mounted a speaker in the deposit box; added backlighting and multiple 12volt outets;
Now tunes can compete with the motor sound
Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337
QUOTE(914itis @ Oct 20 2013, 06:50 PM) 
QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 20 2013, 10:34 PM)
I installed a third seat seat belt so that my kids and I can all go together on shot weekend trips around town. The giggles per mile were off the charts!
Hm!
Can you use an early buckle as a center?
I couldn't find an original center seat belt so I went to Seatbelt Planet.com and ordered this new belt in black with the black wrinkle finish. Because the decal in the engine compartment states 2+1 seating I believe that I am legal in Ca. I still would rather have three point belts with a shoulder strap. Cost about $32.00.
Click to view attachment
Tried to wreck it
Installed the new muffler and took her to the PIR Swap Meet on Saturday. Amazing how much quieter the OEM muffler is compared to the Monza. Feels a lot tighter too. Much smoother acceleration, more power at green lights and I don't smell like exhaust for the rest of the day.
I didn't find anything at the Swap Meet, but my wife found a bunch hot wheels she just had to have. It was nice to see this waiting for me afterwards:
Click to view attachment
I didn't find anything at the Swap Meet, but my wife found a bunch hot wheels she just had to have. It was nice to see this waiting for me afterwards:
Click to view attachment
Nice drive up the Colonial Parkway, then out VA-5 to the Chickahominy River, then back to Jamestown, Yorktown, and home. What a great way to spend a Monday--100 miles on a sunny day with the top down.
I figure now that I'm an official part-time employee, I'm going to have to do this more often . . . .
I figure now that I'm an official part-time employee, I'm going to have to do this more often . . . .
After installing a wideband afr gauge, I've been toying around with various jet sizes, metering rods, and rod springs looking for the sweet spot for low speed cruising and power modes. What a learning experience! Before the afr, I was blissfully, yet happily content. I think too much information isn't always a good thing for anal mechanics like myself. 
My Monday was Fuch'd up .....hey, what one center?? 
QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 16 2013, 01:34 AM)
Blasted my banana
That just don't sound right!
Tore the Front Suspension off & started putting on the 930 Suspension Pieces
Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 21 2013, 12:52 AM)
QUOTE(914itis @ Oct 20 2013, 06:50 PM)
QUOTE(Michael N @ Oct 20 2013, 10:34 PM)
I installed a third seat seat belt so that my kids and I can all go together on shot weekend trips around town. The giggles per mile were off the charts!
Hm!
Can you use an early buckle as a center?
I couldn't find an original center seat belt so I went to Seatbelt Planet.com and ordered this new belt in black with the black wrinkle finish. Because the decal in the engine compartment states 2+1 seating I believe that I am legal in Ca. I still would rather have three point belts with a shoulder strap. Cost about $32.00.
Click to view attachment
You can use a rear seat belt from an early 911 if you want the center seat but my concern is without a shoulder belt, a sudden stop will send your childs face right into the shift lever. Maybe a harness bar and a 3 or 4 point belt will alleviate that problem.
I hopped into my drivers seat and heard a crack. I now sit a little closer to the road than before. 
QUOTE(ripper911 @ Oct 22 2013, 06:48 AM)
I hopped into my drivers seat and heard a crack. I now sit a little closer to the road than before.
Did you buy one of them rust free cars from AA?
I'm so going to hell ...
Ignore my previous post, back on topic, that's me this morning: 
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 22 2013, 01:08 PM)
QUOTE(ripper911 @ Oct 22 2013, 06:48 AM)
I hopped into my drivers seat and heard a crack. I now sit a little closer to the road than before.
Did you buy one of them rust free cars from AA?
I'm so going to hell ...
Put the Bump Steer kit in, then lowered my lift onto a Drawer on my Roll Around Tool Box & bent the shit out of it! 
Tuesday night (@ Auto Shop class), got some time on one of the lifts - readjusted the clutch cable again (shifting much better now), minor readjustment to level out the front suspension, and threw some 6.35mm spacers on the front wheels. (WOW BIG difference) 
A friggin little Lexus SUV beat me on the top end (1 mile run). I need to get the damn jetting dialed-in on this puppy, it' still stumbling on me when I jam down on the 'go' pedal. The weather turned and wasn't hot enough to paint my banana today ... hoping tomorrow is better. Once I get it installed, I can start back on the jetting ...
A friggin little Lexus SUV beat me on the top end (1 mile run). I need to get the damn jetting dialed-in on this puppy, it' still stumbling on me when I jam down on the 'go' pedal. The weather turned and wasn't hot enough to paint my banana today ... hoping tomorrow is better. Once I get it installed, I can start back on the jetting ...
Finished the rebuild on the Rochester Quadrapuke MV4 and re-installed it.
Wish the PO hadn't ditched the thermo choke and it's associated vacum break. They are impossible to find. Guess one of these days I'll figure out a manual choke mechanism...
i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
i'll start,
about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today?
yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup.
what did you do to your 914 today?
Wish the PO hadn't ditched the thermo choke and it's associated vacum break. They are impossible to find. Guess one of these days I'll figure out a manual choke mechanism...
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Dec 17 2011, 10:07 PM)
i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
i'll start,
about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today?
yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup.
what did you do to your 914 today?
I finished installing the base shoe in my kitchen. Wife is happy 
... and I can play with cars stuff again 
Click to view attachment
At last, a warm sunny day prevailed today and I finally got me banana painted
Click to view attachment
Used 1200° semi-gloss silver BBQ paint (would have preferred a flat gray more, but couldn't find it in 1200°) ... it may match the SSI headers better with this color anyway
Hoping to get it installed this w/e![popcorn[1].gif](http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
...
... and I can play with cars stuff again Click to view attachment
At last, a warm sunny day prevailed today and I finally got me banana painted
Click to view attachment
Used 1200° semi-gloss silver BBQ paint (would have preferred a flat gray more, but couldn't find it in 1200°) ... it may match the SSI headers better with this color anyway
Hoping to get it installed this w/e
...
QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 25 2013, 09:06 PM)
I finished installing the base shoe in my kitchen. Wife is happy
... and I can play with cars stuff again :muebaAt last, a warm sunny day prevailed today and I finally got me banana painted
Used 1200° semi-gloss silver BBQ paint (would have preferred a flat gray more, but couldn't find it in 1200°) ... it may match the SSI headers better with this color anyway
Hoping to get it installed this w/e
...
floors look great!
The trick on exhaust is cold galvanizing compound (maybe the same as weldable primer)
Eastwood sells a high temp paint in silver and gray.
Thanks, Travis. Dianne removed the old linoleum floor tiles and painted the floor, I only did the base shoe. It's temporary ... she's still looking at various options for the permanent flooring (you know how them wemem-folk are) 
As for the banana, I just happened to pick up a can of this while shopping for house paint at Homie Depot. I didn't spend a lot of time looking at all the rattle cans they had. It was either this, or flat black
Click to view attachment
We'll see how well it holds up ... If I need to redo it, R&R a muffler is one of the easier things to do on these cars.
As for the banana, I just happened to pick up a can of this while shopping for house paint at Homie Depot. I didn't spend a lot of time looking at all the rattle cans they had. It was either this, or flat black
Click to view attachment
We'll see how well it holds up
... If I need to redo it, R&R a muffler is one of the easier things to do on these cars.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 26 2013, 01:28 PM)
Thanks, Travis. Dianne removed the old linoleum floor tiles and painted the floor, I only did the base shoe. It's temporary ... she's still looking at various options for the permanent flooring (you know how them wemem-folk are)
This is my next Floor - it only costs Pennies!
Click to view attachment
That looks good, though. I'll have to show that to her. We do have a shitload of pennies we could throw at it
EDIT:
She likes the idea. A penny for your thoughts
...
So, later that same day, I removed my Triad ...
Click to view attachment
... and installed the refreshed OEM banana
Click to view attachment
Big reduction of exhaust noise and a nicer tone realized ... also, noticed better performance. I still need to perform another jetting session, but I'm happy with the results so far
The 2.0L Triad and dual cut-out rear valance going into the classifieds
... Click HereClick to view attachment
Today, I replaced the damaged deck lid and RR fender on Dianne's latest acquisition (the 'Tomater').
Click to view attachment
I need to drop the stock motor to replace the leaking rear crank seal, a stop-gap measure until I can fabricate the sheet metal needed for the 912 motor transplant.
Sorry Kevin - I forgot to snap some pix of the bumpers
Click to view attachment
I need to drop the stock motor to replace the leaking rear crank seal, a stop-gap measure until I can fabricate the sheet metal needed for the 912 motor transplant.
Sorry Kevin - I forgot to snap some pix of the bumpers
Took R8CER X for a long deserved ride up to Mt Palomar Observatory, on a gorgeous day is Southern Cal….
A small video clip of the ride-
"..I love the Webber's sound & smell of gasoline in the morning…"
….OK..video not working…tried loading it a few times….no bueno...any suggestions?
Taken with iPhone 5, and uploaded from my Mac…
"..I love the Webber's sound & smell of gasoline in the morning…"
….OK..video not working…tried loading it a few times….no bueno...any suggestions?
Taken with iPhone 5, and uploaded from my Mac…
I removed all of the junk that was sitting on top of the car and replaced the burned out bulbs in the garage lights. It's not much but it's a start.
Installed these bad boys to complete a better handling teener. KYBs on 100lb springs just doesn't cut it.
QUOTE(R8CERX @ Oct 29 2013, 11:02 PM)
….OK..video not working…tried loading it a few times….no bueno...any suggestions?
Taken with iPhone 5, and uploaded from my Mac…
Upload to youtube then link to that video, it's easier
QUOTE(eric9144 @ Oct 30 2013, 08:10 AM)
QUOTE(R8CERX @ Oct 29 2013, 11:02 PM)
….OK..video not working…tried loading it a few times….no bueno...any suggestions?
Taken with iPhone 5, and uploaded from my Mac…
Upload to youtube then link to that video, it's easier
Gracias!
Will try it later today...
Took my 914 to my trusty mechanic in town to have the valves adjusted. Wow! What a difference after I got it back! I don't mine paying someone who does it right! Thanks Ricky!
I even made him a feeler gauge adjustment tool. The 1.7 adjustment uses the same gauge for intake and exhaust. He said it made his job easier.
I even made him a feeler gauge adjustment tool. The 1.7 adjustment uses the same gauge for intake and exhaust. He said it made his job easier.
I drew up and cut an engine mount adapter so I can redo my heads.
Watched it get rained on yesterday
... but it's sunny today, and it looks nice and clean
... but it's sunny today, and it looks nice and clean
Figured out that my AAR was stuck open causing the high idle condition after warm-up. I have now started driving her to work every day this week. Makes the hour long ride so much more enjoyable...
Now I get to stare at my 914 all day from my desk at work.
Now I get to stare at my 914 all day from my desk at work.
1. Shipped the Triad to TC.
2. Found a stock single outlet rear valance in my stash.
3. Also ran across a set of fiberglass rocker panels that Irv (914coop) sent me a few months ago. (thanks again Irv)
Need to see if the valance needs any work before painting it, but ...
4. Sanded one of the rockers so far
Click to view attachment
2. Found a stock single outlet rear valance in my stash.
3. Also ran across a set of fiberglass rocker panels that Irv (914coop) sent me a few months ago. (thanks again Irv)
Need to see if the valance needs any work before painting it, but ...
4. Sanded one of the rockers so far
Click to view attachment
WELL Today is my birthday, so i decided i would LOVe to take a nice stroll around town in the teener, pickup some birthday beers, stop by the bank, and so on. I rolled up my windows and locked the doors when i went into the store for the booze and when i came back tried unlocking the doors.... I now know that when the PO had the ignition switch swapped, the doors were not re-keyed to match, so i was locked out of my car!! FUCK, shit. I was really trying to wiggle the key while prying on the handle, and snapped the damn handle off (passenger side), great. the drivers side window was open enough for me to un-latch the top so i could reach my hand down and unlock the door. wonderful.
I did get this awesome porsche birthday card from my girlfriend though...
I did get this awesome porsche birthday card from my girlfriend though...
You're lucky ... you can unbolt the broken assembly and bolt on a new replacement.
I snapped the key off in the door lock on my Tacoma this morning
For some strange reason, I don't think it's going to be an easy fix 
I snapped the key off in the door lock on my Tacoma this morning
For some strange reason, I don't think it's going to be an easy fix
QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 31 2013, 12:30 PM)
You're lucky ... you can unbolt the broken assembly and bolt on a new replacement.
I snapped the key off in the door lock on my Tacoma this morning
For some strange reason, I don't think it's going to be an easy fix Damn that sucks more! i hope you had a spare key so you can still drive the truck... until fixed
Spare key, got it. I just have to reach over and unlock the driver's door from the passenger side for the time being
Finished sanding and painting the rocker panels (DupliColor # DE1634 low-gloss black)
Click to view attachment
... and painted the rear valance (Blue Magic #950 Black Textured Rubber Coating)
Click to view attachment
We'll have to see if they get installed this week end ...
Finished sanding and painting the rocker panels (DupliColor # DE1634 low-gloss black)
Click to view attachment
... and painted the rear valance (Blue Magic #950 Black Textured Rubber Coating)
Click to view attachment
We'll have to see if they get installed this week end ...
I called the tuner. They have been fiddling with my car off and on all week. They were bolting it to the dyno getting ready to tune...
Hopefully it will be ready tomorrow with a dyno sheet!
Hopefully it will be ready tomorrow with a dyno sheet!
Pulled my transmission and cleaned it in preparation for a one on one clinic with the Doc!
Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
Got her inspected for another year.
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Oct 31 2013, 09:08 PM)
I called the tuner. They have been fiddling with my car off and on all week. They were bolting it to the dyno getting ready to tune...
Hopefully it will be ready tomorrow with a dyno sheet!
They did nothing today...
The shop is getting ready for SEMA and they are totally backed up.
Looks like I might get my car back next week...
Started to fit the new and used parts received from our members. Fitting seals, front fiberglass bumper, and rock guards to start with and will continue fitting in the rubber seals. Starting to look like a car after the Barstow theft.
Steve
Steve
QUOTE(shoguneagle @ Nov 1 2013, 07:54 PM)
Started to fit the new and used parts received from our members. Fitting seals, front fiberglass bumper, and rock guards to start with and will continue fitting in the rubber seals. Starting to look like a car after the Barstow theft.
Steve
Steve
QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 1 2013, 04:30 PM)
Nice. Has it got a '4' in it ?QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 1 2013, 04:30 PM)
Got another one! I think this is #27
And the problem with that number is?
Mark: I think it comes with a 2.5 six, if I read the thread correctly.
Today I'm going to install a new gas tank. It's a 6 gallon, which is up from the 2.5 gal for autocrossing.
This car is going to The Tropical Ramble…
Click to view attachment
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.