Saving a Porsche. Vr6 Turbo power

[Capt. Obvious]

I wish people knew how to properly measure wheels...

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

yeah idk. he sold another set of wheels on here and didn't seem like there were any issues. HRE looked at pictures and they said they looked like reps

[zoo]

Wow, thats sad and funny at the same time. Those are HRE, model 535.
He had them listed as "early 540". I was tempted to buy them, seems like I dodged a bullet there.

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

Wow, thats sad and funny at the same time. Those are HRE, model 535.
He had them listed as "early 540". I was tempted to buy them, seems like I dodged a bullet there.

yeah HRE said " no serial number, no real" haha who knows. im glad it cost me just return shipping and he was a guy that didnt give me a hard time over it.

@zoo you got the tool for oz operas?

[Earl]

I have OZ tools if you can't find any=)

[zoo]

yeah HRE said " no serial number, no real" haha who knows. im glad it cost me just return shipping and he was a guy that didnt give me a hard time over it.

@zoo you got the tool for oz operas?

A lot of their early wheels had the serial "scribed" into the mounting face. Easy to sand it off.

OZ tool -I have one coming, actually. Ordered from XXL-Automotive (Germany).

http://www.xxl-automotive.de/Spezialwerkzeug/Rad-Reifen-Felgen/OZ-Innenzehnkant-Einsatz-f%FCr-Felgenschrauben-SW8::1166.html

There is a coupon code somewhere for 10% off. Plus no VAT. Shipping is very expensive though.
Another one is available here http://www.ebay.com/itm/221610336776
But in the picture it looks like a Laser 8mm socket, which does not work on Operas.

I have OZ tools if you can't find any=)

You have the male 10pt bit for Operas? How much?

[Earl]

I have both female sockets. Didnt know there were male ones used on other OZ's=/

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

You have the male 10pt bit for Operas? How much?

yeah thats what i need also

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

Well was having an issue with the clutch so time to pull the drivetrain



It's nice how easy this comes out



And the issue

[MrJack]

I think I just came in my pants multiple times reading this whole thread...
Love the work you've done and those new wheels look sick!

If dream of building a 911 like this. Will do once I have the money/time

Keep up the good work!

[philohlean]

Can't wait to see this get painted! Definitely one of my favorite Porsche's, so much quality work has gone in to this thing

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

thanks guys

Since the trans is out I figured this time I'd put it back together clean



Getting there.

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

Also picked up some rotor hats to use to have some made with the right offsets to build a setup using aftermarket rotors

[bradp@adaptecspeedware]

My turbo started smoking a bit at h20 so since it's down now it figured I'd see what the issue was. Not how I wanted to start off.



But found the issue.



Started on rear bumper. I love the look of center exit exhausts so time to start cutting





Removed the heat shields for really no other reason than the clanging noise.



V-bands came in for my aluminum exhaust. Saving about 30lbs out back by replacing this



With this. Going dual 3.5" tips out the license plate area.



Also pressure plate was under warranty so that is back.

Trans cleaned up

[TeckniX]

I like the progress and glad to see you taking the turbo apart while in there.
In to see more of that ALU exhaust setup