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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-06-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Where is the oil leak?

My 968 has an oil leak as shown in the pics below. The bracket sits below the oil filter, and it looks like the oil comes from the rear of the bracket and moves down to the front of the bracket...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
12-08-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks, much appreciated. The owner sent me...

Thanks, much appreciated.

The owner sent me the VIN (I haven't seen the car yet), it turns out to be an '87 - so Type 2, not Type 1. Would it matter though?
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
11-22-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Type 1 with 968 suspension

Hi,

I am considering putting all suspension parts, brakes, ABS, engine and transmission from my 968 into a 944 Type 1 body shell to go racing in a series where contact will happen every race if...
Forum: 968 Forum
03-30-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated. ...

Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated.

The drain plug loosened within half a turn, and I tightened it back to 37 ftlb. It seems everything is fine.

Tightening to 73 ftlb, I never came to...
Forum: 968 Forum
03-29-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Yes, I was lucky. Still worried about potential...

Yes, I was lucky. Still worried about potential damage to the threads in the oil pan though. Do you think it is a good idea to heat the drain plug with a heat gun first?
Forum: 968 Forum
03-29-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By trackdaycareracer

I screwed up, now what?

I over-torqued the drain plug today after changing to a new plug and gasket. I was sure the workshop manual read 73 ftlb, but later found out I had switched the numbers around - it should have been...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-29-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By trackdaycareracer

I wish I had checked that when I had the cam...

I wish I had checked that when I had the cam cover off :(
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-29-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Are these cam lobes still okay?

(Seems like the threads with pictures of worn cam lobes are old and the pictures no longer there.)

Should I be worried about the wear on these cam lobes?
...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
02-27-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Very impressive posts Mark, thank you :bowdown:

Very impressive posts Mark, thank you :bowdown:
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
02-15-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks mate, that clear things up quite a bit :) ...

Thanks mate, that clear things up quite a bit :)

Cheers,
Trackday/Daycare-racer
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
01-15-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

I wonder why Porsche would install a heavier...

I wonder why Porsche would install a heavier flywheel than necessary on a GT3 when the change in performance is as good as described in the post above. The only downside seems to be that it can be...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
12-05-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Try out these two experiments: 1) A circular...

Try out these two experiments:

1) A circular plate has the same material, outside diameter and thickness as a circular ring. Obviously the ring weighs much less than the plate.

Put both on the...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
11-30-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks for taking the time to give me your input...

Thanks for taking the time to give me your input guys :)

To further muddy the topic, the reason behind my questions is that a racer told me that he just wasn't good enough to drive with an engine...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
11-21-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks for the replies. Spare Tire: Will an...

Thanks for the replies.

Spare Tire: Will an engine on a test stand at a steady 4000 RPM produce more torque (and thus horsepower) with a LWFW?

The flywheel will cause no frictional losses as it...
Forum: Performance Modifications Forum
11-15-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Lightweigth flywheels - Why?

What's the point of lightweigth flywheels? Please bear with me as I try to explain what I don't understand.

A flywheel will store energy to get a more even output from the engine despite the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-16-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By trackdaycareracer

I lived on Burris Road in Vestal and then Mill...

I lived on Burris Road in Vestal and then Mill Street, Binghamton from '97 till '01 :)

Original Porsche item on the way with express delivery, never figured out the answer to the original question...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-14-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Lived in Poway from 2001 till 2003. Every time...

Lived in Poway from 2001 till 2003. Every time there is a forest fire I check the news to see if the apartment building is still there :)
Forum: 968 Forum
08-14-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Xpost: Audi flange on transmission

Crosspost from the 924/944/968-forum:

Hi,

I snapped all the bolts on the inner CV joint yesterday morning, and today it turns out that one of the bolt holes on the flange on the 968...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-14-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Urgent: Audi flange on 968 tranny

Hi,

I snapped all the bolts on the inner CV joint yesterday morning, and today it turns out that one of the bolt holes on the flange on the 968 transmission has taken a beating leaving the flange...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
07-10-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,647
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Here's the laptimes: ...

Here's the laptimes:

http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife.html

Porsche has over the last years submitted lap times by works drivers, but neither the Gen I nor Gen II lap times have...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
07-09-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,647
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Turbo Gen I vs. Gen II, lap times

On the (in)famous Nurburgring Nordschleife the 2006 Turbo beat the 2009 Turbo by 9 seconds a lap, does anybody have a clue as to why? The newer car has 20 more horses and 35 pounds less weigth.
Forum: Wheel and Tire Forum
05-02-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thanks :) Seems like the rain tires are only...

Thanks :)

Seems like the rain tires are only one size in 15", 17", 18", 19" ?
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-25-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Question Installing monoballs in trailing arms

Guys,

How do I remove the stock bushing's metal inserts from the trailing arms? I was able to get the rubber part out, but have bent a few tools in the process of removing the metal inserts. Do...
Forum: Wheel and Tire Forum
04-25-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By trackdaycareracer

DOT track tires for rain

What's the best DOT-marked tire for wet track conditions? Seems like Toyo R888 performs well in rain and low temperaures. Pirelli P Zero Rosso Corsa (or something to that effect...) also looks...
Forum: Wheel and Tire Forum
04-24-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By trackdaycareracer

Thank you, the Forgelines look fantastic.

Thank you, the Forgelines look fantastic.
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