Portable air tank tips
Author: Skip
Go ahead and laugh, but if this helps just one person...
Many of us have the small portable air tanks for various tasks, most for quick racing tire pressure changes. Frust |
Motive Power Bleeder
Author: Skip
The Motive Products POWER BLEEDER TM works just like professional pressure bleeders -- at a fraction of the cost. With a POWER BLEEDER TM , one person can easily, safely, and |
Porsche Option Codes
Author: Skip
Code
Description
009
3 speed sportomatic transmission
018
Sport steering wheel with elevated hub
020
Speedometer with 2 scales KP |
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 |
Oil Pressure Relief Valve
944 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Background:
Within the 944 series cars, the oil pressure is regulated by both speed of the engine as the engine drives the oil pump, and by a pressure valve.&n |
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement - late 944, 968
Discussion :
This procedure will describe the removal and subsequent installation of rear wheel bearings on a Porsche 944 with aluminum trailing arms (1985.5 & later) |
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 |
Window Regulator Replacement
Tools Needed:
Phillips and common screw driver
10 mm combination wrench
10 mm socket and 3/8 inch drive ratchet
¼ inch drive ratchet with ¼ inch socket
Phillips “bit” from multi- |
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 |
Emissions Test Notes
Author: Skip
We just got a great email that prompted this new section regarding emissions testing - always a challenge for an older car. Hopefully, we'll be able to add more tips as they become |
Pagid Brake Pads - FAQ
Author: Skip
Brake Pad FAQ
Question: What's with the different compounds? What is the application of each?
PAGID RS packaging
RS 7: Black (Discontiu |
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 |
6 - Speed and Horsepower
The title of this month's article consists of two words dear to every racer's heart. This month, we do some "back of the envelope" calculations to investigate the basic physics of speed and horsepowe |
KONI Improved Rebate
KONI Improved Rebate Get a $30 to $70 rebate with the purchase of a set of four KONI Street Automotive & Light Truck/SUV shock absorbers or one suspension kit from March 1, 2018 — May 31, 2018. How T |
