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Not today, a little awhile ago, but my 6 yr old daughter has been dying to work on the 968, so I came up with a project she could help with- install the Euro turn signals:
While we had the turn signals out, we replaced all of the light bulbs, which was a good thing. The fog/driving lights seemed to be in good condition, but the turn signal bulbs, where the glass attaches to the brass housing was loose. So, if you have not checked yours lately, I would do that when you get a chance.
Took care of the irritating perpetual heat that would occur unless the temperature was turned all the way down and the AC turned on. Turns out the clip for the heater support fastener was broken. Replaced it and now I have had to increase the temperature! We shall see how it holds up in the summer. BTW, does anyone know the part number for the cover? When I took mine off, the top screw hole seems to be broken, so I was thinking about picking up one more. The part # embossed on the inside of the part is 944.572.572.00 with THA underneath it. Unfortunately, I have not found it anywhere.
Not today, a little awhile ago, but my 6 yr old daughter has been dying to work on the 968, so I came up with a project she could help with- install the Euro turn signals:
While we had the turn signals out, we replaced all of the light bulbs, which was a good thing. The fog/driving lights seemed to be in good condition, but the turn signal bulbs, where the glass attaches to the brass housing was loose. So, if you have not checked yours lately, I would do that when you get a chance.
Do you know if you can replace the bulbs in the fog/driving lights with serious driving lights?
Spring has sprung and trying to get my wifes car out of the garage with all the winter projects complete. Got the Koni sport inserts installed, new rotors, pads, wheel bearings, brake lines.... few more projects left and will be ready.
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John,
So you used the Lindsey Racing strut bodies and spring perches and just replaced the insets with Koni's?
At 226,650.0 miles did the annual oil and oil filter change. Liqui/ moly 10/60 wt. Back on the road!!!
Intake air filter and fuel filter are on order and next
So you used the Lindsey Racing strut bodies and spring perches and just replaced the insets with Koni's?
Thanks,
Yogii
AKA 968 Novice
No, these are the factory 968 Sachs strut bodies, cleaned up, cut off per instructions, drilled at bottom per instructions (to hold strut insert in properly with supplied screw) for the Koni sport inserts(Jason @ Paragon), painted yellow (Amazon Plasticoat School bus yellow enamel $9), purchased new factory bump stops and dust covers(Porsche Delaware). These are the factory springs and perches as well.
New antenna - mine just looked like a rusted spring.
Door gaskets finally installed without cutting any slots to fit around the central locking switch and other connections.
It was epic chore that I could do again with a lot more finesse... it felt like surgery, and my hand is cramped today from trying to find the proper leverage.
I managed to break the drive-side linkage without even knowing it. The replacement (944-537-261-02) is more robust, however it did not come with a replacement pin, so I hope she holds.
I will likely revisit it when I get the re-upholstered door cards and new speakers installed... stay tuned.
Nice work you your projects guys!
Working on designing a new batwing for the street which suits my taste.
Do you know if you can replace the bulbs in the fog/driving lights with serious driving lights?
-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice
When you say "serious driving lights" I think of the CIBE rally lights. Is that what you are referring to?
Otherwise, I am not sure if you could replace them with higher wattage or brighter lights. The stock bulbs are halogen with special connectors. Maybe there are some LEDs that would work, but you would have to look into the current draw of the lights, so that you do not melt the wires. I know that is what would happen if we went to slightly higher wattage bulbs on our old Volvo 850.
Cruised down at 80-90 most of the way. Hit 110 at one point, then I ran out of *****. Rock solid the whole way.
-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice
Yes, I looked down passing on a straight section of a country road to catch up to some other people on a drive and realized that I was doing over 100. It did not feel any worse that 65.
Yes, I looked down passing on a straight section of a country road to catch up to some other people on a drive and realized that I was doing over 100. It did not feel any worse that 65.
Was this half moon bay?
No, the Rock at Morro Bay. Maybe the three smoke stacks are more recognizable?
03-26-2019, 02:24 AM
Any major work or issues on the way to nearly 1/4 million miles?
