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Richard Casto
post Aug 12 2010, 01:13 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Love it, Lars! That's awesome.

The simplicity of the duct tape handle is perfect.
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post Aug 12 2010, 06:23 PM
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Let's kick it up a notch This isn't 914 specific but it can be used with any Porsche. I always wanted a set of scales for corner balancing but couldn't quite justify ~$1500,00 to buy a set. So I set out last winter to design and build a set. Using Ax-Man surplus store parts and Digikey I came up with this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) They're not "gnats-ass" perfect but will do the job. Total investment was about $275.00.

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post Aug 13 2010, 05:27 PM
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That is neat but it would take me three days to build the electronics box and three more to make the scales. I think I bought a thousand lb shipping scale on ebay for 49.95 + shipping. Couldn't I just use four of those?
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post Aug 13 2010, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 13 2010, 06:27 PM) *

That is neat but it would take me three days to build the electronics box and three more to make the scales. I think I bought a thousand lb shipping scale on ebay for 49.95 + shipping. Couldn't I just use four of those?

Yes ....But not nearly as cool!
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post Aug 13 2010, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Aug 12 2010, 02:07 PM) *

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here is THE tool for unlocking the rear boot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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This looks interesting Rich. How does it fit through the targa latch cup hole when its so long? Can you post a photo of how it works to unlock the latch?


That was the first kaizan I did to my 75 when I saw it had a electric solenoid. It now has a ss wire hanging down under the floor with a loop in it.
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post Aug 14 2010, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 13 2010, 03:27 PM) *

That is neat but it would take me three days to build the electronics box and three more to make the scales. I think I bought a thousand lb shipping scale on ebay for 49.95 + shipping. Couldn't I just use four of those?


Yes, that would work also but I enjoy a good engineering problem. Designing and building stuff is therapy to me. Besides 4 industial scales would probably take up more storage space and when and if my scales break I will know how to fix them.

Now for some other therapy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

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post Aug 14 2010, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix-MN @ Aug 14 2010, 12:31 PM) *

QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 13 2010, 03:27 PM) *

That is neat but it would take me three days to build the electronics box and three more to make the scales. I think I bought a thousand lb shipping scale on ebay for 49.95 + shipping. Couldn't I just use four of those?


Yes, that would work also but I enjoy a good engineering problem. Designing and building stuff is therapy to me. Besides 4 industial scales would probably take up more storage space and when and if my scales break I will know how to fix them.

Now for some other therapy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Paul



I could be first inline - you could add them to member vendor section say $300 for a set (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Aug 14 2010, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 13 2010, 06:27 PM) *

That is neat but it would take me three days to build the electronics box and three more to make the scales. I think I bought a thousand lb shipping scale on ebay for 49.95 + shipping. Couldn't I just use four of those?

Yes ....But not nearly as cool!

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post Aug 14 2010, 03:00 PM
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I'd even pay you something for your time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Aug 14 2010, 03:06 PM
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that is the $25

I would even add a paypal fee
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post Aug 14 2010, 03:09 PM
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I would think 300.00-500.00 might cover the labor
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post Aug 14 2010, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 14 2010, 01:09 PM) *

I would think 300.00-500.00 might cover the labor


That would be the low side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) There's a reason off the shelf systems cost what they do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Aug 14 2010, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Aug 14 2010, 01:09 PM) *

I would think 300.00-500.00 might cover the labor


That would be the low side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) There's a reason off the shelf systems cost what they do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


But we are saving you thousands on therapy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 28 2010, 05:56 PM
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post Aug 28 2010, 07:03 PM
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post Aug 28 2010, 09:06 PM
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My really really deep socket for torquing the nut on the mainshaft of a 915 trans.



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My engine support to fit my jack.




When the jack dies, I grind off the receiver pin and weld a new one to accept the new jack..... The engine and transmission are stable on this. I can also remove the trans and it remains stable enough to remove the flywheel without fear of it tipping or rolling over.
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post Sep 21 2010, 10:43 PM
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I had a very rusty caliper I made this clamp with a hole through it for a grease gun


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post Sep 21 2010, 10:48 PM
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