 "As long as I'm in there syndrome", it can happen to you too!!! |
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| ConeDodger |
 Dec 1 2008, 04:47 PM
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Apex killer!  Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Last week before leaving on vacation to Napa and Carmel I pulled the car off of the jackstands for the first time in 2 months... All I was going to do was a quicky 5 lug conversion and I had all of the parts sitting in my garage but I got a bad case of "as long as I'm in there syndrome". The end result of this syndrome is listed below...
Front and rear 4 lug Fuchs replaced with 16X6 5 lug Fuchs with BFG GForce TA KDW tires that I picked up in the Classifieds here for practically the price of the tires and they are new! (biosurfer has the 4 lug Fuchs) Powdercoated the suspension Replaced the bushings with Elephant Bushings Tarrett Monoballs front and rear Tarrett bar front (biosurfer is sporting the stock front bar now) 140# springs replaced with 180# progressives (Rob Ways now has the 140# springs) M calipers and drilled SC rotors in the front on billet hubs with new bearings front Converted rear trailing arms by PMB Motorsports M calipers sourced from BDStone914 and rebuilt by PMB Motorsports Rear 914 calipers rebuilt and massaged by PMB Motorsports 914-6 rotors in the rear modified by machining off the ridge in the inner side so they fit the stub axles Did I forget anything? So I took it for a test drive and the Bitchy Blond feels totally alive and responsive. With the Elephant Bushings the Monoballs are not harsh at all as the shocks are being allowed to do their jobs without stiction. She felt GOOOOD!!! On the backside of the drive I picked up a CHP officer on a bike on Hwy 50 about Hazel Avenue and he stayed on my tail until Sunrise Blvd. I thought I was going to get a Driving Under the Influence of Torque ticket but at Sunrise when I exited, he kept going and gave me a thumbs up and a grin! Car used to look like this in the small photo but now looks like the larger one! Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| McMark |
Dec 1 2008, 04:54 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Suspension bearing/bushing upgrades are THE BEST! Totally changes the car.
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 1 2008, 05:01 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Oh! And I forgot to mention the 911 call I made to Original Customs this morning asking advice on why I did not have first gear. Turned out that I did not have the shifter bar shaft properly attached at the front by the body. Mark said that it shouldn't be possible to attach it wrong as it had the machined slots for the bolt. He was wrong! I actually did have it on wrong. Just barely grabbing splines... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| markb |
Dec 1 2008, 05:40 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Nicely done!
This is called Dirk Wright Syndrome. I believe DDD has a nice writeup on how the name came to be. |
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| Ian Stott |
Dec 1 2008, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
We were just talking about this at work today! I have come out of retirement and am the service advisor at my buddies garage, he wants to turn wrenches, not look up parts and take appointments, which I seem to be able to do well enough to get paid! A question has come up reference the re-inforcing of the rear suspension, if you are not racing you don't need it is one position, 35 year old metal with todays stickier tires says you need it is the other position. What have you done to yours?
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 1 2008, 06:08 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Very nice Rob. Looks great but I think we need more pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| pete-stevers |
Dec 1 2008, 06:08 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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congrats...next it is flares and paint....
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| '73-914kid |
Dec 1 2008, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California  |
Yes, I've experienced "while I'm in there syndrome" however, not in a 914, as I knew that it needed a lot of work!
It happened in my dad's '71 vette though. The original radiator finally died, and the core support was rusted through. We pulled the radiator out, and went to our local Corvette parts collector and bought a core support, and ordered a new radiator from Summit. As we were waiting, it hit us both. you know, it would pretty easy to pull the engine out with the radiator out too. 3 days later, the engine was out and apart, and I was stuck cleaning up the engine bay. The magic of as long as I'm in there syndrome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| Michael N |
Dec 1 2008, 06:30 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Dec 1 2008, 04:08 PM)  Very nice Rob. Looks great but I think we need more pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) More pics please. The after ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| championgt1 |
Dec 1 2008, 06:38 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
"while i'm in there" snydrome. Been there, done that, will do it again.
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| SGB |
Dec 1 2008, 07:59 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Well.
Now you've gone and blown a whole winter's worth of projects. What will you do now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Lucky dog. I'll bet it is sweet. |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 1 2008, 09:05 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Dec 1 2008, 04:08 PM) congrats...next it is flares and paint.... The flares are stored in the basement (Yes, I am the guy in California who has a basement) paint is pretty darned perfect for a 33 year old car with 75K miles... Wins or takes second in every concours it is entered in. I just wish it would win or come in second when I autocross it. I guess it needs some help from me on that though... Flares will go on next winter if not this winter. |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 1 2008, 09:07 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Michael N @ Dec 1 2008, 04:30 PM) QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Dec 1 2008, 04:08 PM) Very nice Rob. Looks great but I think we need more pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) More pics please. The after ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Michael, This is an after pic! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 1 2008, 10:43 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I think he was saying more.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Though the one is very nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 1 2008, 10:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,428 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE I think he was saying more.... Though the one is very nice oh come on jon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) , he really means , we need a decent picture , not one in the shadows. All we can see is that it is on four wheels , well maybe ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Only the Shadow Knows... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| LarryR |
Dec 1 2008, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I know all about the while we are in there syndrome!!! I have a white car sitting in my garage that is the ultimate testimate.
Sounds like some very nice mods done on your car. I bet it handles nice. You will have to give me a ride the next time we organize a fun run. (Its been over a year now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) |
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| biosurfer1 |
Dec 1 2008, 11:24 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
And every time Rob puts something new on, I reap the benefit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 2 2008, 12:08 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ Dec 1 2008, 09:24 PM) And not just you Brett! The Yoko AO32R's went to Eric Shea and the brand new tires are going to McMark! I used the lift today! What a joy to be able to just push a button! Car is on the trailer. Going to IPB Autosport in the morning for alignment and corner balance.... It really really handles nice! |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Dec 2 2008, 12:09 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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There needs to be a smiley with beedy eyes rubbing his hands together for that phrase (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| rdr |
Dec 2 2008, 08:31 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-November 08 From: Baltimore, Md Member No.: 9,749 Region Association: North East States |
It's called Shipwright's disease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Goes something like this: Sailor owns boat. Boat has burned out light in galley. Sailor decides to change bulb. Sailor notices socket is corroded, decides to change socket. Sailor notices wiring frayed while trying to change socket. Sailor decides to change wiring. Sailor notices galley ceiling slats are rotted while changing the wire. Sailor decides galley ceiling slats need changing. Sailor notices ... this goes on and on and on and on and pretty soon, Sailor is undertaking a major renovation of his boat because of a burned out lightbulb. Happens to BritishCarOwners a LOT. Don't ask me how I know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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