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NEED HELP WITH 959
Hi,
I've finally gotten a chance to start taking apart the 959 to figure out what the damm noise it when I go around turns. I think I found some major rust! My mom is not too happy because this is taking up room on the Lanei. I am thinking of either parting it out or grafting a '73 front clip on. Any experiences or thoughts appreciated.  Please insert tougue in cheek, and no offense intended at the inspiration for this. 
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04-19-2001, 09:46 AM
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Oh, this is good.
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04-19-2001, 09:49 AM
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I think the problem might be the plastic orange plugs on your make-believe intercoolers (what are those anyway? spraypainted plastic jugs?) Those plugs should actually be replaced with 23 Watt light-bulbs.
Oh and you might consider putting rear wheels and tires on the rear transaxle when you take turns. You might be surprised to find how much quieter it will be. Bruno |
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04-19-2001, 10:03 AM
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Your mom is right.
The Lanai is for bar-b-que's and other social gatherings, not rusty old cars! |
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04-19-2001, 10:17 AM
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A fiberglass slantnose kit would be a good start. Then you should drill holes in that heavy back section and wing -- that's what the racers do. But I think your real problem is the six-cylinder engine -- I've heard that swapping in a VTEC or a V8 is really the only way to make those 959s drivable.
These old beaters can really come alive with a body kit and some imagination. Never be afraid to cut metal.  ------------------ Jack Olsen 1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe jackolsen@mediaone.net [This message has been edited by JackOlsen (edited 04-19-2001).] |
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04-19-2001, 10:37 AM
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I'm with Jack on this one.
However, why spend $5k on a used Vtec when you can spend $2k on a regular Civic engine and $1.25 on the Vtec sticker! |
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04-19-2001, 10:49 AM
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And I was going to offer you copies of pages from my original factory 959 workshop manual.........really! I do have one.
Charlie White http://members.aol.com/Derwhite2/959man.html [This message has been edited by derwhite (edited 04-19-2001).] |
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04-19-2001, 10:50 AM
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Don't you know the 959 is an obsolete piece of ****? Quick...sell it to me and make your Mom happy.
------------------ Doug '81 SC Coupe (aka: "Blue Bomber") Canada West Region PCA members.home.net/zielke/911SC.htm |
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04-19-2001, 11:07 AM
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What are you talking about? Rusty cars belong on the lanai, no matter what moms say!
 ------------------ Jeff 1976 911S |
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04-19-2001, 02:58 PM
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I'll take it off your hands for $5,000 plus my subaru, I need a good winter car up here in Buffalo.
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04-19-2001, 03:09 PM
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