Mikey914
Apr 15 2018, 12:34 PM
So I did the engine deck lid letters but also the paint matched for the grill and under the grill. Was a pretty easy clean up that was worth the effort. Mine had what looked like wax under it. Also changed out the engine deck lid welting.
I will be also putting the early rain tray back on the car. More pics tomorrow.
Mikey914
Apr 15 2018, 12:37 PM
Painted and new welting.
Mikey914
Apr 15 2018, 12:39 PM
The pin retainers are not generally reusable and require some patience to remove. I used 2 flat screwdrivers to remove these gently.
bretth
Apr 15 2018, 01:18 PM
914 rubber is awesome but I need to point out the last word that sounds like a pretty painful procedure.
Mikey914
Apr 15 2018, 01:22 PM
Spell check is interesting some times but more power to you if you can do it "genitally"
Ooops wrong posting, should be in the garage. Regardless the letters and paint available.
$36 for silver , $45 for "outlaw" custom colors a little more.
On sale til end of the month
Paint at $12
letters
https://shop.914rubber.com/searchquick-subm...eywords=letterspaint
https://shop.914rubber.com/Paint-for-engine...Paint-Black.htm
914_7T3
Apr 16 2018, 11:09 AM
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 15 2018, 12:22 PM)
Spell check is interesting some times but more power to you if you can do it "genitally"
Ooops wrong posting, should be in the garage. Regardless the letters and paint available.
$36 for silver , $45 for "outlaw" custom colors a little more.
On sale til end of the month
Paint at $12
letters
https://shop.914rubber.com/searchquick-subm...eywords=letterspaint
https://shop.914rubber.com/Paint-for-engine...Paint-Black.htmMark,
Have you got a template to properly space the letters on the decklid?
PCA7GGR
Apr 16 2018, 12:28 PM
The rubber push "retainer" that hold the grill down has a steel "one-way" ring embedded in it. You need to pinch the retainer at its base closest to the grill to break the steel ring - I use needlenose pliers. If you pinch it right, you can feel the steel ring break. Once it breaks, the retainer should come off fairly easily. In some cases, the steel is badly rusted and the rubber around it will break away. If this occurs, you'll be able see the steel ring that needs to be broken to remove the retainer.
PM me if you need further explanation.
Sergio
914Sixer
Apr 17 2018, 06:38 AM
I take a small pair of side cutters and just cut into the rubber thru the washer. Not reuseable but your done.
Mikey914
Apr 18 2018, 09:32 AM
QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Apr 16 2018, 10:09 AM)
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 15 2018, 12:22 PM)
Spell check is interesting some times but more power to you if you can do it "genitally"
Ooops wrong posting, should be in the garage. Regardless the letters and paint available.
$36 for silver , $45 for "outlaw" custom colors a little more.
On sale til end of the month
Paint at $12
letters
https://shop.914rubber.com/searchquick-subm...eywords=letterspaint
https://shop.914rubber.com/Paint-for-engine...Paint-Black.htmMark,
Have you got a template to properly space the letters on the decklid?
I did count out the opening on the factory one I had and will post up my notes shortly. Basically I centered the S and counted up complete openings (13 I think) and then went to the next pin location counting from the center over to define the row, then counting up the colum from the bottom to locate the pin position. Worked well.
Mark
HansJan
Apr 19 2018, 10:32 PM
I’m going to follow this post closely. However the letters I bought came without the retaining clips. Do we need to buy these at the local hardware store?
Sorry my fault.... It is sold seperately.
Mikey914
Apr 19 2018, 10:45 PM
Sorry been called to training in Seattle. Heres my chicken scratch for letter placement. Ill get the rain tray this weekend.
Mark
Mikey914
Apr 19 2018, 10:47 PM
QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 19 2018, 09:32 PM)
I’m going to follow this post closely. However the letters I bought came without the retaining clips. Do we need to buy these at the local hardware store?
Sorry my fault.... It is sold seperately.
Got em, not sure where else you would find but you can check the local Ace, pretty sure the box stores will not have.
HansJan
Apr 20 2018, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 19 2018, 11:47 PM)
QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 19 2018, 09:32 PM)
I’m going to follow this post closely. However the letters I bought came without the retaining clips. Do we need to buy these at the local hardware store?
Sorry my fault.... It is sold seperately.
Got em, not sure where else you would find but you can check the local Ace, pretty sure the box stores will not have.
Just ordered from your site (together with an ADAC badge).
Ps: noticed your new website, and wondering why making a new site (I feel that most people prefer “smart” phone apps).
Mikey914
Apr 20 2018, 12:16 PM
The "new" site has diagrams and is organized similar to the maintenance manual. We are also adding some items to help the DIY guys too.
Painfully slow, but hope to make the cut over in about 60 days
THX
Mark
Robnxious
Apr 20 2018, 01:14 PM
This was on the old site, and it's what I used for mine about a year ago. It's 169 mm from the start of one letter to the start of the next one
Click to view attachment
Mikey914
Apr 23 2018, 10:55 PM
You can cross check as the S is centered on the grill pin that hold it on.
914_7T3
Apr 24 2018, 10:35 AM
QUOTE(Robnxious @ Apr 20 2018, 12:14 PM)
This was on the old site, and it's what I used for mine about a year ago. It's 169 mm from the start of one letter to the start of the next one
Click to view attachmentThanks for the Post. This is exactly what I needed.
McMark
Apr 25 2018, 12:54 PM
moved....
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