 First Race Car 914-4, Reached a milestone! Car is on rotisserie! |
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| ozark 914 |
 Feb 6 2010, 10:32 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-February 10 From: Arkansas Member No.: 11,331 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi all! This is my first post here on 914 world but I've been lurking for a while and learning as much about 914 chassis and suspension building as I could. There are a lot of very knowledgeable individuals here and I've learned a lot, thanks to those that take the time to share.
I've been into Porsches for years now and owned several early 911s, (have a '70 911E w/ 2.7 MFI currently) and a couple of 944s, but this is my first 914. Actually 914s plural. My brother-n-law and I bought 6 914 rollers and a trailerload of parts. Out of the 6 chassis we have two that are buildable. One will be a 914-4 race car, I've been itching for a track car for a few years now, and the other will be a 914-6 GT replica, street legal but I would love to do the Carrera Panamericana in a few years so it will be built for a rally of that type. We got the race chassis onto the rotisserie tonight, and I'm stoked about that! It feels like this was a real milestone. We need to get the suspension off of there and then the entire car will be sandblasted, seam welded, and the roll cage and chassis stiffening installed. The intention is to have the car running this summer and do some autocross and some track days to get the suspension & chassis sorted. Next year we hope to have the car ready for some wheel 2 wheel. We're basically building the car to PCA GT class regulations, but our local track has a "run what you brung" series that will probably be where the car sees the most action. We also plan to do some autocross, we're not that serious about racing to win, I just want to learn what I can, improve my driving, and PARTICIPATE every chance I get. I've ordered some books on race car suspension and chassis, but have learned a wealth of informaiton from you guys. Within the next couple of weeks I will probably have some questions about suspension design - heim joints, raising rear suspension points, adding spherical bearings in the rear trailing arms, etc. - I'm not experienced with any of these type suspension mods. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to learning all I can and contributing to the forum wherever possible! Jason   |
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| 6freak |
Feb 6 2010, 11:20 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 7 2010, 12:30 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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Putting the car together right is a cool process... enjoy the ride! |
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| J P Stein |
Feb 7 2010, 11:06 AM
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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 |
Looks like you have the makin's....a shop & a hammer.
My only advice is don't confuse the T-4 with a Porsche engine. |
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| URY914 |
Feb 7 2010, 11:45 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,426 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I can't tell from the pictures but you need to put some braces across the door openings. With it supported on the far ends like it is, it is surely sagging in the middle.
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| ozark 914 |
Feb 7 2010, 01:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-February 10 From: Arkansas Member No.: 11,331 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the tip URY - I'll brace them up asap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
The longs are in really good condition but better safe than sorry. |
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| SirAndy |
Feb 7 2010, 02:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Feb 7 2010, 09:45 AM)  I can't tell from the pictures but you need to put some braces across the door openings. With it supported on the far ends like it is, it is surely sagging in the middle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) These two links may come in handy: http://www.914world.com/specs/bodydims.php http://www.914world.com/specs/underdims.php (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| jt914-6 |
Mar 11 2010, 08:15 AM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,785 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Ozark 914. Welcome to our world.....Pcar916 and I are here and hopefully close to you. I have a 3.0 six made for DE's and so does Pcar916 except he has a 3.6 in his. Feel free to contact either of us for questions or help. This site offers many others who can help with questions too. We're all here to help each other, so don't be afraid to ask questions......
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| pcar916 |
Mar 11 2010, 08:30 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Super job!
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