Winter Projects
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Winter Projects
So not sure what everyone else is up to over winter but my to do list is:
- Underseal car to protect over winter period
- Car is into bodyshop on 8/12 to get rear bumper resprayed (as given basically the rest of the car was done imperfections here are nagging at my OCD)
- Also need small corrosion blister on the RHS sill near drivers door rectified(was supposed to be done as Phase 1 and was on the quote but he missed it - we agreed he would sort it FOC when he is doing the rear bumper
)
- I am also going to investigate the rear light set being renewed. Depends on cost and supply but I may leave that job until funds allow later in 2013
- I have also booked the car in for a reseal to sort the oil leaks and I will do the clutch at same time while engine is out for first Sat of April 2013 (so right after Spa trip). Will discuss whether it needs a full top end doing at this time once engine is out but good leakdown test this year and no smoking suggest it may not be required
Once these are done I think the only thing left to resolve is upgrading the rear brakes to match the front (OEM 964 RS). As a "project", the car will be complete. So maybe by late next year it will be all finished and like new again
(3 year rolling resto!)
- Underseal car to protect over winter period
- Car is into bodyshop on 8/12 to get rear bumper resprayed (as given basically the rest of the car was done imperfections here are nagging at my OCD)
- Also need small corrosion blister on the RHS sill near drivers door rectified(was supposed to be done as Phase 1 and was on the quote but he missed it - we agreed he would sort it FOC when he is doing the rear bumper
) - I am also going to investigate the rear light set being renewed. Depends on cost and supply but I may leave that job until funds allow later in 2013
- I have also booked the car in for a reseal to sort the oil leaks and I will do the clutch at same time while engine is out for first Sat of April 2013 (so right after Spa trip). Will discuss whether it needs a full top end doing at this time once engine is out but good leakdown test this year and no smoking suggest it may not be required
Once these are done I think the only thing left to resolve is upgrading the rear brakes to match the front (OEM 964 RS). As a "project", the car will be complete. So maybe by late next year it will be all finished and like new again
(3 year rolling resto!)
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Finish refurbing and fitting the replacement front calipers I picked up , hopefully in the next week or so
Steering rack re build
Remove large washer bottle and front bumper beam
Install front 'RS' ducts
Continue with stripping the interior
I'd like to put my ducktail on, if possible
Paint needs to wait a while, these a lot to do!
Steering rack re build
Remove large washer bottle and front bumper beam
Install front 'RS' ducts
Continue with stripping the interior
I'd like to put my ducktail on, if possible
Paint needs to wait a while, these a lot to do!
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Good excuse to marshall my thoughts: After I bought my car back she has had the bodywork done, now for the fun part. In no logical order:
Find current drain
Lower front end a few mm on the perches
Tint film rear lights/reflectors
Respray speaker grilles
Clean up and respray wheelnuts
Fit emergency frunk release
Repair missing frunk carpet press-studs
Replace cracked foglight
Sort lhs lower valve cover leak
Repair broken upper oiltank mount
Straighten smile
New rear engine cover struts
Twin spring wipers
Replace old and dim rear numberplate lights
LED bulbs for interior, engine cover and frunk lights
Sort oilcooler fan, on all the time, have pulled fuse. Ballast resistor already changed, temp sensor next.
Waste oil and tectyl ML into wheelarch cavities.
Replace OSR light heatshield (missed during body resto).
Feed leather.
Repaint front calipers.
Search for fatter rear sway bar and fit, maybe splash out on H+R front and rear kit.
(356 job: fit new gearshift bushing, thats it!)
No sweat, lucky I have loads of spare time with 50 hour a week job, 2 small kids and bike training to fit in..
Find current drain
Lower front end a few mm on the perches
Tint film rear lights/reflectors
Respray speaker grilles
Clean up and respray wheelnuts
Fit emergency frunk release
Repair missing frunk carpet press-studs
Replace cracked foglight
Sort lhs lower valve cover leak
Repair broken upper oiltank mount
Straighten smile
New rear engine cover struts
Twin spring wipers
Replace old and dim rear numberplate lights
LED bulbs for interior, engine cover and frunk lights
Sort oilcooler fan, on all the time, have pulled fuse. Ballast resistor already changed, temp sensor next.
Waste oil and tectyl ML into wheelarch cavities.
Replace OSR light heatshield (missed during body resto).
Feed leather.
Repaint front calipers.
Search for fatter rear sway bar and fit, maybe splash out on H+R front and rear kit.
(356 job: fit new gearshift bushing, thats it!)
No sweat, lucky I have loads of spare time with 50 hour a week job, 2 small kids and bike training to fit in..
Last edited by Johnny G Pipe; Nov 3, 2012 at 07:07 PM. Reason: Added to my list!
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Good to see this sort of stuff going on
My winter projects are going to be pretty low key this year. The unexpected need for a new (re-con) steering rack has already taken up a chunk of the winter budget.
So stuff I'm doing is:
- Brake cooling (done)
- remove my 'cup style' floorboards, sand down and stain black
- change engine lid lifters (i've got the strong ones which make it fly open so will change to standard ones)
- one new rear light because the old one is filling with water
- fine adjustments of the bonnet to get rid of some tiny leaks past the seal
- test out my new GoPro so it's ready for Spa next year
- book a track day in March for a shakedown prior to Spa 2013
- new vinyl decals for next year's trackday look (Brumos Porsche scheme is favourite at the moment).
My winter projects are going to be pretty low key this year. The unexpected need for a new (re-con) steering rack has already taken up a chunk of the winter budget.
So stuff I'm doing is:- Brake cooling (done)
- remove my 'cup style' floorboards, sand down and stain black
- change engine lid lifters (i've got the strong ones which make it fly open so will change to standard ones)
- one new rear light because the old one is filling with water
- fine adjustments of the bonnet to get rid of some tiny leaks past the seal
- test out my new GoPro so it's ready for Spa next year
- book a track day in March for a shakedown prior to Spa 2013
- new vinyl decals for next year's trackday look (Brumos Porsche scheme is favourite at the moment).
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From: London UK
So not sure what everyone else is up to over winter but my to do list is:
- Underseal car to protect over winter period
- Car is into bodyshop on 8/12 to get rear bumper resprayed (as given basically the rest of the car was done imperfections here are nagging at my OCD)
- Also need small corrosion blister on the RHS sill near drivers door rectified(was supposed to be done as Phase 1 and was on the quote but he missed it - we agreed he would sort it FOC when he is doing the rear bumper)
- I am also going to investigate the rear light set being renewed. Depends on cost and supply but I may leave that job until funds allow later in 2013
- I have also booked the car in for a reseal to sort the oil leaks and I will do the clutch at same time while engine is out for first Sat of April 2013 (so right after Spa trip). Will discuss whether it needs a full top end doing at this time once engine is out but good leakdown test this year and no smoking suggest it may not be required
Once these are done I think the only thing left to resolve is upgrading the rear brakes to match the front (OEM 964 RS). As a "project", the car will be complete. So maybe by late next year it will be all finished and like new again (3 year rolling resto!)
- Underseal car to protect over winter period
- Car is into bodyshop on 8/12 to get rear bumper resprayed (as given basically the rest of the car was done imperfections here are nagging at my OCD)
- Also need small corrosion blister on the RHS sill near drivers door rectified(was supposed to be done as Phase 1 and was on the quote but he missed it - we agreed he would sort it FOC when he is doing the rear bumper
) - I am also going to investigate the rear light set being renewed. Depends on cost and supply but I may leave that job until funds allow later in 2013
- I have also booked the car in for a reseal to sort the oil leaks and I will do the clutch at same time while engine is out for first Sat of April 2013 (so right after Spa trip). Will discuss whether it needs a full top end doing at this time once engine is out but good leakdown test this year and no smoking suggest it may not be required
Once these are done I think the only thing left to resolve is upgrading the rear brakes to match the front (OEM 964 RS). As a "project", the car will be complete. So maybe by late next year it will be all finished and like new again
(3 year rolling resto!)Corrosion XHD just arrived.
That's my project for the winter.
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I have a busy to do list.
On my coupe
Finish the engine rebuild & Steve Wong chip
Install rebuilt transmission
Replace the oil cooler and oil lines. I've already rebuilt the thermostat
Install roll bar
Install GT3 seats and 5 pt harnesses
Rebuild the CCU
On the cab
Fix the convertible top - it stopped moving. Suspect its a bad control unit
Troubleshoot and resolve airbag light fault. Suspect its a dirty crash sensor connector
Troubleshoot/replace oil tank level sender - the gauge goes to 1/2 all the time
On my coupe
Finish the engine rebuild & Steve Wong chip
Install rebuilt transmission
Replace the oil cooler and oil lines. I've already rebuilt the thermostat
Install roll bar
Install GT3 seats and 5 pt harnesses
Rebuild the CCU
On the cab
Fix the convertible top - it stopped moving. Suspect its a bad control unit
Troubleshoot and resolve airbag light fault. Suspect its a dirty crash sensor connector
Troubleshoot/replace oil tank level sender - the gauge goes to 1/2 all the time
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My list....
Engine
replace fuel pump - have
replace fuel pump bracket & bumpers - have
replace fuel lines - need to order
replace fuel line from filter - have
install cylinder 2 CHT sensor - on order
install Rothsport RS hub - have
install fuel pressure sensor - done
fix vacuum sensor
change oil & filter
replace air filter
rebuild harmonic dampener - sent to Dale Engineering
replace battery - done
Exhaust
ceramic coat SuperTrapp parts
Transmission
replace front differential seals - have
Suspension
replace front anti-sway bar bushings (25 mm) - have
replace power steering fluid - have fluid
replace steering rack bushes - have
replace front wheel bearings - have
replace front half-axles and CV joints - need to order
install front CV locking bolts - have
Magna-Flux front hubs
Brakes
replace front & rear brake lines - have
replace brake fluid canister & lines - have
replace front rotors - need to order
check rear rotors
replace ABS pressure sensor - have
replace booster/ABS relays - done
repair brake fluid leak - done
Body/Cosmetic
roll fenders
clean wheelwells
install CF hood - have
replace windshield - have seal
replace front wheelwell liners - non order
replace front grill better - mesh on order
install CF GT1 wing (MAShaw) - have
install brake ducts (MAShaw) - getting painted
trim front bumper by tow hook - done
Interior
fix GoPro camera input - done
fix TraqDash RPM signal - done
install aluminum seat mounts - have
fix drivers window rattle
re-glue rear carpet - done
remove a/c evaporator
remove HVAC motors & flaps
Marc
Engine
replace fuel pump - have
replace fuel pump bracket & bumpers - have
replace fuel lines - need to order
replace fuel line from filter - have
install cylinder 2 CHT sensor - on order
install Rothsport RS hub - have
install fuel pressure sensor - done
fix vacuum sensor
change oil & filter
replace air filter
rebuild harmonic dampener - sent to Dale Engineering
replace battery - done
Exhaust
ceramic coat SuperTrapp parts
Transmission
replace front differential seals - have
Suspension
replace front anti-sway bar bushings (25 mm) - have
replace power steering fluid - have fluid
replace steering rack bushes - have
replace front wheel bearings - have
replace front half-axles and CV joints - need to order
install front CV locking bolts - have
Magna-Flux front hubs
Brakes
replace front & rear brake lines - have
replace brake fluid canister & lines - have
replace front rotors - need to order
check rear rotors
replace ABS pressure sensor - have
replace booster/ABS relays - done
repair brake fluid leak - done
Body/Cosmetic
roll fenders
clean wheelwells
install CF hood - have
replace windshield - have seal
replace front wheelwell liners - non order
replace front grill better - mesh on order
install CF GT1 wing (MAShaw) - have
install brake ducts (MAShaw) - getting painted
trim front bumper by tow hook - done
Interior
fix GoPro camera input - done
fix TraqDash RPM signal - done
install aluminum seat mounts - have
fix drivers window rattle
re-glue rear carpet - done
remove a/c evaporator
remove HVAC motors & flaps
Marc
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Just started tearing down interiour....
New interiour trim. (Repaint or retrim, leather or vinyl)
Complete new carpet set.
New steering wheel.
Alu. pedals install
Adjust SPG seat, (hate the driving position at the moment)
New AC fans.
New interiour trim. (Repaint or retrim, leather or vinyl)
Complete new carpet set.
New steering wheel.
Alu. pedals install
Adjust SPG seat, (hate the driving position at the moment)
New AC fans.
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I have two lists for winter, a certainly will do and one optional to do.
Certain:
-Replace front calipers with 993 calipers and 928 discs
-Add a second oil cooler
-Add cylinder head temp gague, one for left and one for right (for no particular reson but I have two VDOs)
-Add volt meter
Optional:
-install the 997 RSR e-power steering I have laying in my garage
-buy and install reinforced engine carrier
-buy and install RS carbon fiber heater duct
-buy and install front splitter
Certain:
-Replace front calipers with 993 calipers and 928 discs
-Add a second oil cooler
-Add cylinder head temp gague, one for left and one for right (for no particular reson but I have two VDOs)
-Add volt meter
Optional:
-install the 997 RSR e-power steering I have laying in my garage
-buy and install reinforced engine carrier
-buy and install RS carbon fiber heater duct
-buy and install front splitter
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Completly unorganised but hoping to get most of the following done or started...
1. Install heater bypass tube
2. Refurb wheels
3. Install Makralon rear screen
4. If that works ^^^ then install 993 rear qtrs
5. Paint sills and lower rear bumper
6. Fit rear silencer and see if I like it
7. Install passenger harness
8. Secure some track day tyres ready for Spa (though may burn through my P-Zeros instead)
9. Plastidip track wheels - gold
10. Sketch up my decal plans for Spa
11. Service for Spa (Hawk brake pad upgrade?)
12. Geo on fresh rubber and/ or get the front lowered a bit - maybe...
If Santa deems that I've been good this year then next upgrades are Short shift kit, RS engine mounts, reinforced engine carrier...but he's no fool unfortunately ;-)
1. Install heater bypass tube
2. Refurb wheels
3. Install Makralon rear screen
4. If that works ^^^ then install 993 rear qtrs
5. Paint sills and lower rear bumper
6. Fit rear silencer and see if I like it
7. Install passenger harness
8. Secure some track day tyres ready for Spa (though may burn through my P-Zeros instead)
9. Plastidip track wheels - gold
10. Sketch up my decal plans for Spa
11. Service for Spa (Hawk brake pad upgrade?)
12. Geo on fresh rubber and/ or get the front lowered a bit - maybe...
If Santa deems that I've been good this year then next upgrades are Short shift kit, RS engine mounts, reinforced engine carrier...but he's no fool unfortunately ;-)
