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FL000
post Aug 21 2021, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 19 2021, 05:43 PM) *

Your gauges look great Josh. Chris @Tygaboy knocked it out of the park with that panel. I like your idea to contain that "Box of Heat" with the thin gauge aluminum. Question; do your fans run in tandem or independently? What kind of amps are your fans pulling on start up vs warmed up?


They are wired independently, but triggered to come on at the same time either from engine temp or A/C trinary switch. Each is controlled with a relay and 20 amp fuse. Same setup I had in my previous setup and never had this happen. I redid a bunch of my wiring while I was in there, but must have goofed something up. The fuses don’t blow immediately, just after some time.

IIRC my fans are rated for 15 amps at startup and 10 while running. Need to check that assumption, and not sure what my actual running amp draw is.
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post Aug 22 2021, 02:46 PM
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The wife and I drove to Wrightwood for breakfast this morning. Beautiful weather and hardly anyone on the back roads.

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post Jul 30 2022, 06:51 PM
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A little over 5000 miles on the 01E, then returning from WCR car coasted to a stop. My driver side output shaft hub was sticking out about an inch and trans fluid was leaking from it.

Finally got the inner half shaft unbolted today and the culprit was the center bolt backed out. Happy that it will be an easy fix but bummed I didn’t think to try and do a roadside repair.

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I’ll replace the seal for good measure, make sure the passenger side is torqued to spec, and maybe through on some blue locktite to boot.

In the future a jiggle test will be in order before a big trip.
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post Jul 30 2022, 07:08 PM
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Such a bummer end to a great weekend. I had the outer stub shaft break on me at the dragstrip a couple months back. You're talking about the inner stub shaft right?
I think mine was loose a bit too. All I know is that it's tight now!

Get that sweet machine back on the road!
(and the track!) LOL
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post Jul 30 2022, 07:36 PM
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Glad to hear it wasn't something "breaky"! And great meeting you both at WCR! Looking forward to seeing you again next year.
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post Jul 30 2022, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(dan10101 @ Jul 30 2022, 06:08 PM) *

Such a bummer end to a great weekend. I had the outer stub shaft break on me at the dragstrip a couple months back. You're talking about the inner stub shaft right?
I think mine was loose a bit too. All I know is that it's tight now!

Get that sweet machine back on the road!
(and the track!) LOL


Ah, thanks Dan. Yes it was the inner stub shaft.
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post Jul 30 2022, 07:43 PM
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Glad to hear it wasn't something "breaky"! And great meeting you both at WCR! Looking forward to seeing you again next year.


You too - nice chatting with you and cool to see your beast in person and on the road.
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post Jul 31 2022, 07:31 AM
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And he has air conditioning.... Seriously, a pleasure to meet you and your wife. Great car and I am sorry you ended up on a flatbed. We have all been there and that is no fun. Very glad it was an easy repair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 2 2022, 06:16 PM
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Rubber moulding around the windshield was looking worse for wear so I decided to go with the factory trim.

Windshield frame needed a refresh - prepping for paint. I feel like I just did this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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A little warm this time of the year and plan to spray bright and early tomorrow.

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post Sep 5 2022, 11:36 AM
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A couple lessons learned but overall happy with how it came out. Next up get some miles on her and get windows tinted before RRC. Going with ceramic to see if it can help cut the cabin heat.

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post Sep 5 2022, 12:06 PM
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Josh - that looks great! Feel free to come paint my car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Here's to a safe and no issues RRC. Enjoy and take lots of pics for all of us who can't be there.
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post Sep 5 2022, 12:39 PM
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That really looks nice- love the stock windshield trim. Safe trip and fun on the RRC trip. Oh, and you are going to go with a ceramic tint....'cause the AC is not enough cooling.... some people have all the luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 5 2022, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE(FL000 @ Sep 5 2022, 10:36 AM) *

A couple lessons learned but overall happy with how it came out. Next up get some miles on her and get windows tinted before RRC. Going with ceramic to see if it can help cut the cabin heat.

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Josh,
Is that over spray I see on your garage door? LOL Car looks great. We'll see you at the RRC in a few weeks, hopefully its cooler weather in Salt Lake City.
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post Sep 5 2022, 03:14 PM
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@tygaboy will do on the pics of RRC. I would be nervous turning a wrench on your car let alone painting it! The beauty of working on my car is if I screw it up I only have myself to blame. I am looking forward to seeing what yours looks like when complete. Over the top, subtle, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

@Cairo94507 I am careful not to boast among fellow teeners, but it is nuts when you feel cold air from the vents and the sun still manages to cook you lol.

@mxkinn01 I am sure you are wondering how in the hell I got overspray there. I tape some paper there and adjust the gun before I hit the car. Guess I need more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Am I the only one who didn’t realize these cars use an adhesive pad to attach the rear view mirror to the windshield?! I ended up use Permatex from the FLAPS but have a pad on order if/when it falls off.
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post Sep 6 2022, 07:38 AM
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I just removed my rear view mirror which I Permatex'ed on back in 2009. I thought it would never come off! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Mar 23 2025, 09:09 PM
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Got out to the track for the first time yesterday and had a blast! Willow Springs, Big Willow track. First time for me and the 914 - lots to learn and hoping to start doing it more often. Car made it there and back home under it's own power so I chalk that up to a success (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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Looks fantastic on the track .
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post Mar 24 2025, 07:52 AM
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H20 swaps, baby! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Mar 25 2025, 10:04 AM
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Josh, LMK when/if you're selling that gem...might have a spot for her in Tehachapi (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
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post Mar 26 2025, 01:42 PM
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Appreciate the compliment, but no plans to sell her at this point! Hoping she stays with the family. Just need the kids to learn to drive stick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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