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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 08-02-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By Roo
I'm rewiring my 83 SC track car and fabbing my...

I'm rewiring my 83 SC track car and fabbing my own harnesses. I haven't removed the factory frunk harnesses yet, but, could do so in the next 2 weeks.


How soon do you need it?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-25-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,540
Posted By Roo
Ah....the fond memories.....:cool:

Ah....the fond memories.....:cool:
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-24-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,540
Posted By Roo
Appears as though road debris initiated the...

Appears as though road debris initiated the surface rust.
I've had a 2008 since new, virtually no rust, all underside from road debris contact and easily repairable with a good coating of Rustoleum...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-23-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,955
Posted By Roo
I could help you rebuild them if you'd like to...

I could help you rebuild them if you'd like to learn.
Quick check online and I found a decent kit for $67.00 (you'd need two kits).
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 06-22-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,840
Posted By Roo
And spin balance those trailer tires just like...

And spin balance those trailer tires just like your automotive tires
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 01-14-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By Roo
Great tire on and off road. Had them on my...

Great tire on and off road.
Had them on my F250SD for years and never had any issues on beaches or off-road.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 12-05-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,626
Posted By Roo
Check the new cover for flatness Even film of...

Check the new cover for flatness
Even film of sealant (Dow 730) on both sides of gasket
Snug nuts to seat cover evenly
Torque to specs

This isn't a load bearing cover, however, it can be...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-05-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,662
Posted By Roo
If you have Tuffy's contact info, he's near that...

If you have Tuffy's contact info, he's near that area now and is P-car connected.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-15-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,308
Posted By Roo
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-14-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,308
Posted By Roo
Generally speaking: Gears whine Cause: ...

Generally speaking:

Gears whine
Cause: lower finish surface standard, spalled surface, chipped tooth; after changing fluid, which flushes some debris, mating surfaces will "re-acclimate" and...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 08-12-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,148
Posted By Roo
William & Mary Yearbooks, 1923-1928

These were my grandfather's and I have no place to display them.

Offered them to the William & Mary Library, but, they kindly declined as they have multiple sets.

Any interest out there?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-18-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,559
Posted By Roo
Great seeing you at the Glen and catching up Eric.

Great seeing you at the Glen and catching up Eric.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-06-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,962
Posted By Roo
Charlie, Karen Towne at Home Towne Real...

Charlie,

Karen Towne at Home Towne Real Estate was great to work with selling our house in Prince Frederick in 2012. They cover Charles County as well.
https://www.hometownerealestate.net/
...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-16-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,258
Posted By Roo
dV Editor's Backfire in this month's Car & Driver

Cheers to GC for his kind words for the C&D editors. See page 13
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-17-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,692
Posted By Roo
Well, if the rings and valves aren't leaking, the...

Well, if the rings and valves aren't leaking, the No 2 Bank cylinder numbers would suggest a head gasket leak.
Has an oil analysis and coolant analysis been performed?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-02-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,559
Posted By Roo
Eric, I'm sorry to hear you're going through...

Eric,

I'm sorry to hear you're going through a challenging time and I applaud your positive attitude. You're in our prayers for a successful recovery and bright 2019.
Forum: Track Talk 12-06-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,023
Posted By Roo
Been using the TracCom gear since late 2017...

Been using the TracCom gear since late 2017 season.

The good:
Super clear audio, some students have actually commented about the clarity.
Proximity mics, minimal outside noise.
Separate...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-26-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By Roo
Try DC Auto (www.dcauto.com) in Rocky Mount, NC

Try DC Auto (www.dcauto.com) in Rocky Mount, NC
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 09-11-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,218
Posted By Roo
Put your $ into TracCom. More expensive, but,...

Put your $ into TracCom. More expensive, but, much better audio, noise cancelling mics, individual volume controls.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-30-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,162
Posted By Roo
Not sure this would work in your situation.... ...

Not sure this would work in your situation....
Use the old O2 cable as a pull string
Cut the old O2 cable at the O2 sensor
Tape/tie the new O2 connector to the cut end of the old O2 sensor cable...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-27-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By Roo
Had the same struggle with one of the Suby's O2...

Had the same struggle with one of the Suby's O2 sensors last year
Cut the wire since I was replacing the sensor
Heated the bung with MAPP gas to a dull glow
Used my impact gun on low torque with a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-14-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,783
Posted By Roo
Congrats on the Trailex! Agree with David,...

Congrats on the Trailex!

Agree with David, keep the tongue weight on the high side (15%) to reduce trailer sway.

For servicing the brakes/bearings/tires, jack under either axle close to the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-05-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By Roo
Uh, Peter just reminded me of my "oh shit" moment...

Uh, Peter just reminded me of my "oh shit" moment several years ago when I fired up my car after reinforcing the factory seat mounts with stitch welds. Gasoline began flooding the floor pan behind...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-22-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,903
Posted By Roo
If you are getting voltage to the starter and...

If you are getting voltage to the starter and still no joy, rap on the starter with a plastic mallet or wooden end of a hammer with key in "start/crank" position. Sitting that long, the starter may...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 02-11-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,470
Posted By Roo
20' ATC Raven :)

20' ATC Raven :)
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