Darryl H
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Jesus Christ Daz you do like breaking things!
I gave it a hard time if I'm honest! Turns out when you're making more than standard power the US guys recommend changing the gearbox mount so it can't flex as much which puts stress on the driveshaft/CVs like I've done.
Lesson learned then, you won't make that mistake again
Yeah exactly  It's all one big learning curve at the moment! Trying to get all these teething issues sorted then hopefully I'll trust it more for the germany runs.
Not many people bother doing swaps like this and aren't as many modified ones over in the UK so quite hard to find out all these things without trying it first.
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djgritt
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Proper break. 
More pics soon please, fan of this thing! 
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Darryl H
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Proper break.
More pics soon please, fan of this thing!
Yeah I was pretty impressed!
Yeah I keep meaning to get some decent ones again. I'll do that soon just for you Dave
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gidged500
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One thing after another with this car will all be worth it when you go out in it and it doesn't break
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FlaFFy_91
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Love it Daz! If your snapping shafts it means you need more Powahhhhh!
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Darryl H
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One thing after another with this car will all be worth it when you go out in it and it doesn't break
I'm quite looking forward to that day!!
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Love it Daz! If your snapping shafts it means you need more Powahhhhh!
Yeah I think that's what it needs Joe... Just up the power some more But seriously I'm going to sort this get it through an MOT and then up the power some more 
[Edited on 18-01-2015 by Darryl H]
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Darryl H
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*****UPDATE*****
New gearbox mount and driveshafts fitted today!
The power steering bracket has managed to shed some weight again. I'm thinking of changing to manual rack as I like the feel of manual rack on the move. But going to sort that after mapping.
Here's a few photos:
New mount:
Didn't get any other photos but it wasn't too bad of a job. Was expecting it to be much worse! Hardest bit was getting enough clearance for the brace to slip through between the body and gearbox.
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Darryl H
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*****UPDATE*****
Well after some farting about with the Powersteering and it continuously breaking I bit the bullet and got a manual rack for it.
The best bit being this part number:
These racks are a rare find. They're whats known as the "sport" option which was only found on specially optioned cars and the 944 Turbo Cup cars.
Set about fitting it yesterday
I took it for a well earned blast in the evening and I can safely say I am very pleased with it! The feel is a lot better and it feels really nice and tight.
So as the cars MOT runs out this week I've not finally got to sort the blow coming from the turbo.
This means another strip down of the inlet and turbo:
I didn't manage to finish that today due to needing a couple of gaskets and studs to get it back together so will hopefully carry on next weekend.
[Edited on 08-02-2015 by Darryl H]
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SteveoBC
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i say you should turn it into an ambulance...
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Darryl H
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Rambulance? I enjoyed that episode. Glad I went for a bigger turbo! Not sure is want to be out dragged by a hurse
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Marc
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More pics of the 911? 
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Darryl H
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They're the only ones I've got on my phone
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FlaFFy_91
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As clarkson would say.....
Yyyeeesssssss. You know I love this car man. Just keeps getting better
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Darryl H
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Cheers Joe
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Marc
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Almost from a catalouge shoot! If you ignore the industrial estate! 
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I too, love this project.
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Darryl H
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kind of Marc
Thanks 3CM
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Darryl H
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*****UPDATE*****
Well the car passed its MOT the week before last. Had an issue with it being really high on emissions and the washers for the windscreen weren't working... So I took it back home and gave it a look over that evening - It turned out to be a loose hose on the inlet and a bit of plastic had got in to the pump and was jamming it up. Sorted those 2 issues then it went straight through with one advisory which was handbrake needs adjustment so happy days!!
So far I'm loving having it back on the road. I'd forgotten how fun it was 
Here's a couple of photos (still got to clean it):
Also I've realised that I should probably run a boost gauge now as a friend is having issues with his car overboosting yet I wouldn't know if mine was until it hit the boost cut so thought it might be wise just to put one in just incase especially with the colder weather.
So this is my idea:
Take one of these
Do some cutting and then plonk it in this hole (Still need to neaten it all up was just trying it in there to see how it looked)
The boost gauge isn't the final one. That's just a cheap one I used to set the car up with. I'll be getting a VDO gauge in the future which will match the dash.
Any thoughts/feedback are always welcome!
[Edited on 01-03-2015 by Darryl H]
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BeetleGav
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Cheeky mod that, matches the curve on the vents above. Looks like it's meant to be there
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Generation
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You've made this car look absolutely stunning. You should be very proud
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Darryl H
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Cheeky mod that, matches the curve on the vents above. Looks like it's meant to be there
Cheers Gav! Was hoping to keep it as "OEM" as possible as I normally hate gauges on pillar pods etc (Hence not having one)
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You've made this car look absolutely stunning. You should be very proud
Thanks mate! I remember you weren't really a fan originally so that means a lot
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nibnob21
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Looking good Darryl. Neat little idea putting the gauge there, once the pod's tidied up it'll look great. As Gav mentioned, looks like it belongs there.
Still not massively convinced by the wheels and your brake servo needs a lick of paint
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Darryl H
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Cheers Robin the servo can stay rust coloured for now as I'm fairly sure painting it means removing a lot around that area maybe even the turbo
The wheels are a marmite thing I think. Some angles don't do them justice as well. They're not everyone's thing but I like them a lot. Only other wheels I'd get are 16" Fuchs which are mega money for the sizes I need
[Edited on 02-03-2015 by Darryl H]
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johnny86
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Just read all this. Beautiful mate
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Cheers Robin the servo can stay rust coloured for now as I'm fairly sure painting it means removing a lot around that area maybe even the turbo
The wheels are a marmite thing I think. Some angles don't do them justice as well. They're not everyone's thing but I like them a lot. Only other wheels I'd get are 16" Fuchs which are mega money for the sizes I need
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I don't dislike them per se, I just think there would be other wheels that would suit the car better. Don't ask me what though, I haven't given it that much thought
Actually, Countach alloys. They'd look awesome lol. Similarish in style to the teledials, but way cooler.
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