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Old 06-26-2008, 10:21 AM
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You are truely a "purest".........................very fine looking wheels!!
Old 06-26-2008, 11:01 AM
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As one who is also a bit of a (full) concours head-case, I commend you on your work. Believe me, I *know* what "level of effort" it takes to get the wheel and suspension area looking like that. Your trunk is also fabulous. Make sure you 'beat' the trunk carpet too -- so as to 'physically purge' any dirt that was reluctant to go into your vacuum cleaner. (One show I entered - the judge made me take out said carpeting and after laying it down on the grass - he beat it with his fist, then looked to see if any dirt/dust was suspended in the air (Guyz I can't make this stuff up!)).

Good luck!!!

Gerry

P.S. I drive the blue-bomber, on average 6,000 miles a year -- (and, yes, I also drive her in the rain) -- and enter her in about 3 shows during the summer. The great thing about these cars is that you can drive them so that you can feel your heart beating in your chest -- but then, boy do they clean up nice or what!
Old 06-26-2008, 11:31 AM
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Awesome, I wish I had my car ready to go... I would just go thru a do-it-yourself car wash and throw some 'wet look' on the tires.

A fine job well done!!!!!!
Old 06-26-2008, 11:50 AM
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Andreas, Is that ATE Blue brake fluid I see in the brake reservoir in one of those pix ? Shouldn't it be clear Porsche Factory Fluid ?!?!
Sorry, couldn't resist !
Hope you have a great parade !!
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:54 AM
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I can't wait to get down there and take that thing in the mud!! Muddy P-Car daddy.....
Old 06-26-2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by g_murray
One show I entered - the judge made me take out said carpeting and after laying it down on the grass - he beat it with his fist, then looked to see if any dirt/dust was suspended in the air.
Gerry,
If that happens on Sunday, I'll tell the guy to **** off and move on to the next car.


Andreas
Old 06-26-2008, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
I've had it for 2.5 years and have added 14,000 miles. This is the first time I've actually prepped it for a show. It is not a garage queen.


Andreas

Now I take my hat off to ya
Old 06-26-2008, 05:06 PM
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Hi Andreas,

have you removed the plastic caps from the lower suspension arms to clean under them or have you left them off? Mine fit badly, but apparently they need to be there when the suspension geo is set up.

By the way, just want to take the opportunity to apologise for one of our supposed countrymen, Mr Entwistle. I use "countrymen" loosely, he barely qualifies as a human being.
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Wow...that's all I have to say...Wow!

Good luck Andreas!
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Originally Posted by guards red
Have you removed the plastic caps from the lower suspension arms to clean under them or have you left them off? Mine fit badly, but apparently they need to be there when the suspension geo is set up.
I've left these off since having the alignment set a few years ago. They just trap crap.


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Old 06-26-2008, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
I've left these off since having the alignment set a few years ago. They just trap crap.


Andreas
Those plastic caps are there to hang the Kinematic tool to set the Kinematic toe. Deduct 2 points....
Old 06-26-2008, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
Gerry,
If that happens on Sunday, I'll tell the guy to **** off and move on to the next car.


Andreas

Full point or TWO off for you!!!!
OMG!!! If you do that to a Parade judge, you've got huge Huevo's and I swear you will be my hero FOR EVER!!!!!

Like I said before.... When the big day gets here, just enjoy and don't sweat the little stuff or it will ruin your whole day.

HAVE FUN WITH IT!
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Originally Posted by RJT
Full point or TWO off for you!!!!
OMG!!! If you do that to a Parade judge, you've got huge Huevo's and I swear you will be my hero FOR EVER!!!!!

Like I said before.... When the big day gets here, just enjoy and don't sweat the little stuff or it will ruin your whole day.

HAVE FUN WITH IT!
Just kidding, ma'am. I intend to enjoy myself.


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Old 06-26-2008, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
Just kidding, ma'am. I intend to enjoy myself.


Andreas

Waaaa?? You DON'T want to be my hero??

I've been looking for one for a while


Old 06-26-2008, 07:45 PM
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Andreas,

Don't forget to run a toothbrush into the waffle voids of the suspension arms. It's an illness.


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