H2

Congratulations, Raj. I was under the impression that happy endings like this only happened in the story books. I would have been chicken to venture far from a tow truck after doing all you did.

I'm pleased for you.

Harvey

RajDatta

Thanks Harvey. I have enough witnesses that actually saw it in person at Hershey .
It was a complete feeling of satisfaction making it to Hershey and back without a glitch.
Raj

H2

Raj, this thread is too good to get lost. Please put it in a place for posterity.

Harvey

RajDatta

Harvey, funny you say that. I was initially planning on closing it once I get my transaxle back in the car. If it helps others, I would be happy to leave it open.
Regards.
Raj

RajDatta

Update 5/13/2008
Picked up the transaxle yesterday and installed it. Repacked the inner cv joints.
Added a 944Racing shortshift kit.
Now, I just need to remove some negative camber and that should be it for now.
The car should be done tonight and I can start enjoying it again.
Raj

notthd

Glad to hear it!!!!!!!!! What an adventure, It was just like Hockey for me, Love to watch it all happen but glad it's not me out there in the trenches. LOL.

Seriously it was a great tread Raj- thanks for sharing--Mike

PS - I noticed you Jersey boys all have the bumperettes removed from the front- where did you find the lights or lenses?

PorscheDude1

ROW turn signal lenses sourced from sunset.

RajDatta

She is finally DONE!!!!!!!!
When I was under the car to adjust the toe, it put a big smile seeing how dry everything was. It really made it worth all the hard work. Took her for a spin and kept smiling the whole time. I missed driving her and didn't realize how much fun a 968 is.
Now, on to the next project...
Regards.
Raj

Stephenwz968

Congrats, man!!!

Steve

flwbyu

Awesome job Raj! Now, all you need to do is write a book about "The art of Zen and the Porsche 968". ;-)

Damian in NJ

Getting close to a speed yellow/riv blue/speed yellow cab sandwich run soon!

H2

Raj,

You're way faster than any mechanic I know...and it sounds like your work is better too. I know what you're saying about the 968. Someone was interested a couple of weeks ago in buying my 968, but after pulling it out from its winter sleep and driving it and looking at that beautiful body, I decided to not entertain the idea of parting with it. He'd done a CarFax and was ready to drive 300 miles to test drive it. I refunded him the $30 CarFax fee.

A guy who works with me just bought a Mercedes SL 600 and he parks it near me in the parking lot. Three to one I get more compliments and people think my 968 must be faster than his twin turbo V12 w/over 500hp. Ha! It must be true...it's a Porsche.

Seriously, the SL 600 is a serious performer..but it's not as much fun in the twisties.

Keep truckin'

Harvey

RajDatta

Flw, thanks bud!
Harvey, that SL600 is a beast. Once the car gets over its weight penalty, it is a monster. This is with very low boost. I can't imagine what it would be like if they upped it. Definitely once of those cars you want to stay clear of.
I drove the car into work today and am dying to get off so I can be back on the road again. I am heading to the windy city starting tomorrow so I won't be driving for the next 5 days. Everywhere I looked, people were admiring it. Gotta love it.
Now, I need to get "smurfette" license plates .
Raj