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mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 11:56 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
I am wondering how strong the center tunnel is. after seam welding and the inner long kit, would it be ok to cut the top off for access panels? they will be replaced with aluminum panels fastened with rivnuts and 5mm screws. im leaving most of shifter sheet metal to keep the shifter solid. you can see from the pictures what i intend to cut out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i722.photobucket.com-12492-1392659784.1.jpg)
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Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 17 2014, 04:32 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Without the pedal board, what do you use for pedal stops? Gotta have 'em, one to keep the throttle cable from too much strain, the other to keep the clutch cover plate from going over center ......................
The Cap'n |
mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 05:33 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
Without the pedal board, what do you use for pedal stops? Gotta have 'em, one to keep the throttle cable from too much strain, the other to keep the clutch cover plate from going over center ...................... The Cap'n a threaded plastic deal on the end of the clutch pedal. and throttle stops on the carbs. |
SirAndy |
Feb 17 2014, 05:37 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
a threaded plastic deal on the end of the clutch pedal. and throttle stops on the carbs. Neither of which will prevent you from stretching the cables. Like i said, the pedal board is there for a reason ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 05:40 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
a threaded plastic deal on the end of the clutch pedal. and throttle stops on the carbs. Neither of which will prevent you from stretching the cables. Like i said, the pedal board is there for a reason ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
SirAndy |
Feb 17 2014, 06:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
how do you figure? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Well, first off, i highly doubt Porsche would add a pedal board to 100,000+ cars if they didn't think it was needed. Pesky engineers with their logical stuff. Besides, without an actual stop at the pedal for the accelerator you will be stretching the cable when you hit the stops on your carbs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
mrbubblehead |
Feb 17 2014, 06:22 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
how do you figure? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Well, first off, i highly doubt Porsche would add a pedal board to 100,000+ cars if they didn't think it was needed. Pesky engineers with their logical stuff. Besides, without an actual stop at the pedal for the accelerator you will be stretching the cable when you hit the stops on your carbs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) im surprised those pesky engineers didnt call for 1/4 steel plate..... why would they use a flimsy laminated piece of wood for such a vital component? i'll take my chances. thank you all for your concern for the health of my cables. |
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