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Old 12-01-2013, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bonus12
I got a kit from arnnworx or paragon, and it included a seal for that if I'm understanding you correctly. Sounds like you need to reseal. For me it seemed to contribute to a smoother idle. Order the kit, it's relatively cheap @ $20.
Performing the throttle body reseal on both my 944 and 951 was time and money well spent in terms of improving drivability. And considering the kit is so cheap and you can perform the reseal within a couple of hours, it's almost a no-brainer. Bruce Arnn provides great instructions with the Arnnworx kit.
Old 12-01-2013, 03:52 PM
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If you have an early car, replace the crappy parking brake with a late 944 parking brake. Much more solid. Bolt in replacement, feels much nicer.
Old 12-01-2013, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LP944
I currently have a vacuum leak in the throttle bottle where the spring sits around the neck that goes up to the throttle cam, is this a leak you had as well? Whats the remedy for this? The whistle is getting very aggravating at start-up.
Seal replacment hint: Get a 16d construction nail, sharpen the end, bend the end 90 degrees (1/2" bend) and you now have an instant seal removal tool. Cheap and very effective.
Old 12-01-2013, 06:48 PM
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Probably my favorite mod to my car was doing a decent round of sound deadening in the hatch area.

Also hatch seals.

Followed very closely to installing a decent sound system.
Old 12-01-2013, 11:10 PM
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These ($22 on ebay):
I knew I should have included a description of my wunder find

Yes, no drive into the sunset would be complete without these fine neck-pillows strapped to your headrests. Direct from the mysterious Orient there won't be any mystery as to where your neck comfort came from.

And for the complete experience be sure to grab a set of these knock-outs for the back seat. Farfegnugen? Meet fung shui.

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Old 12-02-2013, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by crooster
Performing the throttle body reseal on both my 944 and 951 was time and money well spent in terms of improving drivability. And considering the kit is so cheap and you can perform the reseal within a couple of hours, it's almost a no-brainer. Bruce Arnn provides great instructions with the Arnnworx kit.
+1 on the Arnworx TB seal kit.

1987 Red 944 N/A *** NOTE- I probably posted from my iPad, please excuse any typos, bad punctuation or odd grammar, if it is unreadable, it probably was posted from my iPhone.
Old 12-02-2013, 11:40 AM
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I am glad to hear the Rogue Tuning kit is working out for all of you! Making me and my car jealous!
Since there are 4 different options, what route are you guys going with?

My next order consists of this:
-only944 hatch pin seats
-only 944 shifter
-only 944 matt vinyl center replacement, just broke through
- Throttle body reseal

Here might be an odd question...my rear view mirror fell off, do you guys recommend a non stock mirror or just get the the ~$20 replacement?
Old 12-02-2013, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LP944
Here might be an odd question...my rear view mirror fell off, do you guys recommend a non stock mirror or just get the the ~$20 replacement?
i got one off the shelf at o'reilly, it is a bit wider than the factory mirror. big enough to see the entire width of the hatch glass, dont really need side mirrors anymore
Old 12-02-2013, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by curtisr
I knew I should have included a description of my wunder find

Yes, no drive into the sunset would be complete without these fine neck-pillows strapped to your headrests. Direct from the mysterious Orient there won't be any mystery as to where your neck comfort came from.

And for the complete experience be sure to grab a set of these knock-outs for the back seat. Farfegnugen? Meet fung shui.
Old 12-06-2013, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by admiralkhole
I talked to Joel and the pedal was custom made...You need to post pics of it, the 944 world needs to know of it....It's the best gas pedal I've ever had the privilege of mashing. Makes heel toe driving very easy and convenient. It's a must. You can barely roll your heel while braking and blip! Your rev is there. I need to make a repro.
I need to see what makes this gas pedal so special! You can't hype something like that and not have a picture to back it up. lol

Is it at all similar to the pedal with extensions offered on rennline?
http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Alu...ctinfo/P71.60/

I feel like the heel extension would make heel/toe a breeze.
Old 12-06-2013, 04:37 PM
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I just shot him a text and told him to take a picture for the thread.
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I can see why heel toeing would be easy but to be honest it looks a bit dangerous to me
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Mother of God!! I want that has pedal so bad!!! I hate heal toeing in this car
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Originally Posted by Cyberpunky
I can see why heel toeing would be easy but to be honest it looks a bit dangerous to me
It's not. I've had a lot of seat time in the car and have experienced zero adverse effects. The car was also a dedicated track car for years...all with no issues. It functions very well, granted its not machined from billet or anything, it does its job exceptionally. I guess you'd have to try it to appreciate it.


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