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Topic: Transaxle strength |
356speedster
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Views: 3543
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:09 am Subject: Transaxle strength |
If you search around a bit in the turbo conversion threads you'll find some info. If I remember correctly it's mentioned that the stock 924 NA drive train with the 5-speed Audi, is capable of handling ... |
Topic: How much is the 928s2 going for? |
356speedster
Replies: 9
Views: 4433
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:34 am Subject: How much is the 928s2 going for? |
Yes, the 928 is a different animal, a very nice one though
Gas mileage depends on the use, when used for small trips it can be pretty thirsty but for longer trips is actually not that bad. It's ... |
Topic: DE Reminder |
356speedster
Replies: 7
Views: 4076
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Forum: 924 Racing Today Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:53 am Subject: DE Reminder |
Trackdays sound fun, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0-zkEyHIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m69P1wt5piw |
Topic: 924 topic on the Rennlist 928 forum |
356speedster
Replies: 12
Views: 6764
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:15 am Subject: 924 topic on the Rennlist 928 forum |
The 928 engines are very solid so complete rebuilds are rarely needed on street cars.
Most of the running problems are often related to bad electrical grounds, relays, sensors and vacuum system, a ... |
Topic: dashboard revival |
356speedster
Replies: 11
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:40 am Subject: dashboard revival |
And a bit of leather and a sewing machine to give it the final touch
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_D0RLA-LyvJA/TAQfNS0uYzI/AAAAAAAAAJs/FIyJfpqjv5E/iyzcw1.jpg |
Topic: Start up after 25 years |
356speedster
Replies: 21
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:46 am Subject: Start up after 25 years |
25 years is a long time.
Before trying to start it I would do this:
- Disconnecting the battery (order a new one)
- Pull the plugs
- Squirt a bit of oil into the cylinders and turn the engine ... |
Topic: Super beetle struts? |
356speedster
Replies: 22
Views: 19316
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:55 am Subject: Super beetle struts? |
9XX Girl: How much did it affect ride height? I assume the ride height increased a bit as they take a bit of the load off the torsion bars. |
Topic: Front wheel bearings... |
356speedster
Replies: 8
Views: 3633
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 1:08 am Subject: Front wheel bearings... |
For cheap parts in Germany check out teiledirekt.de
10€ for the front bearing kits |
Topic: OT: Is it just me, or are the Italians just design savants? |
356speedster
Replies: 8
Views: 3384
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:18 am Subject: OT: Is it just me, or are the Italians just design savants? |
Nice retro design of the original TZ
http://alfa-dsarc.org/identification/Alfa%20TZ-2.Willow%20Spgs.jpg |
Topic: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
356speedster
Replies: 28
Views: 10328
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:44 pm Subject: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
Well... there is a reason why these low consumption engines grow in popularity, and that is the petrol price in Europe. Here in Norway the petrol cost about 8$ per gallon now, and I believe that's qui ... |
Topic: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
356speedster
Replies: 28
Views: 10328
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:48 pm Subject: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
BTW: The Ferrari 599 concept is interesting. Take a look at this video:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/ferrari-hykers-hybrid-599-concept-car_740215.htm
Notice how the electrical motor is attac ... |
Topic: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
356speedster
Replies: 28
Views: 10328
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:28 pm Subject: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
That won't happen for a long while, but instead there will also be more efficient petrol engines. VW is leading the way with the new 1.4 liter 4-cyl petrol engine that I believe deliver 170 HP using b ... |
Topic: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
356speedster
Replies: 28
Views: 10328
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:22 pm Subject: Chevy volt "whole new design" |
The trend in Europe is small but efficient turbo diesel's
Volvo DRIVe, VW Bluemotion, Ford Econetic, BMW Efficient Drive, etc... are all efficient cars that can compete with the hybrids, but still ... |
Topic: My racecar |
356speedster
Replies: 35
Views: 24010
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Forum: 924 Racing Today Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:55 pm Subject: My racecar |
Very very nice, I love the look
I'd love to see that car in action. Please let us know when you will be racing it at Rudskogen or Vålerbanen so I can come and have a look at it
Would lov ... |
Topic: Muscle beach :) |
356speedster
Replies: 47
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:35 am Subject: Muscle beach :) |
My 80's power car wishlist's in ascending order:
80's cars I want/hope to own:
Porsche 928
Because it's the ultimate affordable and practical GT car with supercar handling.
http://bp2.blogg ... |
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