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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-01-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By Nordschleife
Sounds like my luck is holding steady then,...

Sounds like my luck is holding steady then, David! LOL. Hope all is well... it's been a long time.

Since David has recycled his, do any other Dorkis have a set of 944 manuals to sell? Thanks!
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-01-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By Nordschleife
WTB: 944 factory manuals

If anyone has a set (or partial set) of 944 + turbo manuals available, please let me know. I recently purchased a 1986 944 turbo and could put them to good use. Thank you!

Best,
Andy...
Forum: BMW Technical Discussions 12-12-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,352
Posted By Nordschleife
Have you considered an R53? IMO the earlier...

Have you considered an R53? IMO the earlier supercharged cars are more fun to drive and no timing chain issues. The 2005 & 2006 cars had the bugs out.

I just bought a 2006 Cooper S R53 with...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-15-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 79,258
Posted By Nordschleife
Miles Davis * John Coltrane ...

Miles Davis * John Coltrane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzyV8kb2_2Y
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-15-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,428
Posted By Nordschleife
Thanks, Vicegrip. I feel pretty lucky to be...

Thanks, Vicegrip. I feel pretty lucky to be here. I still miss the Blue Ridge Mts but New Hampshire is like a northern, snowier version.

Regarding the tractor plow -- I've learned there's a time...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-15-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,428
Posted By Nordschleife
Older Toro or Simplicity work very well. They...

Older Toro or Simplicity work very well. They have strong rigid frames, strong 8hp+ engines, simple controls that work well in frozen conditions.

Craigslist may be a good source.

I live in New...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-16-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 21,720
Posted By Nordschleife
That's VERY good news.

That's VERY good news.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-09-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,238
Posted By Nordschleife
x2 for Napa -- they usually have XZN (triple...

x2 for Napa -- they usually have XZN (triple square) in stock for M10 and M12 sizes.

Let me guess - removing 993 alternator?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-09-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Nordschleife
That's nothing - here's a 356 for a lot of green!

Maybe the buyer will want this too..

On Tennesee Craigslist:

Wire sculpture tribute of the good Doctor Porsches' First 356. 1948 was the start of the most famous series of Porsche. We spent two...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-13-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,939
Posted By Nordschleife
Forget the snowblower, DT. Here's what you need...

Forget the snowblower, DT. Here's what you need for today's weather... a Chevy 454-powered M561 Gama Goat, now listed on Bring a Trailer.
...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-11-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,939
Posted By Nordschleife
Since I moved up here to northern New England, 8"...

Since I moved up here to northern New England, 8" of snow is now just... normal. Which is a pretty weird thing for a Virginia boy to say.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-19-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By Nordschleife
Congratulations and best wishes to Alec. May his...

Congratulations and best wishes to Alec. May his plebe year go smoothly! It's a great honor to attend Annapolis and very, very competitive to win a position there.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-08-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Nordschleife
I had a good experience in 2010 shipping my old...

I had a good experience in 2010 shipping my old race car to Europe using AES Shipping. Because that race car was so low to the ground + had a complicated engine starting procedure, etc. I ended up...
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 01-05-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By Nordschleife
I agree 100%.

I agree 100%.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-28-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By Nordschleife
Unsprung weight? Seems like the suspension would...

Unsprung weight? Seems like the suspension would have a lot of work to do with 100 lbs+ per corner in motion….
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 12-15-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By Nordschleife
On eBay; was bid to $7,300 and had not yet met...

On eBay; was bid to $7,300 and had not yet met reserve when I posted this. The listing can be clicked on here...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 12-12-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,626
Posted By Nordschleife
Hi Ed, PM sent. Thanks, Andy

Hi Ed,

PM sent.

Thanks, Andy
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-25-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,906
Posted By Nordschleife
These work nicely on a 993 as winter wheels -- I...

These work nicely on a 993 as winter wheels -- I have a set just like these (2002 Boxster S wheels) on our 993 C4. Very strong.
Forum: Track Talk 10-06-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,103
Posted By Nordschleife
Wow! Looks like the flag station marshals had...

Wow! Looks like the flag station marshals had their lucky rabbit's foot charms working at full force.

Cameraman stayed at his post and panned his camera without blinking. Interesting...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-18-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,725
Posted By Nordschleife
That sound was a high, percussive "snap"......

That sound was a high, percussive "snap"... seemed almost electrical, like an arc, to my (admittedly old) ears. Or a rubber belt breaking. Did the ignition system shunt to ground somehow?

The...
Forum: Track Talk 03-04-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By Nordschleife
Winter Performance Driving on Race Tires

Nurburgring Driving School instructor gets cabin fever, jumps in a formula car, and... :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfOEJ-HZ1-Q
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-12-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,691
Posted By Nordschleife
Ummm... Not sure about that. Armenians are...

Ummm... Not sure about that. Armenians are almost 100% Christians (Eastern Orthodox with a much smaller number belonging to the Catholic faith). :)

Still, a drunk beating on your windows and...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-05-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,813
Posted By Nordschleife
x2. Lavrenti, your desired "Ends"...

x2.

Lavrenti, your desired "Ends" (agreement with your points + group buy of purple fuel) seem at odds with your "Ways" & "Means" (belittling Dr K for not understanding your points because his...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-03-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,033
Posted By Nordschleife
Scott, What are those wheels on the Beetle? ...

Scott,

What are those wheels on the Beetle? They're like "Centerline meets Empi" or something. Very cool, never seen those before...

Best regards,
Andy
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-03-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,004
Posted By Nordschleife
Subscribed & popcorn ordered (munch munch) ...

Subscribed & popcorn ordered (munch munch)

Where did you get the aluminum trim edging for the dash area? I thought that stuff only came on the "S" models?

Andy S.
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