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> 914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced
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post Dec 26 2013, 05:35 PM
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Well, I had another bummer realization yesterday. The real 15x9 Fuchs are not going to fit. Not that big a bummer since I can sell them for $$$$ or stash them for a potential future project. I have ordered some Braid repro 15x9's with a different offset, and for now I have some 16x9 Fuchs on the back, same offset as the Braids will be and they fit fine with small spacers.
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post Dec 26 2013, 07:10 PM
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The braids have been working great on our spec 911 cars the are also 1/2 lb lighter then the fuchs..
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post Dec 26 2013, 11:54 PM
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The braids have been working great on our spec 911 cars the are also 1/2 lb lighter then the fuchs..


Great to hear! I have felt like a wheel dealer the last few years. Will be buying, selling and refinishing several more pairs in the near future. The Weidman RSR 16's are so nice I am tempted to buy a car to put them on... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 6 2014, 12:26 AM
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Today was the first day in a very long time that I worked on my car myself...

I changed the clutch cable, which is an un-fun job on any 914 but even worse with a full rollcage.

Supposedly Terry Cables don't break... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (Granted, this cable may have been 10 years old. I went back to stock this time.)

I also installed a Triad muffler I got a while back, in place of megaphones, so I can test drive a bit on the street before heading to the track in a few weeks.



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post Jan 12 2014, 12:56 AM
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Today I drove my car for the first time in >2 years! Just a quick test drive on Mulholland with a little photo op. I'm sorting out a bunch of details. Tidied-up some wiring, rolled the front fender lips more for clearance, put on a Rennline alternator/fan band, started on the dash cleanup, etc.

I may put on the graphics tomorrow.

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post Jan 12 2014, 08:25 AM
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post Jan 12 2014, 08:57 AM
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It looks amazing. Congrats.
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post Jan 12 2014, 10:22 AM
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post Jan 12 2014, 10:27 AM
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post Jan 12 2014, 01:21 PM
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post Jan 12 2014, 01:23 PM
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  • Reconnected the front turn signals & euro parking lights
  • Continued gutting the dash; removed the glovebox (not fun)
  • Put on some new bling (targa/sail trim). $hundreds worth of tin foil more or less...

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Here's another view of the car from last weekend. I still haven't gotten the numbers/graphics put on. Maybe tomorrow.

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Very Nice, Congrats on a great build.

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Willow Springs tomorrow! First track event in nearly 2 1/2 years. All loaded-up, fingers crossed the car is good and I'm not too rusty.

I got some Braid 15x9 Fuchs repros which seem very nice. These won't go on the car until the current rear tires are toast, 3-4 track days.

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post Feb 9 2014, 12:38 AM
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Willow Springs tomorrow! First track event in nearly 2 1/2 years. All loaded-up, fingers crossed the car is good and I'm not too rusty.

I got some Braid 15x9 Fuchs repros which seem very nice. These won't go on the car until the current rear tires are toast, 3-4 track days.

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Congrats and good luck...hey what ever happened to the 2.8?
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post Feb 9 2014, 07:40 PM
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post Feb 9 2014, 10:22 PM
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Congrats and good luck...hey what ever happened to the 2.8?


I sold the 2.8 P/Cs to a local guy; not sure if they'll end-up in his 914-6 or something else.

It was a great day at Willow Springs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'm very rusty but got comfortable with the car after just a few laps. I did a 1:38.8 which is not super fast but roughly middle of the pack in POC terms - there are some guys with insane skills, experience and cars out there.

Nothing broke, and I'll be back at the track in 11 short days.

Next up is installing the G2X data acq/display, and finishing the dash in general.
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post Feb 10 2014, 01:16 AM
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Congrats and good luck...hey what ever happened to the 2.8?


I sold the 2.8 P/Cs to a local guy; not sure if they'll end-up in his 914-6 or something else.

It was a great day at Willow Springs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'm very rusty but got comfortable with the car after just a few laps. I did a 1:38.8 which is not super fast but roughly middle of the pack in POC terms - there are some guys with insane skills, experience and cars out there.

Nothing broke, and I'll be back at the track in 11 short days.

Next up is installing the G2X data acq/display, and finishing the dash in general.
1:38...heck I remember when I got a ride in Art Zap's. Old -6 when he did a 1:35..he was flying and only tap the binders through turn 1 and 4 and into 9...your flying! Congrats!
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post Feb 14 2014, 11:31 PM
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Sunday at Willow Springs. Decals are in-work. Also matching wheels - will have a black & satin set and an "RSR" set.

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QUOTE(396 @ Feb 9 2014, 11:16 PM) *

1:38...heck I remember when I got a ride in Art Zap's. Old -6 when he did a 1:35..he was flying and only tap the binders through turn 1 and 4 and into 9...your flying! Congrats!


In watching my video I can see several places where I can easily pick-up time. Better line and later/less braking. Primarily turn 8 scares the crap out of me in general and in this stiff, light car with no aero it's a pucker-fest. I should get down to 34's or 35's after a few more events.

The car is much better than me. Same with my cameras, and my guitars. I guess life would be pretty boring if there weren't always room to learn and improve.
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