Introduction: 1982 928
05-01-2017, 12:52 PM
#31
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If you want to see an absolutely incredible build, read the "Just Peachy" thread.
And welcome. That looks like a nice one.
It's kinda funny how we all fell into these cars in different ways.
And, as noted, properly maintained, they can be as reliable as any car that old. There will usually be something that could be fixed, but driveability is usually not affected.
You say you're 'not mechanically inclined', but are you willing to learn? These are actually pretty simple cars to work on (compared to modern stuff). You can start with simple stuff, and as your experience, confidence and tool collection builds, tackle bigger and bigger stuff. Saves a ton of money, yet you can still turn to the pros when you need to, and Greg is one of the top guys in the 928 world. He can be a bit of a grumpy curmudgeon from time to time, but given the crap he puts up with, I'm not terribly surprised. From all descriptions, Mary is incredibly nice and balances him out very well.
05-01-2017, 06:26 PM
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It's not 'orange-y'. It's Peachy.
If you want to see an absolutely incredible build, read the "Just Peachy" thread.
And welcome. That looks like a nice one.
It's kinda funny how we all fell into these cars in different ways.
And, as noted, properly maintained, they can be as reliable as any car that old. There will usually be something that could be fixed, but driveability is usually not affected.
You say you're 'not mechanically inclined', but are you willing to learn? These are actually pretty simple cars to work on (compared to modern stuff). You can start with simple stuff, and as your experience, confidence and tool collection builds, tackle bigger and bigger stuff. Saves a ton of money, yet you can still turn to the pros when you need to, and Greg is one of the top guys in the 928 world. He can be a bit of a grumpy curmudgeon from time to time, but given the crap he puts up with, I'm not terribly surprised. From all descriptions, Mary is incredibly nice and balances him out very well.
If you want to see an absolutely incredible build, read the "Just Peachy" thread.
And welcome. That looks like a nice one.
It's kinda funny how we all fell into these cars in different ways.
And, as noted, properly maintained, they can be as reliable as any car that old. There will usually be something that could be fixed, but driveability is usually not affected.
You say you're 'not mechanically inclined', but are you willing to learn? These are actually pretty simple cars to work on (compared to modern stuff). You can start with simple stuff, and as your experience, confidence and tool collection builds, tackle bigger and bigger stuff. Saves a ton of money, yet you can still turn to the pros when you need to, and Greg is one of the top guys in the 928 world. He can be a bit of a grumpy curmudgeon from time to time, but given the crap he puts up with, I'm not terribly surprised. From all descriptions, Mary is incredibly nice and balances him out very well.
Yes, I'm definitely willing to learn. I'm cautious, though, and hesitant to do things that will take more time / money to correct when all is said and done. I've done a few small things (my first successfully defeated challenge was getting the headlights to work), but I don't know my way around a car, so even some of the great, helpful replies here are a bit beyond my comprehension. I read some of it, and I think to myself, "Okay, great - now I just need to learn what X looks like, where it's located, what it does, how to get to it, etc'"!
So, it'll be a slow process, but I've been impressed by the wealth of info and support on these forums, others, YouTube, etc. Pretty cool!
05-01-2017, 09:53 PM
#33
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Well, I've had a fair amount of success working on the "it's already broke, all I can do is break it more" philosophy.. Although there are things that can get "broken worse" and then cost a fair amount of money to fix. Learned that one the hard way.
And don't worry about not knowing. There are a number of pics on here that show where each component is (under the hood and underneath the car).
For the most part, you can always ask a question, and then ask for clarification on the answers. Even some basic stuff.
The statement: "There is no need to apologize for your ignorance, unless you do nothing to correct it" is pretty much how it goes around here.
What gets people annoyed (to the point that they abandon helping a particular individual) isn't ignorance. It's ignoring what they are told.
For example, if MrMerlin (Stan) says:
Check A, then Check B, then Check C (usually including detailed test procedures), and come back with the results. But the person asking the question ignores that and does something else, yet comes back to ask for more help...
That help often dries up.
And you have a few enthusiasts around you. Go to the events. Meet people. Offer to come help/watch when work is being done. There are times when an extra pair of hands, even untrained ones, are very helpful. Even if it's just holding a light at the exact angle.
Many (most?) of us on here love these cars and are willing to show anyone who is interested all about them (and even some who aren't interested, but aren't fast enough to escape)
The lessons you will get in those situations will be the building blocks that will send you on your way...
Right to the asylum alongside the rest of us.
And don't worry about not knowing. There are a number of pics on here that show where each component is (under the hood and underneath the car).
For the most part, you can always ask a question, and then ask for clarification on the answers. Even some basic stuff.
The statement: "There is no need to apologize for your ignorance, unless you do nothing to correct it" is pretty much how it goes around here.
What gets people annoyed (to the point that they abandon helping a particular individual) isn't ignorance. It's ignoring what they are told.
For example, if MrMerlin (Stan) says:
Check A, then Check B, then Check C (usually including detailed test procedures), and come back with the results. But the person asking the question ignores that and does something else, yet comes back to ask for more help...
That help often dries up.
And you have a few enthusiasts around you. Go to the events. Meet people. Offer to come help/watch when work is being done. There are times when an extra pair of hands, even untrained ones, are very helpful. Even if it's just holding a light at the exact angle.
Many (most?) of us on here love these cars and are willing to show anyone who is interested all about them (and even some who aren't interested, but aren't fast enough to escape
)The lessons you will get in those situations will be the building blocks that will send you on your way...
Right to the asylum alongside the rest of us.
05-01-2017, 10:28 PM
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Well, I've had a fair amount of success working on the "it's already broke, all I can do is break it more" philosophy.. Although there are things that can get "broken worse" and then cost a fair amount of money to fix. Learned that one the hard way.
And don't worry about not knowing. There are a number of pics on here that show where each component is (under the hood and underneath the car).
For the most part, you can always ask a question, and then ask for clarification on the answers. Even some basic stuff.
The statement: "There is no need to apologize for your ignorance, unless you do nothing to correct it" is pretty much how it goes around here.
What gets people annoyed (to the point that they abandon helping a particular individual) isn't ignorance. It's ignoring what they are told.
For example, if MrMerlin (Stan) says:
Check A, then Check B, then Check C (usually including detailed test procedures), and come back with the results. But the person asking the question ignores that and does something else, yet comes back to ask for more help...
That help often dries up.
And you have a few enthusiasts around you. Go to the events. Meet people. Offer to come help/watch when work is being done. There are times when an extra pair of hands, even untrained ones, are very helpful. Even if it's just holding a light at the exact angle.
Many (most?) of us on here love these cars and are willing to show anyone who is interested all about them (and even some who aren't interested, but aren't fast enough to escape)
The lessons you will get in those situations will be the building blocks that will send you on your way...
Right to the asylum alongside the rest of us.
And don't worry about not knowing. There are a number of pics on here that show where each component is (under the hood and underneath the car).
For the most part, you can always ask a question, and then ask for clarification on the answers. Even some basic stuff.
The statement: "There is no need to apologize for your ignorance, unless you do nothing to correct it" is pretty much how it goes around here.
What gets people annoyed (to the point that they abandon helping a particular individual) isn't ignorance. It's ignoring what they are told.
For example, if MrMerlin (Stan) says:
Check A, then Check B, then Check C (usually including detailed test procedures), and come back with the results. But the person asking the question ignores that and does something else, yet comes back to ask for more help...
That help often dries up.
And you have a few enthusiasts around you. Go to the events. Meet people. Offer to come help/watch when work is being done. There are times when an extra pair of hands, even untrained ones, are very helpful. Even if it's just holding a light at the exact angle.
Many (most?) of us on here love these cars and are willing to show anyone who is interested all about them (and even some who aren't interested, but aren't fast enough to escape
)The lessons you will get in those situations will be the building blocks that will send you on your way...
Right to the asylum alongside the rest of us.
06-10-2017, 12:00 AM
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My car had a pretty good check-up, but my goal was to make it totally mechanically sound/maintained/safe, so I took all of Greg's advice which included replacing the aluminum ball joints with steel, replacing the center resonator, some deteriorating wiring, and incorrect or aging hoses; Alignment; Fixing leaks; Tightening clamps and bolts, etc. I also came in with a list of minor things that were more apparent to me and they knocked those down, too.
I didn't even catch a hint of curmudgeon from Greg. Greg, Mary and their team were fantastic. I can't recommend them more highly. Definitely worth the train rides to and from when I was dropping off / picking up!
Thanks to this community, and others, for recommending Precision Motorwerks!
06-10-2017, 12:16 AM
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I just picked my car up from Precision Motorwerks and it feels great.
My car had a pretty good check-up, but my goal was to make it totally mechanically sound/maintained/safe, so I took all of Greg's advice which included replacing the aluminum ball joints with steel, replacing the center resonator, some deteriorating wiring, and incorrect or aging hoses; Alignment; Fixing leaks; Tightening clamps and bolts, etc. I also came in with a list of minor things that were more apparent to me and they knocked those down, too.
I didn't even catch a hint of curmudgeon from Greg. Greg, Mary and their team were fantastic. I can't recommend them more highly. Definitely worth the train rides to and from when I was dropping off / picking up!
Thanks to this community, and others, for recommending Precision Motorwerks!
My car had a pretty good check-up, but my goal was to make it totally mechanically sound/maintained/safe, so I took all of Greg's advice which included replacing the aluminum ball joints with steel, replacing the center resonator, some deteriorating wiring, and incorrect or aging hoses; Alignment; Fixing leaks; Tightening clamps and bolts, etc. I also came in with a list of minor things that were more apparent to me and they knocked those down, too.
I didn't even catch a hint of curmudgeon from Greg. Greg, Mary and their team were fantastic. I can't recommend them more highly. Definitely worth the train rides to and from when I was dropping off / picking up!
Thanks to this community, and others, for recommending Precision Motorwerks!
Look forward to seeing her someday...and of course meeting you 
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