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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-07-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,408
Posted By DJC911
Zombie thread coming back to life. I actually...

Zombie thread coming back to life. I actually don't farm out all the work. But when I got the 911 it was my daily driver and I couldn't afford for it to be sitting around while I waited for parts,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-01-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 44,150
Posted By DJC911
I prefer the look of the coupe and the fact that...

I prefer the look of the coupe and the fact that it seals up quiet. But I own a targa and everytime I thought I'd prefer a coupe I drove the targa on a nice day with the roof off and loved it. But...
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 03-24-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,797
Posted By DJC911
This might sound stupid, but have you tried...

This might sound stupid, but have you tried changing the battery? A weak battery will give all sorts of problems.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-29-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2,279
Views: 517,983
Posted By DJC911
Ugh. Too much information. O.K., here is my...

Ugh. Too much information. O.K., here is my situation, someone tell me what oil to use:

81 911, 108k miles, daily driver. Live in Arizona. Ambient temps range 65-95F right now (coldest morning...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-09-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,174
Posted By DJC911
My wife and I lived in Honolulu from 94 to 97. ...

My wife and I lived in Honolulu from 94 to 97. Trying to figure out exactly where this meet was held, but couldn't see enough detail. Was this down in Canery Row?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-18-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,851
Posted By DJC911
I ended up using Don Jackson Enterprises to do...

I ended up using Don Jackson Enterprises to do the install. As far as I know, they simply drilled a hole in the metal and ran the bolt through with a large washer and nut on the engine-side of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-02-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,974
Posted By DJC911
Yup...daily driver. Didn't start off that way,...

Yup...daily driver. Didn't start off that way, but a week after I bought the 911 my mini-truck "bought it" at the hands of a Cadillac (er, rather, the nose of the Caddy).

Got it with 88k on the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By DJC911
You guys are killing me! I lived in Muenchen for...

You guys are killing me! I lived in Muenchen for 2.5 years and never once got to get on the autobahn in a Porsche (I was 14 when we moved there). Best I could do was a ride in a U.S. market BMW...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 11,274
Posted By DJC911
Wish I could have been there for the engine...

Wish I could have been there for the engine drop...next time you are doing a project like this, let me know (though usually my weekends are spent with the wife and kids)...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,820
Posted By DJC911
I too like the idea of building my own *ultimate*...

I too like the idea of building my own *ultimate* porsche using a new body shell.

As far as selling the SC now, I think all the previous comments are spot on. I have an SC, and I love it (and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By DJC911
Could it be an over-rich situation? When does it...

Could it be an over-rich situation? When does it happen? At idle or under full throttle?

I had my SC up at high altitude and started it cold on a very chilly morning. It was already set rich...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-11-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By DJC911
Jason...would like info on your services. The...

Jason...would like info on your services. The seats you are showing here...did they start off as sport seats?
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 03-11-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 50,688
Posted By DJC911
38 next month...

38 next month...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-11-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,214
Posted By DJC911
I have the 915 tranny. I get crunching in 1st...

I have the 915 tranny. I get crunching in 1st and 2nd gears. First gear requires very careful technique not to crunch. Helps to be stopped. 2nd is not as bad, but don't try a 5th to 2nd...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-18-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,842
Posted By DJC911
This is interesting...two thoughts for the water...

This is interesting...two thoughts for the water issue:

1. Why not put a small plastic duct on top of the grill (outside the engine bay), facing to the rear of the car. The motor would still...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-16-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 174,216
Posted By DJC911
Favourite Colours

Mine:
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Weinrot Metalic (basically, burgandy)

Other favorites:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads8/75+Blue+9111158455660.jpg
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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-16-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,546
Posted By DJC911
Some observations: 1. Tortious interference...

Some observations:

1. Tortious interference with business expectancies...difficult to prove. If the point of the posting is simply to discuss issues that past customers had with their re-build,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,851
Posted By DJC911
Rear Seat Belts

I have not yet installed my belts...other things have gotten in the way. When I do get it done, I will try to get pics of the process and post them.

I did do a bit of preliminary investigation. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,683
Posted By DJC911
Boy, if you guys figure this out, let me know. ...

Boy, if you guys figure this out, let me know. My mechanics had my 81 SC for a month off an on and still didn't work out the problem. Mine idles around 2.0-2.2k most of the time, except when the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,258
Posted By DJC911
To add to the discussion, I have an 81 SC with...

To add to the discussion, I have an 81 SC with 7x16 front and 8x16 rear fuchs. Considering new tires in an effort to improve handling on the street. Live in Phoenix, AZ where summer AIR temps hover...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,851
Posted By DJC911
I bought a set of belts from PEP, but haven't yet...

I bought a set of belts from PEP, but haven't yet installed. I have an 81' SC. From the pics I have seen I have the impression that all Targa's have the 'short' deck? True? The PEP kit contains...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,088
Posted By DJC911
I've always been partial to the 70's racing...

I've always been partial to the 70's racing colors... but any Porsche with flared fenders looks best in Black. I always liked Minerva Blue, too, though I've never seen it on a wide body car before...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-15-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By DJC911
Re: oil breather pipes -- if I am thinking...

Re: oil breather pipes -- if I am thinking correctly, I had them replaced after I bought the car, in an effort to cure oil leaks (still have oil leaks, darn it!). What is your fuel economy like? ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-04-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By DJC911
Hey, I have a similar issue with idle on my 81 SC...

Hey, I have a similar issue with idle on my 81 SC Targa. The weird thing is the idle speed seems to have as much to do with the ambient temp as with engine temp. My car has new injectors, a rebuilt...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-12-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,408
Posted By DJC911
Well, this is an interesting discussion, anyway. ...

Well, this is an interesting discussion, anyway. The reality is that whether or not buying such a car truly makes sense, I have been a porschefile since I was 2 and will probably not stop until I...
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