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Papa Smurf "Refresh" Winter Project Thread, Sad update 12/30/2020 |
naro914 |
Oct 10 2018, 08:38 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 |
We decided that this winter, our 914 race car "Papa Smurf" needed some love. The engine that Dawe's Motorsport built has been flawless for 2 years now, but it's time for a refresh. The 915 transmission is so poorly geared and with no limited slip that it has been a huge hindrance to race with, so that's getting redone.
So while everything is out, I figured it was a good time to fix all the damaged fiberglass body panels, fix the newly found crack in the chassis, strengthen and reinforce everything, tie suspension points to the cage, re-route hoses and lines to be cleaner, redo some of the wiring, add lightness where I can, fix the roof (came flying off at Road Atlanta and cracked it), etc. etc. etc. Essentially tear it down to bare chassis. Then media blast the whole thing (fix any rust spots we might find), powder coat, paint or wrap what needs what, and reassemble...hopefully before our first track event in March!! I will post pictures, progress, video, etc here if I can remember to. Honestly...I NEED to take detailed pictures and video so I can remember where everything goes!! Just might be delayed in posting. So...engine/trans come out Friday and the fun begins... As he sleeps peacefully today on the top bunk: Last couple times at the track... |
naro914 |
Oct 13 2018, 03:32 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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Maltese Falcon |
Oct 31 2018, 06:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,636 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Day 1 Hi Bob & Nadine...can you advise me on the Front/ Rear wheel spec that you are running with the widebody kit. When you saw our car at Renn6 (was a great show and good seeing you two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) it was on 17s which are ok, but looking at 18 or 19s.. Also....if you know the Front offset, Rear offset, and if any spacers are in your set-up. Much appreciated ! |
naro914 |
Nov 1 2018, 05:43 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 |
Day 1 Hi Bob & Nadine...can you advise me on the Front/ Rear wheel spec that you are running with the widebody kit. When you saw our car at Renn6 (was a great show and good seeing you two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) it was on 17s which are ok, but looking at 18 or 19s.. Also....if you know the Front offset, Rear offset, and if any spacers are in your set-up. Much appreciated ! Hey Marty, Good to see you too at Rennsport! I had want to talk to you about the fuel cell too but we got interrupted and then I forgot... Our wheels are 16x11 front and 16x12 rear with a pretty big spacer in the rear...don’t know off the top of my head and it’s all stored away in our trailer at the moment. I’ll measure next time I’m over there. 17’s and up would be much easier to find tires for, but I don’t like how high it ends up making the car. 16’s allow us to get it low enough and keep the axles and trailing arms pretty much horizontal, which is what you want for racing. |
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