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Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-09-2007, 10:22 PM
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Views: 1,658,903
Posted By tonykgs2000
Proper ragtop etiquette - if you were born in Saskatoon!!

Silver/grey Boxster S with Maryland tags.

What was THIS guy thinking???? December 7th - at 822am, driving South on Connecticut Avenue near Chevy Chase Circle. Notice the snow....it was a balmy...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-19-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By tonykgs2000
she's a beauty! enjoy her in good health.

she's a beauty! enjoy her in good health.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-13-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,340
Posted By tonykgs2000
Favorite Ipod ready car audio?

Hey all,

I'm ready to put in a jammin' new stereo that will accommodate my entire KC and the Sunshine Band collection. I must be able to use my ipod!

What do you all like?

Tony

P.S. SHE...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-06-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Posted By tonykgs2000
So....my friendly P-car mechanic is paying me a...

So....my friendly P-car mechanic is paying me a house call tomorrow. He says he's bringing a new "computer" for the car.

What else might I invite him to bring with him for the in-house surgery?...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-06-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Posted By tonykgs2000
}{ - i haven't actually ruled out spark and fuel...

}{ - i haven't actually ruled out spark and fuel as the possible problem. i don't have the skillz or the gear to check. can you lend a brother a hand with that?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-05-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Posted By tonykgs2000
definitely normal cranking. i never hold it for...

definitely normal cranking. i never hold it for more than 5 seconds or so trying to get it to fire, but in that span the crank speed doesn't slow down.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-05-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Posted By tonykgs2000
it's definitely cranking, battery is good, just...

it's definitely cranking, battery is good, just not firing.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-05-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,418
Posted By tonykgs2000
Does anyone know the number for 9-1-1?

Hi all,

My beautiful new (to me) 1985 Carrera won't start, and I have maxed out my tech skills by swapping out the DME relay. If anyone in the Dupont/Logan area could help me determine if spark...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-03-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
It's like Deja Vu all over again!

Friends,

A few weeks ago I posted the "crank no fire" thread here, and swapped out the DME relay. She started right up! Then I went out of town for a week (had to miss the tech inspection at...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-22-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By tonykgs2000
Great. Look forward to seeing you all there. ...

Great. Look forward to seeing you all there. Thanks again.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-22-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By tonykgs2000
All, thanks for your responses. i'd love...

All,

thanks for your responses. i'd love some help with this and a few other little things. (by the way, i failed DC inspection today because of my gas cap. ugh.)

i was planning to be at the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-21-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By tonykgs2000
previous owner owned 13 p-cars. this was #12. ...

previous owner owned 13 p-cars. this was #12. he tracked it on occasion. sold the $$$ rubber separately said he was active in PA PCA.

thanks for the tip about axle replacement / alignment.
...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-21-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By tonykgs2000
The other side was set at minus 1.3. In the...

The other side was set at minus 1.3.

In the front, the left is minus 1.1 and the right is minus 1.3.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-21-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By tonykgs2000
Axles and Cambers

Hello all,

After having my p-car mechanic install a new rear axle and both boots last week, I went to a tire joint today to get some new rubber all around. The "tire people" (aka Sears Roebuck...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-19-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
All better. Now onto the next thing.

Thank you all for your help on the DME relay. I was pretty dismayed at the car not starting yesterday after handing over several thou to Autobahn Inc. but you all helped me big time!

This morning...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-19-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
oops. forgot to post pics!

oops. forgot to post pics!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-19-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
Chris, I read your fantastic post on DME...

Chris,

I read your fantastic post on DME relay repair. Nice one! I'll ring the mechanic in the AM and see what he has to say.

Is the relay an easy removal? Do I have to remove the driver's...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
Chris, thanks for the kind offer and very...

Chris,

thanks for the kind offer and very helpful info, thank you. from the pelican parts website i see "911-618-154-00-M252" at $30.50. is this the part you're speaking of? do i need to order...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
i'm near dupont and logan circle

i'm near dupont and logan circle
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,927
Posted By tonykgs2000
crank no fire!

Hi all,

I just bought my first 911, a 1985 Carrera. I had a little work done by a local Porsche mechanic and picked up the car today. In addition to other minor work, the fuses were all changed....
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-11-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,227
Posted By tonykgs2000
Central locking and security system

Hi All,

I just bought my first 911, an 85 Carrera that doesn't lock. The previous owner removed an old security system and in doing so disabled the locking mechanism. Obviously I need to get...
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