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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-07-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,804
Posted By jsilverm
Youre looking at $2000 easily to pay to have it...

Youre looking at $2000 easily to pay to have it done once you factor in replacing bushings and alignment. Its not a terribly difficult procedure, just time consuming. Unless you plan to race with...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-16-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,142
Posted By jsilverm
Brad, How much do you want for the DME? I...

Brad,

How much do you want for the DME? I took the car in to a shop and they seem convinced that the problem is in the DME, and suggested that I start looking for one unless I want to pay $500...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-13-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,142
Posted By jsilverm
Let me rephrase.... The car was running the other...

Let me rephrase.... The car was running the other day so I think that the fueling is ok. Since the tach is not moving when trying to get the car started, that means that the DME isnt getting a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-13-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,142
Posted By jsilverm
I removed the distributeer cap and wire and...

I removed the distributeer cap and wire and reinstalled everything. The car was running the other day so I'm convinced fuel and spark are ok. I took the reference sensor connectors out and other...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-13-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,142
Posted By jsilverm
924S Wont start

I was wondering if anyone has any insight or suggestions. I went to go start up my car to make sure everything was in order. Engine cranks, nothing. Tach isnt bouncing at all. This leads me to...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 09-10-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,299
Posted By jsilverm
Pics of the car: ...

Pics of the car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/Johnnyx877/porsche%20for%20sale/Copyofiphone013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v327/Johnnyx877/porsche%20for%20sale/iphone013.jpg...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 09-09-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,299
Posted By jsilverm
Price drop, $5000 FIRM. Need this thign gone...

Price drop, $5000 FIRM. Need this thign gone ASAP!! Will also include a spare set of PF97 front pads as the old ones need to be replaced.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-07-2008, 08:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,514
Posted By jsilverm
They arent selling because they took a good car...

They arent selling because they took a good car in the mk4 R32, made it heavier, took away the 6 spd option and then charged more for it. I got to flog one of the mk5s around jefferson last year,...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 09-03-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,299
Posted By jsilverm
FS 1988 924S SE track car

Due to a recent change in priorities, I am looking to sell my almost ready to race 924S. The car is an 88 924S SE. The car has approximately 95k miles. I have owned it since 89k IIRC. Here is a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-24-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,717
Posted By jsilverm
Sears has a decent set of craftsman stuff. I...

Sears has a decent set of craftsman stuff. I used cheapo harbor freight stuff for the 924 thermostat. Have fun doing that with the water pump in the car. A small mirror (like a dentists mirror)...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-16-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,130
Posted By jsilverm
Locl Auto parts stores can rent the rear brake...

Locl Auto parts stores can rent the rear brake tool to you. If you want to buy harbor freight sometimes has them on sale from $12-$20, regular price is $40. If you want to come down to VA you can...
Forum: Track Talk 08-13-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,239
Posted By jsilverm
Sleep Inn in Danville is a good place to stay. ...

Sleep Inn in Danville is a good place to stay. Its cheaper and only a 10 minute drive to the track. Plus you get free breakfast. For food, if its your first time you need to stop at Aunt Millies...
Forum: Track Talk 08-12-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,230
Posted By jsilverm
I want to go but im afraid my car wont be able to...

I want to go but im afraid my car wont be able to go fast enough to not slide off the banking... ;)
Forum: Track Talk 08-07-2008, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Posted By jsilverm
In the past is has been $50 for instructors which...

In the past is has been $50 for instructors which is refundable once you get to the event. If you want to guarantee that you only have 1 student there was a charge of $150 or so.

If Eric doesnt...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-30-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,304
Posted By jsilverm
Its $12.99 if anyone is wondering. Now I can...

Its $12.99 if anyone is wondering. Now I can finally verify the 18 sec. 1/4 mi time I think my 924 is capable of. :D
Forum: Track Talk 07-30-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,278
Posted By jsilverm
If its a PCA event bring a stash of valve stem...

If its a PCA event bring a stash of valve stem covers and you could turn a nice profit... :D
Forum: Track Talk 07-30-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,278
Posted By jsilverm
I have heard that at one of the recent events a...

I have heard that at one of the recent events a session was black flagged by a state official, and the cars were checked for fluid leaks on pit lane. From what Ive read, the laws NJ has dont stray...
Forum: Track Talk 07-16-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 36,548
Posted By jsilverm
The repairs everyone is talking about was simply...

The repairs everyone is talking about was simply epoxy laid down to hold the track together. Its not working. I dont know how bad it was for the PCA event over the weekend, but on Mon-Tues I had...
Forum: Track Talk 07-16-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,230
Posted By jsilverm
Glad you had a good time Scott (I was one of the...

Glad you had a good time Scott (I was one of the tech guys) The pavement sucks, they would have been better off not paving it at all, but oh well the event was great. Tons of track time, pretty...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-01-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,932
Posted By jsilverm
Most of the stores here in VA sell valvoline...

Most of the stores here in VA sell valvoline synpower synthetic fluid. Its got a slightly higher boiling point than standard DOT 3/4 fluids, and is fairly inexpensive. Its a nice cheap upgrade over...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-19-2008, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,913
Posted By jsilverm
Dont you remember the old commercials for ZMAX? ...

Dont you remember the old commercials for ZMAX? Its got linkite. It soaks in to metal to provide far superior lubrication. Its also FAA approved. I cant think that a stealer would add that stuff....
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 06-18-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,278
Posted By jsilverm
Hey... I still drive my car on the street from...

Hey... I still drive my car on the street from time to time. Drove it to work today in fact. Its all stickered up, got numbers on the side, and now a full roll cage. Sure I get funny looks from...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 06-18-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,278
Posted By jsilverm
If youre still looking, this just popped up on...

If youre still looking, this just popped up on the 944cup forums:

http://44cup.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=2773

Scroll down to the second post. Its a caged, log booked, practically ready to...
Forum: Track Talk 06-18-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 83,834
Posted By jsilverm
Eric, one thing to keep in mind with pricing is...

Eric, one thing to keep in mind with pricing is that PCA charges there instructors to run. This helps lower costs for students. Also, they are a non profit so as long as they break even they are...
Forum: Track Talk 06-12-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,168
Posted By jsilverm
Hopefully the weather will be a bit better than...

Hopefully the weather will be a bit better than it was last year. Luckily it cant be any worse!!! I wish I could come out and play, but just shot my wad getting the cage finished.
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