Tag Archives: Porsche

The Little Bastard

Posted on September 20, 2011 by porschedoc

Hey, I didn’t come up with the name, the owner did! Had a little issue with an 88 911 that was rubbing the tire on the fender under certain corners. My buddy Mark had heard a POP from the front … Continue reading →

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996 C2 Suspension Upgrade

Posted on September 20, 2011 by porschedoc

Knocking out a little suspension upgrade on a 996C2 this week. We are installing Bilstein HD shocks/struts with Eibach lowering springs, which will give the car a little lower stance, and a firmer ride which will help in the corners. … Continue reading →

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A little behind…..

Posted on September 14, 2011 by porschedoc

Sorry, the blog hasn’t been updated in while. Last week I knocked out quite a few projects, but just didn’t have the time to get them up before heading out of town again. On Friday we headed up to Hastings … Continue reading →

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Dragon Part II:

Posted on August 31, 2011 by porschedoc

Figured I’d make the rolling chassis a little lighter: Out she comes 🙂 I’ll put this thing on a stand at the shop and go through the bottom end. My guess is the head is warped, so a trip to … Continue reading →

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951 Coolant Leak

Posted on August 31, 2011 by porschedoc

Got a call Sunday night on the way back from Hastings about a stranded 951. Car lost all it’s coolant and started to overheat. Monday morning the tow truck showed up to the house with it and I checked it … Continue reading →

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NASA HPDE Hastings NE

Posted on August 29, 2011 by porschedoc

Spent the weekend instructing with the boys up at MPH in Hastings, NE. If you have never been to Motorsport Park Hastings, it is a great little midwestern track with a cool story. Saturday night we got a private tour … Continue reading →

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996 IMS Upgrade Part II:

Posted on August 19, 2011 by porschedoc

Parts came in this morning for the 996 project, so I was able to knock out quite a bit of work today. Started out by installing the secondary air valve, oil/air separator, oil cooler seals, waterpump, and also was able … Continue reading →

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