WillyDaP wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2024 4:02 am
I appreciate J-Dub's question and thanks for giving folks on here more info, because I know there are likely many members who view this change with trepidation since what is " Simple " for one person, is difficult for another ( I would be one of those anothers ). As you noted, you are a worrier, and there are plenty of us like you, so in this case more info just helps one decide if they want to tackle a job or take to an expert. Thanks for the extra detail, it will help others wanting to accomplish this task, imho.
Here's some more detail.
You need only a trim tool. I guess I spent 15-20 minutes in all.
1. Remove the shift knob, trim, console buttons, storage cup/ashtray.
2. Evaluate the free play by manipulating the shifter and observing the cables.
3. To adjust a cable:
a. rotate open the joint cover
b. lift the cable end out of the threaded grooves
c. move the shifter or the cable and re-set the cable end in the threaded grooves
d. rotate closed the joint cover and test the results
4. Snap everything back together
After arriving home yesterday from a 5000-mile road trip, this morning I installed the clear engine cover that was awaiting my attention. It's a top-quality piece, reflecting Henry Chea's bona fides in automotive engineering and manufacturing.
It is bling, for sure, but it also delivers a functional advantage in that top engine access now is a simple 6-screw affair, with no trim removal required.
I took this photo before cleaning and waxing the polycarbonate and reinstalling the seatbelt trim.
Henry estimates the job at 2-4 hours. I've been into the engine three times previously, so I have some experience pulling apart the interior. This job took me about 3 hours, including about 30 minutes of correcting mistakes.
ReidMcT wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:35 am
After arriving home yesterday from a 5000-mile road trip, this morning I installed the clear engine cover that was awaiting my attention. It's a top-quality piece, reflecting Henry Chea's bona fides in automotive engineering and manufacturing.
It is bling, for sure, but it also delivers a functional advantage in that top engine access now is a simple 6-screw affair, with no trim removal required.
I took this photo before cleaning and waxing the polycarbonate and reinstalling the seatbelt trim.
Henry estimates the job at 2-4 hours. I've been into the engine three times previously, so I have some experience pulling apart the interior. This job took me about 3 hours, including about 30 minutes of correcting mistakes.
I am mulling ideas for engine cosmetics.
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Awesome! I loved working with Henry on my engine cover. It's now fun to tinker around with little engine cosmetics.
71eh wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:18 am
Awesome! I loved working with Henry on my engine cover. It's now fun to tinker around with little engine cosmetics.
Here is mine...
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I see you've done your airbox lid since last I gawked. Is that just cut-up bits of foil tape, or what? And, remind us where you sourced the hose shrouds?
Oh! And, did you fab that red base for the Porsche crest? I want to mount a crest, but don't yet know how.
71eh wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:18 am
Awesome! I loved working with Henry on my engine cover. It's now fun to tinker around with little engine cosmetics.
Here is mine...
mount.jpg
IMG_E6350.JPG
I see you've done your airbox lid since last I gawked. Is that just cut-up bits of foil tape, or what? And, remind us where you sourced the hose shrouds?
Oh! And, did you fab that red base for the Porsche crest? I want to mount a crest, but don't yet know how.
Hey. Yes, after I got Tom' awesome Porsche Crest mount, I decided to do the airbox in foil tape. Took my time and cut out pieces to try to match the little sections.
I actually reached out to Tom to make me a mount. It is actually SUPER hard to make because of the odd shape, orientation and all the fins that are in the way. Tom did a AMAZING job. Here are some more pics. https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?p=35640#p35640
A Big tip... Don't cheap out and get the cheap knock-off gold shrouds or tape on Amazon. Make sure you get the brand "Design Engineering".... The cheaper knock-offs don't give off a "premium" gold color... They are almost dull yellow. The tape and shrouds by design engineering are by FAR the best.
I'm thinking about sourcing a vinyl 'decal' for the intercooler to suggest its function. Not sure; maybe too much. Thinking about coloring the 'fins' directly to achieve a similar but more subtle effect.
Finally got to my first Time Trial after the Tornado hit our home ( and trailer ). First outing in the Cayman GTS, ever, but shod with Ferodo brake pads, Apex Forged wheels, Hoosiers, and a Tarett front camber plate and rear toe arm links. Got as aggressive an alignment as I could get until Christmas and my Birthday comes along ( Tornados have a tendency to wipe out funds ) and I can get more suspension accessories. Thanks to J-Dub and blueline for some helpful hints and quick shipping from Apex Performance in South Carolina - the owner is a hoot as well as a Porsche owner. After 11 years racing Mustangs, either in Time Trials or W2W, I knew the Cayman was going to be a new study. Had a riot with the Midwest Division of SCCA running at Motorsports Park Hastings ( racemph.com ) and won my Class ( Prod. E ) and surprisingly also took FTD.
I can see tons more potential in the Cayman and I was glad MPH is more of a handling course as a C6 Vette with about the same weight, yet almost exactly 100 more RWHP, was wicked down the straights, so I needed the Porsche brakes and handling to keep up.
The Time Trials were a nice way to get acclimated to the GTS , but with only one practice and 4 runs the excitement for me was how much future potential is there. Part of the reason I got a Cayman was some skilled driver friends of mine told me it was a constantly challenging machine, that when you thought you had wrung all you had out of it you found some more time. That intrigued me, because having driven Vipers for years that was exactly what I told folks I loved about the Dodge beast. It really was not nearly as hard to drive as the magazine reported and it would continue to surprise you as you learned the limits - rarely did anyone I know find the absolute edge right away. So the GTS should be rewarding, as I have only begun to get close to the negative camber it needs to be really competent , but I do not plan to do anything to the motor or other components. I will have to admit the PDK makes anyone look brilliant, ha!
Loading at home, at the track , and after racing things look a bit dirty , ha -- I was smokin the Ferodos, ha!
Great synopsis Bill and great to hear that not only did all go as planned, but that you also see even more potential.
And yeah, those high HP track cars do tend to smoke us a bit in the straights but we catch 'em elsewhere! (Well, some of them anyway! Some I just wave goodbye to... )
Tim
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'22 992 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
'21 718 Cayman GTS - black
'11 GMC 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 - black Musik-Stadt Region
Wheels off cleaning and waxing. I do not think the previous owner did this. The concave areas in the back of the wheels were pitch black (as well as some of the back of the spokes) and took some elbow grease to get clean. Also did an Adam's VRT treatment of the tires while I was there. Took about 4 hr total - a good way to spend a rainy afternoon.
It was good take the rear wheels and see how the car is put together and where the oil filter. My car is an MT so it does not look too difficult to get the canister out for an oil change. The small catch funnel under the canister is a nice touch.
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