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post Jan 19 2009, 10:03 PM
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Engman sells a plate to reinforce this area. But this is a street car, so stresses will be low and extra bulk is weight not strength in this scenario.


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post Jan 19 2009, 10:48 PM
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Nice...I am getting ready to install one as well, I can only hope my cuts come out as clean as yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Like the tack in idea as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 20 2009, 10:28 AM
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63 $ incl shipping...they sure are nice though.
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post Jan 20 2009, 10:42 AM
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Nice work, Mark!
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post Jan 20 2009, 03:32 PM
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Solid! Good work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 21 2009, 08:51 AM
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Are the factory ones welded in place?
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post Jan 21 2009, 11:49 AM
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Yep, but I don't have a picture of them. They're spot welded, IIRC.
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post Jan 21 2009, 12:03 PM
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Mark, is that a new 914 to you ? I see it in your av. so I am wondering if your going green in 09.
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post Jan 21 2009, 12:39 PM
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I haven't got a sway bar yet but I would rather drill a few holes in the fenderwell and button or rosette weld the plate in. If welding around the perimeter is to weatherproof the area the bottom didn't get welded so it will still need to be sealed. I guess if the suspension is still in this might be the way to go. Thanks for showing your solution though. It does show the complications of squeezing these parts in.
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post Jan 21 2009, 01:11 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Jan 21 2009, 10:39 AM) *

If welding around the perimeter is to weatherproof the area

No. The Swaybar puts a lot of stress on the thin sheetmetal. Without welding, the metal around the holes for the bolts will eventually rip and break. Welding the backing plate helps transferring the load to a larger area.

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post Jan 21 2009, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 21 2009, 11:11 AM) *

No. The Swaybar puts a lot of stress on the thin sheetmetal. Without welding, the metal around the holes for the bolts will eventually rip and break. Welding the backing plate helps transferring the load to a larger area.

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That's what I thought.

This is to be my first welding project on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jan 21 2009, 03:43 PM
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Mark, is that a new 914 to you ?

Nope, it's a customer car. My ugly black 914 is currently sans-engine and partway through some hell hole work. And the Aubergine 914 is still sitting under a cover. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jan 31 2009, 01:42 PM
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This car got a hell hole repair as well. This one was also by personal best. My favorite part is that the longitudinal top patch still retains the flange that goes up. Apparently my painting skills aren't up to par though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jan 31 2009, 06:06 PM
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Good job now I know how to do my sway bar.

Does any one know if a 911 front bar will fit in a 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jan 31 2009, 09:32 PM
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I am so pleased with the work that you have done on my cars Mark.

This repair is no exception, definitely worth the trip!

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post Jan 31 2009, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE(ssstikircr @ Jan 31 2009, 04:06 PM) *

Good job now I know how to do my sway bar.

Does any one know if a 911 front bar will fit in a 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Don't 911 front bars run under the car and 914 thru body?
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post Jan 31 2009, 11:52 PM
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Some 911s have under body bars, some have through body. But I'm not sure about the interchangeability with 914s.
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