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Old 08-13-2014, 04:33 PM
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no thats a distributor dust cover
Old 08-13-2014, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by theiceman
no thats a distributor dust cover
This is it, too bad its not in stock....


Old 08-13-2014, 08:00 PM
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Nevermind, I was able to get it from another source..5150 Motorsport
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All I got to say is wow, this car is a great driving experience.. Love at first drive.. It finally came at 9pm on Friday.. It came with the turn signal switch issue and the low beams would not come on yesterday I took the steering wheel off and took a sand paper to the connections and now it works but I don't have dedicated high beams in the lower position on the switch but I can flash them.. I've also seemed to mess up the steering wheels position and now it's slightly crooked driving in a straight line, I've taken it off twice but it seems I keep getting left or right and never get it right.. Anyone have some advice for that issue lol..





looks great with my 2012 Sportster Cafe Racer lol, Unfortunately the wife says I gotta sell it because I can't have two toys.
Old 08-17-2014, 10:54 AM
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Mine had the same high beam problem.
I fixed it by gently bending the contacts back to where they used to be. GENTLY!
Old 08-17-2014, 11:29 AM
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To get the steering wheel lined up, put a piece of masking tape across the wheel and hub and then cut it at the gap. It will help you find the correct position.
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Originally Posted by Michael T
To get the steering wheel lined up, put a piece of masking tape across the wheel and hub and then cut it at the gap. It will help you find the correct position.
Thanks for the tip Michael!
Old 08-17-2014, 04:30 PM
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My 1987 Targa was Diamond Blue and Burgundy, a great 80's combination. I redid the air in my 1987 and learned a lot. PM me if you like.

I am going to the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in early October. They have a very good Porscheplatz if you want to bring your car.
Old 08-17-2014, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Salvetti
A common right of passage on your first oil change is a rapidly overflowing catch pan and a big oil puddle on the floor. Use a large open container, not one of those pans with the sloping sides and a drain hole in the middle. When you take off that drain plug, the oil in the tank comes out FAST. Around 6-8 quarts.

You won't be able to tell your story in the next "my first oil change" thread, but it's probably worth the tradeoff.

Mark
Don't skip over this because it's boring.

Also be care ful to insert the the dipstick in the sleeve inside the filler neck
Old 08-17-2014, 08:41 PM
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Appltrader, you don't adjust valve guides, only the valves. Also, the above picture is of an inside distro cover, not the ignition key cover. That cover is much heavier.
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Wow, stunning and congratulations. Drive it often for best results.
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Gorgeous car, congrats
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Originally Posted by Cheekybird
Wow, stunning and congratulations. Drive it often for best results.
they're like dogs, regular vigorous workouts are good for them.
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All I gotta say its a great driving experience, I've never been so happy to commute once or twice a week in this.

Although,Now I'm kinda getting tired of not hearing the sound of the engine like I should.

Cat Bypass and GT3 Exhaust coming soon. I'm thinking of starting with a cat back by pass first, then If I want it louder, I'll get full exhaust. All purchased a BMC air filter even though I know paper might be better.
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She's a beaut!!!! Enjoy!

BEST!

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