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Old 02-15-2014, 04:08 AM
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Old 02-15-2014, 04:31 AM
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OK. So the 964 in factory engine trim seems to Vmax at around 186 kmph on the front straight at HD assuming the sweeper is hooked up successfully on exit, and there seems little difference between the small sample group of cars so we assume you car is making "full power" on WOT.

Firstly in IMO that would eradicate any realistic argument that you have just found 20 bhp by tightening the throttle cable linkage.

As for this switch they talk of (Fig 6). I know nothing of it as the 993 doesn't need this. There is no doubt your car is reverting to alpha N tables (closed loop) on WOT that is certain, or else it would niot be performing anywhere near its factory potential using a purely open loop system using 1980s digital motronics. One can only assume that your TPS is operating the maps as in 993 or else the level has been set at 80% or higher (possible).

It will be interesting to see what you find but dont expect any performance gains. We are talking about the point at which the maps revert not the actual fact they are being deployed at all and in a track scenario you are almost always 100% on the gas or braking and when neither then you are feathering the throttle on POT.

As for the manifold intake resonance system, you should also check this with your multi meter. I can access my LINK G4 files here and give you the polarity and rpm steps for the solenoid if you need them.
Old 02-15-2014, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Macca
Phil. My wife wouldnt mind talking to you about that at some stage. She has a cage in L5, seems failed fusion/graft that we believe has creating some compression of the sacrum region which leads her to live her life in constant aching and pain. It may be the pedical screw inserted into the vertebrae that's causing a pinching of the nerves but the back specialist (Howie) cant shed any light his job is done....your experiences may help her.
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Old 02-15-2014, 04:38 AM
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Oops. I should amend above - if the 964 doesnt have a TPS at pedal then its using theis switch in Fif as TPS. Adjusting this will lower the threshold for alpha n tables. Ill have a look in my files and tell you what a typical level should be....but around 75% would seem fine so at 78% you may be within tolerance...
Old 02-15-2014, 05:12 AM
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Got a few little bits and pieces for the 964 today and fitted them. Cables, power supplies etc. Tested the speakers properly with a CD in the Sony head unit using fade and balance to give each speaker a good amount of volume one at a time. All are ok. Setup the radio correctly and fitted the new black aux cable to my phone. Test drove windows up and down and happy with the music for the Cape Reinga and SITT. Then removed Dave's track seat and reinstalled the original driver's seat. It was a bit of a mission but if I had to do it again I now know the process.

Happy with the look and feel of the original drivers seat for now. Tested it with my helmit on. With the seat in its lowest position I have 10mm between the too of my helmit and the roof.

John visited and I tested sitting in his seats. His passenger seat on std mount is too high for me. Drives seat with Steve's custom lowered mounts works so that's good to know if I go in that direction. Tested my 17" 996 track wheels for fitment, Ok. Thinking of them as an option for the SITT. Fitted the 20mm wheel spacers on the rear and refitted the Cup2s. Looks much better.

Test drive north with my son Jeremy tomorrow morning. The car is beginning to feel familiar. Looking forward to 1,000km of seat time in 2 weeks.

Heres pics of wheel without and with spacers plus the interior with the original driver 's seat
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Originally Posted by kiwi 911
Michael is as hard as it gets - racing seats, track tires, US spec 'bull bars', 2 crashes and on a percentage basis his 'over capitalisation' even puts you to shame.

Michael is an inspiration to us all............
Ha ha ha ha

Personally I think Michael is a big softy who won't get rid of anything until it's absolutely knackered (you should see the holes in his wallet, had it since he was 12 or so...) and will probably keep the 944 to the grave. Nothing wrong with the "investment" in his car either, all quite financially sensible I reckon.
Old 02-15-2014, 05:26 AM
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Doug, I don't think I've congratulated you yet on your new acquisition -- great stuff and I hope you enjoy it! I'll be interested to hear more about life on "the dark side"
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Originally Posted by Obsessed
Doug, I don't think I've congratulated you yet on your new acquisition -- great stuff and I hope you enjoy it! I'll be interested to hear more about life on "the dark side"
Thanks Michael. It's a lot rougher, raunchier, noisier, and more authentic on the dark side. When I jump in the Boxster now it goes like a scalded cat, corners wickedly, and is very refined. But I'm now in love with the 964. I hope it continues growing on me and challenging me. I'm sure it will.

Really looking forward to doing the Cape Reinga run with you and the others. John came over and we went over a few logistics today which was good. I need to get a full service done and a few adjustments and I'm ready.
Old 02-15-2014, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Macca
Oops. I should amend above - if the 964 doesnt have a TPS at pedal then its using theis switch in Fif as TPS. Adjusting this will lower the threshold for alpha n tables. Ill have a look in my files and tell you what a typical level should be....but around 75% would seem fine so at 78% you may be within tolerance...
WOT microswitch is supposed to activate at 78%. It doesn't activate at all. Hard to believe it's a fully redundant function, but easy to check as I'll get it sorted and run the AIM on 26th. Brand new Z221s and hopefully stance sorted by then.

Also have new road tyres that run on the Fuchs. I will see if I can get the Z221s in the car so I can do what Matt did and do a special first cycle. Doug and I conferred: 7/10ths isn't in the 964 lexicon.
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Hey John, here's the 964 I was telling you about today. Notice how good the tail lights and reflector strip is on the rear. In his thread in the 964 section "my 1991 c2..." He shows a few shots and describes how he got them looking like this.

Looking at the top of his wheels in relation to the guards looks like the stance you outlined to me today, but check out how low that makes the car!

Some nice photos you should all checkout on this blog here. Really nice photography too....

http://www.stanceworks.com/2014/02/j...s-porsche-964/
Old 02-15-2014, 06:17 AM
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Doug, you might want to do some investigation on running spacers if tracking your car.

I have done this and came to the conclusion not to from the feedback from much smarter people than me (Colin 9m and Steve W).
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Originally Posted by kiwi 911
Doug, you might want to do some investigation on running spacers if tracking your car. I have done this and came to the conclusion not to from the feedback from much smarter people than me (Colin 9m and Steve W).
Thanks Paul. Will avoid them at the track then. I assume they introduce potential for play and look less strong than bolting the wheel directly to the hub to me. Looks nice for the road though :-)
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Doug,

You might want to read this:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-spacers.html

I share your view on looking nice. The front rims on 993's are quite a bit in and they look much better on 20mm spacers, so I did some investigating..........
Old 02-15-2014, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kiwi 911
Doug, You might want to read this: https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-spacers.html I share your view on looking nice. The front rims on 993's are quite a bit in and they look much better on 20mm spacers, so I did some investigating..........
Thanks, read that. Good to know.

Matt had the rear wheel herrings done within the last 10k so that won't be a problem. Given all that info and feedback, I'll keep them for street use only. I was careful to torque them onto the hubs correctly before attaching the wheels. Hope to get a good shot of the car tomorrow.
Old 02-15-2014, 06:55 AM
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What are you doing about the stance Paul?

And, what's the chance of making the Cape Reinga trip, or at least the Sunday run up to Waipu to meet us on our return. All great roads. 2 weeks time.


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