The Track 944 S2 project **UPDATED 7/20/08**
07-15-2008, 08:47 PM
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The Track 944 S2 project **** UPDATE 08/15/08 ****
LATEST UPDATE IS UPDATE IS UP 08/15/08 
Starting from back to front. Rear carpet is out and starting to pull the audio system.
Here is how she began. 1989 944 S2 w/ 147K on the clock. Overall, pretty damn good condition.
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Here is the mayhem:
LATEST UPDATE IS UPDATE IS UP 08/15/08
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Starting from back to front. Rear carpet is out and starting to pull the audio system.
Here is how she began. 1989 944 S2 w/ 147K on the clock. Overall, pretty damn good condition.
Photos:
Here is the mayhem:
LATEST UPDATE IS UPDATE IS UP 08/15/08
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Last edited by Chads996; 08-15-2008 at 05:45 PM. Reason: Door panels - mods begin.
07-15-2008, 09:53 PM
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cool, make it a full racecar......full cage, lexan, etc.
07-15-2008, 10:35 PM
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Guess you have a thing for white cars!!!
Looking forward to watching the progress on this one after watching the evolution of your previous 996.
Cheers!
Looking forward to watching the progress on this one after watching the evolution of your previous 996.
Cheers!
07-16-2008, 01:00 AM
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Looks great man, Funny we have almost indentical garages. I have a '08 white rabbit 2 door as a D.D and I am building a '90 Black S2 Track/DE cars. keep us posted
07-17-2008, 11:34 AM
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Update - Teardown continues.
7/17/08 - Tear down continues with removal of the seats, carpets, panels and audio gear. So far, so good. No major hurdles to overcome just yet.
Although, the glue and sound proof crap will be BEAR to get out. The plan is to continue removing unwanted components and clean the interior thoroughly. Once done, I will paint the interior to match the exterior. Simple, lightweight and clean. That is the intent.
More to come. Stay tuned.
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Although, the glue and sound proof crap will be BEAR to get out. The plan is to continue removing unwanted components and clean the interior thoroughly. Once done, I will paint the interior to match the exterior. Simple, lightweight and clean. That is the intent.
More to come. Stay tuned.
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07-17-2008, 11:55 AM
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Hi Chad,
I am also preparing an S2 right now, although not on the same continent! My solution with getting the glue off......I scraped for about half an hour in 110+ degree heat then thought no way.... So I offered the gardener $50 and he spent three days on it. Cleaned up good..haha.
I am also preparing an S2 right now, although not on the same continent! My solution with getting the glue off......I scraped for about half an hour in 110+ degree heat then thought no way.... So I offered the gardener $50 and he spent three days on it. Cleaned up good..haha.
07-17-2008, 12:25 PM
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Brings back memories!
I used Xylene, rags, a screwdriver and a putty knife to remove the sound deadening and glue. I never attempted the dry ice method, but I guarantee any method just involves a **** load of elbow grease and time.
I used Xylene, rags, a screwdriver and a putty knife to remove the sound deadening and glue. I never attempted the dry ice method, but I guarantee any method just involves a **** load of elbow grease and time.
07-17-2008, 12:41 PM
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07-17-2008, 01:33 PM
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Dry Ice Method - You pour a pile of dry ice on the floor pan. The sound deadening tar and glue freeze hard. then you pound it with a hammer and it cracks clean of the pan in sheets.
That's the theory anyway...I have only ever seen it on the internet.
That's the theory anyway...I have only ever seen it on the internet.
07-17-2008, 01:52 PM
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Im in the process of using Xylene to strip everything from my car. It works pretty good but it is veryyyy time consuming and almost frustrating.
Ive heard about the dry ice method as well, sounds like a good plan.
Ive heard about the dry ice method as well, sounds like a good plan.
07-17-2008, 09:27 PM
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Chad -
Thanks for starting this great thread to let us see the project. As you can tell - lots of interest. I will never go that far with my 89 S2, but will be saving pics of many aspects of your project to show me what to expect.
One caution on that xylene. It might be common knowledge, but that stuff is a serios carcinogen. The odor is not that bad, so the deterent to exposure is not there. Also, you become desensitized to the smell over time, so the exposure level will creep up. Given the long hours one could be exposed in close quarters, I'd suggest an OSHA approved, half-face mask with the suitable "organic" carbon canister, and the usual well ventilated area. At very least - work in an open area with all the fan-blown ventilation you can stand. (But ventilation is not a good substitute for the respirator - sorry just the environmental consultant in me coming out).
Thanks for starting this great thread to let us see the project. As you can tell - lots of interest. I will never go that far with my 89 S2, but will be saving pics of many aspects of your project to show me what to expect.
One caution on that xylene. It might be common knowledge, but that stuff is a serios carcinogen. The odor is not that bad, so the deterent to exposure is not there. Also, you become desensitized to the smell over time, so the exposure level will creep up. Given the long hours one could be exposed in close quarters, I'd suggest an OSHA approved, half-face mask with the suitable "organic" carbon canister, and the usual well ventilated area. At very least - work in an open area with all the fan-blown ventilation you can stand. (But ventilation is not a good substitute for the respirator - sorry just the environmental consultant in me coming out).