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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

How much should I expect to pay?
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Paul · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:45 am Post subject:

First you have to find a place that's willing to do more than just tell what the current settings are.

Most Porsche garages charge more than $150 which is a rip off if nothing needs adjusted.

Now if you have a friend that works at an alignment shop and you show him to do adjust the various settings (especially the rear) you can get it done right and cheap (my last one was $49.)
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

On a related matter: how do you set caster on the front. I know there's a clamp arrangement at the rear of the A-arm, but I can't see what has to move in relation to what else to effect the caster adjustment.
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Another break! Rears were w/in spec, fronts needed only toe adjustment. I just found my brakes all in good shape, and a new clutch! Things are looking up!

rasta
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

If you are going to do a DE, I suggest you install all new brake pads and change your brake fluid.

Also make sure your cooling system is in top condition.

Then you can lead the pack like my 924S in today's picture....BTW some of them blew by me in the next straight but I was giving them all they wanted in the turns!!!
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Front brakes are at 70%, rears at 90%.

Cooling system backflushed.

Hydraulic fluid flushed, replaced with synthetic.

DE is two weeks from Friday.

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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:46 am Post subject:

What did you use for brake fluid? Hope it was DOT 3 or 4.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Dot whuhhh? Ah jest used some ol gear oil my daddy had layin roun. . .

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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

Should be good to go.

Have you done a DE before?
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:17 am Post subject:

Get ready to learn pushing the brake pedal and gas pedal at the same time while down shifting!!!
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I've been trying to do that around town. It's a pain in the ass with my big ass feet. I might need driving shoes.
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:50 pm Post subject:

Big wide feet are the best!!!

Use the ball of your foot on the brake and the little toe side of your foot to blip the throttle. You just rock your foot back and forth. Once you learn how to do it, you'll find yourself doing it on the street, it's fun!
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Paul · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:03 pm Post subject:

On the track you will probably learn very quickly why matching the revs while down shifting is necessary.

It's all about not upsetting the balance of the car. It's amazing what can happen when the rear tires chirp while letting the clutch out during a downshift at speed!!!!
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW