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post May 20 2024, 05:22 AM
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I liked the kitty portion of the video and the option to skip, which I won’t do but gives others the choice. Cats are cool, I’ve got my share of indoor and outdoor felines.
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post May 23 2024, 09:27 PM
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OK, so this is pretty cool. I just messaged them so no idea what'll come of it but "it's an honor just to be nominated..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post May 23 2024, 10:30 PM
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That's really cool! It's amazing what you have done without letting any of the "magic smoke" out!
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post May 24 2024, 07:09 AM
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The attention your car gets is all well deserved and you definitely deserve it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 24 2024, 07:20 AM
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Congratulations
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post May 24 2024, 08:19 AM
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That’s quite an accomplishment Chris. Those guys really know their stuff so to be recognized by them…. A solid stamp of approval to say the least
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post May 24 2024, 08:26 AM
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WRONG picture!

The new exhaust looks much better IMO.

It's Art as well as being exhaust!

Congrats on the nomination!
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post May 24 2024, 08:53 AM
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I think I commented on your wiring when you were doing it. It was so nice to see that done properly and to such a high standard.

Glad to see you getting additional validation on that wiring! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post May 24 2024, 09:08 AM
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Congrats Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Your builds and side projects are over the top.

Glad you are here, happeir that you share your experiences with us all.




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post Aug 19 2024, 05:12 PM
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The HP Academy article on my LS build is live:
https://www.hpacademy.com/blog/chris-bakers...ed-porsche-914/


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post Aug 19 2024, 05:46 PM
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Glad to see your work getting recognition. Also, glad to see this build thread making an appearance again!
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post Aug 20 2024, 10:43 PM
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Congratulations on the article Chris. Well deserved. Man, 3 projects going on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Looking forward to more.
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post Aug 21 2024, 05:59 AM
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Cool article; congratulations Chris- well deserved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 22 2025, 07:22 AM
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After a lot of work on the 914 Ferrari, it's time to give some love to the LS car.
There are a hand full of things that need improving and it's time to get started on those.
You'll hear all about it in an upcoming "At The Red Barn" YouTube episode but for now:
- replace the clutch master cyl. It needs a smaller bore size to decrease the needed force/lengthen the engagement travel.
- upgrade the dampers. I'm going all in on 3-way adjustables. Not sure which brand but contenders are Moton, Tractive, KW and maybe others.

The suspension shop I'm working with needs a data to set a baseline for spring rates a damper valving. This includes:
- motion ratio of the trailing arms (wheel travel vs shock travel)
- unsprung weight values
- overall weight info

So I borrowed a set of scales to get started. Just over 2300 lbs wet isn't too bad! Pay no attention to the corner balance. All that set up stuff has yet to be done.

Ideally, lessons learned on the LS car will likely transfer to the 914 Ferrari.


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post Apr 26 2025, 08:29 AM
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We spend lots of time (and $) on various parts of our cars and there's no shortage of info on rust repair, engine builds, etc., but I haven't seen much on suspension set up. So, I'm
documenting my journey to hunt down the ultimate 914 suspension set up.
Thought you might find some of this intereting.

Yep, I have much to learn - but I gotta start somewhere!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVBCh6m8uxc

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post Apr 26 2025, 09:45 PM
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Do you have a target ride frequency or info on what your supplier is targeting?

With respect to motion ratios - measurement is great. Also take a look in the paddock there are a number of guys in there with spreadsheets of part weights, and motion ratios, camber curves, etc.

I apologize for not having a link - I don’t spend much time over there. The main downside of that forum is that much of the info is related to track modifications but often they measured stock info as a baseline.
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