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Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 06-05-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,494
Posted By RS America
I bought a KTS 300 kit when I was touring Europe....

I bought a KTS 300 kit when I was touring Europe. Batteries can be a problem, NOT AA, found some in Norway.

It's a lot of fun to play with, much better than the aftermarket stuff that I Bought and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-15-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,966
Posted By RS America
I've stored my 914-6 for years outside. Couple...

I've stored my 914-6 for years outside. Couple of hints. Use bungee cords to tension the cover and prevent flapping. Extra grommets can be added. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-05-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,433
Posted By RS America
Scrap Metal or this may happen ...

Scrap Metal or this may happen https://www.flickr.com/photos/2010-2011_european_tour/albums/72157644084433382

I was at idle, just engaged when i heard a nasty clunk. Best News, I wasn't at...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-28-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By RS America
2 days. 1st day, set intake valves, put back...

2 days. 1st day, set intake valves, put back together and take out for test run and warm up. Get home, dump oil, put on stands. 2nd day, exhaust valves and refill oil. This is a Hobby, not my...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 09-20-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,613
Posted By RS America
I bought a Durametric', didn't cover engine, gave...

I bought a Durametric', didn't cover engine, gave it away.

I bought a KTS 300 Bosch Hammer Kit while I was Touring Europe. 1100 Euros, well worth it. The biggest problem with the Hammer is the...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 09-19-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By RS America
170k miles. The Ignition Switch on my 1970 914-6...

170k miles. The Ignition Switch on my 1970 914-6 wore out and wouldn't engage the
starter. $600 to rebuild the switch, so they can be rebuilt, just pricy. I used Black Forest in San Diego
...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 09-17-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By RS America
Happened to me on my RS America. Turned out to...

Happened to me on my RS America. Turned out to be the Key. Nubs wore down, let Run Pin Open.
Used Spare, Fired right up. Changing the relay didn't help.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-27-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,082
Posted By RS America
I love the Ring, should be on everyone's bucket...

I love the Ring, should be on everyone's bucket list. Make sure you have a LSD, it will save you and your car. 190 laps in my RS America, 3 laps in a 997S

Lots of patches on the Autobahn, sort...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-25-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,082
Posted By RS America
162 mph

162 mph that I can prove, GPS, 165mph that I can't prove, GPS broke
Best Drive 160 miles in 1 hour. Dachau to Nuremburg
190 laps on the Ring, ! 4 wheel off, 1 360 spin
Best Ring, 12 Laps in one...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-20-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,387
Posted By RS America
Was the Car Originally designed for Leaded Fuel? ...

Was the Car Originally designed for Leaded Fuel? Unleaded Fuel can cause Injector failures. I had a 914 with stock fuel injection, just kept losing injectors.

Started using Marvel Mystery Oil,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-18-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By RS America
https://cfrrinkens.com/international-car-shipping/...

https://cfrrinkens.com/international-car-shipping/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkNiMBhCxARIsAIDDKNWgpp7MJ4wpM76_U6XIEW6NnysFiP2qnev3F8XmqMypNz0jQXJDf04aAmxTEALw_wcB

I've used them several times, excellent...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 11-03-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,892
Posted By RS America
Ever thought of the "Ring"? I've shipped my RS...

Ever thought of the "Ring"? I've shipped my RS America to Europe 3 times, 190 laps on the Ring 162 mph on the Autobahn. It's really quite easy. I'd vbe happy to share any info with you, costs,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-28-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,081
Posted By RS America
Jae Lee is gone. Last time we talked, he'd moved...

Jae Lee is gone. Last time we talked, he'd moved his shop to Palm Springs. He said he wanted to concentrate on engines and suspensions. He also said he'd just built a 4.0 that dyno'd at 440 hp. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-25-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,716
Posted By RS America
Do the Valve Adjustment AFTER you drain the oil.

Do the Valve Adjustment AFTER you drain the oil.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-20-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 30,648
Posted By RS America
1. Never talk to a cop without a lawyer 2. ...

1. Never talk to a cop without a lawyer
2. Never let them in your house unless they have a warrant.
3. Cops can't be trusted, Ever.

Lawyer up and let the lawyer talk for you.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-20-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 26,082
Posted By RS America
Daily Driver ...

Daily Driver
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Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 09-16-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,846
Posted By RS America
Out of business

Out of business
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-16-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By RS America
I used the Stand By Flight benefit to go to...

I used the Stand By Flight benefit to go to Australia. Travis To Honolulu, then a empty C-5 to Townsville. Took about a week. Came back commercial.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-15-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,087
Posted By RS America
Missiles, yeah. They can be a problem. I got...

Missiles, yeah. They can be a problem. I got sent to fix the USS Stark in 87. She'd just caught 2 Exocet missile from Sadam. +20 killed. Flipped the Emergency Generator upside down, Chief...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-15-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,087
Posted By RS America
Carrier Battle Group

Have you ever seen a picture of a Carrier Battle Group? Every ship there is to protect the Carrier with multiple weapons systems. What you don't see is each group has at least 1 if not 2 Fast...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-15-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,087
Posted By RS America
I retired 30 years ago. But we used to take her...

I retired 30 years ago. But we used to take her out before patrol for tests. Take her to Test Depth and the always fun Angles and Dangles. The boat goes crazy, just about turns over looking form...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-13-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 83,868
Posted By RS America
1970 914-6 amf 1980 FXWG

I've had the 914-6 20 years and the bike, 40 years, original owner. The bike is on its 5th engine.
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-13-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 826
Posted By RS America
Get a New Fan, install properly. This happened...

Get a New Fan, install properly. This happened around 1200rpm, I shudder to think of this happening at freeway speeds when the fans doing around 5-6,000rpm. ...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-07-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By RS America
I've used CFR Rinkins in Paramount several times...

I've used CFR Rinkins in Paramount several times to ship my RS America back and forth to Europe.
https://cfrrinkens.com

I was scheduled to ship my 914-6, then the virus hit. It was $2200 from my...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 03-08-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,840
Posted By RS America
RS America on my way to Luxemburg after running...

RS America on my way to Luxemburg after running my 190th lap on the Ring.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/2010-2011_european_tour/8250122091/in/album-72157632188358522/
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