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> 914-6/904 project begins
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post Nov 19 2020, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(bretth @ Nov 19 2020, 04:07 PM) *

Big John gonna karate chop that thing in half? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Those are some long rear suspension plates on the 550 frame. Looking great.

I told him to use his laser vision.


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post Nov 19 2020, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(Bruce Hinds @ Nov 19 2020, 04:34 PM) *

Yikes - 5 inches is a lot!

I may have to shorten my femur's! I'm glad I'm not a tall dude, because tall and 904 don't work. I'm 5'9" and I look squeezed in this real one 904-0014.


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post Nov 20 2020, 01:41 PM
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Ok, scary day, big cut done, it is currently two cars. We chopped the 5 inches out and you can see it's now as tight as a 904. Look for more updates on Monday when we seam it back up. Glad this part is about to be behind me in the build, I dreaded this part.


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post Nov 20 2020, 01:42 PM
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More pics.


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post Nov 20 2020, 03:07 PM
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post Nov 20 2020, 03:18 PM
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Wow that's tight. Maybe you can sneak in another inch or two by denting in the lower cross member behind the seat? Go-cart for sure.
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post Nov 20 2020, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(bretth @ Nov 20 2020, 01:18 PM) *

Wow that's tight. Maybe you can sneak in another inch or two by denting in the lower cross member behind the seat? Go-cart for sure.

I have a couple of tricks I can do to squeeze a little more room out. Instead of a Speedster seat I can use a Spyder seat, they are smaller.


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post Nov 23 2020, 02:22 PM
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Prepped the two pieces of the car to go into one tomorrow. Everything is lining up well and fitting nicely. Stay tuned.


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post Nov 23 2020, 02:30 PM
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post Nov 24 2020, 02:24 PM
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What was once two pieces, is one again.

Reunited, and it feels so good!
Now we are back to normal stuff like trimming out the front fenders and fitting the body, no more scary parts.

Sitting in the car is tight, but it feels as tight as when I sat in a real 904. My brother is 5'6" and sat in it, it is much more suited for him than me at 5'9".


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post Nov 24 2020, 02:35 PM
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post Nov 24 2020, 05:05 PM
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post Nov 24 2020, 08:23 PM
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Here are some pre-welding shots, to show how tight we got it.


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post Nov 24 2020, 09:05 PM
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Damn, that is a tight space!
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post Nov 25 2020, 07:54 AM
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That is a small space, wow.

Before you go further Adam you really should do a string alignment with special focus on toe and wheel position. It’d be a shame to get everything else fit up and find out that the center of the car is at a slight angle which results in a crab walk which can’t be adjusted out.
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post Nov 25 2020, 04:06 PM
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Better have some WD40 to spray your back side to get into that....wow.
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post Nov 26 2020, 12:48 AM
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Yeah,
I'm loving it.
The front steering geometry has now been altered, the instantaneous and imaginary, intersections must be recalculated, determined.
This is the part where it becomes interesting, to emulate the performance of the factory design, 60 years later, with computers.
https://www.google.com/search?q=4%20wheel%2...483&bih=742
https://www.restoration-design.com/store/SRCH?Search=PP355
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci...782011000400007
https://www.turnology.com/features/chassis-...ineering-speed/
http://performancetrends.com/SuspAnzr.htm
https://www.susprog.com/download/SusProg3D.pdf
Cameras mounted at the corners to analyze tire contact patch, while testing, the motions, the heat transfer by infrared.
That will be fun, enjoying the build, hope to hear it make nice sounds.
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post Nov 26 2020, 08:25 AM
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One option to address seating position would be to shorten the steering column and move the pedals forward. I've done this to 911 and 914 racecars now. A bit of a PITA, but really helps with the seat position.
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post Nov 26 2020, 08:45 AM
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QUOTE(stownsen914 @ Nov 26 2020, 06:25 AM) *

One option to address seating position would be to shorten the steering column and move the pedals forward. I've done this to 911 and 914 racecars now. A bit of a PITA, but really helps with the seat position.

Stan,
I think you're onto something. I consulted with a friend of mine last night who owns 904-0014 and this is what he said,
"The length is adjustable. Since 904 seats do not adjust, they made both the steering and pedal ass'y adjustable.

Attached is a page from the 904 parts book showing the steering.

When you are strapped into your seat, you should reach out above the steering wheel, drop your straight arms down and your wrists should touch the top of the steering wheel. That allows you full control of the car w/o taking your hands off the wheel."

I might have to entice you to head upstate to consult with me!


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This is a great build....
Wish I could help....
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