Hosting a tie rod pinning in OC, Calfornia - another record?
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The jig went out in the mail about an hour ago. It will probably be in Marc's hands Tuesday at the latest.
I am thinking of heading up with Ed just to meet everyone!
It's been a while since I have done C&C too.
I am thinking of heading up with Ed just to meet everyone!
It's been a while since I have done C&C too.
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I would also like to join but have a few questions:
1) I do want to pin my tie rods but I haven't had a chance to thoroughly check that I can do it myself. So I guess I might be on the observation team...unless someone can "help" me for beers![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
2) Will you guys park in the Mazda/Taco Bell lot? I don't think I will be able to make it in time to get parking there. I live in Studio City so I'm about 45 minutes away from C&C and getting there on time is hard enough, let alone trying to make it early enough to catch an actual spot.
Eddie
1) I do want to pin my tie rods but I haven't had a chance to thoroughly check that I can do it myself. So I guess I might be on the observation team...unless someone can "help" me for beers
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2) Will you guys park in the Mazda/Taco Bell lot? I don't think I will be able to make it in time to get parking there. I live in Studio City so I'm about 45 minutes away from C&C and getting there on time is hard enough, let alone trying to make it early enough to catch an actual spot.
Eddie
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2) Will you guys park in the Mazda/Taco Bell lot? I don't think I will be able to make it in time to get parking there. I live in Studio City so I'm about 45 minutes away from C&C and getting there on time is hard enough, let alone trying to make it early enough to catch an actual spot.
Eddie
For those who want, send me a PM and I'll send my phone and address just in case you can't make it to C&C in time.
Latest list looks as follows:
DIY'ers:
1. mgianzero - that's me of course.
2. f8vr993
3. Kika
4. C4SJOHN
5. Schubee
6. G.Syn (a good friend but hopefully a new RL member soon!)
7. civerson4 (Chad)
8. gonzilla
9. eddie_993
Observers:
1. TheBen
2. mcipseric
3. Ed Hughes
4. chaoscreature
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Oh sure....you West coast guys are planning for Pcar stuff, pizza and beer, while us East coast guys freeze our tails off. Please add me to the "Wish I Could Be There" list. Have fun fellas!
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Marc G.
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Me too! I could never live in a cold climate. When I took my dog to Starbucks this am, I had REI winter pants, a North Face parka and gloves. As I get older, I just can't deal with the cold as well as I once could, I am starting to understand why many folks move to the desert when they retire.
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Guys back East, I know what you're going thru. I lived there 15 years (CT) and the cold and ice blows thru your bones! We'll be thinking of you.
Looks like we got a good number of guys coming for the project. So there may be some down time between cars. I'll see if I can pull out my PST-2 if anyone wants to read any codes on your cars. Just a small bonus.
Marc G.
Looks like we got a good number of guys coming for the project. So there may be some down time between cars. I'll see if I can pull out my PST-2 if anyone wants to read any codes on your cars. Just a small bonus.
Marc G.
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Guys back East, I know what you're going thru. I lived there 15 years (CT) and the cold and ice blows thru your bones! We'll be thinking of you.
Looks like we got a good number of guys coming for the project. So there may be some down time between cars. I'll see if I can pull out my PST-2 if anyone wants to read any codes on your cars. Just a small bonus.
Marc G.
Looks like we got a good number of guys coming for the project. So there may be some down time between cars. I'll see if I can pull out my PST-2 if anyone wants to read any codes on your cars. Just a small bonus.
Marc G.
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I also own an Actron (can't remember the model #) but one of their better ones. Nice unit, but it doesn't read all the Porsche codes like the official Porsche software does.
This will be a good comparison test between the two readers.
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Okay guys. I just received Peter's jig today. Nice, sturdy design he made. It also came with 10 pins and 3 drill bits. So we're all set for the weekend!
Just thinking here ...
My tie rods seem to be accessible from either front-to-back or back-to-front on my 4-post lift without much difficulty. I'm entertaining pinning my rods from back-to-front as there would be less concern of hitting the brake lines that Keith mentioned in the San Diego group pinning.
Kika is bring a whole bunch more pins. I plan on sending the jig on to the next person with more pins and new, fresh drill bits.
As I mentioned, hopefully we will have Peter (chaoscreature) here who made this tool for support. I also contacted Chris Walrod (famous Walrod bushings for those who don't know) and he said he'd try to stop by. Perhaps we can turn this DIY project into a more educational tech session about the importance of a tight front suspension for precision handling and steering. Hope it all stays in our brains with all the beer and pizza!
See you Sat -
Just thinking here ...
My tie rods seem to be accessible from either front-to-back or back-to-front on my 4-post lift without much difficulty. I'm entertaining pinning my rods from back-to-front as there would be less concern of hitting the brake lines that Keith mentioned in the San Diego group pinning.
Kika is bring a whole bunch more pins. I plan on sending the jig on to the next person with more pins and new, fresh drill bits.
As I mentioned, hopefully we will have Peter (chaoscreature) here who made this tool for support. I also contacted Chris Walrod (famous Walrod bushings for those who don't know) and he said he'd try to stop by. Perhaps we can turn this DIY project into a more educational tech session about the importance of a tight front suspension for precision handling and steering. Hope it all stays in our brains with all the beer and pizza!
See you Sat -