Hi, I wondering if anyone had bothered to relocate the parkbrake lever to the centre of the car?
I am looking at doing this on my '73.
I just bought a park brake lever from a 964 because the whole assembley sits above the tunnel.
If you done this, tell what and how you did this and a photo if you have it.
Thanks
Geoff.
I'm considering it. You'd prolly need custom cables
Some of the factory 914 rallye cars had center mounted handbrakes
Check Jon Lowe's Gt-info pages for pics of those...
(sorry, don't have the link at hand)
I've got the rear 911 e-brake system done. I have the early 911 hand brake handle. I've yet to locate it on the tunnel. I will though
Why???
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Why??? |
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Why all the effort? |
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makes for faster drifting around tight corners because you don't have to switch hands on the steering wheel to (P)-Brake and then downshift. your hand is on the "right" side already, so your left hand stays on the steering wheel ... Andy |
I've got a lot to learn. Never used the hand-brake to turn - 'cept in a sandrail.
Don't you need two???
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Hand brake turns in a 914? Come on. |
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I've got a lot to learn. Never used the hand-brake to turn - 'cept in a sandrail. Don't you need two??? |
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Why all the effort? |
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Why all the effort? Cool factor? P |
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Why all the effort? Cool factor? |
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Hand brake turns in a 914? Come on. |
If you wann be really clever.... & only for handbrake turns install a 4th foot pedal which solely connects to the rear calipers.
Then you can do all those handbrake turns without taking your hands off the wheel.
Similar setup has been used on rally cars in the past before hydraulic handbrakes came into play.
McLaren F1 fitted some of their cars in the 90's with 4 pedal. No pedal accutated cluth though. Clutch is by hand. They had main brake pedal all 4 wheels. Left side brakes, Right side brakes. & Accelerator.
Heading into a tight turn drivers could drag the inside brakes & eliminate understeer.
Same principle was used during the active suspension F1 era.
If you take a look at teh Boxster the park brake is located in the center. That might be a good option.
CCLINPARKANDRIDE
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Why??? |
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