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The latest salvage / $2800 w/ broken front drive shaft that beat a hole in the tranny, damaged the transfer case, damaged the transfer case cable, bad MAF, lots of little misc stuff. Bottom line / just north of $5000 and 4 weekends total invested in a near perfect cosmetically and now mechanically 00 w/ 118K. It is the family favorite. My grand daughter really likes the "way back seat".
The latest salvage / $2800 w/ broken front drive shaft that beat a hole in the tranny, damaged the transfer case, damaged the transfer case cable, bad MAF, lots of little misc stuff. Bottom line / just north of $5000 and 4 weekends total invested in a near perfect cosmetically and now mechanically 00 w/ 118K. It is the family favorite. My grand daughter really likes the "way back seat".
0 2010/04/07 05:03:06
It may not be a Rover but it will still go in the snow
It may not be a Rover but it will still go in the snow
0 2010/04/07 05:03:06
Das Bus
Das Bus
0 2010/04/07 05:03:06
On the road in the ML
On the road in the ML
0 2010/04/07 05:07:52
I drove from St Louis to Sacramento just to do it after I got the truck abck from Renntech. As the flats were on the way I took it out and ran a 158 pass.
I drove from St Louis to Sacramento just to do it after I got the truck abck from Renntech. As the flats were on the way I took it out and ran a 158 pass.
0 2010/04/07 05:07:52
The Sacramento trip also included going over Green Mountain Wyoming.
The Sacramento trip also included going over Green Mountain Wyoming.
0 2010/04/07 05:07:52
Getting ready to take the Benz on a side trip over Green Mountain Wyoming, after running on the Salt Flats
Getting ready to take the Benz on a side trip over Green Mountain Wyoming, after running on the Salt Flats
0 2010/04/07 05:10:57
The only car I ever bought new. 84 944 that was my wife's 25th birthday persent. US car w/ European delivery
The only car I ever bought new. 84 944 that was my wife's 25th birthday persent. US car w/ European delivery
0 2010/04/07 05:10:57
The 944 is no longer stock 3 liter crank, MSDS headers, Lindsey Racing billet fuel rail and rising rate regulator, MAF conversion w/ stand alone, 951 injectors and head gasket, 11 / 1 compression, bigger valves, new valve springs, new cam, flowed intake manifold, knife edge crank, baffeled oil pan, new vacuum hoses, watrer pump, all belts, hoses, whatever...125 RWHP to 167 RWHP may not seem like much but along with shedding a couple hundred pounds and going w/ a 924 LSD transaxle that has a higher gear ratio it is very quick and along w/ a near perfect 51 / 49 weight ratio it is a large go-kart.
The 944 is no longer stock 3 liter crank, MSDS headers, Lindsey Racing billet fuel rail and rising rate regulator, MAF conversion w/ stand alone, 951 injectors and head gasket, 11 / 1 compression, bigger valves, new valve springs, new cam, flowed intake manifold, knife edge crank, baffeled oil pan, new vacuum hoses, watrer pump, all belts, hoses, whatever...125 RWHP to 167 RWHP may not seem like much but along with shedding a couple hundred pounds and going w/ a 924 LSD transaxle that has a higher gear ratio it is very quick and along w/ a near perfect 51 / 49 weight ratio it is a large go-kart.
0 2010/04/07 05:10:57
Misc stuff getting ready to go into the 944
Misc stuff getting ready to go into the 944
0 2010/04/07 07:31:48
In progress I stuck in a new balanced torque tube, Sachs heavy duty clutch kit, and lightened flywheel.
In progress I stuck in a new balanced torque tube, Sachs heavy duty clutch kit, and lightened flywheel.
0 2010/04/07 07:31:48
951 sway bars, Ground Control adjustable springs, KONI yellows all around, rear coil over conversion, new ball joints, control arm bushings, wheel bearings
951 sway bars, Ground Control adjustable springs, KONI yellows all around, rear coil over conversion, new ball joints, control arm bushings, wheel bearings
0 2010/04/07 07:31:48
MAF conversion from the old AFM
MAF conversion from the old AFM
0 2010/04/07 07:36:39
MAF controller in glove box. There is also a USB for laptop tuning of the MAF and the stand alone ignition
MAF controller in glove box. There is also a USB for laptop tuning of the MAF and the stand alone ignition
0 2010/04/07 07:36:39
17" Mille Miglia carrera Cup wheel copies that have the proper offset for the early 944 w/o spacers. 225X55X17 front and 245X40X17 rear sticky Yokohamas
17" Mille Miglia carrera Cup wheel copies that have the proper offset for the early 944 w/o spacers. 225X55X17 front and 245X40X17 rear sticky Yokohamas
0 2010/04/07 07:39:18
Fiberwerks EVO I composite bumpers about to go on
Fiberwerks EVO I composite bumpers about to go on
0 2010/04/07 07:39:18
I switched out all the gauge faces for white
I switched out all the gauge faces for white
0 2010/04/07 07:39:18
I made a custom wiring harness for the lights to allow running H4 Hellas 100 / 55 in the stock headlights, 100 W driving lights in the upper bumper, 100 W driving lights in the lower grill. In addition I have a relay set up from inside that will defeat the running lights and brake lights and only leave the headlights on. It is virtually impossible to follow if for some reason you are speeding on a back road and need to move on.
I made a custom wiring harness for the lights to allow running H4 Hellas 100 / 55 in the stock headlights, 100 W driving lights in the upper bumper, 100 W driving lights in the lower grill. In addition I have a relay set up from inside that will defeat the running lights and brake lights and only leave the headlights on. It is virtually impossible to follow if for some reason you are speeding on a back road and need to move on.
0 2010/04/07 07:42:24
This is the harness I made for the lighting. It connects directly to B and uses Bosch relays triggered by the old headlight wiring. This allow the much higher current for all the lights to not try to pass through the fuse box. Each set of lights is individually fused. I made a few of these for members on a Porsche forum that I frequent, they work great.
This is the harness I made for the lighting. It connects directly to B and uses Bosch relays triggered by the old headlight wiring. This allow the much higher current for all the lights to not try to pass through the fuse box. Each set of lights is individually fused. I made a few of these for members on a Porsche forum that I frequent, they work great.
0 2010/04/07 07:46:33
Killer stereo for a little car. Polk 2 way plates customk fitted into the stock 4X6 front holes using stock grills, Polk 6X8 mazda / Ford coaxes mounted in the stock rear hole, (2) Polk 6X9 wooifers mounted in custom .75 cu/ft drop in enclosures in the rear wheelwells. SONY 250W mono amp under passenger seat for the woofers, additional 4X50 W SONY amp by spare tire. New rear hatch carpet allows the woofers to not be seen.
Killer stereo for a little car. Polk 2 way plates customk fitted into the stock 4X6 front holes using stock grills, Polk 6X8 mazda / Ford coaxes mounted in the stock rear hole, (2) Polk 6X9 wooifers mounted in custom .75 cu/ft drop in enclosures in the rear wheelwells. SONY 250W mono amp under passenger seat for the woofers, additional 4X50 W SONY amp by spare tire. New rear hatch carpet allows the woofers to not be seen.
0 2010/04/07 07:46:33
In-dash Blaupunkt AM-FM-CD to look period correct. Schnell rear short shift kit and Speedforce Racing front short shift kit. The throw is approximately 3 inches and extremely quick.
In-dash Blaupunkt AM-FM-CD to look period correct. Schnell rear short shift kit and Speedforce Racing front short shift kit. The throw is approximately 3 inches and extremely quick.
0 2010/04/07 07:46:33
The wife's driver. That is not my wife, my wife is taller. It is pretty much a dead stock 98 M3 automatic
The wife's driver. That is not my wife, my wife is taller. It is pretty much a dead stock 98 M3 automatic
0 2010/04/07 07:58:26
The one that got away. I sold it to buy the 964 / big mistake. This was the best car I ever owned.
The one that got away. I sold it to buy the 964 / big mistake. This was the best car I ever owned.
0 2010/04/07 07:58:26
964 rear deck lid
964 rear deck lid
0 2010/04/07 07:58:26
91 C4 964 Targa. Stock except for H&R lowering springs and new wheels and tires
91 C4 964 Targa. Stock except for H&R lowering springs and new wheels and tires
0 2010/04/07 08:01:07
I bought the C4 to drive all year. Forget about it, it will go nowhere quick in the snow.
I bought the C4 to drive all year. Forget about it, it will go nowhere quick in the snow.
0 2010/04/07 08:01:07
Two new buddies that are hanging around the house
Two new buddies that are hanging around the house
0 2010/04/07 08:01:07
Steering wheel repaird after dying the old brown part balck
Steering wheel repaird after dying the old brown part balck
0 2010/04/07 08:03:41
Headliner out for repair. While out I soundproofed the roof and inside all doors. I installed new Focal door speakers front and rear and reinforced the woofer cover in the rear door.
Headliner out for repair. While out I soundproofed the roof and inside all doors. I installed new Focal door speakers front and rear and reinforced the woofer cover in the rear door.
0 2010/04/07 08:03:41
I fiberglassed the back to reinforce everything prior to installing the new liner
I fiberglassed the back to reinforce everything prior to installing the new liner
0 2010/04/07 08:03:41
I went w/ charcoal on the headliner. I personally like the contrast. Total cost was around $400 to include a gallon of fiberglass, fiberglass matt, 3 yards of 64" Wide headliner material and the glue.
I went w/ charcoal on the headliner. I personally like the contrast. Total cost was around $400 to include a gallon of fiberglass, fiberglass matt, 3 yards of 64" Wide headliner material and the glue.
1 2010/04/07 08:07:04
Black headlinefr
Black headlinefr
0 2010/04/07 08:07:04
After mrs speakerdude backed the Rover into the Benz I decided to add a rear camera. It works great ($129 from Autozone)
After mrs speakerdude backed the Rover into the Benz I decided to add a rear camera. It works great ($129 from Autozone)
0 2010/04/07 08:07:04
The cametra was installed a little differntly than the apckage described. Instead of screwing it to the license plate I took the third brake light apart and enlarged the hole in the back where the stock light snaps in. I then drilled a 1.25 hole in the red plastic to allow the camera to see out. I installed two new smaller snap in lights to allow the brake light to still function. I fished the wire down and out the factory grommet into the interior. I tapped into the reverse lights (black / ground solid green ) for camera power. When 12V is applied to the camera the front screen recognizes video and turns on. Up high is great as I can see over the boat to back up. Hopefully my wife will also see behind her.
The cametra was installed a little differntly than the apckage described. Instead of screwing it to the license plate I took the third brake light apart and enlarged the hole in the back where the stock light snaps in. I then drilled a 1.25 hole in the red plastic to allow the camera to see out. I installed two new smaller snap in lights to allow the brake light to still function. I fished the wire down and out the factory grommet into the interior. I tapped into the reverse lights (black / ground solid green ) for camera power. When 12V is applied to the camera the front screen recognizes video and turns on. Up high is great as I can see over the boat to back up. Hopefully my wife will also see behind her.
0 2010/04/07 08:10:18
Another stray. My first Rover. I am officially hooked.
Another stray. My first Rover. I am officially hooked.
0 2010/04/07 08:10:18
The little guys all snuggeled up and ready for bed. The Rover and ML fit behind them w/ the door closed.
The little guys all snuggeled up and ready for bed. The Rover and ML fit behind them w/ the door closed.
1 2010/04/07 08:19:52