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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 11:29 PM
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I’m writing this on behalf of my owner. I’m a 1990 928S4 who lives in New York City. Linen on linen, and still pretty good looking considering my age. But sadly, something was wrong, mechanically I mean. I had lost my mojo and did not know why. I could tell by the way we drove - timid, afraid to go fast for fear something would break, and worst of all, allowing rice burners to blow by on the freeway – very embarrassing. Not to brag, but 20 years ago, nobody fooled with me, and nobody could touch me. But hey, things change, age can be a terrible thing. So me and the boss talk it over, and then off we go to Merlin the Wizard in Philly, exactly 99 miles from NYC. And that is where I got my mojo back. I knew it instantly the day we left the Wizard. I totally smoked it all the way home….no muss, no fuss, just pure smooth speed...just like the old days. I am back baby. God bless the Wizard.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 05:38 AM
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Glad to hear you got your mojo back. What type of repairs were necessary for this life altering experience?

Brian.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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Ahh the Linen/Linen machine,
she was kept in a nice clean protected environment, but age has made her soft,
SO with a fresh set of Boge shocks new MMs and trans mounts and OPG ,
a driveshaft inspection , end play check .008in. and new aluminum belly pan.
plus an AC recharge ,
she rides comfortably cool with surefooted speed and composure.
I really enjoyed driving this around.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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I saw the linen on linen lady when our paths crossed outside of Stan's office. A pretty car indeed...
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 11:16 PM
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Linen metallic is one of my favourite S4 colours - seen it in person a few times.
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