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Posted by: Mike T Jun 22 2007, 03:32 PM

I've continued work over the winter and have a few more pictures to share on my continued attempt to improve my V8 autocross 914.

Here is a link to the Polybronze install thread.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=59712


Some more progress...

Racer Chris 22mm raised spindle strut modification.



Mike T

Posted by: Mike T Jun 22 2007, 03:35 PM

Aircooled Racing Fiberglass 1/4 panels. Very Light.

Posted by: Mike T Jun 22 2007, 03:53 PM

I added a hood cutout to exhaust the hot radiator air. It made a huge difference in cockpit temperatures and the engine temp is more stable.

A 1/2"x1/2" square tubing subframe and DZUS fasteners retain the fiberglass fenders and IMSA airdam.

Posted by: Mike T Jun 22 2007, 03:58 PM

Tubular subframe in the rear I did last year and it has performed very well.

Posted by: Mike T Jun 22 2007, 04:05 PM

Last for now. I bought a set of lever arm type scales last year. They work ok but you have to be very carefull when you read them. Any mistake is multiplied by 4 so you can really mess up a reading if you are +1lb here and -1lb there. I do multiple runs and take an average each time I make an adjustment for repeatability.



More to come later. It's friday at 5:00pm. Time for Cocktails and Canapes'

Posted by: cha914 Jun 22 2007, 09:30 PM

awesome looking setup...your going to like those polys, they made an amazing difference in my car.

Tony

Posted by: URY914 Jun 23 2007, 08:02 PM

Nice work Tim. One day we'll have to meet up.

Paul

Posted by: Mike T Jun 25 2007, 03:11 PM

Went to an autocross yesterday and the results were promising. The modifications have allowed me to close the gap on my main competition, a rotary powered MG Midget. There were 4 of us in the same second most of the day. The Midget, Me, and a tube frame Cobra replica with 2 drivers. I think I ended up 3rd about 1.5 seconds from 1st in E Modified (which ended up being FTD as well) There were 7 drivers in the class.

Best of all is that the car just handled and stuck like never before. The tendency to oversteer was greatly reduced to the point of being a non issue. No evil tendancies at all.

Now I just need to relearn how to drive the car again...

Mike T

Posted by: Mike T Jun 25 2007, 03:19 PM

Thanks Bob...

Mike (still not Tim) T

Posted by: URY914 Jun 25 2007, 08:12 PM

Sorry Mike, the "T" must have thrown me off.

Your friend, Bob