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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... |
raynekat |
Jan 30 2019, 07:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,157 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
No offense to your old blue....but the new color is light years ahead of the previous one.
Outstanding! |
naro914 |
Jan 30 2019, 08:49 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 |
No offense to your old blue....but the new color is light years ahead of the previous one. Outstanding! The old blue was Olympic. That’s the original color of the car so we stuck with that all these years. But now we had a chance for a fresh start, so instead of going with something much newer or more modern, we just moved up 1 year and there was Laguna Blue waiting for us. Ok, I know all you purist are having issues here...I know changing the color is going to devalue this otherwise perfectly preserved factory showroom stock car....but..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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