The electric door locks were actuated by an alarm system that is no longer in business. I replaced it with a viper alarm system. Now both doors open with the remote. -The tires are 10 years old. I replaced the 205-45-16 front tires with 205-55-16 stock height Michelin pilot sport tires. The rear tires are on back order 245-40-17 -Connected the defroster vents back up, to get fresh air into the car. -Alternator regulator died. The voltmeter was pegged at 18v, which caused the LED headlights to turn off and the stereo. Replaced alternator. $60.00 for a rebuilt alternator with lifetime warranty. Everything works again!! Can't believe how cheap the v8 stuff is. The car rides nice with front stock height tires and 18.8mm 911 torsion bars and stock 914-4 front sway bar. I didn't take any new pictures, because my goal is not to change anything looks wise. Next steps: -Install the factory charcoal canister to get rid of gas smell in the car. -Wire up a rotary switch to get the fresh air fan working again. -AC? -Heat? -HA 5th gear? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I should be getting my 3.6 motor back soon for my Blue car. Nice to have another 914 toy while the other car is apart. You’ve been busy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Your car! |
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| Steve |
Feb 9 2022, 08:54 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,956 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Feb 9 2022, 06:09 AM) QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 8 2022, 05:13 PM) Still sorting out the car. -Front right boge shock died, oil everywhere when I removed it... Left front and rear shocks were KYB shocks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Replaced all four shocks with Bilstein HD shocks -Replaced rear 911 calipers with stock 914-4 calipers and disks. I now have an emergency brake again. -Rear trunk had no latch or weatherstripping. Added a pull cable and handle to open rear trunk and installed weather stripping. I will also eventually add a solenoid and wire it into the alarm system. -The electric door locks were actuated by an alarm system that is no longer in business. I replaced it with a viper alarm system. Now both doors open with the remote. -The tires are 10 years old. I replaced the 205-45-16 front tires with 205-55-16 stock height Michelin pilot sport tires. The rear tires are on back order 245-40-17 -Connected the defroster vents back up, to get fresh air into the car. -Alternator regulator died. The voltmeter was pegged at 18v, which caused the LED headlights to turn off and the stereo. Replaced alternator. $60.00 for a rebuilt alternator with lifetime warranty. Everything works again!! Can't believe how cheap the v8 stuff is. The car rides nice with front stock height tires and 18.8mm 911 torsion bars and stock 914-4 front sway bar. I didn't take any new pictures, because my goal is not to change anything looks wise. Next steps: -Install the factory charcoal canister to get rid of gas smell in the car. -Wire up a rotary switch to get the fresh air fan working again. -AC? -Heat? -HA 5th gear? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I should be getting my 3.6 motor back soon for my Blue car. Nice to have another 914 toy while the other car is apart. You’ve been busy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Your car! Thanks Eddy!! Always loved your car and miss you at the local events!! Can't wait for the WCR!! |
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| gonzo54 |
Feb 9 2022, 08:59 AM
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Orange Crush Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 10-May 19 From: Seal Beach, CA Member No.: 23,112 Region Association: Southern California
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Steve, Bring the V8 to PCA Glory Days Seal Beach this Saturday 02/12
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| FL000 |
Feb 9 2022, 10:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 476 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California
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Looking forward to seeing this in person. Nice setup and sounds like you are making a lot of progress. Do you doors have the electric solenoids to pop them open?
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| Steve |
Feb 9 2022, 10:57 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,956 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(FL000 @ Feb 9 2022, 08:41 AM) Looking forward to seeing this in person. Nice setup and sounds like you are making a lot of progress. Do you doors have the electric solenoids to pop them open? Both doors have electric windows and vernier actuators that open the doors. Sounds better than a clunk from solenoids. I want to take the doors apart to see how they are setup. |
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| Steve |
Feb 9 2022, 10:58 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,956 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(gonzo54 @ Feb 9 2022, 06:59 AM) Steve, Bring the V8 to PCA Glory Days Seal Beach this Saturday 02/12 Works for me!! See you there!! |
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| Steve |
Oct 24 2022, 09:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,956 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 9 2022, 09:57 AM) QUOTE(FL000 @ Feb 9 2022, 08:41 AM) Looking forward to seeing this in person. Nice setup and sounds like you are making a lot of progress. Do you doors have the electric solenoids to pop them open? Both doors have electric windows and vernier actuators that open the doors. Sounds better than a clunk from solenoids. I want to take the doors apart to see how they are setup.  Way cool how they setup the vernier actuators and electric windows. Still going through the car. Got rid of the gas smell, by adding back the stock expansion tank and charcoal canister. I’m also having Dr. Evil build a 914 trans for it with tall gears. The rear view camera and display gets easily washed out with too much sunlight, so I installed a stock rear view mirror and visors. Im also adding RS door handles. No way to close the doors with the windows up. I also installed a rotary switch in the dash to get the fresh air fan working again. I’m leaving the outside alone. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Oct 25 2022, 08:19 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,482 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Taking this beauty to the next level for sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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