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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Sep 3 2020, 02:01 PM
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Wait, you're suggesting I do something that's already been done? Where's the challenge in that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

But seriously, I'd like to believe I can come up with a hood vent design that's functional AND looks good (to me) AND is unique/fits with other elements of my build.

Can I? Well, we'll see. If not, I'll happily swipe someone else's ideas and give them full credit whenever discussing that component!

On the EFI front, it looks like I'm about 3 weeks out from an appointment with the tuner. In the meantime, I hope to get the alignment and corner balance done.

If I get REALLY lucky, this car will be a driving participant at WCR! Fingers crossed.
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post Sep 3 2020, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 3 2020, 01:01 PM) *

Wait, you're suggesting I do something that's already been done? Where's the challenge in that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

But seriously, I'd like to believe I can come up with a hood vent design that's functional AND looks good (to me) AND is unique/fits with other elements of my build.

Can I? Well, we'll see. If not, I'll happily swipe someone else's ideas and give them full credit whenever discussing that component!



Yeah, well I did one that no one has done before (with the help of an Art Center design student), and I'm only luke-warm to how it looks. I'd prefer something better, but my artistic/creative skills are below average, so I'm relegated to copying something.

Best of luck on your endeavor.

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post Sep 3 2020, 03:32 PM
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Sorry I am late on the blue color but this looks like Iris Blue on 86 911s sold to Dax and same as my 928

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post Sep 3 2020, 04:08 PM
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Show of hands: who else thinks the stock interior door latch/lock is ripe for an upgrade and solving for that should be my top priority?

(crickets)

OK, so just me? Well, I've been noodling on this one for a while and stumbled onto something that might work.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSK5Zb7EHYI
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post Sep 3 2020, 04:19 PM
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Chris @tygaboy I really like that. Your car is so far from stock that I say why not. I really like the look and functionality of that 944 door handle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 3 2020, 04:59 PM
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I love the door handle
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post Sep 3 2020, 05:44 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 3 2020, 04:08 PM) *

Show of hands: who else thinks the stock interior door latch/lock is ripe for an upgrade and solving for that should be my top priority?


That's pretty cool but I was really expecting some sort of biometric security lock for this out of this world creation. Loving all the progress!
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post Sep 3 2020, 05:56 PM
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Now you've gone and done it!!!! Now there'll be a run on 944 door handles, with supply drying-up, and prices through the roof :-)

Seriously though, a great idea!

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post Sep 5 2020, 02:07 PM
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functionality of that 944 door handle.

and it reduces the physicality needed...
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post Sep 8 2020, 02:13 PM
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I love the quick GT door pull loops. Hint.
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post Sep 8 2020, 05:52 PM
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I like it. I moved my interior door pull to work better with the gullwing doors, but I am not a fan of the split lock oem 914 handle. This is a nice option.
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post Sep 11 2020, 03:58 AM
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I know I’m late to the party re: blue/gold discussion but just came across this GT3 picture (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)




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post Sep 11 2020, 04:55 AM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Sep 11 2020, 02:58 AM) *

I know I’m late to the party re: blue/gold discussion but just came across this GT3 picture (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)



Great eye Jason. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Better late than never.

Love this combo

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post Sep 11 2020, 03:05 PM
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If there was a milestone I was most worried about, it was this one: Alignment and corner balance.
With all the chassis work I did, especially the Tangerine raised rear suspension pickup points, I was a little freaked out that when I took it in, it wouldn't be able to be brought into spec.

Well, after a morning at Roger Krause Racing with none other than Brandon Krause doing the work, I'm ecstatic to report that everything worked out wonderfully!
Even bump steer checked, measured and set. Overall, things are in the "aggressive street" range.

The following items weren't installed at the time:
- GT headlight kit/headlight bucket assembiles/headlights
- windshield
- rear window
- passenger seat
- targa top
- misc. seals

In this state, the car weighs in at 2145. I was sure it'd be heavier than that. I'd bet I don't add more than about 100 lbs. putting all the remaining stuff in so with 518 hp, I'm at ~ 4.34 lb/hp. Yikes.

But in all, a VERY major milestone. Next, it's off to get the ITBs and ECU some love.


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post Sep 11 2020, 03:29 PM
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WOW! WOW! WOW! That is light! You were pretty close in you weights too.
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post Sep 11 2020, 03:37 PM
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Roger Krause Racing, (Grove Way in Castro Valley) has been there for decades and has always done great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 11 2020, 04:42 PM
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Damn that's light!!! That's almost 400lbs lighter than the white car which is also an aluminum LS motor.

Seriously impressive!

Congrats! It's gonna be a monster!!!
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post Sep 14 2020, 02:49 PM
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Mission 914 on 9/14 accomplished. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I drove the car around the block, maybe just over a mile. Sorry, no video as I was flying solo and was otherwise occupied with the plethora of things one tries to watch and listen for on a "first time out".

I got the car into 4th gear, just to shift it a bit and that all went to plan.
The induction system is another matter. It's in serious need of tuning. Poor, poor drive-ability, backfires, etc.
I won't go into what I discovered already but I'm confident that once it's tuned by an expert, it'll be good to go. I'm trying to get the appt in the next couple weeks.

Until then, I did officially drive it on 914 day so hooray for me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

For now, it's back to the still-outstanding fab work and assembly of minor items.

More once it's back from the tuner. That's when the real fun should begin.
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Congratulations man, that has to be an awesome feeling.
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