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> Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in...
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post Dec 13 2018, 12:17 PM
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Hi Steve - I really am aiming to keep this a cruiser. It will not be tracked, auto-X or otherwise. That's kind of why the suspension is being set up to be (hopefully) pretty compliant with the Elephant Racing rubber bushings. I am going to go with the stock 914 bars with the Bilsteins and the 140 pound rear springs. I am hoping that with the grooves on the rear shocks we will be able to set the ride height where I want it and not need coilovers. That's at least how we will start out and see how it works out. Should we drive it and see it needs additional help up front to keep it "flat" then I will consider the Tarrett front bar. Thanks for the suggestion. As always this is a learning process and I learn as we move along.

As for the black goop (technical term) on the tops of the front struts, my initial thought is "no". I am not trying to make anyone think this is all original at all. Now, had I done a correct concours restoration, then I would consider that. I have enough changes from stock that unless I can see a need for the black goop, I would not do it. Do you know if that goop had any real value to the build? I know the factory had to do it for a reason, but it escapes me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 13 2018, 04:37 PM
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It’s on 911’s as well. Helps seal up the top from water, etc.
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post Dec 13 2018, 06:08 PM
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I agree with Mark.
It is to keep splashed water from entering the front compartment.
Porsche must have seen it as a shortcoming on the bodies they received from
Karmann.
Oddly, water doesn't usually enter any 914 in that area.
They should have put some effort into the battery area.
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post Dec 13 2018, 06:11 PM
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OK- learn something new everyday. Given I do not plan on driving my Six in the rain, I am leaning towards "no" for the Goop. Thanks Guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 13 2018, 07:10 PM
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I wouldn't goop it and yes, you WILL want rear collars.

You can adjust the rear to exact with them. They aren't expensive either, but by now you're probably going broke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 13 2018, 07:25 PM
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I wouldn't goop it and yes, you WILL want rear collars.

You can adjust the rear to exact with them. They aren't expensive either, but by now you're probably going broke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

They are easily added to the existing shocks now or later so it’s not really a big deal to think about.

I would leave off the goop. If you really like the look you can always paint it black.
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post Dec 14 2018, 07:49 PM
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I agree.....forgo the "goop." It's not needed on your car.
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post Dec 15 2018, 10:18 AM
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Yup sounds good.

And while I'm offering unsolicited opinions... given what you said, I think you might want to consider going with a lighter rear spring. On my green 914-6 car it has 100# rears and its nice and close to stock. I think there is a BIG difference in road comfort between and 140# and 100#. But maybe that's just my driving style... softer/stock springs & torsion bars, but stiff sway bars.

On my more "sporting" 3.6 car I had gone from 140# to 180# to 250# which is where it seems nice for its purpose. But for any sort of mostly street car, as I like the 100# springs.

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post Dec 15 2018, 12:34 PM
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I will definitely consider that once we get a chance to drive it and see how it rides. I really am looking for a non-jarring ride. Should the 140's be too stiff, then we certainly consider the 100's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 15 2018, 03:07 PM
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3.2 engines also have a little more weight than stock 2.0. Even tire brand and pressure will influence the ride so driving is the best way to decide what you like.
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post Dec 19 2018, 12:09 PM
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Are you guys on vacation .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Dec 19 2018, 02:09 PM
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Now that my Six is once again a "roller" it will now be back in the painting process for color on the body. No rush as we are all busy at this time of year. It's going to look beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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post Dec 20 2018, 03:11 PM
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Here"s a teaser
914-6 I sold a year ago..look at it now..in Canadia


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Jesus....I had a minor heart palpitation when I opened this thread and saw a freshly painted Irish Green tub, then I looked closer and at the OP and realized it was not my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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What's going on with the build? Waiting on pins and needles! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jesus....I had a minor heart palpitation when I opened this thread and saw a freshly painted Irish Green tub, then I looked closer and at the OP and realized it was not my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Soon.
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post Jan 18 2019, 10:43 AM
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Here"s a teaser
914-6 I sold a year ago..look at it now..in Canadia



Ahhh,

Metal work completed by us here at Restoration Design. It was a pretty solid car that needed only a little bit of metal work to get it perfect.

Paint and body work done by our preferred guy Manny at Cambridge Collision

It will be headed back State side this week

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Now is the slow work. It takes a lot of hours to get her finished. Step by step

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