Rant - A Porsche design flaw could have killed me today.
09-13-2004, 11:51 PM
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Did you check that price? Every time I have to fix something, the SCREWS that hold it in are $5!
If the $5 one lasted 20 years, does that mean the $275 one will last 1100 years?
If the $5 one lasted 20 years, does that mean the $275 one will last 1100 years?
09-14-2004, 12:25 AM
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That's fairly common in German cars actually. The pedal in my sister's 1982 BMW 320i was the same way (it never broke) and so was the pedal in my 914 (still strong after 28 years).
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09-14-2004, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hoffman912
max the mfg feel comfortable with what? what the motor can take before you get into trouble? sure redline doesnt always mean youre gonna blow it up if you get there.. but thats the suggested highest you rev the engine, as if you go any farther thats when you get into scary teritory. kinda like a surgeon generals warning. needless to say, still a chip will not make the internals stronger.. will only increase performance.
The official thing on the "red zone" for my '82 Honda standard motorcycle: "The engine should not be operated with the tachometer needle in the red zone for extended periods of time. The needle may be in the red zone for brief periods when extra acceleration or power is needed."
Of course, a Porsche is not a Honda and an automotive engine is not a motorcycle engine, but the same basic principle applies. Redline is pretty much never the maximum burst point. Redline is the maximum continuous speed.
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09-14-2004, 03:05 AM
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I won't pay $275 for a foot pedal. I did see something on display at Parts Heaven though. I'll have to investigate it this weds. and see if they make it for the 944.
10-17-2004, 04:20 PM
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You know Ryan, being a redneck, I'd have to say your pic on page 2 had THE cheap solution; ZIP TIES!! Zip ties, duck tape, and safety wire. Armed with those 3 items, I could solve the Middle East crisis (with a sawz-all and vice grips for weapons).
10-17-2004, 07:02 PM
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You're welcome to go out and buy a new Porsche. I'm sure the gas pedal will hold up fine under track use. The car will cost a bit more than a 20-year-old 944, though. 
10-17-2004, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ryans
Well I found what I was looking for. I'll have pics of the install soon.
If anyone is interested let me know. I think it's a worthy little upgrade.
If anyone is interested let me know. I think it's a worthy little upgrade.