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by jaw911
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: American Racing Magnesium 5-6x15
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: American Racing Magnesium 5-6x15

Do you really mean American Racing? If they have AEW stamped inside, they are an 'American Eagle' and I could help you with 3 of 6x15 in quite good condition.
Regards
John
by jaw911
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Wtb 7/71 steering wheel and oil cap
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

Re: Wtb 7/71 steering wheel and oil cap

I have an 8/71 leather 40 cm wheel 901.347.081.15 with elevated hub, which I believe was an option for 911 T/E/S to 1972, if that is of interest?
by jaw911
Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Insurance renewal - G series 3.2
Replies: 18
Views: 1631

Re: Insurance renewal - G series 3.2

If you have several cars including a classic 911, you might want to try Classic Insurance Services (www.classicinsuranceservices.co.uk), whom I and several of my friends have found very competitive and include extras such as being covered to drive other people's cars comprehensively, not just 3rd pa...
by jaw911
Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:22 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Parts for FIA 1972 2.4S Race Car
Replies: 13
Views: 767

Re: Parts for FIA 1972 2.4S Race Car

Always amusing when racers have a go at series that will not allow the car they want to race into it. The argument above is perfectly logical and before you ask, I also tried to get a 2.7RS into the HSCC 70s Roadsports. Let me explain for those that do not race. Club motorsport is run by committees,...
by jaw911
Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Cars
Topic: Looking for 1970-1973 base to build a 1970's race car
Replies: 49
Views: 4291

Re: Looking for 1970-1973 base to build a 1970's race car

But what is the value of a 'genuine' RS engine compared to a 'replica' when the original chassis 0394 has been destroyed, so no longer exists?

John
by jaw911
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Looking for 1970-1973 base to build a 1970's race car
Replies: 17
Views: 951

Re: Looking for 1970-1973 base to build a 1970's race car

With regard to the white RS replica above that remained unsold, it was quite common for targas to be converted to coupes for racing in the early 90s as they had extra body stiffening. Not many race cars from the Porsche Club Championship in the early 90s actually survived to this day - too many majo...
by jaw911
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Tyre size for a 76 narrow body
Replies: 7
Views: 867

Re: Tyre size for a 76 narrow body

I used to race a 2.4E on 205x50 P Zero C on 7" Fuchs with no problem and some raced on 225x50 on the rear but probably rolled the arches. The cars were run low on 45mm ground clearance from what I remember. Not sure about the earlier comment on handling - it all depends on what you want and how...
by jaw911
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Rear wheel bearing change
Replies: 15
Views: 1312

Re: Rear wheel bearing change

Sorry, may have caused some confusion with definitions, It is the trailing arm itself that wears over time. I have just had to have a steel trailing arm machined to put in an oversize bearing and I know the same happens with the later alloy arms. Changing the wheel bearing in situ is relatively stra...
by jaw911
Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Rear wheel bearing change
Replies: 15
Views: 1312

Re: Rear wheel bearing change

Not wanting to state the obvious but measure the hub carefully before pressing in the new wheel bearing, They do wear over time, which causes the slight play you may now be getting. If so, you are into oversize and expensive bearings and machining the hub. You might be better just living with the pl...
by jaw911
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: Electrical parts for early 911s
Replies: 1
Views: 473

Re: Electrical parts for early 911s

Hi,
Could I have the distributor and spark plugs please. I will PM you my details.
Kind regards
John