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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-20-2003, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 871
Posted By WinfieldKS
Yes -- out the bottom. Identify & tag all wiring...

Yes -- out the bottom. Identify & tag all wiring and vacuum hoses as to where they go and how they get there.

Two main points. First, the wires to the alternator and the wires to the starter...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 11-17-2003, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By WinfieldKS
Kirby2 is correct. I had forgotten that the 944...

Kirby2 is correct. I had forgotten that the 944 uses eccentric bolts which muct be undone to remove the strut from the car for servicing. It would be very difficult to reinstall them 'exactly' in...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 11-17-2003, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By WinfieldKS
The Gabriels should be fine for street use,...

The Gabriels should be fine for street use, expecially with an automatic car. It would likely ride much better than worn-out stock units. There are more suitable strut brands for serious autocross...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 11-01-2003, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By WinfieldKS
That car hasn't been driven much for being 14...

That car hasn't been driven much for being 14 years old so it must have sat in a garage most of the time. I'd want to check out the condition of the shocks & struts and also the brakes. Both can be...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 10-19-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By WinfieldKS
The first thing to do is to determine if the...

The first thing to do is to determine if the engine is really getting hot or is this just a malfunction in the gauge. When the gauge starts to show hot then open the hood and put your hand on the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 10-04-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,581
Posted By WinfieldKS
>>But I wouldn't say that its "fully capable of...

>>But I wouldn't say that its "fully capable of staying with the Honda S2000 for autocross" for more experienced drivers.

I think that Karl has put his finger on something. It's the drivers who...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-30-2003, 04:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,581
Posted By WinfieldKS
The S2 is fully capable of staying with the Honda...

The S2 is fully capable of staying with the Honda S2000 for autocross and track but the turbo clearly has much more modding potential and can run with the Corvette Z-06 when fully developed.

For...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-29-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,581
Posted By WinfieldKS
You might want to consider something like a 1989...

You might want to consider something like a 1989 944 S2. It came with a 2.7L engine and had only 10 horsepower less than the Turbo. It had most of the suspension & brake goodies too and -- the best...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-28-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,263
Posted By WinfieldKS
There is no *easy* or *cheap* way to build...

There is no *easy* or *cheap* way to build reliable Porsche power that I know of, just some ways that aren't as expensive as others. My suggestion is to contact the folks at Powerhaus or similar. ...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-28-2003, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,581
Posted By WinfieldKS
To get the best bang for the buck, purchase one...

To get the best bang for the buck, purchase one where the previous owner has made all the desired modifications and has a debugged, tuned, all-put-together car at a discounted used price. I have to...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-28-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By WinfieldKS
Oops! I forgot to say on the motor mount job to...

Oops! I forgot to say on the motor mount job to support the engine (gently lifting on the oil pan with wood to spread the load or by chain hoist from above) BEFORE removing the four crossmember...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-28-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By WinfieldKS
Tensioning belts, replacing motor mounts and...

Tensioning belts, replacing motor mounts and replacing the control arm are all fairly easy jobs that don't require "special" tools although there is a wrench for holding the belt roller steady that...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-28-2003, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By WinfieldKS
Are you mechanically adept? Do you have a...

Are you mechanically adept? Do you have a garage, tools, etc? If so then all but one of the mentioned items are within the range of do-it-yourself. Please feel free to email me directly for advice...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-15-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By WinfieldKS
Okay, I now have the test equipment & proceedure...

Okay, I now have the test equipment & proceedure to reset the air bag system but I'm still missing the encoded diagnostic codes, their meanings and how to obtain them. This would come from the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-15-2003, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,744
Posted By WinfieldKS
The Street Prepared classes are for all-out race...

The Street Prepared classes are for all-out race cars in spite of the "street" name. At the National level they are usually the fastest of all the full-bodied cars including the Production cars. ...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-14-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By WinfieldKS
Air bag diagnostic info needed!

It was me. I was messing with the steering wheel, ignition switch and so forth and now the red light stays on for the air bag. Oops! I can't find any obvious fault such as something disconnected...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-14-2003, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,744
Posted By WinfieldKS
Reference: 2003 SCCA Solo II Rules Stock...

Reference: 2003 SCCA Solo II Rules

Stock class: B / Stock

Street Prepared: A / Street Prepared

Prepared: B / Prepared

Modified: E/ Modified
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-02-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By WinfieldKS
1. Disconnect the battery. Wait 5 minutes. ...

1. Disconnect the battery. Wait 5 minutes.

2. Using a T-30 six-point male socket, unscrew the two capscrews that hold the air bag on. They are on the back side of the steering wheel spokes....
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-01-2003, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By WinfieldKS
The air bag lamp will come on for any fault...

The air bag lamp will come on for any fault whatsoever in the system. Given that the air bags have not been blown I'm going to assume that the two air bags themselves are okay and also that the...
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