Ben's 1982 928 S "restoration"
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Then I broke my pinky...
OOps
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/fb568710.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/ba84e310.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/aa71c010.jpg)
Received the foot rest !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/a0bc4f10.jpg)
And wrapped the exhaust (one handed ^^)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/db207a10.jpg)
Then received some more stuff !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/0a358d10.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/409a9610.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/3419a310.jpg)
Can't wait !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/40d82310.jpg)
My finger kinda healed... crooked, and 1/4 inch shorter...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5825.jpg)
Door card are installed
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5831.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5828.jpg)
Mounted the PS line solidly
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5834.jpg)
The pump I chose is kinda old... I have to bleed it first.
Exhaust wrap is done, no more cooking my butt !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5838.jpg)
Taking shape !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5833.jpg)
OOps
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/fb568710.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/ba84e310.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/aa71c010.jpg)
Received the foot rest !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/a0bc4f10.jpg)
And wrapped the exhaust (one handed ^^)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/db207a10.jpg)
Then received some more stuff !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/0a358d10.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/409a9610.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/3419a310.jpg)
Can't wait !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/40d82310.jpg)
My finger kinda healed... crooked, and 1/4 inch shorter...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5825.jpg)
Door card are installed
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5831.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5828.jpg)
Mounted the PS line solidly
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5834.jpg)
The pump I chose is kinda old... I have to bleed it first.
Exhaust wrap is done, no more cooking my butt !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5838.jpg)
Taking shape !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_5833.jpg)
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#244
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Electronics are working well !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/ec2d7910.jpg)
Gotta clean up now
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/053fa610.jpg)
Idid my first hillclimb !
What better way to do your first race alongside Raymond Boutinaud ?
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6944.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6941.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6946.jpg)
Despite being in the middle of July it was awesome !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6934.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6935.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6933.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6937.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6936.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6938.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6939.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6945.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6948.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6947.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6949.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6950.jpg)
The car is a bit big and heavy for this kind of exercise,
Result ? 8th in production and 1st in class !
Ok, if you include single seaters I'm 24th ^^ But they're cheating !
I did buy that![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6943.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6942.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6839.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/ec2d7910.jpg)
Gotta clean up now
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/053fa610.jpg)
Idid my first hillclimb !
What better way to do your first race alongside Raymond Boutinaud ?
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6944.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6941.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6946.jpg)
Despite being in the middle of July it was awesome !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6934.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6935.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6933.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6937.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6936.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6938.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6939.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6945.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6948.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6947.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6949.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6950.jpg)
The car is a bit big and heavy for this kind of exercise,
Result ? 8th in production and 1st in class !
Ok, if you include single seaters I'm 24th ^^ But they're cheating !
I did buy that
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6943.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_6942.jpg)
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#245
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Got a FIA seat
A FIA solid state circuit breaker
And an automatic fire extinguisher
Forming the extinguisher lines
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7258.jpg)
new seat
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/th/img_7138.jpg)
Circuit Breaker
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7139.jpg)
Roof being vacuumed
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7262.jpg)
I thought my cam tower were leaking so I replaced the gaskets AGAIN...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7257.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7260.jpg)
And some stuck lifters
I did a photoshop of what the car will look like when done
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/928_s_10.jpg)
A FIA solid state circuit breaker
And an automatic fire extinguisher
Forming the extinguisher lines
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7258.jpg)
new seat
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/th/img_7138.jpg)
Circuit Breaker
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7139.jpg)
Roof being vacuumed
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7262.jpg)
I thought my cam tower were leaking so I replaced the gaskets AGAIN...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7257.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7260.jpg)
And some stuck lifters
I did a photoshop of what the car will look like when done
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/928_s_10.jpg)
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#246
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I molded the headlights
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7763.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7772.jpg)
Polyester resin released a LOT of heat ^^
Mais bon, le moule à quand même fonctionné même si les gaz dégagés par le polystyrène ont créé des bulles...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7766.jpg)
Butg I fixed it
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7764.jpg)
First try:
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7760.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7759.jpg)
Il y avait pas assez de mou sur le film à vide, et j'avais des fuites... en plus de ça la résine a mis plus de 4H a polymériser... donc le rendu est moyen...
Il faut que j'améliore mes techniques de bagging !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7774.jpg)
Out of the mold:
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7786.jpg)
The gel coat I used is crap...
So I didn't use any on the second try !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7776.jpg)
J'ai eu des petits problèmes d'adhérence sur les flancs verticaux, mais c'est surtout que j'ai pas encore une assez bonne technique !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7782.jpg)
Well better !
Though I want to redo the whole process to make a better mold, and better parts, less tall.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7780.jpg)
I put the plexi windows in
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7648.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7647.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7646.jpg)
I wanted to keep the aluminium window trims to keep a stock look.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7763.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7772.jpg)
Polyester resin released a LOT of heat ^^
Mais bon, le moule à quand même fonctionné même si les gaz dégagés par le polystyrène ont créé des bulles...
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7766.jpg)
Butg I fixed it
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7764.jpg)
First try:
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7760.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7759.jpg)
Il y avait pas assez de mou sur le film à vide, et j'avais des fuites... en plus de ça la résine a mis plus de 4H a polymériser... donc le rendu est moyen...
Il faut que j'améliore mes techniques de bagging !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7774.jpg)
Out of the mold:
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7786.jpg)
The gel coat I used is crap...
So I didn't use any on the second try !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7776.jpg)
J'ai eu des petits problèmes d'adhérence sur les flancs verticaux, mais c'est surtout que j'ai pas encore une assez bonne technique !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7782.jpg)
Well better !
Though I want to redo the whole process to make a better mold, and better parts, less tall.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7780.jpg)
I put the plexi windows in
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7648.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7647.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7646.jpg)
I wanted to keep the aluminium window trims to keep a stock look.
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#249
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So... I was visiting my old job... and they asked me to come back, gave me a raise, and flexible hours... So guess what ? I'm a Porsche Tech again ^^
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7924.jpg)
And the 928's got eyes again !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7828.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7830.jpg)
I received the prototype for the roll center and geometry correction for the front of the 928 !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8245.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8238.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8234.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8236.jpg)
Door locks bits !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8235.jpg)
And stalks ! All black anodized cnc aluminum !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8228.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8230.jpg)
Love them !
Carbon roof is at the body shop for it's last clear coat ! Can't wait to have it back and glue it on ! It looks so great !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8242.jpg)
I took some time to clean the windshield... I never did it, it had a ton of overspray !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8239.jpg)
I go back to the shop tomorrow, if it doesn't rain I'll drive and tune the car a bit.
December 2nd I gotta have my trailer done so I can bring the 928 to the track !
Not to race, but to show it off and tune in on an empty road.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7924.jpg)
And the 928's got eyes again !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7828.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_7830.jpg)
I received the prototype for the roll center and geometry correction for the front of the 928 !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8245.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8238.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8234.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8236.jpg)
Door locks bits !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8235.jpg)
And stalks ! All black anodized cnc aluminum !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8228.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8230.jpg)
Love them !
Carbon roof is at the body shop for it's last clear coat ! Can't wait to have it back and glue it on ! It looks so great !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8242.jpg)
I took some time to clean the windshield... I never did it, it had a ton of overspray !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8239.jpg)
I go back to the shop tomorrow, if it doesn't rain I'll drive and tune the car a bit.
December 2nd I gotta have my trailer done so I can bring the 928 to the track !
Not to race, but to show it off and tune in on an empty road.
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WestInc (11-04-2023)
#250
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All I can say is incredible. Very motivating.
The rear hatch latch is intriguing. I will have a look back through the thread to see how it works. Mine is a constant battle since its all falling apart. I often thought if I could just add a push button type variant then I would be happy. Might be a small market there.
The rear hatch latch is intriguing. I will have a look back through the thread to see how it works. Mine is a constant battle since its all falling apart. I often thought if I could just add a push button type variant then I would be happy. Might be a small market there.
Last edited by grepin; 11-04-2023 at 05:16 PM.
#251
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Thanks ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
For the latch, it's a "quick latch", so there is no locking, in latches and unlatches when you press on it. It's fairly secure, but not really for street parking :/
Today I worked at the shop. We cleaned my friend's engine, and I took the opportunity to drive the 928... eheheh I already love it !
I do need to move the pedals back by a good 3 inches though !
The power steerings works perfectly... works way better when you actually fill it up the proper amount of fluid ^^
The engine still needs some tuning but it works already eheh. It drifts well, very easy to throw around !
Quite pleased with the sound !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8248.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/7fe94910.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/f29c1c10.jpg)
We did work !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8247.jpg)
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
For the latch, it's a "quick latch", so there is no locking, in latches and unlatches when you press on it. It's fairly secure, but not really for street parking :/
Today I worked at the shop. We cleaned my friend's engine, and I took the opportunity to drive the 928... eheheh I already love it !
I do need to move the pedals back by a good 3 inches though !
The power steerings works perfectly... works way better when you actually fill it up the proper amount of fluid ^^
The engine still needs some tuning but it works already eheh. It drifts well, very easy to throw around !
Quite pleased with the sound !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8248.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/7fe94910.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/f29c1c10.jpg)
We did work !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8247.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_8327.jpg)
#252
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OK so a LOOOT happened in the last months...
In October I got asked to work back at the Porsche Center, for three months, I agreed.
At the end of the contract they asked me to come back full time.
In the same time I got offered a job in mechanical design at another company, got to the end of most of my projects, and found a new shop !
So, I accepted the job at Porsche, the other job was super nice, but it would have been hard to continue both BAD and a new job.
I got the new shop, a lot bigger, more expensive but still fair.
I had a week to move my stuff ( I still have the old shop for another month), I did, and I love it ! There is so much room !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9230.jpg)
I'll get some go jacks to move it easier.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9231.jpg)
The old shop had 4 lights. This one has 22. No dust, better insulation, easier to go in and out... perfect !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9334.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9333.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9330.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9332.jpg)
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/628fa010.jpg)
To be able to work from anywhere I got a laptop instead of my worstation. Then immediately upgraded it with 32Gb of RAM and 2Tb of memory. Should be plenty, enough for a few years !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9234.jpg)
Monday I start back at Porsche, I hope they had time to install my lift
In October I got asked to work back at the Porsche Center, for three months, I agreed.
At the end of the contract they asked me to come back full time.
In the same time I got offered a job in mechanical design at another company, got to the end of most of my projects, and found a new shop !
So, I accepted the job at Porsche, the other job was super nice, but it would have been hard to continue both BAD and a new job.
I got the new shop, a lot bigger, more expensive but still fair.
I had a week to move my stuff ( I still have the old shop for another month), I did, and I love it ! There is so much room !
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9230.jpg)
I'll get some go jacks to move it easier.
![](https://i53.servimg.com/u/f53/13/27/76/86/img_9231.jpg)
The old shop had 4 lights. This one has 22. No dust, better insulation, easier to go in and out... perfect !
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To be able to work from anywhere I got a laptop instead of my worstation. Then immediately upgraded it with 32Gb of RAM and 2Tb of memory. Should be plenty, enough for a few years !
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Monday I start back at Porsche, I hope they had time to install my lift
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PK68 (02-04-2024)
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For most people and EFI conversion is a can of worms that never gets finished. A huge percentage of such projects that are documented here start out bravely and then stall. So keep the CIS as fall back.
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I converted my '82 928s a couple of years ago to full EFI using a Microsquirt. Cheap and easy and way better than mechanical injection. I sold my CIS on and it paid for about 50% of the conversion. The 928 with a modern EFI is a lovely car!