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Forum: 911 Forum
09-29-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,416
Posted By altonj

A proper repaint will only increase the value of...

A proper repaint will only increase the value of a common middie, SC, 3.2 or 964. These cars are old and too common to warrant a premium paid for original paint. Unless of course it is a...
Forum: 911 Forum
09-29-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,341
Posted By altonj

Scrub it with some every cloth or red scotchbrite...

Scrub it with some every cloth or red scotchbrite and report back.
08-25-2019, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,906
Posted By altonj

Winders/Mahler9th said it perfectly. Stwonsen914...

Winders/Mahler9th said it perfectly. Stwonsen914 last post says what is commonly missed regarding synthetic oils and longevity. Another way of looking at is this: How much does an oil change cost? ...
Forum: 987 Forum
08-25-2019, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,551
Posted By altonj

Spark plug holes is where you need to go in with...

Spark plug holes is where you need to go in with your scope. If your scope camera is small and with good resolution, then yes, you can see. Have piston at BDC during the scope to allow you to see...
07-17-2019, 04:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By altonj

Your latch handle (outside) switch is faulty or...

Your latch handle (outside) switch is faulty or latch switch is faulty. Get is scanned at a shop that can read live data. It will tell them/you what the car thinks is going on. In one of the...
07-17-2019, 03:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,904
Posted By altonj

Our CTT came with the 21 inch Pzeros. Same as...

Our CTT came with the 21 inch Pzeros. Same as many that we see in the shop. Tire is OK, good grip but doesn't last very long and can be noisy. We installed a set of Vredestien Ultrac Vorti. We...
07-15-2019, 01:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,419
Posted By altonj

Thank you, Replied to your PM. Very...

Thank you,

Replied to your PM.

Very cool car.
07-08-2019, 01:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,419
Posted By altonj

Do you have more details? What are the motor...

Do you have more details? What are the motor specs? How many hours on the last build? Who built the motor? Same for the gearbox... Who built it? What is the gearing? How many hours on it?

Is this...
06-01-2019, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,173
Posted By altonj

COBB for that vehicle for sure. Cheers

COBB for that vehicle for sure.

Cheers
05-17-2019, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By altonj

We have compared strings vs our machine and found...

We have compared strings vs our machine and found the machine very accurate. When stringing, we use smart string set up with hub stands.

How much resolution can your eye detect while using...
05-16-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

Thanks Sean, Hopefully we will cross paths...

Thanks Sean,

Hopefully we will cross paths up there on day!

Cheers
05-16-2019, 03:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By altonj

Mark, To be honest, I am not sure of the...

Mark,

To be honest, I am not sure of the technology. We looked at every major player prior to our purchase or our second machine. All had no or little roll back. Hunter had very minimal (a few...
05-14-2019, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

You have more laps there than I do... Lines...

You have more laps there than I do... Lines looked good when clear of traffic. I would hesitate to offer comment having not driven the SR3. That said, you are carrying good speed through 6 and 11. I...
05-14-2019, 01:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

Thanks for posting!! The cold tire video is...

Thanks for posting!! The cold tire video is great, that also could have been waaaaay worse.
05-14-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By altonj

Exactly, although we are borderline OCD about...

Exactly, although we are borderline OCD about getting the car perfectly set up, the only time it is in that state is while it is on our alignment lift. Change the fuel load, changes result. As soon...
05-14-2019, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By altonj

And the best new machines don't require rollback!

And the best new machines don't require rollback!
05-14-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

Yes, plenty of people dropping a wheel off at...

Yes, plenty of people dropping a wheel off at crest of 11 and going across track into the concrete. I was afraid that is what happened to you before I watched the video! I know Danny and Dave are...
05-14-2019, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By altonj

The factory pas has those protrusions for the...

The factory pas has those protrusions for the anti vibration weights to quiet them down. The spring is located by the pin...

Cheers
05-13-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

That could have been a lot worse! Thanks for...

That could have been a lot worse! Thanks for your thoughts on the car and the video!

Cheers
05-13-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By altonj

What others have said. No 2 times is a car on...

What others have said. No 2 times is a car on the rack in the exact same state. Unless the same day, when you should get repeatable results.

The tool of measure is irrelevant. Pick your...
05-13-2019, 12:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,244
Posted By altonj

6 yep, but 11 up over the rise flat takes some...

6 yep, but 11 up over the rise flat takes some stones... Tip my hat to you. 13 though would depend on the speeds and how the car felt before I left my foot on the floor. That said, I have only 7...
04-28-2019, 01:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,326
Posted By altonj

We have found 32-33 hot providing good grip on a...

We have found 32-33 hot providing good grip on a variety of cars.
04-28-2019, 01:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,504
Posted By altonj

We got some 997 GT2 seats form Gert a while back....

We got some 997 GT2 seats form Gert a while back. Amazing service and pricing.

Cheers
Forum: 997 Forum
04-28-2019, 12:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,777
Posted By altonj

For track use Motul RBF600 or Competition...

For track use Motul RBF600 or Competition Motorsport Racing Brake Fluid (Rennlist sponsor). Both are excellent. Although Castrol SRF has amazing boiling points, we find the pedal feel is not quite as...
Forum: 987 Forum
04-21-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,135
Posted By altonj

I agree with Charles' data. The only difference...

I agree with Charles' data. The only difference would be that we have seen ONE 3.8 with a cracked liner.
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