TimM
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1/3/25 4:04 p.m.
Knowing that the young student will be attempting to manipulate this thrill ride - a softer, gentler clutch with heavier flywheel was procured:
ACT HDSS single disc with sprung hub to allow some forgiveness on shifts (compared to twin disc with no springs):

And 11 pound flywheel to enable easier 'step off' starts (compared to nearly nothing currently with the Cusco unit):

Hopefully will begin the teardown this weekend...
TimM
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1/9/25 2:12 p.m.
Bit of brake bleeding on-going:

Calipers have held up nicely to the track miles - although I'm pretty easy on brakes...
TimM
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3/2/25 3:40 p.m.
Moving on to more fun maintenance actions...repacking axle joints along with new boots:
Old:

New:

Unsure when they were done last and last year one split on the way home from Spa...
TimM
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3/9/25 9:05 a.m.
Both rear axles complete and reinstalled. Moving on to the Ohlins spring 'upgrade'... Many buy a new set of springs for the front typically 100's and swapping with 120's. Then taking the 100's and installing in the rear - bumping both ends similiarly or so we thought. Upon disassembling a front and rear for the exchange, noticed both were 90's. So the rears will not receive any more stiffness. Hopefully, it won't lead to excess understeer. We'll see!:
120's - Note, we paid $50 import tax on these from the UK...making these very expensive springs. Can thank the BREXIT for that...US is very lucky to avoid this 30% upcharge on everything!:


Complete!

I also elected to replace the front wheel bearings - bit disappointed as the are OEM and its not like we did too many jumps or curb hops...;-)

New, shiny parts!

docwyte
UltimaDork
3/9/25 10:11 a.m.
We'll see how stable prices are with everything going on now.... I might be doing a spring change on my 996, it's currently set up fairly stiff for track work, I think 685lbs front and 900lbs rear. I'm thinking of moving the front to the rear and getting something like 450 for the front
TimM
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3/25/25 4:18 p.m.
Doc: you are going down in stiffness and we are going up - 30%! Hope it doesn't kill the ride. We will consider going up in the rear a bit to even it out...hopefully not.
More work done this weekend - love repacking axles joints ... but they are complete!:

Notice unusual wear marks on the inside of the left front axle...the same one under hard corning we would get a clicking...hmm. Supposedly it is an internal transfer case issue...we are investigating!

Pulled the lower engine mounting frame out (north/south bar)...replaced the rear engine mount-easy enough!:

Extracted the transfer case - plan to disassemble a bit to see if we have loose diff bolts (?):

Fresh transfer case seal - since I have one:

And swapping the other bearing to keep it even up front:

TimM
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4/12/25 4:59 p.m.
Free time on a Saturday means Evo time...installed fresh front sway bar endlinks (inexpensive OEM parts!):

A new alternator as the original has a bearing squeel until warm...unsure when it is going to take a siesta (appears an Evo 9 model is a straight bolt in for a 5):

And the car seems to be missing a transmission:

It is now on the ground...not terribly difficult...but reinstall is twice has challenging...especially in crocs and solo:

The twin disk that came with the car looks no worse for wear...just a bit too serious:

Hopefully it will go back together quietly tomorrow...it will be a Sunday and in Germany that means no noise/work (I consider this fun so...we'll see if I get reported!)
TimM
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4/14/25 4:44 a.m.
Is this a clean bellhousing or what?:

Simple Green and toothbrush after 10 mins...rinsed with Brakeclean!