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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-08-2024, 03:46 PM
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Posted By smdubovsky
I have a set of sport seats FS. Have to run out...

I have a set of sport seats FS. Have to run out the door now but drop me a line (my username @ gmail.com) or call if you still have my #
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 02-18-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,122
Posted By smdubovsky
FS: 2002 GT2 track car

My buddy Alex just listed his GT2 on BAT
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-911-gt2-30/
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-14-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,073
Posted By smdubovsky
I've been following. Very cool. I need to get...

I've been following. Very cool. I need to get the fuel line in the 914 so I can get back on that microsquirt project...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-29-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,073
Posted By smdubovsky
I have a Microsquirt on the 914/6 but its not...

I have a Microsquirt on the 914/6 but its not running yet. Using a Haltech on the 911. So, interested in your progress.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-28-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By smdubovsky
Aren't sport seats like $3k+ in good shape? $600...

Aren't sport seats like $3k+ in good shape? $600 seems fair for a set of cores.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-29-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,150
Posted By smdubovsky
o-rings come in just about every size. 'by the...

o-rings come in just about every size. 'by the foot' is handy if you already have it, but if you have to order, why not just buy a pack of the correct size o-rings?
Though I'll admit finding square...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,246
Posted By smdubovsky
Nope, they are all tight:( I & E. Maybe I got...

Nope, they are all tight:( I & E. Maybe I got lucky on #1. Going to have to send the rockers out to be honed or something.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,246
Posted By smdubovsky
VG, I tried loosing the bolt first thing. Doing...

VG, I tried loosing the bolt first thing. Doing that, moving the rocker moves the shaft in the cam box. Thats why I decided to pull one out.



So far its the exhausts that are the problem. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,246
Posted By smdubovsky
Well, I got one rocker shaft out. Its impossibly...

Well, I got one rocker shaft out. Its impossibly tight on the rocker. Something is out of spec. The bushing looks good w/ zero wear. I'm wondering if these were rebushed and not bored/honed/etc...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,246
Posted By smdubovsky
HELP: 911 rocker arm stiffness?

I'm down at a Scott's shop in Richmond working on my car. Getting it buttoned up before I haul it back to MD,

I'm also helping him put another friends (Matt) car back together. Matts 2.7L...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-13-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,560
Posted By smdubovsky
Measurement noise. 0.06deg is ~0.5mm across the...

Measurement noise. 0.06deg is ~0.5mm across the surface of a 19" wheel. Inconsequential.

Its a good idea to put paint marks on adjuster bolts like Bill mentions but I doubt this is a problem in...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-09-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 901
Posted By smdubovsky
FS: 996 Turbo Twist II hollow spokes 18"

Set of 18" hollow spoke wheels orig from a 996TT. Wheels are in excellent shape (though a bit dusty up on the shelf.) No curb rash or anything. I never mounted these on the car (tires were used...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-05-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By smdubovsky
Thanks for the info. I've found pics of brake...

Thanks for the info. I've found pics of brake bolts for later 911s (~2015) in a longer M12x115 that definitely show triple square heads. So I'm not writing off the idea that Porsche uses all three...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-05-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By smdubovsky
Are Porsche brake bolts Torx now?

I'm looking for some Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS) for the brake adapters on the 911. Porsche uses an odd M12-1.5 fine pitch. That makes them about impossible to find aftermarket. Doubly so if you...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 09-07-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,978
Posted By smdubovsky
Need to put a price on it.

Need to put a price on it.
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 06-10-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,990
Posted By smdubovsky
I have a bunch of new IR FRO units in different...

I have a bunch of new IR FRO units in different sizes. Msg me if you are still looking for something.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-23-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By smdubovsky
No problem Pete. (Its Stephen not Steve) ...

No problem Pete. (Its Stephen not Steve)





1ph = one 120V sine wave. Two wires. Power goes to zero at every zero crossing (so there is power ripple)


3ph = three 120V sinusoids, each...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-22-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By smdubovsky
Yes, what you said about limitations of static...

Yes, what you said about limitations of static converters is true.





Thats what I said. Each 3-ph motor needs its own VFD unless running in a simple open loop V/Hz mode. My radial arm...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-16-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By smdubovsky
He said capacitor (implying a static phase...

He said capacitor (implying a static phase converter)
You said solid state. Solid state = VFD (since solid state by definition means semiconductors).


At any expected home use scenario, a VFD...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-15-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By smdubovsky
BS. A modern VFD will not only match standard...

BS. A modern VFD will not only match standard 3-ph input it will give you more top end speed, better low end torque & speed control, smooth reversing (think power tapping), and active braking (think...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 05-27-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,733
Posted By smdubovsky
I have an Orange(??) 4 wheel tpms I bought years...

I have an Orange(??) 4 wheel tpms I bought years ago. Planned to do the same thing. Never installed if interested. No idea on the batteries.
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 05-14-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,078
Posted By smdubovsky
My old Klean-Strip is methylene chloride and...

My old Klean-Strip is methylene chloride and works great. Works well eating through the bottom of of its own can after a while too. Read the label of yours to see whats in it.


Candi
Forum: Track Talk 05-08-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,452
Posted By smdubovsky
Its actually opposite. For high G-loads moving...

Its actually opposite. For high G-loads moving the bearing more inboard (or wheels outboard) puts the load vector while cornering more directly through the bearing. Spacers will reduce bearing...
Forum: Professional Help 04-17-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,357
Posted By smdubovsky
Yeah, thats what I thought. "Approved" vs any...

Yeah, thats what I thought. "Approved" vs any good (IMO) are two different things. AFAIK, They all use "Maryland Collision Center" off Old Gunpowder Road (used to be Mudgetts). They had to respray...
Forum: Professional Help 04-15-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,357
Posted By smdubovsky
Do they do their own work there on site? I would...

Do they do their own work there on site? I would suspect they farm it out like most of the other shops in the circle do.
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