duncanmartin
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
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It's currently at JCG Porsche getting a full service and going over. James seems pretty impressed with the mechanical condition of it. As well as the service stuff, there are a few niggles I'm going to sort straight away (seals and stuff), and some that I won't (eg electric mirrors are dodgy). I enjoyed the drive there - I love the way that boost comes on song at 3,500 revs, but wish that it was a little lower as it means you have to drive B roads in 3rd if you want boost! I keep wondering if it would be possible to do this with a set of spiderwebs: retrorides.proboards.com/thread/158515/fun-big-lathe-pics#.U2vuGPldXYg . I reckon they would look fantastic turned into 16" wheels with a certain amount of dish. It would probably end up costing about the same as the replica Fuchs though, so I don't know... Cheers Duncan
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Clement
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I hadn't seen this, thread bookmarked The two-tone scheme makes the car visually lower and sleeker, pure awesomeness. Oh and turrrrrboooooooo
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Mark
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I know the Fuchs aren't cheap but anything else would be a compromise. I have to stop looking at 924 threads, as it sends me searching for XAR 391X.
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
Posts: 1,320
Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Some progress to report. I replaced the boot seal and the boot struts with new originals, and (eventually) replaced one of the hatch pins so the boot both shuts, opens and seals! And I got the aux-in cables to work, so I can play music from my phone. I tidied the garage so it would fit in there, and then it got evicted because it made the house smell of oil/petrol (garage is built into the first floor of the house). So now I need to work out what is making the smell (it's not obvious when the car is outside), and maybe also seal up the garage/house interface! I've sorted out some refurb spider web wheels, but I've not collected them yet. They are a good start without going to the expense of Fuchs!
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I enjoyed the drive there - I love the way that boost comes on song at 3,500 revs, but wish that it was a little lower as it means you have to drive B roads in 3rd if you want boost! As per my project thread on 924owners forum, check the crank/cam timing. I've done things on my engine and turbo to bring in the threshold lower, but if you can advance the cam 2-4deg then you may be able to bring the turbo in a touch earlier. My turbo starts to spool at sub 2000rpm and I have full boost and torque by 3000rpm. I retarded the cam and it pushed full boost and torque to 4000rpm which wasn't good for road. Now Spiders machined into split rims would be nice, however some nice BBS would do the job I know the Fuchs aren't cheap but anything else would be a compromise. I have to stop looking at 924 threads, as it sends me searching for XAR 391X. Blatant Fuchs versus Spiders stance thread jack, sorry Clearly I'm on the Fuchs side of the fence
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Steve 924 turbo - Omega forged pistons, lightened and balanced bottom end, ARP studs + Cometic MLS HG, Piper fast road cam, Carrera GT turbo soon to be GTR spec!!, 951 ducted FMIC, Custom intake manifold, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, Adj boost - dyno’d 225bhp @ 1.0bar, now up to 1.3bar! Engine datalogged and on boost fuel enrichment managed with Zeitronix ZT2 & Phormula KS4 knock sensor, 944 turbo all alloy radiator, Hayward & Scott custom exhaust, GAZ Gold coilovers, Fuch'ed up, Quaife
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
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Jun 12, 2014 12:36:28 GMT
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While your thread makes a lot of sense, I don't really want to play with cam timing just yet. I definitely fall on the Fuchs side of that fence, but they are very expensive, and the thing I like about them is the dish, so I'm leaving them on the back burner. I've been driving it to and from work while it's sunny - i need to sort out the interior fan and the petrol smell before I do anything else. Oh, and get an MOT. And deal with a tiny exhaust blow. And maybe get one of those inexpensive trackers fitted. And... But so far, all I've done is drive it and enjoy it! Cheers Duncan
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
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Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
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Jun 24, 2014 19:05:19 GMT
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It passed the MOT. It would have failed on an exhaust blow, but I thought that would happen, so I supplied a good 2nd hand back section that they fitted. It seems to have fixed the petrol smell when the windows are open too. Gonna try and find the leak today as well.... Cheers Duncan
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
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Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
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Jun 24, 2014 20:44:41 GMT
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I found the source of the leak. The alarm/immobiliser wiring comes up through a grommet in the panel in front of the windscreen (opposite the battery). Sadly, the grommet is breaking down and letting water in. grommit by duncancmartin, on Flickr I can't really get at the ends of the wires, because they have been buried under the dash at one end, and the other end is connected up directly. So, can I get a C shaped grommet where I can wrap it around the wired and jam it in the hole? If not, what's my best option? I don't use the alarm/immob - how much would it be to get someone to remove it for me? Cheers Duncan
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Jun 24, 2014 20:53:00 GMT
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Try savvi on here or on oldskoolford. I don't think he's on here much so the latter might be better . I think he lives somewhere around Didcot-ish area. He is a auto electrician , ice installer , alarms etc .
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
Posts: 1,320
Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Jun 24, 2014 21:00:38 GMT
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I've been in touch with savvi about the tracker that he sells, so that's probably a good idea - thanks for reminding me about him. I'll give him a bell if I decide I want to remove the alarm...
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
Posts: 1,320
Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
@duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member 70
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Aug 16, 2014 18:59:58 GMT
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The leak is fixed (removed the grommet, and then re-sealed it). All I've been doing is driving it. I cleaned it today, so it's nice and shiny again. And I also paid for a FMIC kit (one that doesn't require major surgery) and some Leda coilovers . Changes won't be immediate - it'll be as pictured at RRG but hopefully lower and fasterby the end of the year. Shiny pictures: DSC_0013 by duncancmartin, on Flickr Shiny by duncancmartin, on Flickr
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
Posts: 1,320
Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
@duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member 70
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Aug 24, 2014 11:20:46 GMT
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FMIC kit and coilovers arrived, so here's a gratuitous picture. FMIC kit and coilovers by duncancmartin, on Flickr Should I paint the coilovers or leave them as they are? Not sure a bright colour would go with the 2 tone Black/Silver theme (then again, neither do the blue samco hoses). Cheers Duncan
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
Posts: 1,320
Club RR Member Number: 70
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo duncanmartin
@duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member 70
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New wheels. New wheels by duncancmartin, on Flickr I want to get them super clean and protected from the worst of the elements before I put them on. Does anyone have strong opinions about wheel prep/ which sealant I should use? Cheers Duncan
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Nice wheels, I have a set of Rials but they're not polished like yours.
When you fit them make sure you have the correct wheel nuts for them, if they are the same as mine they will use a tapered nut rather than the radius type standard Porsche wheels use.
I haven't got the correct ones for mine yet but I think the ones you need are the same as some of the older VW transporter vans.
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Last Edit: Oct 8, 2014 10:40:55 GMT by darrenh
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Hi ive got a 2 reg series 2 which I spent thousands on Intercooler conversion Custom hubs to allow the fitment of wider wheels and and everything else mechanical repaired or replaced Bilsten suspension very low and hard set up for track days It's a long story but lost interest so it's for sale would have been a great parts car for you but it looks like you've sorted all your parts out Good luck with it
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g52oyc
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Hi ive got a 2 reg series 2 which I spent thousands on Intercooler conversion Custom hubs to allow the fitment of wider wheels and and everything else mechanical repaired or replaced Bilsten suspension very low and hard set up for track days It's a long story but lost interest so it's for sale would have been a great parts car for you but it looks like you've sorted all your parts out Good luck with it I have a series 1 and a 2. Got details on yours and a price?
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That's a lovely car! It'll look cool a little lower with a front mount glistening behind the bumper grills. I want to get them super clean and protected from the worst of the elements before I put them on. Does anyone have strong opinions about wheel prep/ which sealant I should use? Cheers Duncan For the wheels, I always start with a full decontamination. - Wash thoroughly with wheel cleaner
- Fallout remover to break down embedded brake dust
- Tar remover for any tar spots, old wheel weight glue
- Clay to remove further bonded contamination
- Pre-wax cleanser to remove dirt embedded into the paint work and add some gloss
- Metal polish on the bare metal part of the rim
Then I usually use A high quality wheel wax. I go for Auto Finesse Mint Rims, I'm approved by them too I've seen some of these long term coatings react badly on bare metal.
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