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My lightweight project continues, Body work pictures |
URY914 |
Apr 28 2003, 07:56 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,980 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Work is progressing at a snail's pace. I'm currently hanging the body work on the car. Making all the pieces line up is a PITA. I found that I have to get the hood set in it's final position than fit the fenders and doors to it. I'll expain as I go...
The first shot is the hood which is nearly completed showing the "hump" for the instament pod. This would have been easier if I had made the mold for the hump a little better. This took a lot of bondo and sanding to get to look right. Attached image(s) |
URY914 |
Apr 29 2003, 11:27 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,980 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Mike,
1) I'm using four bolt wheels already. 2 &3) I was thinking about changing to aluminum hats and cast iron rotors, but had never seen it done on non-vented rotors and stock calipers. Have you seen 4 bolt hats and a bolt on rotor that would fit using stock calipers? I've kept the non-vented rotors because thier lighter than the vented 911 5-bolts, but if I can find the pieces to go to aluminum hats and rotors I will. The aluminum hat has to hold the bearings and fit the spindle, right? 4) Where can I get aluminum nuts to use as lug nuts? 5) Aluminum shocks for $80? Where? Who make 'em? I need to have my Konis Sports rebuilt anyway, their old and I need them revalved for a 1500-1600 pound car. I might as well get new aluminum shocks for less. 6) You're right about that shock mouting bolt. I thought about drilling the center out but thats a little risky. I rever really liked the shock mounting on the side of the arm, could be cleaned up a little. Thanks, Paul |
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