Tit-Wagon - 964C2
11-11-2019, 05:50 AM
#127
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12-07-2019, 07:48 PM
#128
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Engine went back in yesterday. Just a few little bits and bobs left - sunroof seal, brake bleed, replace hood struts. We are putting in a rothsport oil valve after we've run the engine a bit...
12-16-2019, 04:03 AM
#129
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We're up and running! Got a few other bits and bobs fixed. Couldn't finish fixing the sunroof as I had a missing part. Went to fix the drivers seat, and even though I fixed the fore/aft movement, I subsequently broke the up/down movement. Managed to fix it tonight, though.
Warm up for oil:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...8qQDbw-640.mp4
Warm up for oil:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...8qQDbw-640.mp4
12-19-2019, 09:57 AM
#130
Just finished ready, congrats so far! Huge progress on the car's refreshment.
I am still stuck at the spoiler step. Mine had a Turbo tea tray and I switched back to a Carrera decklid. As mine is a 89 model year, it came with a switch in the decklid instead of a switch in the center console. Unfort. the decklid I got was a post-1989 so It hadn't the little switch and the wiring loom for the connector was differently wired than the one coming from the car. I understand a car mechanic car fix it by reading things etc, but without a switch it seems pretty complicated to debug. There are some wiring schemes out there but also you would need to rewire the entire decklid connector and I am not ready to pay multiple K's to get the job done. I was searching for a 1989 decklid spoiler loom but unfortunately, it seems that nobody has one/is aware of the difference with a post-1989. So I'm stuck here.
I am still stuck at the spoiler step. Mine had a Turbo tea tray and I switched back to a Carrera decklid. As mine is a 89 model year, it came with a switch in the decklid instead of a switch in the center console. Unfort. the decklid I got was a post-1989 so It hadn't the little switch and the wiring loom for the connector was differently wired than the one coming from the car. I understand a car mechanic car fix it by reading things etc, but without a switch it seems pretty complicated to debug. There are some wiring schemes out there but also you would need to rewire the entire decklid connector and I am not ready to pay multiple K's to get the job done. I was searching for a 1989 decklid spoiler loom but unfortunately, it seems that nobody has one/is aware of the difference with a post-1989. So I'm stuck here.
12-19-2019, 07:40 PM
#131
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Thanks!
Spoiler situation sounds frustrating.
My secret weapon is that the guy I do my work with is a qualified auto electrician. Maybe if you can find a local one they can trouble-shoot or adapt a newer system for you? It's only a switch after-all. Maybe it won't be too complicated for an auto-elec to work out?
I contemplated 'giving up' and getting a spoiler a-la-RS America. Thankfully I found that control box in time.
Spoiler situation sounds frustrating.
My secret weapon is that the guy I do my work with is a qualified auto electrician. Maybe if you can find a local one they can trouble-shoot or adapt a newer system for you? It's only a switch after-all. Maybe it won't be too complicated for an auto-elec to work out?
I contemplated 'giving up' and getting a spoiler a-la-RS America. Thankfully I found that control box in time.
Just finished ready, congrats so far! Huge progress on the car's refreshment.
I am still stuck at the spoiler step. Mine had a Turbo tea tray and I switched back to a Carrera decklid. As mine is a 89 model year, it came with a switch in the decklid instead of a switch in the center console. Unfort. the decklid I got was a post-1989 so It hadn't the little switch and the wiring loom for the connector was differently wired than the one coming from the car. I understand a car mechanic car fix it by reading things etc, but without a switch it seems pretty complicated to debug. There are some wiring schemes out there but also you would need to rewire the entire decklid connector and I am not ready to pay multiple K's to get the job done. I was searching for a 1989 decklid spoiler loom but unfortunately, it seems that nobody has one/is aware of the difference with a post-1989. So I'm stuck here.
I am still stuck at the spoiler step. Mine had a Turbo tea tray and I switched back to a Carrera decklid. As mine is a 89 model year, it came with a switch in the decklid instead of a switch in the center console. Unfort. the decklid I got was a post-1989 so It hadn't the little switch and the wiring loom for the connector was differently wired than the one coming from the car. I understand a car mechanic car fix it by reading things etc, but without a switch it seems pretty complicated to debug. There are some wiring schemes out there but also you would need to rewire the entire decklid connector and I am not ready to pay multiple K's to get the job done. I was searching for a 1989 decklid spoiler loom but unfortunately, it seems that nobody has one/is aware of the difference with a post-1989. So I'm stuck here.
12-23-2019, 01:02 PM
#132
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a great thread and build, but i'm always disappointed by the lack of tit...
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03-24-2020, 07:48 PM
#134
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Finally!!! I bought these wheels in Christmas 2018!!
The wheel refurb guy took SIX MONTHS. Very frustrating. Then, when I was able to get the wheels on, we had lots of problems with valve stems. We finally settled on our third set - authentic BBS stems - as the other options just would not seal.
Not sure I got the gold tone quite right, but it's pretty good for now. I think I need to switch to clear indicator lenses.
Fitment is perfect (for me). Zero rubbing in the rear, a little rubbing on full-lock in the front because I don't have the steering stops installed. I'll dig out all my suspension/alignment/tire/wheel dimension info for benefit of others.
Photos are a bit crap. I'll try get some better photos soon.
BBS LM valve-stem hole diameter:
BBS Valve Stem diameter
Old Dead BBS Valve Stems
The wheel refurb guy took SIX MONTHS. Very frustrating. Then, when I was able to get the wheels on, we had lots of problems with valve stems. We finally settled on our third set - authentic BBS stems - as the other options just would not seal.
Not sure I got the gold tone quite right, but it's pretty good for now. I think I need to switch to clear indicator lenses.
Fitment is perfect (for me). Zero rubbing in the rear, a little rubbing on full-lock in the front because I don't have the steering stops installed. I'll dig out all my suspension/alignment/tire/wheel dimension info for benefit of others.
Photos are a bit crap. I'll try get some better photos soon.
BBS LM valve-stem hole diameter:
BBS Valve Stem diameter
Old Dead BBS Valve Stems
03-25-2020, 02:13 AM
#135
Nice! I found the same with the valve stems when I rebuilt a set of bbs rs 3 piece wheels a few years back. The BBS stems were the best.
If you have a chance I'd love to see more about the rothsport oil valve. Is is basically a one way valve at the engine breather?
Pete
If you have a chance I'd love to see more about the rothsport oil valve. Is is basically a one way valve at the engine breather?
Pete