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bkrantz
post May 6 2022, 07:57 PM
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Installed.


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post May 6 2022, 08:00 PM
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My lid was missing the trunk safety bumper. Here is the new rubber piece, but I did not have the metal retaining brace.


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post May 6 2022, 08:01 PM
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So I made a substitute from 1/16" aluminum.


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post May 6 2022, 08:02 PM
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post May 6 2022, 08:05 PM
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I had time to play with the layout of PORSCHE on the grille. It might not be stock, but I made room for the 914World badge on the right side. Now I need the postal service to deliver the retaining speed nuts I ordered.


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post May 6 2022, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ May 5 2022, 10:39 PM) *

Thanks, guys. Off the top of my head I can't think of anything major. I might suggest waiting to install carpeting until as much as possible, even engine start-up, is done and confirmed working.

Your quite welcome. I'm actually disappointed the nights you don't post.
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post May 7 2022, 07:54 PM
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OK, today is the day. Time to put the car on its own feet, er, wheels.

One last look at the car up in the air. It has been on jack stands or a rotisserie since September of 2019. I think that means almost 3 years.


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post May 7 2022, 08:05 PM
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All 4 wheels went on easy. I take that as a good sign.


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post May 7 2022, 08:08 PM
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I lowered each side a bit at a time, and finally the wheels touched down. I was a bit worried that it might settle too low, but I think I have the opposite problem.

But anyway, excuse me if I celebrate this milestone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)


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post May 7 2022, 08:10 PM
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Front wheel clearance. Pretty even on both sides but about 25 1/2 inches from the fender lip to the ground.


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post May 7 2022, 08:11 PM
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Rear clearance. Fender lip about 23 1/2 inches high.


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post May 7 2022, 08:12 PM
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Front rocker seam height, about 7 1/2 inches.


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post May 7 2022, 08:14 PM
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Rear rocker seam height, almost 8 inches.

My first guess is that the car is about 2.5 inches too high. This might be good for a safari style 914, but not what I have in mind.


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post May 7 2022, 08:15 PM
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I also measured the angle of the front A-arms, and got 10° on both sides. My guess is that this should be more like 2 or 3°.

Tomorrow I can start trying to lower both ends.


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post May 7 2022, 08:18 PM
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Too soon for real measurements, but I dug out my camber gauge. This dates from my racing days in the 80s and 90s, but was useful back then.


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post May 7 2022, 08:22 PM
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Trying to remember how to use the gauge, just long enough for 15" wheels. Anyway, I got something like +0.2° camber in the front on both sides, and -0.25° and +1.25° in the rear. Of course, the camber will change as the car gets lowered, so these numbers are not quite real. But I am happy that I did not see anything like 5°!


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post May 7 2022, 08:55 PM
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I think you should roll the car back and forth so it will seat well and get the proper height.
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post May 8 2022, 06:07 AM
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I think you should roll the car back and forth so it will seat well and get the proper height.


Agreed, even better take her around the block to settle the suspension
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post May 8 2022, 06:44 AM
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Congrats! Huge milestone. Here’s the “official” factory diagram for the front ride height in case you don’t have it. Keep in mind that this is for stock tires…and rumors are that the DOT mandated a slightly higher rake in front to optimize bumper positioning. I think having the front about an inch lower still looks stock and handles great…but I’m sure the suspension safety gurus will chime in. Small changes in the adjuster have a bigger effect than you might expect. But as others have said, the car needs to bounce/settle between every adjustment to really see the difference.

Again…super impressive work and thanks so much for detailing every step so well. This thread will be useful forever.

EDIT: revised pic (replaces the one I mistakenly uploaded for 911)
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post May 8 2022, 06:45 AM
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@bkrantz - Bob, absolutely a milestone to get her back on her own feet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I am sure you will get the height sorted to your liking in no time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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