State of the Race Car....I'm taking bets..., Will I be on the track Feb 19th? |
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State of the Race Car....I'm taking bets..., Will I be on the track Feb 19th? |
nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 06:54 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
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Here's what my new car looks like as of December 12th. The first track date is February 19th. What's the consensus that I'll be ready? Let's get the betting action going! Bill P. Attached image(s) |
nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 06:54 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
another...
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nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 06:55 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
and another...with the car FLIPPED on the rotisserie...
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nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 06:56 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
And a shot of the new oil tank's placement....just a little cutting to get her to fit....
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nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 06:59 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
And what it's supposed to look like soon.......
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brant |
Dec 18 2004, 07:08 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(nine14cats @ Dec 18 2004, 05:59 PM) And what it's supposed to look like soon....... hey... thats my buddy Tony's car! There is alot of AJRS in that car!!!!! Bill is the red one sold yet? I hope Marc gets it, he seams like a great guy! Before I lay money on this bet, which way are you leaning? brant |
nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 07:18 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Hi Brant,
I got that pic from Jim Patrick who helped build that car. I hear it's pretty quick! I hope Marc buys our old car too.....that would make it a Merry Xmas! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Believe it or not...I think it's doable...if things fall into place...a track car is pretty much a tub only...so you don't have much to go together other than the drive train. The car is scheduled for paint the 2nd week of January. I have just received my Hoosier slicks via UPS. I have ordered (2) new sets of 16x10 rims due to ship to me the first week in January. My new seats have been ordered and are already on the truck coming my way. I will order the new racing harnesses (Teamtech) on Monday. I already have struts, brakes, pads, fuel cell. My engine was dyno'd at Jerry Woods shop last week. I get the adjusted numbers on Monday....The engine was solid and good, no leaks or problems (I bought a 1995 993 3.6 pre-variocam motor with 35K miles out of a wrecking yard. You never know until you run them). My 915 box with Wevo sideshift conversion, 80% Guard LSD, and FIVE new close ratio gears is at Jerry Woods and will be finished by the first week of January. The only thing I haven't settled on is what fire system to buy.... That being said....I think I'll miss the first track date of February 19th. I'll be in Asia on a business trip for 2 or 3 weeks during the last part of January and the first part of February, so I'm pretty much hosed....but I'm going to try, assuming the paint goes on as scheduled. Whew....lotsa stuff to do. Bill P. |
J P Stein |
Dec 18 2004, 08:12 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Feb 19th.....humm.....Don't worry about it, the forecast says rain that day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Dunno bout your car but mine won't be ready. The work crew is settin' in front of this puter.......the slacker. |
Jeroen |
Dec 18 2004, 08:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Bill,
Looks like you got all or most of the parts. Body panels seem to be fitted 2 months... gonna be tight but if you keep pushing it should be doable I guess Go for it! Which wheels did you decide on? For the extinguisher system, go for plumbed in foam kit (Eco-life or AFFF foam) Get a "saloon" sized bottle (4 liter) and not the 2.5 liter "single seater" bottle Is that Scott Y and Tony C in the pic? cheers, Jeroen |
nine14cats |
Dec 18 2004, 09:02 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
The blond in the pic is Scott Y. The handsome devil next to him is.....me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
It looks like I'm going to try out the Diamond Racing Wheels Avengers in the 16x10 size. I ordered 2 sets. I have the HRE's that came with the car as the 3rd set. They're 16x10's as well, but one of the wheels isn't the straightest. I'll use them for Auto-x. Bill P. |
Trekkor |
Dec 18 2004, 10:26 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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