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Uh oh..., ..here we go again |
naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 05:50 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
So I’m guessing that the 914 chassis was not built to withstand the stresses and strains of 360 hp and grip of 12” racing slicks... or heck, even 230 hp and 245 wide tires!
So far, in Papa Surf, we’ve cracked (ripped off is more accurate) the outer rear suspension console, cracked the chassis around the rear wheel well/suspension area, and ripped out the front control arm mount points (all have been fixed and reinforced) In Huey, we tore off the inner rear suspension mount point “ear”. Now this in Papa... |
billh1963 |
Sep 21 2018, 05:53 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Ouch!
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914-300Hemi |
Sep 21 2018, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,355 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
I don’t think that will make papa smurf go faster.
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campbellcj |
Sep 21 2018, 08:56 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Yuck! I hope the repair is straightforward and the rust worm hasn't eaten heavily. Definitely on my car various areas have been reinforced, plus the 10-point welded cage, but I still worry about it ripping itself apart.
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naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 09:21 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
slowly but surely all stock sheet metal is getting replaced or reinforced.
Our winter project was to take out the engine and trans and send to Dawe's Motorsport for an engine refresh and trans rebuild/regear plus add LSD. Then while these are away, to completely disassemble the car down to bare chassis, have it media blasted, fix any holes, broken areas, rust spots etc. do more strengthening/stiffening with the cage and cross braces, re-wire, re-plumb some things that have been changed a dozen times, fix all the holes in the fiberglass body panels, re-paint, and put it all back together. Guess the project is starting earlier than anticipated... Just wish I had the ROOM to do all this!! |
ClayPerrine |
Sep 21 2018, 09:33 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Bob,
That hurts to see. Glad you caught it before it failed in a hard corner on track. As my flight instructor used to say to me "That would ruin your whole day." Good luck! Clay |
naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 09:41 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
The only real frustrating part is that we're done for the year. we had a weekend planned in early Dec at Roebling with a bunch of friends - fun, low key DE weekend...oh well...
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ClayPerrine |
Sep 21 2018, 09:42 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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whitetwinturbo |
Sep 21 2018, 11:16 AM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
.............another use for duct tape (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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bretth |
Sep 21 2018, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Where is that on the car?
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naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 12:52 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
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Cairo94507 |
Sep 21 2018, 01:07 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow! You do in months what takes others years. Looking forward to seeing the photos as you disassemble and then reassemble Papa Smurf. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 01:22 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Wow! You do in months what takes others years. I actually like to drive my cars... and luckily I know the right people to help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Looking forward to seeing the photos as you disassemble and then reassemble Papa Smurf. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I will certainly be posting progress on here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
flmont |
Sep 21 2018, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
did you find that crack do to a routine inspection or did it start to act funny while driving,..Thanks
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naro914 |
Sep 21 2018, 07:01 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
did you find that crack do to a routine inspection or did it start to act funny while driving,..Thanks Routine inspection We were at the track couple weekends ago. After a track weekend, I usually check out the car to see if all is ok, oils leaks, etc. With Okteenerfest last weekend I didn’t have a chance until today. |
sb914 |
Sep 21 2018, 07:37 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,295 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks like it's been cracked for a while.
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ClayPerrine |
Sep 21 2018, 08:44 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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Tdskip |
Sep 22 2018, 06:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,678 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
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ConeDodger |
Sep 22 2018, 07:17 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,552 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
While the HP and Torque might be a contributing factor, Steve Nieslony did that in the Pylon Assassin with a sort of stock TypeIV and race tires. It’s the grip they don’t handle well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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campbellcj |
Sep 22 2018, 08:17 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow! You do in months what takes others years. Looking forward to seeing the photos as you disassemble and then reassemble Papa Smurf. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) LOL, 2nd that -- A refresh project like that would take me multiple years... |
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