Forum: Project Builds
June 23rd 2009, 07:54
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Forum: Project Builds
June 23rd 2009, 05:39
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Replies: 1,572
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Forum: Electrical
June 23rd 2009, 05:31
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Replies: 28
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I must admit the BMW light pattern is...
I must admit the BMW light pattern is particularly abrupt on dip beam. Obviously, when travelling on main beam your focus is generally at the focus of the beam i.e. 50+ yards (50m) down the road...
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Forum: Electrical
June 22nd 2009, 04:59
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Replies: 28
Views: 28,249
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Forum: Suspension
June 22nd 2009, 04:42
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Wheels
June 19th 2009, 07:46
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,509
try this link:
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try this link:
http://www.carlsalter.com/old_wheel_fitments.html
It will give you the alloy wheel fitments but they will be the same or very close for the steel equivalent especially on the pcd...
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Forum: Brakes
June 19th 2009, 04:48
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,493
According to the sources I checked the normal...
According to the sources I checked the normal Boxster rear discs are the same (they carry the same part No.) and so are the rear pads for the 996, 986 and the BoxsterS - so the calipers are all the...
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Forum: Brakes
June 18th 2009, 11:59
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,493
I don't think so. All of my parts reference...
I don't think so. All of my parts reference sources quote the 996 disc but do not quote the BoxsterS rear disc. If they were the same then they would have been quoted. Are the BoxsterS discs main...
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Forum: Project Builds
June 15th 2009, 05:24
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Replies: 53
Views: 63,859
Hi,
Moving the hub and rotor inn and out is...
Hi,
Moving the hub and rotor inn and out is endfloat and should be almost zero on the rear. That endfoat is free play within the bearings between the balls and the races given that everythng else...
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Forum: Wheels
June 15th 2009, 04:47
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Replies: 28
Views: 20,446
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Forum: Wheels
June 12th 2009, 07:54
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Project Builds
June 11th 2009, 07:55
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Replies: 53
Views: 63,859
The front pads in the standard 944 single pot...
The front pads in the standard 944 single pot caliper do touch the discs at all times. Its probably because the non-return spring that is on one side only exerting a sideways force on the sliding...
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Forum: Body
June 11th 2009, 07:28
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
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Forum: Electrical
June 11th 2009, 07:12
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Engines
June 11th 2009, 07:08
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Replies: 221
Views: 142,324
If all the UK contributors clubbed together we...
If all the UK contributors clubbed together we could get a bug in the wind tunnel at MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) that's no more than 3 miles from here. From that we could get all the...
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Forum: Engines
June 10th 2009, 05:42
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Replies: 221
Views: 142,324
Hi Jason,
I'm not at all sure about the...
Hi Jason,
I'm not at all sure about the high/low pressure areas but this was my logic:
The rear vents are the only visible inlet for cold air to the normal single carb? The flutings behind the...
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Forum: Brakes
June 10th 2009, 05:11
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,064
When I started mine I was unaware of...
When I started mine I was unaware of 'Germanlook', 'Cal-Look', Rat-Look', whatever. All I know is that 'Germanlook' matches my philosophy about cars the best. Its about performance and engineering,...
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Forum: Project Builds
June 9th 2009, 14:48
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Replies: 1,572
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Forum: Project Builds
June 9th 2009, 06:53
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Replies: 1,572
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Forum: Engines
June 9th 2009, 06:49
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Replies: 221
Views: 142,324
Hi Jason,
A very impressive installation!
...
Hi Jason,
A very impressive installation!
One query - Will the intercooler actually vent through the rear grilles under the rear window? I thought this was a high pressure area that under...
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Forum: Engines
June 9th 2009, 04:53
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,614
I think he pops in now and again. I had a long...
I think he pops in now and again. I had a long forum debate with Joel on his conversion that I must say fits very well but here in good 'ol UK the SC12 is slightly rarer than hen's teeth and in...
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Forum: Engines
June 8th 2009, 11:58
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,614
If my info is correct then the MP62 is for...
If my info is correct then the MP62 is for engines 2.0ltr - 4 ltrs, has a displacement of 1ltr/rev, all of which is a bit big but the architecture of it is that it is 10" - 17" long with an end entry...
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Forum: Project Builds
June 8th 2009, 07:53
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Replies: 53
Views: 63,859
The bugs inner pivot point is an advantage so...
The bugs inner pivot point is an advantage so don't screw it by matching the rack. Its the rack thats wrong not the bugs suspension. Having such long TCAs (Track Control Arms) means that the...
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Forum: Engines
June 8th 2009, 07:39
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,614
I had a look at supercharging a Bug but unless...
I had a look at supercharging a Bug but unless you could get the ultra short Toyota 'chargers space was a real problem. the MC 45 is the most appropriate size for a bug engine up to say 2.5ltrs but...
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Forum: Brakes
June 8th 2009, 05:28
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,064
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