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Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 05:49 PM

Here goes,

I'll take the old stuff off now.
By morning it should be done.

Old:


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Posted by: Jeroen Aug 3 2004, 05:51 PM

Is it me or are you stalling to get busy

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 05:59 PM

Here is the painted LE dam and 1/4" thick x 6" tall rubber strip I will use.

Very durable rubber from the suction head of a street sweeper.

Finished pics to follow.

Yes, I'm stalling.

KT


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Posted by: TimT Aug 3 2004, 06:19 PM

How rigid is that rubber? I made a dam for my car using some 3" conveyor belting.. I think it needs to be more rigid. Its clears the ground by about 2" and scrapes under heavy braking....


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Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 06:31 PM

Tim, this rubber is very rigid. It will stand up on it's own...Like my dirty laundry.

The old stuff is off now.

Air tools are guud

KT


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Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 06:33 PM

Don't go up steep hills.


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Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 06:45 PM

BTW Tim, that air dam is exactly what I really want.

Where can I get?

Here's the ridgid shot.


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Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 06:47 PM

Here's something the PO unknowingly taught me.

Duct tape your bones to minimize frustration.
Esp when working alone.

KT


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Posted by: TimT Aug 3 2004, 07:07 PM

The air damn on my car is a IMSA dam, I think AIR or Getty make them

Posted by: McMark Aug 3 2004, 07:48 PM

Trekkor, I don't think that's the air dam you were talking to me about yesterday.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 3 2004, 10:27 PM

dude... what are you doing with the old one?
lemme know.
would be a great addition to my car..... (i'd fix it)

oh..btw. i love my azenis's too!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 3 2004, 10:36 PM

Falken should be paying me...


B

Posted by: jonwatts Aug 3 2004, 10:41 PM

Why? No one else does!

DOH!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 3 2004, 10:42 PM

Damn.. right again Jon !!

They will when we spam them with shirts/hats/mugs... stupid stuff..



B

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 3 2004, 10:47 PM

one bad thing bout the falkens...

jeff (jenny's bro) said 'dont expect more than 6k miles outta them...

crap. theyre on my street car <_<

Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 10:54 PM

That's O.K.

That will be about 2 years of driving, at my 200 miles a month.

Had to step out for the evening.

Should I brew some coffee or plink on the board?

Hmmmm...It is cool out

KT

Posted by: Randal Aug 3 2004, 10:54 PM

Unfair Mr. T.

You adding speed equipment after we agreed on a handicap for Alameda.

You're just going to kick my butt, unless I can find something to do to make my car faster.

Of course, only the Shadow KNOWS!

Next thing you'll be doing is BBQ'ing Tri-Tip on Saturday to make us steak eaters weigh more in the PM session.

BTW Mr. T. have you seen the size of the 205 Hoosier AutoX tires? The answer is a second to a second and a half, that's the difference. Unbelievable.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 3 2004, 11:01 PM

Aaron,

Jenny's brother rides a motorcycle.. how would he know ??LOL

They have a 200 treadware rating.. They will last a lot longer than 6kmiles.

And at.. 65-75 a tire... who cares.. CHEAP stick.


B

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 3 2004, 11:04 PM

cheap for you is different than cheap for me.... but i love the grip. cant lock up brakes easily anymore (M calipers/stock rears)


poor college student....

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 3 2004, 11:07 PM

B <<< poor 914 wrench

I feel your pain.


I *might* be able to put brake pads on my truck this month.. it has needed them since Parade July 4th.



B

Posted by: trekkor Aug 3 2004, 11:07 PM

Oh, I *forgot* to tell you Randal, I put a turbo'd 3.6 in last night.

sorry about that...

Trek

Posted by: DrifterJay Aug 4 2004, 12:18 AM

Brad...join the army and make throngs of money like me
Jared

Posted by: trekkor Aug 4 2004, 01:28 AM

Still fooling around with this thing


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Posted by: cha914 Aug 4 2004, 08:53 AM

Trekkor,

Looks good, where did you score the rubber?


Aaron,

I have the falkens on my 90 BMW 325 daily driver...clocked about 10K+ on them already and still have about half tread left. And I have met a guy with an accura that got 28K out of his set and that was autoxing every month.

My bmw is a good 700lbs heavier than a teener, so you should get a solid 20K outa them if not more...unless you start tracking them...

They are defin the next tires that are going on the teener...

Tony c.

Posted by: Randal Aug 4 2004, 09:11 AM

We all like competition, so bring it on!!!!

BTW I saw a complete 3.2 with LSD and all the nice pieces last night. It would bolt right into your car. All anyone needs to do is to call Brad and bring money.

You missed my comment about the tires, but I guess with a 3.6 you'll need monster slicks like Bill.

Actually I heard Bill is going to put duelies on the back to keep the power down. He's worried about the body panels, but you can lend him the ones off your truck.

Posted by: trekkor Aug 4 2004, 09:29 AM

Yow!!!

After some sleep, I've decided that power isn't important.

I'll be putting the motor from one of those " pocket motorcycles " in my car. Save on gas money$$$

What class would I run in?

O.K. , so I need more sleep. <_<

Trekkor

Posted by: trekkor Aug 4 2004, 09:50 AM

Here's the finished product.

Help me think of a name.


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Posted by: trekkor Aug 4 2004, 09:53 AM

Mocked up.

Notice I can still clear a brick

I'll mount it *sometime* <_<


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 4 2004, 09:56 AM

we shall call him "snowplow" ....

looks good.... pop rivets equally spaced.....A+ job.
hope it works

Posted by: trekkor Aug 4 2004, 10:12 AM

Thanks, I actually went "Top Shelf".

Those fasteners are hex head metrics with washers and lock nuts.

Trekkor

Posted by: red914 Aug 4 2004, 10:20 AM

you could call it an "air damitall." it looks cool. will the improved aerodynamics help the pocket motorcycle engine push you faster?

Posted by: McMark Aug 4 2004, 10:24 AM

My vote is for Betty.

Posted by: maf914 Aug 4 2004, 11:09 AM

Hey, nice work Trekkor. Those fasteners look like the studs on the black leather the Harley guys like. Maybe everyone will start calling you "stud". Nahh, probably not! Looks like you're stuck with Betty!

Posted by: trekkor Aug 5 2004, 02:34 AM

I need a better name. .

I'll use four across the front and one on each side.
I'll need to weld on some mount plates for proper fitment.

I'll be sweeping streets in no time...

KT

Posted by: TimT Aug 5 2004, 06:09 AM

Where can I get this street sweeper rubber?

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Posted by: trekkor Aug 5 2004, 11:51 PM

Call Tom Lutz at :
Sweeper Sales
530-795-9860

I saw him today and told him my 914 crowd might want to buy rubber by the foot.

Ask about various sizes and thicknesses for your application.

He ships daily.

Tell him I sent you

Trekkor