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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-26-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,231
Posted By Mark Hubley
Before taking that step I have plans for Steve...

Before taking that step I have plans for Steve Bobbit to guide me through suspension upgrades.

Gonna have to sell more chocolate Lab puppies to fill the coffers!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-26-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,231
Posted By Mark Hubley
Replace 996 clutch while I'm in there???

I've got problems in my 996 transmission, and sometime soon I plan to put the car on my lift, pull the transmission, and bring the tranny to BMC&G in Ohio for repairs. While I've got the tranny out,...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-14-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,764
Posted By Mark Hubley
I started having the same issue last month. I'm...

I started having the same issue last month. I'm also getting some resistance with my 1st to 2nd shift. It's a 2000 996 with just about 105K miles. So I'm thinking pinion bearing and 2nd gear...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-07-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,769
Posted By Mark Hubley
Hello, I did this a couple of times on a...

Hello,

I did this a couple of times on a 924S. I don't think a 968 will be drastically different.

Clark's Garage has lots of useful information: http://www.clarks-garage.com/

There is a lot...
Forum: Track Talk 09-03-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,990
Posted By Mark Hubley
Gary B., can you translate some German? Looks...

Gary B., can you translate some German? Looks like a similar failure on a Lotus.

http://lotus-forum.forumprofi.de/thema-anzeigen-toyo-r888r-failure-t2479.html

https://goo.gl/images/RQWkEp
Forum: Track Talk 08-31-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,990
Posted By Mark Hubley
Yup. Four tires with holes in them and/or a chunk...

Yup. Four tires with holes in them and/or a chunk of tread missing. I believe each involved an inner sidewall. Fortunately, no incidents.
Forum: Track Talk 08-31-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,990
Posted By Mark Hubley
Toyo R888R failures

Some of you already know that during the course of the PorscheFest DE at Summit Point four divers experienced failures of Toyo Proxes R888R tires. All tires were 295/30-18 manufactured the week of...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 08-23-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,947
Posted By Mark Hubley
If I can get my 1999 Saab 9-3 running, we'll have...

If I can get my 1999 Saab 9-3 running, we'll have that in the mix. How cool!!!
Forum: Track Talk 08-15-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 35,798
Posted By Mark Hubley
If my memory is any good, that means at least...

If my memory is any good, that means at least four drivers experienced failures of these tires over the weekend: Gary B., Gary M., Sam, and Dan. I purchased a set of tires with the same rears...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-07-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,481
Posted By Mark Hubley
Yeah, but you don't use your brakes that much....

Yeah, but you don't use your brakes that much. You just let the wildlife slow you down ;)
Forum: Track Talk 08-04-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 35,798
Posted By Mark Hubley
I've driven Rt. 13 through the Eastern Shore of...

I've driven Rt. 13 through the Eastern Shore of VA many times. Ahhh, the smell of the chicken processing plants! Somewhere along the way there is a downtrodden mobile home park with a big sign that...
Forum: Track Talk 07-31-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,387
Posted By Mark Hubley
You're going to have such great tech inspections,...

You're going to have such great tech inspections, at a tiny fraction of the cost—and it's going to be so easy.

Everybody's got to be inspected, and if you can't afford it, the government's gonna...
Forum: Track Talk 07-21-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 35,798
Posted By Mark Hubley
In. I think I've even talked Susan into hauling...

In. I think I've even talked Susan into hauling the AX trailer to town on Saturday.
Forum: Track Talk 07-21-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 65,878
Posted By Mark Hubley
Bummed that I'll be missing out on VIR. However,...

Bummed that I'll be missing out on VIR. However, I'm looking forward to celebrating my 50th birthday and 20th wedding anniversary with Susan in Vegas!

I haven't been on track much this year, but...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-18-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,017
Posted By Mark Hubley
Here's the official recap with pics and a pair of...

Here's the official recap with pics and a pair of short videos:

We left Cherokee, NC, about 8:00am and took Rt. 28 from Rt. 19 toward the ToD. Rt. 28 turned out to be a fun road, with lots of...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-18-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,618
Posted By Mark Hubley
900, 901, and 911; Saab, Porsche, and Peugeot

On various occasions I've read about how Porsche introduced the 901 and was hassled by Peugeot, who alleged they had the rights to any three-digit designation with a zero in the middle. Thus the car...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-08-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,017
Posted By Mark Hubley
Got to ToD yesterday about 9:00. Drove for about...

Got to ToD yesterday about 9:00. Drove for about an hour and got in a few runs with nobody in front. Lots of fun! Traffic picked up and we went to Cherohala Skyway. That was fantastic! Drove ~20...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-31-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,017
Posted By Mark Hubley
Any advice for Tail of the Dragon?

Later this summer I plan to take a road trip to Florida with my son. Part of the plan is to drive the Tail of the Dragon. I expect to arrive on a weekday morning and go back and forth some number of...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-24-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,779
Posted By Mark Hubley
When I go to track-studs.com I just see pics of...

When I go to track-studs.com I just see pics of you, Vranko, and Martin :roll:
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-18-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,027
Posted By Mark Hubley
Interesting article. Thanks for posting. As...

Interesting article. Thanks for posting. As seems to generally be the case, there is no free lunch here. Proper posture, proper mechanics, fitness, and know your limits.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-18-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By Mark Hubley
The Taco hits 500K

My wife's 2003 Tacoma (Ginny) has crossed the 500K mark. Last year we replaced the transmission. A while back we replaced the steering rack and a catalytic converter. I've probably changed the oil...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-18-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,027
Posted By Mark Hubley
I have already started a stretching routine, and...

I have already started a stretching routine, and plan to add some combination of yoga, core exercises, etc.

I guess what I'm wondering is whether some sort of brace would be helpful during those...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-17-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,027
Posted By Mark Hubley
Any advice for a back brace?

For years I've had problems with lower back pain, and over the past few months it has been worse than usual. I'm sure it does not help that I am frequently doing things like swapping wheels on cars...
Forum: Track Talk 04-10-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,718
Posted By Mark Hubley
2005 Tacoma double cab with 6' bed. This is the...

2005 Tacoma double cab with 6' bed. This is the version that has the longest wheelbase.
16' steel open trailer
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-07-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,905
Posted By Mark Hubley
Brad--Very sorry to hear about this. I also...

Brad--Very sorry to hear about this.

I also find the idea of the 2.7 swap appealing. I've never replaced a motor, but I've spent plenty of time with these cars. With Doug D., Aaron M., and...
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