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Topic: To fix and sell or to just sell |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 3821
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:44 am Subject: To fix and sell or to just sell |
| I don't know why you would say that the FOES is "way overdue", I guess if I followed the ULTRA conservative rule of performing it every 30,000 than yes but based on the 45,000 mile schedule ... |
Topic: To fix and sell or to just sell |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 3821
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:24 am Subject: To fix and sell or to just sell |
I already know that I won't get enough to cover the bike. From what it sounds like I'll be lucky to get half the money I need.
From the average Joe's perspective the electric issues are the most ... |
Topic: To fix and sell or to just sell |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 3821
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:01 am Subject: To fix and sell or to just sell |
It's been a crazy year between graduating from college, getting married, and buying a house. Oh and I can't forget falling in love with all things motorcycle related.
Anyway, I've come to a juncti ... |
Topic: Stocker or rocker? |
ProudGecko
Replies: 24
Views: 10504
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:11 am Subject: Stocker or rocker? |
| I've run my car with the power steering disabled. It really wasn't horrible so if the manual steering is easier then I'll probably go the conversion route. |
Topic: Stocker or rocker? |
ProudGecko
Replies: 24
Views: 10504
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:12 pm Subject: Stocker or rocker? |
| I don't look at cars as an investment. I buy a car assuming that I'll either never sell it or it'll be worth nothing when I do. When I buy a car I'm buying myself the ability to get from one place t ... |
Topic: Stocker or rocker? |
ProudGecko
Replies: 24
Views: 10504
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:02 pm Subject: Stocker or rocker? |
Chrenan, how heavy is the manual steering system? By that I mean, how much effort does it take to turn the wheel when stopped or at low speeds? I parallel parking a huge chore?
I've always thou ... |
Topic: Stocker or rocker? |
ProudGecko
Replies: 24
Views: 10504
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:03 am Subject: Stocker or rocker? |
| The manual steering conversion is definitely pricey; however, my power steering system is completely shot at the moment. I tried rebuilding my rack which probably made the problem worse. On top of ... |
Topic: Stocker or rocker? |
ProudGecko
Replies: 24
Views: 10504
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:17 am Subject: Stocker or rocker? |
After 4 years of being a poor college student with a girlfriend (now wife) 2 hours away my car is in dire need of some lovin'
I've decided to take the car off the road and basically do a restoratio ... |
Topic: Power Steering Rack Removal |
ProudGecko
Replies: 8
Views: 6021
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:31 pm Subject: Power Steering Rack Removal |
Slam - Excuse my ignorance, but what is a "cold chisel"
Paul - Yes at the moment I do have the rack unbolted from the cross-member, although the instructions I have say to loosen the join ... |
Topic: Power Steering Rack Removal |
ProudGecko
Replies: 8
Views: 6021
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:39 am Subject: Power Steering Rack Removal |
| Ok so I've decided to essentially rebuild my entire front end suspension and steering. I've gotten the struts, spindles, and control arms out. Right now I'm trying to get my power steering rack out so ... |
Topic: 924/924S rockers |
ProudGecko
Replies: 0
Views: 1641
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:52 pm Subject: 924/924S rockers |
| Does anyone sell aftermarket 924/924S rocker panels that are not part of a GT or 944 conversion kit. In other words, are there any that don't require flared fenders to match. I thought i remember see ... |
Topic: most likely a fuel problem |
ProudGecko
Replies: 12
Views: 6137
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:35 pm Subject: most likely a fuel problem |
| ok so after some issues with trying to order a fuel pressure regulator, i finally got a new one and installed it. It certainly didn't fix my problem although i think it has smoothed out the engine a ... |
Topic: power steering problem |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 4378
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 8:53 am Subject: power steering problem |
| Ok I figured out what the groaning was all about. When I jacked the front of the car up I just put a jack under the cross member, therefore the suspension wasn't being compressed at all. Today I tri ... |
Topic: power steering problem |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 4378
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 7:52 am Subject: power steering problem |
| Ok so I jacked up the front of the car and tried the steering with the engine on and off. There didn't seem to be any change in resistance. Although there is an awful groaning coming from what seems ... |
Topic: power steering problem |
ProudGecko
Replies: 7
Views: 4378
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Forum: 924S Discussions Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 4:06 am Subject: power steering problem |
| What kinds of things should I be looking at then? I don't have a very extensive knowledge when it comes to steering systems unfortunately. |
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