911 ABC’s

We all have our wheelhouse of trivia. I know a guy who can name any ’80s top-20 hit and the band that made it famous in under 20 seconds, another who can explain the relationship of every major Star Wars character throughout each episode, and a Muggle daughter who...

2002 Boxster

2002 Silver Porsche Boxster Racecar Build Sheet  (Car built, serviced and maintained By Steve Grosekemper of 911SG-Racing)  VIN-WP0CB29802U663690  This 2002 Porsche Boxster-S is a fully street legal and smog legal track ready car.  Drive to work in air...

Headlight Dimmer Switch/Relay repair

It seems for some reason that failures come in groups and this month was no exception. During the first quarter of this year I have been inundated with requests for information and repairs on ‘74-‘89 911 headlight hi/low switch failures. These are commonly known as...

Automotive Certifications

ASE test Designations Certificates Most     Recent Testing Period Test     Series Last     Printed Advanced Level     Specialist 2013 Winter L: Advanced Level 3/5/2013 Alternate Fuels     Technician 2013 Winter F: Alternate Fuels 3/5/2013 Engine Machinist 2010 Spring...

911 Throttle Linkage Repair

Recently, I was performing some extremely overdue service to my 911SC (you know what they say about the cobbler’s kids going without shoes). Before finishing up the service, I checked throttle, clutch and emergency brake linkage. When checking the throttle linkage, I...

911 Rear Sway bar Swap

One of the great design characteristics of early 911s is their infinite design interchangeability. While the cars have evolved gradually over time on the outside, what’s under the skin remained similar enough so that scavengers, such as myself, can find just the right...

1989 Porsche 930S

Total miles are 51,000. At 50,000 miles the car received a complete top end re-freshening along with all new valve springs and titanium retainers At 28,000 miles “Super Car” improvements were made which include: 650 H.P. 3.4L twin plug/twin turbo engine upgrade....