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Porsche 944 - Design 90 Wheel Restoration

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This video demonstrates and explains some of the work involved in restoring a set of Design 90 wheels for a Porsche 944.
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25 авг 2024

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@sharkfin9517 Год назад

Excellent content, thanks for the detailed review of your restoration

@Raven-rl7gj 9 месяцев назад

They look great!

@donlemme898 Год назад

Very sharp.💵 well spent.

@NC944er Год назад

Thanks Don! I really wanted to try a set of the new offset 17” Fuchs, but couldn’t find the $5,000. 😂 The restoration came out great and is more period correct for the car.

@grkfrk04 Год назад

I’m so glad you’re doing all this. I just got a 924s and am basically 3 videos behind you… I owe you big time

@NC944er Год назад

That’s awesome to hear! I love the 924S, a really cool mix of the early and later cars and a lot of transferable parts from the 944. They all seem to suffer similar problems over time, so we’re simultaneously performing the same work at different places around the world. 😂

@grkfrk04 Год назад

@@NC944er yup yup. Also- compliments to you on your presentation. Fantastic

@P1983sche Год назад

Excellent! Looks great man!

@NC944er Год назад

Thank you! I’ve already had to clean brake dust off. 😂

@BigFish246 Год назад

That is a perfect car.

@DugEphresh Год назад

For the love of God man, is there anything you can't do? Just kidding, I love everything you have done and I consider your channel the bible on the 944. Keep up the amazing job!

@NC944er Год назад

Yes, I’m not terribly good at playing basketball. 😂 Thanks for the feedback, it means a lot… and the car has certainly come a long way.

@liamflynn6929 Год назад

Good tip on the center cap. I see people mount those incorrectly all the time

@NC944er Год назад

Gotta be within spec! 😂

@eddieselman8942 Год назад

According to my mechanic, who has been a Porsche mechanic for more than forty years, this is a myth. As always, a great video from you.

@lizard944 Год назад

@@eddieselman8942 I just got back from the Porsche Swap Meet in Carlisle, PA. Several local dealerships always bring new vehicles to showcase, and all of them had the crests oriented that way so I assume that's how they came from the factory. Ironically, I was just talking about this to my daughter earlier today at the show. Of course, it's not a performance issue or going to give you any more horsepower, but I just see it as something that separates an "owner" from a true enthusiast. It would actually influence my buying decision a little if I were deciding between two identical cars on how OCD and meticulous the seller is, say like the host of this channel LOL!

@eddieselman8942 Год назад

@@lizard944 I entered my 928 GTS in the Concourse d’ Elegance at the 2022 Porsche Owners Club N.S.W. and was chipped by one of the judges for this terrible mistake. Mentioned it to my mechanic and he made that comment. He is a member of the club and has judged mainly the transaxle cars in the past but no longer bothers because of what he regards as misinformation. Just saying and not looking for a response. I agree with you about why we choose to drive Porsches, attention to detail, which is exactly what my mechanic and his son are fanatical about and insist on. They are the go to shop for transaxle cars in Sydney, Australia and look after my 928 and 944 Turbo.

@NC944er Год назад

@@eddieselman8942 It could very well be a myth, absent a technical service bulletin advising of such. 😂 Mythology does seem to be blurring lines of reality at this point though, as a number of automotive journalists have reported on such wheel alignment specs, quoting a “Porsche employee” told them so. That’s not to say it’s 100% verifiable. I’ve also noticed that all marketing photos released on Porsche’s website have the caps precisely oriented that way, but what the true origination is, I’ve no clue. Cheers and thanks for sharing!

@jaminwalton4223 Год назад

amazing as always, i just got some 997 wide body wheels for my 944, having some issues with fitment but just need to roll the fenders a lil more. keep it up!

@NC944er Год назад

Sweet! I’d like to see that when it’s all said and done. Hope they work out well for you! 👍🏼

@rossstoneman832 Год назад

Very nice!

@NC944er Год назад

Thanks Ross!

@tims_4x4_garage Год назад

Way nicer job than my job spray painting a set of replicas i got for free and refinishing and painting the oem center caps ! Nice job sir

@NC944er Год назад

Perhaps, but you’re $700 richer. 😂

@tims_4x4_garage Год назад

@@NC944er a lot more than that after selling the car 😅

@NC944er Год назад

@@tims_4x4_garage LOL! True… you moved at the right time, market dropped a bit this year.

@TakeFlightGarage Год назад

Serious serious props for doing all this work, exceptional quality work, and getting her out of the garage and driving her. Very very well done. What are some of the next projects you have for the car? You’ve checked off a ton of boxes!

@NC944er Год назад

Thanks man! The car has definitely come a long way. The only other major project I have planned for this year is an A/C system overhaul. I’m also looking at putting together a video on all the modifications I’ve made to the car thus far. It looks mostly stock (on purpose), but I’ve actually got about 25 changes from its original factory setup.

@casper7794 Год назад

Hey Take Flight, your car is looking pretty sweet as well!

@NC944er Год назад

@@casper7794 Yeah it is! 👍🏼

@TakeFlightGarage Год назад

@@casper7794 @NC944er Thanks guys I’ve been doing my best to keep it that way, but even I can’t keep up with the level of detail NC goes to, especially tackling those really big projects like the head gasket and now the torque tube. Seeing how much pop all the zinc components add really goes to show that it’s all the little details that seriously add up. I just spent a lot of coin having my A/C repaired, but next up on the docket for is for sure going to be that Lindsey MAF kit… for my ‘86 though that means upgrading my DME as well. In the meantime while I save my Pennies I am eagerly awaiting more NC content! 😁🤙🏻

@timlippold8515 Год назад

Great video as always. Given the NC climate I am surprised you did not go with Summer Tires.

@NC944er Год назад

Hey Tim! I almost went with summer tires, but it does drop below 30° here from time to time in the winter and I didn’t want to worry about rubber cracking etc. The ones I got are pretty sticky and are way softer than my old ones, so I think they’ll do well. 👍🏼

@mrkonradkk Год назад

I'm literally doing the same project right now with 16 inch 951 phone dials on my 85.5 NA. Great set of tires you got! I debated about them and got the Conti extreme sport ones instead as rain = no riding haha!

@NC944er Год назад

Nice! Those should look sweet when they’re all done. I almost went with summer tires, but it does drop below 30° here from time to time in the winter and I didn’t want to worry about rubber cracking etc. The ones I got are pretty sticky and wayyyy softer than my old ones.

@danorman_ Год назад

Incredible video yet again. So much useful information. Well done on the restoration, wheels and car 👏

@NC944er Год назад

Thanks Daniel! There wasn’t a ton of work I was individually doing on the wheel project since I don’t have paint or powder coating equipment, but I thought it would be cool to share a bunch of technical details related to the wheels and their installation.

@snake211987 Год назад

As usual, very competent and well done. I wish you were closer; I'm going to have to do the hatch de-lamination fix on my 924S and I'm not looking forward to it.

@NC944er Год назад

Oh man, that is a bit of work, but doable. Have you looked around for a used replacement hatch? I’ll occasionally see them on Craigslist.

@snake211987 Год назад

@@NC944er I'm in a bit of a Porsche vacuum. There's not many around and my nearest dealer is 3 hours away. It'll be fine. Currently waiting on my glass primer and a powered caulk gun for the urethane.

@arthurdejager1775 2 месяца назад

👌 i didn't know dates

@stevenleiler9034 Год назад

Interesting as always. But only phone dial for mine.

@NC944er Год назад

The phone dials are definitely iconic of the era. I wouldn’t mine having a staggered set of 16” phone dials myself. 👍🏼

@TH75767 Год назад

Were the old center caps metal? And what did you do with them...i may need a set for my CS rims. Cant powder coat the plastic ones obviously and the colored crest is easy to remove by drilling out the rivets.

@NC944er Год назад

My old center caps were the same part number, just in more of a “pre-owned” condition. The main cap material is metal, but it seems like the crest may be plastic or a different type of metal. It is riveted to the center cap as you described. Strangely enough, the crests were in great shape, but most of the silver paint on the outer cap sections had chipped off. I had repainted those areas with Duplicolor wheel silver, which was a close match with slightly more metal flake. I still have the caps and would part with them fairly cheaply if you’re interested. Email me and I’ll send you some pics. My address is listed in the “About” tab on the channel.

@kennethrichardson1654 Год назад

I did a similar wheel/tire install on my 87 N/A last week. Sourced some 968 wheels of similar size and offset, and mounted a set of DWS06 tires in 205/225 sizes. I've had great luck with these tires on other P cars I own (Caymans and Boxsters), and have always been impressed by the performance despite being an A/S tire. Well, I road tested them this weekend on some of my favorite roads, and i have to tell you, I'm not impressed. I tried running 29/36 PSI, then 36/36 PSI, and many combos in between, and none seemed to remove the "squishy" feeling of the tires. A quick google search shows this is a common complaint on these tires. many feel they just need to break in. Right now I have about 100 miles on them, and will continue to evaluate for at least 500 miles hoping the performance more closely resembles what i am used on my other P cars. So, I am curious on your thought on how they handle and what PSI you decided to run? Love your videos... keep them coming!

@NC944er Год назад

Hey, thanks for sharing! That certainly is a similar setup. I haven’t yet pushed the tires too far as they only have about 200 miles on them. Sources I saw indicated at least 300 miles for a proper break-in. They are noticeably softer than my old tires, but those were super hard from age, so not the best of comparisons. Right now, they are at about 33 PSI. They feel pretty sticky and I no longer have any wheel hop in the rear when they break free. I’m also getting used to the semi-solid transmission mount, which has added some additional sounds and feedback into the cabin. With the new clutch and rebuilt torque tube, engagement is a lot smoother and everything is just tighter, so I almost have too much going on to say for sure. 😂 Definitely looking forward to getting some more miles on the new setup and seeing how the tires stack up.

@kennethrichardson1654 Год назад

@@NC944er In a search of several forums, it seems like "squishy" is a common occurrence by some users of these tires. Tire Rack recommends breaking them in over several hundred miles. I figure if they are still squishy after 500 miles, I'll replace them. I'm hoping that is not the case. I too replaced 10 year old 15 inch michelins, and to be honest, the handling I am experiencing is worse... My car is on Koni adjustable sport shocks/struts that are relatively new. No other suspension modifications that i am aware of. I do have stock anti sway bars, and am thinking of upgrading those. I'm getting an alignment tomorrow, maybe that will help too. I'll let you know!

@NC944er Год назад

@@kennethrichardson1654 Hmm, I wonder if that’s something recent, like a change in the composition to the new “plus” version? I didn’t super research them before purchase, but saw they were pretty highly rated in their category. Now you’re gonna have me looking for the squishy-ness. 😂

@kennethrichardson1654 Год назад

@@NC944er I run this same type tire on a 2011 Boxster Spyder and never felt anything close to squishiness. I do wonder if the profile is a factor? My spyder tires are 35 vs the 55/50 of the 944 set up.

@kennethrichardson1654 Год назад

Got the car aligned last week. Added a little front camber. Running 32/36 psi. Put another 100 miles on the car. I think they are getting better. I’ve decided to give them until 500 total.

@tiderfish Год назад

Another great video! One comment about that brake dust that gets built up over years. You can remove it with Iron Fallout detail spray. However it will take a lot of applications and scrubbing. However the car-detail products are extremely expensive. One trick I have been using with the wheels I pull from the junk yards, is to use the Iron Out powder product sold at big box stores, that is meant for rust stain removal on toilets and tubs. I have a large tub of water, outside, and about half a jug of this iron out, and a bit of degreaser. Let them sit for a day, and then scrub them off. It might take a few days to get it all removed, but is worth it. I have restored some wheels with out the need to have them re-powdered. Sometimes I have even surprised myself with the results! Here is the product: summitbrands.com/iron-out-rust-stain-removers/powder/

@NC944er Год назад

Thanks for the recommendation, that stuff can be a real pain to remove.

@8359s Год назад

Dude, did they paint the surface that touches the hub? If yes, then get the wheels off the car and sand it off.

@NC944er Год назад

Hey man! Nope, the interior mating surfaces were left as bare metal after bead blasting. It’s probably difficult to discern from the footage as the bare aluminum color is somewhat close to the Porsche Silver.