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| DanT |
 Jul 25 2006, 06:29 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side!  Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None  |
But after telling him what I wanted I came back and they only charged me for the front and it was only $65.
Well It turns out he did do the rear or I have been taking some happy mushrooms. The back was definetly done and I guess I should have hooked the guy up now HAHA But yeah it all looks good now and I should be ready for friday autox school. [/quote] $65 for a 4 wheel alignment....?no way.... That is not even an hours worth of mechanics time. A full alignment takes a good 1-2 hours minimum. What kind of equipment does this shop use and do they have any Porsche experience, specifically 914 experience? |
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| grantsfo |
Jul 25 2006, 11:45 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I did notice some front bias on your car Dan. Couple of times you came into corners with fronts in full lock up at Alameda. My car seems to have fairly balanced braking however I tend to lock up single wheel occasionaly which can be scary.
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| DanT |
Jul 25 2006, 11:54 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
sorry about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif)
Grant, Both times that happened was due to me wanting to take a different line than everyone else and getting into the dust and tire shavings (marbles). My mistake not the cars tendency to lock up the fronts. Still adjusting my driving styles after driving a Boxster for the last several years with ABS. Darned 914 won't threshold brake and turn at the same time like the Boxster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) On the big track my brake balance has proven to be spot on so far. I am going to a slightly more aggressive rear pad on my next set. Right now I run Porterfield RS4Es up front on my M calipers and stock pads on the rear (914 fronts). Will be going up one level on the rears to see how that works. And I love my low car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 26 2006, 06:29 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,921 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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Turboman,
Take a ride up to Manchester with that thing. I don't have a full time alignment setup but I am occasionally able to use my racing alignment equipment for customers. I think It is just as fast and accurate as the pro shops. |
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| turboman808 |
Jul 26 2006, 11:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 26 2006, 04:29 AM)  Turboman, Take a ride up to Manchester with that thing. I don't have a full time alignment setup but I am occasionally able to use my racing alignment equipment for customers. I think It is just as fast and accurate as the pro shops. Yeah I totaly want to bring it up there. I was kinda thinking after summer though. Even though I want it to work I also just want to party and have fun and pickup chicks in my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) If I get really annoyed with the car I will bring it up there sooner though. |
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| turboman808 |
Jul 26 2006, 02:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
One more question and then I hope this thread dies because I am ashamed of my bad driving
Also I really don't know the spring or torsion rates. I can't seem to find that information. Would there be any benefit to switching to konis? It has bilsteins right now. What I did notice was alot of wiggle in the back when transitioning from side to side almost like the rear shocks are to soft. |
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| Dominic L |
Jul 26 2006, 05:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Little Falls, NJ. Member No.: 4,393 |
What bad driving? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Sorry, you walked right into that one! See ya friday.
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 26 2006, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(turboman808 @ Jul 26 2006, 04:10 PM) Would there be any benefit to switching to konis? I like Bilsteins. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) BTW, I think I've driven your car once before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| turboman808 |
Jul 26 2006, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 26 2006, 04:20 PM) I think half the people on this board have. |
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| brant |
Jul 26 2006, 10:51 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,618 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(turboman808 @ Jul 26 2006, 06:39 PM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 26 2006, 04:20 PM) I think half the people on this board have. was this car once owned by a guy named mike out on the west coast? maybe CA, but maybe WA or Oregon? brant |
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