 Rebuilding my race car, multi link rear suspension, fg gt flairs |
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| slugmika |
 Dec 29 2005, 02:55 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Finland Member No.: 318  |
I had to make it public. That's the only way i'am going to get anything done.
So, i had to convert my rear suspension to multi link, raise the front suspension, built a new pedalbox, rebuilt the engine and tranny, make attachemets for new fg flared rear and front fenders, make a new carbon top, glue the new heated windshield, paint the car and lots of other stuff. I will post pictures when ever i have any progress. Here is the starting point (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fvwa.sitefactory.fi-179-1274375877.1.JPG) hub's are attached to table (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fvwa.sitefactory.fi-179-1274375881.2.jpg) lower part of the new front i'll put more pictures later |
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| URY914 |
Dec 29 2005, 07:21 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,216 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Sounds easy enough. You should be done around 2008.
Good luck. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Paul |
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| slugmika |
Dec 29 2005, 07:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Finland Member No.: 318 |
According to Historic Race Finland's 2006 schedule, it will be ready 27th of May 2006 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Wanna make a bet? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
Maybe i need to skip few things (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) but car is going to be in Botniaring race track and have engine & gearbox rebuilt and new suspension in that day. Mika |
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| Jeroen |
Dec 29 2005, 07:58 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
where did you get that front bumper/spoiler?
keep us posted... looks like lots of fun stuff! PS... I got your PM and I'll look into it real soon! |
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| d914 |
Dec 29 2005, 08:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
ditto on the front bumper, I don't have to be legal for anything these days and I like that one piece unit..???
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| xitspd |
Dec 29 2005, 08:35 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Mika,
Did you get my Christmas Card? That's quite a project that you are starting! Do you still need my front and rear FG quarter panels? Give my best regards to badJuha when you see him next. Take care and keep the pictures coming. Dan |
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| dougcoup |
Dec 29 2005, 09:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 5-March 05 From: mundelien, il Member No.: 3,715 |
great project, i would love to see it progress. I am impressed.
I too am building up my race car this winter, I loved the posts of brads car before. I would love to see more photos of your fabrication throughout the car. doug |
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| Brett W |
Dec 29 2005, 10:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None 
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I have been looking for an option for out bearings and stuff to use on my own custom rear suspension setup. I just found out about the S10 hubs and micro stubs. You can get many different options, plus the parts are available at Autozone and NAPA. I am trying to find the website. My brain has failed me. I'll get back to you.
Looks like a good plan. |
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| slugmika |
Dec 29 2005, 11:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Finland Member No.: 318 |
Hi guys
Yes this i a big project and i really need all the help i can get. Luckily there is people like BadJuha, Timo, Dan and all you helpful guys in 914club to make it easier (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) . Jeroen, it seems that you have become the official designer of team bogeyracing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) The front bumper is lower part of the Opel Omega Evo somethings front end. The rusty iron bar which you can see in the picture is going to be part of the upper bumper, it's hard to explain but i will take some pictures. Dan, yes i just got back from north and the card was waiting, i'll get back to you privately. Yes i really need those rear FG quarter panels. I have the addres and number to Finnish guy who is shipping containers to Finland all the time. He's located in Compton. Now back to work Mika |
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| slugmika |
Dec 30 2005, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Finland Member No.: 318 |
I had couple of hours to work on suspension today.
upper link 80% ready, actually these first ones i'am only using as a tool to make jig. this upper will have adjuster in the front link. that is used for adjusting toe. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fvwa.sitefactory.fi-179-1274375996.1.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fvwa.sitefactory.fi-179-1274376001.2.JPG) |
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| Jeroen |
Dec 30 2005, 06:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 30 2005, 09:40 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
what are all the links going to mount to?
looks wicked mika!!! BTW - why are ya using a tailshift? (just for mockup i hope) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 30 2005, 09:41 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
and what trans flanges are those?? (915? adapters? BUS??? 930???)
what axles are ya using? |
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| Allan |
Dec 30 2005, 09:50 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Really??? The only reason I ask is that I go through the area every week. Can I help? Please don't get me shot.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) |
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| TravisNeff |
Dec 30 2005, 09:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Aaron, check Slugmika's blog, bus cv adapters - I love the front swaybar!
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 30 2005, 09:57 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
shoulda known! very cool (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1128671890.jpg) bus cv's he says |
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| xitspd |
Dec 30 2005, 10:20 PM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
Mika, Very, very cool! Are you using a tail shifter or is it a mock-up trans? Side shifters are much easier to use. Let me know what parts you need and I will try to help. Looks like you have great fabricating experience. I hope your shop is heated....................... Dan Attached image(s) 
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| slugmika |
Dec 31 2005, 01:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Finland Member No.: 318 |
Aaron- next will be the upper mount's, i will make those in a place of that wood stick. For now i will fabricate a frame which is welded to my chassis table. when all is done and check measured, i will lift the body over completed suspension and weld it to my gage and tub.
Yes those are bus cv's and bus axles with adapters, works really well. Headrage-I'am sure you can help. When they get the parts to Compton in a box which has my name and address, rest is easy. Many times when i have tried to buy something it seems to be problem to sendt those directly to Finland or even to Compton. Dan-If you look closely it is a side shifter tranny. I broke all my side shifter end covers so i had to use one from tail shifter. So i could use side shifter end piece if you guys have spare ones. Fabricating is easy part of this project, it is the planning that has took my time. And yes Dan my carage is heated. It is insulated as a normal house in Finland and has floor heating and infra red heaters for paintin. I will try to finish the upper mount today and take some pictures. Mika |
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| xitspd |
Dec 31 2005, 10:30 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Mika,
Next week I will send you one of my spare 901 side shifter covers and the Porsche magazines I have been collecting for you. Happy New Year to all my Finnish friends. That includes Timo and BadJuha. |
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| andys |
Dec 31 2005, 12:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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Mika,
Great project; I wish you good luck. Are the pickup points on the chassis going to have any vertical adjustment? I'm curious as to how you plan to establish the appropriate geometry; i.e. instant center, roll center, camber curve, gain, etc, etc. Andys |
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