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Forum: 928 Forum
07-05-2023, 10:46 PM
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Posted By Mongo

Anyone know what the diameter is of the stock...

Anyone know what the diameter is of the stock springs? Is it 5 inches?

Thanks for all of your replies.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-05-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By Mongo

Hey Greg, The aftermarket adjusting sleeves...

Hey Greg,

The aftermarket adjusting sleeves are a lower cost. The price of a pair of adjusters for the front is equivalent to the price of only one front shock threaded ring straight from Porsche....
Forum: 928 Forum
07-05-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By Mongo

I don't need JB weld to fasten them on, but...

I don't need JB weld to fasten them on, but rather just put the sleeves in the oven to expand before installation.


I really like how a 928 with Konis rode. A friend of mine had them on his car...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-01-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By Mongo

Simply put, #14 and #15 would be replaced with...

Simply put, #14 and #15 would be replaced with the All Star sleeve and adjusting nut from above.
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Forum: 928 Forum
07-01-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By Mongo

Aftermarket coilovers sleeves on Koni shocks with Stock Springs

I have a set of Konis I am going to be assembling before installing. I ran across a an individual coilover kit on Summit Racing that includes the sleeve, adjustment but and hat made by All Star. Very...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-10-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By Mongo

I like the NACA hood on the Strosek 928, but...

I like the NACA hood on the Strosek 928, but without the center hump. I have seen only one in my time without it. Would love to have it for my S4 though. Something about those ducts make it look...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-08-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

No. This is no surprise either. I even scoured...

No. This is no surprise either. I even scoured the Mercedes forums. Any owners of w140, w124 and r129 chassis have the same issue with the switch. All have reported no seal between the switch and...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-06-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

All plugged in now... Done. I have some more...

All plugged in now... Done. I have some more cleaning to do but will provide updates after a test drive.
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Forum: 928 Forum
12-06-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Got some bad news last week that will have some...

Got some bad news last week that will have some long term effects on my family. Stepped away but now I'm back. The pic below is the reaction valve installed. The Vaseline held the pressure pin...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Yup, never saw one on the original when I...

Yup, never saw one on the original when I extracted it.. was metal on metal. Probably why it was a pain to break loose.
Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Vaseline or petroleum jelly is crucial to keeping...

Vaseline or petroleum jelly is crucial to keeping the pin straight for installation.

You may notice in the picture before, the orientation of the divot or dimple on the brake band. I got lucky...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Take note of the seal sizes. The Reaction valve...

Take note of the seal sizes. The Reaction valve is tapered.

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Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Here is what is needed to reseal the reaction...

Here is what is needed to reseal the reaction valve. I'll post additional photos shortly.
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Forum: 928 Forum
11-29-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 964
Posted By Mongo

Aren't those rotors the same size as 944 fronts?

Aren't those rotors the same size as 944 fronts?
Forum: 928 Forum
11-29-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 964
Posted By Mongo

Brakenetic is next on my list of rotors. Try...

Brakenetic is next on my list of rotors. Try them too
Forum: 928 Forum
11-29-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

What's behind that reaction valve... Well, the...

What's behind that reaction valve... Well, the brake band! And, the dimple the pin fits into. This is why it's important to install the valve first rather than torque the switch and the valve...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-29-2022, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 964
Posted By Mongo

R1 Concepts. Awesome rotors. Running them on...

R1 Concepts. Awesome rotors. Running them on all my cars.
Forum: 928 Forum
11-28-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Once all the seals were removed with a pick and...

Once all the seals were removed with a pick and small flat blade screwdriver, the valve and pin were given a brake cleaner bath and bagged for later while I clean up the mess I made.
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Forum: 928 Forum
11-28-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Here is my reaction valve. It will be...

Here is my reaction valve. It will be disassembled and properly resealed. The current o-rings are there are extremely brittle as well as the plug seal on the top.
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Forum: 928 Forum
11-28-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

The reaction valve sometimes comes out from what...

The reaction valve sometimes comes out from what the Mercedes guys told me. Mine was stuck. I used a bolt to wiggle it out.

Bad news was because I jacked the back wheels up only I lost about 1.5...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-28-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Brought out the "I WASNT ASKING NICELY" combo.......

Brought out the "I WASNT ASKING NICELY" combo....

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Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Those are rare in my area. Best I can find is...

Those are rare in my area. Best I can find is one on Amazon. I can get an impact 6 point here next Sunday.
Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Gave the turned down socket a try. Fits great,...

Gave the turned down socket a try. Fits great, but still that switch will not budge. I have it soaking in PB Blaster again.

I'm considering a large breaker bar and using the floor jack. Have...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

May try that if this socket can't handle...

May try that if this socket can't handle leverage...which is the next issue I'm dealing with. I can only get so much on my back.
Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2022, 12:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mongo

Borrowed a grinder and machined the crown of the...

Borrowed a grinder and machined the crown of the socket off. Now it should sit flush.
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