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Randal |
Mar 20 2009, 12:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Ok seriously, you could build a 914 to compete at the nationals, but only if one would be willing to spend some serious cash, just like the competition. To be competitive you'd need a big 6 (375-400 hp) coupled with the right transmission/gearing and tire combination. JP's two speed approach would work great. Actually the Beast would be a good starting point, although maybe a bit heavy, but the big motor/transmission combinations are right now sitting up in Reno. Like a 400HP-normally aspirated 6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
grantsfo |
Jul 9 2010, 07:06 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I am sandbagging a little. Let's just say certain class weight minimums will be attained.
Anyone who thought Boxster AX car couldn't be brought down to 1700 to 1900 lbs just didn't understand these cars well. That's understandable as so few of these cars have actually be torn down and prepared as true modified and prepared class race cars. I think thing that surprised me is fact that I can get under 2000 lbs with steel fenders and no Swiss cheese of the chassis and a full road race cage. An ax only car could lose 50 lbs of cage! This post has been edited by grantsfo: Jul 9 2010, 07:11 AM |
Randal |
Jul 9 2010, 09:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I am sandbagging a little. Let's just say certain class weight minimums will be attained. Anyone who thought Boxster AX car couldn't be brought down to 1700 to 1900 lbs just didn't understand these cars well. That's understandable as so few of these cars have actually be torn down and prepared as true modified and prepared class race cars. I think thing that surprised me is fact that I can get under 2000 lbs with steel fenders and no Swiss cheese of the chassis and a full road race cage. An ax only car could lose 50 lbs of cage! By spending money, time and effort you can substantially reduce any car's weight. Just look what Paul did with his 914. What was it Paul said about it, "If it doesn't make it go, stop or turn, it gets removed." So put in the work and $$$ and you'll have a light weight Boxster, but it isn't going to happen without a bunch of work and money. Unfortunately this throws your cheap build premise out the window and you haven't even touched the engine or transmission yet. Oh, I forgot, you have Brad as your primary sponsor so all this work will cost you nothing, or maybe Jake is going to build you an engine as your primary sponsor. Alternatively Brad will surely have a 996 or some other 300HP+ motor sitting around that he'll "bolt in" as part of your deal with BRAG. |
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