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URY914 |
Feb 3 2003, 10:30 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,883 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I was noticing lately that the Pelican board was getting weak in the areas of real good 914 posts. You know, less racing/autocross posts and more questions on how to remove the driver's seat and whats your favorite color. Now I know where everyone went! Glad I found you 'all.
I just ran my first autox last Sunday after cutting the roof and windshield off and adding a "semi" tube frame. I would have had FTD if I didn't hit that f-ing cone that moved on me. I'll post some pics of the car (semi-car) tonight when I get home. |
URY914 |
Feb 3 2003, 08:59 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,883 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I think that you shouldn't have a 90 degree connection without a diagonal brace. In your drawing the front hoop needs a diagonal at the bottom. I forgot to say this before but I feel you need diagonal bracing everywhere you can. Look at an old picture of a 917. There is a diagonal brace even running over the top of the engine.
It is like a gate on a fence. the gate will sag and drag until you put that diagonal in from one corner to the other and it stiffens it up. Same thing with four pieces of tubing forming a square, throw in a small diameter diagonal from opposite corners and it will be much, much stiffer. |
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