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| ppickerell |
 Apr 12 2004, 08:38 PM
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914 addicted  Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246  |
Ok so I have a confession (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) . I am not really a DIY kinda guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) . For instance I just picked up my car from the good folks at HPH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) . I had them do:
1. Koni Yellows front and back 2. 100# rear springs While they were in there they discovered many "issues" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) and recommended lotsa fixe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) s, and at this time I opted to have them: 1. Replace tranny mounts with "sport mounts" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (sounds vaguely sexual) 2. New ball joints (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (definitely sexual) I am having them do tranny rebuild and a Raby/Brad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) 2056 (I think?) on a core I sent them so I will postphone the other recommendations: 1. braided brake lines (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_rolli_1.gif) 2. Tie rod ends 3. Speedo cable replace 4. Tranny seal repair I understand that these were "comfort" mods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) as opposed to performance mods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) . She rode home from Redwood City to the east bay smooth as buttah and crying for re-power (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif) ! Was happy to write the check to HPH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif) and looking forward to having the motor tranny combo installed SOON and to join y'all on the asphalt at the old Naval Air Station tarmac! Does this make me a bad person (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ? I have a lot of admiration for those who pound (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and cajole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) these little cars into shape totally on your own and feel lucky to be able to afford to pay the pros to dress mine up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) ! |
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| ppickerell |
Apr 12 2004, 08:59 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
What I also wanted to convey for those of us lucky to be in the SF bay area is thanks to Rich and Brad and HPH. What a resource! Other shops would groan when I drove up in my 914. These guys are smart enough to write up the work order and call a couple of days later to let me know the car is ready to pick up.
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Posts in this topic
ppickerell I'm coming out Apr 12 2004, 08:38 PM
TROJANMAN :agree: story of my life (or at least the life of ... Apr 12 2004, 08:50 PM Porsche Rescue We love you still. This group is all about enjoyin... Apr 12 2004, 08:51 PM ppickerell I tried folks, I am 6ft4 and pushing hard on 240#... Apr 12 2004, 09:21 PM Britain Smith We look forward to seeing you at the autocross eve... Apr 12 2004, 09:43 PM Brad Roberts You have a good solid tub. It will be REALLY nice ... Apr 12 2004, 10:01 PM Rich Bontempi Thanks for the nice words Patrick. We appreciate p... Apr 12 2004, 10:06 PM Gint You guys haven't seen a slightly rusty 914/6 t... Apr 12 2004, 10:08 PM Britain Smith ! campbellcj Bruce...I'm glad to hear that I am not the onl... Apr 12 2004, 11:48 PM Brad Roberts MikeG. Your tub was last seen heading north on a f... Apr 13 2004, 12:31 AM mike_the_man Hey Brad,
What do worn out tranny mounts look lik... Apr 13 2004, 09:04 AM aircooledboy QUOTE
Qarl Aren't you glad that you finally came out?... Apr 13 2004, 11:32 AM ! My sphincter aches just looking at THAT....yeesch.... Apr 13 2004, 11:47 AM tracks914 |
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