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ATL_racer · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Atlanta, GA USA

i think this should be a sticky
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late 1979 porche 924, red 2.0l NA 5speed snailshell
Plans: Restore exterior, revitalize interior, install killer sound system, run engine in stock form and have fun.(+ a short throw shifter if i can find one)

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia

does anyone else think that it would be a good idea to open up a new section devoted to "How To"?

I think that somewhere where guys who have taken the time to prepare a how-to can post their drafts and receive suggestions and congratulations would be a good thing.

It would also make sure that gems like this did not sink without a trace.
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

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dwak · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 839 Location: Eastern Ontario

I think a 'how to' section makes a lot of sense. You have my vote.

dwak
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2x924NA's for parts
931
924S

1st car · Joined: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 57 Location: VA

I think it would be very helpful.
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1979 924 sebring project car (first car)
and a 1996 saab 900 turbo SE

macBdog · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:37 am Post subject:

Yup I plan on doing some more guides so that would be cool.
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1979 931 with a 350 chev
1973 911E with EFI

Gram · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:47 am Post subject:

Yeah, good idea Peter.
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'82 924 NA Euro (hers)
'98 Audi A4 TDI (ours)

AppleBit · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 1516 Location: Minneapolis, MN

skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia

my thought was that the new section would only be a staging area prior to the how-to being added to 924.org. Sort of a review process. After that it could be turned into html and added to 924.org then removed from the how-to section.
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

Learn to love your multimeter and may the search be with you

leadfoot · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject:

That sounds like a plan, but as a suggestion there needs to be a source for feedback, as people who attempt the projects may have found better methods or materials in which to work with, suppliers/sources.... If ever the board wanted to branch out though it could serve as a downloadable project that could run as fundraising for the server memory and upgrades/staffing...
I understand that you guys do it as volunteers, but don't discredit the fantastic work you do.... I would really suggest evetually publishing the book as people have allready done for 911 performance buildups....
Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

crunchie 57 · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 117 Location: Brisbane Australia

Well done macBdog. The only thing you missed out was that we had to take the wife’s sausage rolls out of the oven so we could use it.

Very clear instructions and good pics.

As for the “how to section” I am all for it, as we all have different levels of different skills. So every member of the board could benefit from it, in one way or another. After all isn’t that part of the board’s objective, so we can all learn from each other.
Looking forward to the next instalment macbdog.

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78 924 N/A with 944 body kit (love this car)
79 924 NA - track car
81 924 Auto with 6V Buick

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia

CBass · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 2807 Location: Vancouver, Canada

A how to section would be awesome...

Certain jobs, like pulling a turbo from a 931(I've done it 4 times) in all sorts of different ways, regrounding teh wiring harness, tranny removal tricks including cutting an access hatch, M471 swap, mustang and bronco clutch discs, EFI conversion, my exhaust modifications, etc... would be much easier if there was a step by step guide, and it would save us from having to answer the same questions about them every time they come up.
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'81 931 in various states of assembly

leadfoot · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:24 am Post subject:

Forming Acrylic:
Acrylic can be heated to make it pliable. It will become rigid again when it cools. Never heat acrylic in a kitchen oven. Explosive fumes can accumulate inside the oven, and ignite. A strip heater is the best tool to form acrylic. This tool will only form straight line bends. The strip heater will heat just the area to be formed. Heat the sheet until it begins to sag at the bend line. The bend should be made away from the side exposed to the heating element. Sheet thicker than 4.5 mm should be heated on both sides for a proper bend. Use forming jigs or clamps for best results, and wear heavy cotton gloves when handling heated acrylic. Forming other than straight line bends will generally require specialised equipment and jigs.

got this of a website from an acylic company in AUS.... better watch those explosive gasses eh...
Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

my headlights are messed up this would be a nice replacement for me but it looks like too much work and I don't have the oven.
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78 924 sold.
85.5 944