 Randal B's Original Ride! |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Randal |
 Dec 1 2006, 10:46 AM
Post
#41
|
|
Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750  |
QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 1 2006, 08:45 AM)  QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 1 2006, 08:44 AM) QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 1 2006, 08:42 AM) QUOTE(GTeener @ Nov 30 2006, 01:47 PM) QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 30 2006, 01:42 PM) No no.. it needs LESS.. this is case where "less" is MORE!! B He meant it needs "more dissolving " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I need to run a little tank, like Steve and Andrew. And figure out a removable starter. And find some really light wheels And cut off the sail (man would that make the car look different (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ) |
   |
 
|
| nebreitling |
Dec 1 2006, 11:14 AM
Post
#42
|
|
Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
i assume you're not running an alternator? three pc680's and a couple chargers should be all you need... small fuel cell should be no problem. wheels are just a matter of $$$.
external starter -- i like that idea. you could use a kart starter with an extended shank, and just machine/weld a gear on the end. you'd have to insert the starter from the rear of the car into the flywheel.... hmmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| Chris Pincetich |
Dec 1 2006, 12:20 PM
Post
#43
|
|
B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Ditch the starter + alternator, then when you're at GGR events I'll help you push start it if you give me a ride/instruction. I have lots of practice push starting my 914 and can do it solo in the confines of a gas station, even in reverse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
|
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 1 2006, 12:25 PM
Post
#44
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(nebreitling @ Dec 1 2006, 09:14 AM) i assume you're not running an alternator? three pc680's and a couple chargers should be all you need... small fuel cell should be no problem. wheels are just a matter of $$$. external starter -- i like that idea. you could use a kart starter with an extended shank, and just machine/weld a gear on the end. you'd have to insert the starter from the rear of the car into the flywheel.... hmmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Great idea Nathan. I've already go some cutouts, maybe I need a bit more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) . |
|
|
|
| Brad Roberts |
Dec 1 2006, 05:56 PM
Post
#45
|
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Lose the driver and make it remote controlled. The car will drop 225lbs right there!!
Hi Randal. B |
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 1 2006, 06:03 PM
Post
#46
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 1 2006, 03:56 PM) Lose the driver and make it remote controlled. The car will drop 225lbs right there!! Hi Randal. B Only 200lbs Brad, but I should lose 10lbs for sure. |
|
|
|
| Brad Roberts |
Dec 1 2006, 06:25 PM
Post
#47
|
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I miss hanging out with you Randal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
You have NO idea how much positive influence you have had on me. Thanks for all your guidance. B |
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 1 2006, 07:26 PM
Post
#48
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 1 2006, 10:25 AM) QUOTE(nebreitling @ Dec 1 2006, 09:14 AM) i assume you're not running an alternator? three pc680's and a couple chargers should be all you need... small fuel cell should be no problem. wheels are just a matter of $$$. external starter -- i like that idea. you could use a kart starter with an extended shank, and just machine/weld a gear on the end. you'd have to insert the starter from the rear of the car into the flywheel.... hmmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Great idea Nathan. I've already go some cutouts, maybe I need a bit more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) . I'm pretty excited Nathan and Paul and I are starting to put the electronics back in Sunday. Have to locate all the right places to put the new Mallory stuff. We will also be testing the length of the new wire harness. Progress. |
|
|
|
| J P Stein |
Dec 1 2006, 07:33 PM
Post
#49
|
|
Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 1 2006, 04:25 PM) I miss hanging out with you Randal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) You have NO idea how much positive influence you have had on me. Thanks for all your guidance. B Oh yeah, the 2 of you have been a big help for me. I usta' have this pretty stock 914..... I prolly shoulda gone out of my way to thank youz guys before this thing turned out to be a vehical with no redeeming social value (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) Bill: Consider yourself included in this rant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 1 2006, 07:39 PM
Post
#50
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Dec 1 2006, 05:33 PM) QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 1 2006, 04:25 PM) I miss hanging out with you Randal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) You have NO idea how much positive influence you have had on me. Thanks for all your guidance. B Oh yeah, the 2 of you have been a big help for me. I usta' have this pretty stock 914..... I prolly shoulda gone out of my way to thank youz guys before this thing turned out to be a vehical with no redeeming social value (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) Bill: Consider yourself included in this rant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) JP....you gotta do Hoopa with us this year. |
|
|
|
| J P Stein |
Dec 1 2006, 08:44 PM
Post
#51
|
|
Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Randal @ Dec 1 2006, 05:39 PM) QUOTE(J P Stein @ Dec 1 2006, 05:33 PM) QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 1 2006, 04:25 PM) I miss hanging out with you Randal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) You have NO idea how much positive influence you have had on me. Thanks for all your guidance. B Oh yeah, the 2 of you have been a big help for me. I usta' have this pretty stock 914..... I prolly shoulda gone out of my way to thank youz guys before this thing turned out to be a vehical with no redeeming social value (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) Bill: Consider yourself included in this rant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) JP....you gotta do Hoopa with us this year. I find my instinct for self preservation growing stronger with age. Hill climbs & jumping out of perfectly good airplanes are not on my list of "fun things". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I am gonna get down that way in the spring for an AX (God willing & the creek don't rise). I'm just waiting for Bill to let me know about a good course (intestinal tracts are out) on a good venue before I start planning. |
|
|
|
| grantsfo |
Dec 1 2006, 10:55 PM
Post
#52
|
|
Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I think 2007 should be a great 914 year in Nor Cal. I'm definitely doing Hoopa if I can get in. My car should be finished by January. I'm off to GD Racing this weekend to kickoff phase II.
|
|
|
|
| nebreitling |
Dec 2 2006, 12:26 AM
Post
#53
|
|
Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
randal, you're gonna run an alternator but not a starter?
|
|
|
|
| DNHunt |
Dec 2 2006, 08:45 AM
Post
#54
|
|
914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
QUOTE I usta' have this pretty stock 914..... I prolly shoulda gone out of my way to thank youz guys before this thing turned out to be a vehical with no redeeming social value alfred.gif It seems to me the last time I saw your car it still had 2 seats and you affectionately called it the "shitbox". It's pretty clear to me it has at least as much social value as a 2 holer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) I hope all is well with you JP |
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 2 2006, 10:42 AM
Post
#55
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(nebreitling @ Dec 1 2006, 10:26 PM) randal, you're gonna run an alternator but not a starter? I bought a light weight starter last night. Will probably run the origional alternator until we take the engine out the first time. I don't think I got any hits on my thread in the garage concerning light weight alternators, but I'll go look again. |
|
|
|
| J P Stein |
Dec 2 2006, 11:00 AM
Post
#56
|
|
Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I've seen several cars at AX without alternators.
They all seem to have starting problems at one time or another....usually in the staging lanes.....poor planing or engineering, me thinks. If a guy was to put external links to the battery, all the thrashing around....opening hoods/hatches, ripping at the cover over the positive post, running for jumper cables & battery..only to find it too is flat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) could be avoided. It holds up the show, but is kinda fun to watch. For me, it would be a PITA. I'd have to gut the windings from my alternator, cause I need the shaft & housing for the fan. Lotta pain for 5-6 lbs loss......cheep, tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
|
|
|
| Randal |
Dec 2 2006, 12:03 PM
Post
#57
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Dec 2 2006, 09:00 AM) I've seen several cars at AX without alternators. They all seem to have starting problems at one time or another....usually in the staging lanes.....poor planing or engineering, me thinks. If a guy was to put external links to the battery, all the thrashing around....opening hoods/hatches, ripping at the cover over the positive post, running for jumper cables & battery..only to find it too is flat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) could be avoided. It holds up the show, but is kinda fun to watch. For me, it would be a PITA. I'd have to gut the windings from my alternator, cause I need the shaft & housing for the fan. Lotta pain for 5-6 lbs loss......cheep, tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Right, how much work do you want to do now, and at the track, for saving 10lbs of weight. That 5lb alternator is cool though. Probably take 10 hours to adapt it. |
|
|
|
| nine14cats |
Dec 2 2006, 12:52 PM
Post
#58
|
|
Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Dec 1 2006, 05:33 PM) QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 1 2006, 04:25 PM) I miss hanging out with you Randal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) You have NO idea how much positive influence you have had on me. Thanks for all your guidance. B Oh yeah, the 2 of you have been a big help for me. I usta' have this pretty stock 914..... I prolly shoulda gone out of my way to thank youz guys before this thing turned out to be a vehical with no redeeming social value (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif) Bill: Consider yourself included in this rant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Your Welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) JP, I actually would classify us more like "co-dependents" than anything else. If you look through threads on our 914-6 evolutions I see spring rates, sway bars, shocks, dot-r's, slicks, ackerman, slip angles, friction circles, weight reduction, home bodywork and painting, etc. all talked about between us and shared with the board. In reality, I'm not so sure it wasn't you that sent me spiraling to the darkeside. In fact, I'm now even looking at Jewelry for my wife from one of your suggestions.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Glad and proud to be an moral enabler for your addiction! Bill P. |
|
|
|
| J P Stein |
Dec 2 2006, 01:47 PM
Post
#59
|
|
Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(nine14cats @ Dec 2 2006, 10:52 AM) JP, I actually would classify us more like "co-dependents" than anything else. If you look through threads on our 914-6 evolutions I see spring rates, sway bars, shocks, dot-r's, slicks, ackerman, slip angles, friction circles, weight reduction, home bodywork and painting, etc. all talked about between us and shared with the board. In reality, I'm not so sure it wasn't you that sent me spiraling to the darkeside. In fact, I'm now even looking at Jewelry for my wife from one of your suggestions.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Glad and proud to be an moral enabler for your addiction! Bill P. No way it's my fault.....I blamed you first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) BTW, Grant, good move, bad move, good move. |
|
|
|
| J P Stein |
Dec 2 2006, 01:58 PM
Post
#60
|
|
Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(DNHunt @ Dec 2 2006, 06:45 AM) It seems to me the last time I saw your car it still had 2 seats and you affectionately called it the "shitbox". It's pretty clear to me it has at least as much social value as a 2 holer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) I hope all is well with you JP Actually, Dave, things have gone to hell in a hand basket. The shop is a God awful mess and my assistants (the guys that do all the work) have deserted me to deal with problems of their own (like those are important...pufh.) I can't hardly walk around in there. You any good with a broom? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 7th May 2024 - 06:30 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.