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isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Has anyone heard of dC Automotive http://dcauto.gotdns.com/www/ or ordered anything from them? I found that they have tie rod assemblies for $40! It seems almost too good to be true, which is why I am asking.

TIA,
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'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

jesse wall · Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 284 Location: blanch nc

They are in nc I belive rocky mount , think they have one of the largest numbers of used parts , they buy a lot of wrecked porsche from the south , never heard anything bad , just top price for engines tranny etc , for around here but cheaper than parts heaven etc, , nice folks to tak to , never bouth anything yet. Jesse
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-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

I used them ~5 years ago to buy some 5-lug brake parts for my old '77. Prices were reasonable and they tossed every nut and bolt that went with the parts in the box. I think shipping time was decent too. Not much to complain about! I got the impression that they were a pretty well-organized outfit.
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
1991 964 C4 Cabriolet

356speedster · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Norway

placed an order for a 928 wiper motor through their website a week ago, and are still waiting for any kind of response

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1995 Fiat barchetta
2007 BMW 318d M-Sport
2010 Volvo V50

-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

They may not ship across the ocean. Why not just give them a ring?
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1980 931S
15psi boost, MS-II, EDIS, 951 IC, custom intake, Ford 5.0L throttle body, Forge BOV, WB o2, G31 w/LSD, 964 wheels, 968 rear sway, Bilsteins, 200# Welt. springs. A laptop, and a partridge in a pear tree.
1991 964 C4 Cabriolet

isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

I plan on calling them to see which brand the tie rod assemblies are.
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Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

I called them. The tie rod assemblies are OEM and used. I asked if they were like new and he said "used, but within spec". Is "used, but within spec" something that I should put on my car?
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Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

I have not installed the tie rod assemblies on the car yet, but they look to be in great shape. I would recommend DC Auto for any used parts. They also called before shipping the order just in case I had thought of any other parts I wanted that I could include in the order. Seems like great service to me.
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Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

epsylon · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

I ordered a couple of parts for my 928 last Monday ( 4/30/2007 ). According to the UPS tracking number they emailed me the parts still have not shipped, only the billing information has been received by UPS. Everything I ordered was marked as In Stock on their web site except for the Oil Separator Hose 928 107 315 00 which was supposed to ship in 48 hours. I emailed their customer support on Friday and have yet to receive a response.

Starting to worry. I am in a bind to get the intake back together but this hose is in a spot that would be easier to connect with the intake off.

Anyone know of a good forum for 928s. Like this one. I have a early '78 928 5 speed. Right now I am replacing all of the cracked/worn/brittle hoses etc.. The hose in question was hard as a rock and broke off with minimal force from me sqeezing my hand around the AUR during removal.
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356speedster · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Norway

epsylon · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:42 am Post subject:

FYI, my order finally shipped and should be here on Monday 5/14/2007. That's a long turn around but after speaking with someone at DC Automotive, they never answered my emails, I found out that there was some confusion about which side front windsheild strip I ordered. I would have preferred them to contact me to resolve the problem instead of bumbling around for days figuring it out but at least I am getting my parts.

Thanks for the 928 links. I have only driven my 928 a few times before I pulled the intake and started refreshing hoses but from the brief driving I did I know it will be a fun car, and that was with vacuum leaks.

This forum is really one of the best when it comes to CIS trouble shooting. My 928 is K-Jetronic so this site is still very helpfull.
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'82 931
'78 928
Howell Henderson
South Padre Island

356speedster · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Norway

For more help on understanding the CIS and how to troubleshoot it I can also recomend these books:
Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management
How to Tune and Modify Bosch Fuel Injection

Also a nice webpage Mechanical Fuel Injection

What is the trouble with your CIS?
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1995 Fiat barchetta
2007 BMW 318d M-Sport
2010 Volvo V50