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Throttle Position Sensor
Find the Throttle Position Sensor You Need Right Here. Discussion: The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is used to report various throttle positions to the DME. A very common failure item on t
Brey-Krause Strut Brace Installation - 944
Author: Skip Installation : Open hood to gain access to the strut bearing mounting nuts. There are (4) 13mm. strut bearing mounting nuts per side. Remove the (2) front and (1) inner
Clutch Replacement - Part One
Author: Skip The following account explains in detail the procedure of changing a clutch in a 944/951. It also contains a list of tools, chemicals, parts and the sources where to find them. The
Clutch Replacement - Part Two
Author: Skip TRANSMISSION: Remove shift boot lever (retaining clip at top )(Be careful of plastic cosmetic items, remove ashtray, two screws, lift center piece slightly & push out lea
K&N Air Filter Facts
Author: Skip Why K&N Makes The World's Best Air Filters Facts You Should Know About Air Filters Paper vs K&N Stock Replacement Filters Washable and Reusable Beyo
Rod Bearing Replacement
  Discussion: This procedure will detail the steps necessary to replace the Rod Bearings on a 944 Turbo car.   With some modifications it may also be applied to normally aspirated 944
3 - Basic Calculations
In the last two articles, we plunged right into some relatively complex issues, namely weight transfer and tyre adhesion. This month, we regroup and review some of the basic units and dimensions need
You know you're a racer when...
YOU KNOW YOU’RE A RACER WHEN: -You think the primary purpose of wings is to PREVENT flight. -You take your helmet along when you go buy new eyeglasses or check out cars (seats). -You feel
1 - Weight Transfer
  Most autocrossers and race drivers learn early in their careers the importance of balancing a car. Learning to do it consistently and automatically is one essential part of becoming a truly
2 - Keeping Your Tyres Stuck to the Ground
  In last month's article, we explained the physics behind weight transfer. That is, we explained why braking shifts weight to the front of the car, accelerating shifts weight to the rear, an
4 - There Is No Such Thing as Centrifugal Force
One often hears of "centrifugal force." This is the apparent force that throws you to the outside of a turn during cornering. If there is anything loose in the car, it will immediately slide to the r