 The official chappy 914-6-gt-turbo carrera thread, The car is real scary to drive, clutch is broke in, im not! |
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| iamchappy |
 Nov 7 2007, 10:09 PM
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It all happens so fast!  Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest   |
The PPG glass would of been 200 bucks cheaper for me than the Plinkington, but had heard good things about Plinkington Classic triplex xxx glass as the best out there.
I would hate to try and take it out I will see if I can get it to fit with the Butyl, If I cant then I have no options than to do it over. |
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| MoveQik |
Nov 7 2007, 11:02 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
FWIW...I just had a PPG windshield installed. The quality is 100% terrible. Unfortunately the bubbles & imperfections weren't visible until AFTER the glass was put in and the tape on the edges was removed. To top it off, I had a car show the next day so I didn't have time to get a new one installed. I figure on Phoenix freeways it should be cracked and replaced in less than a year any who so I am not going to sweat it at this point.
In your car at this point, you are wise to pony up extra cash for better glass. Oh yeah...ummmmm....your car is insane. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/14.gif) |
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| lotus_65 |
Nov 8 2007, 06:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,609 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
he didn't get ppg glass...
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| iamchappy |
Nov 8 2007, 12:25 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I took the windshield out this morning, do over.....
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| Phoenix-MN |
Nov 8 2007, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
QUOTE(iamchappy @ Nov 8 2007, 10:25 AM)  I took the windshield out this morning, do over..... Brave Soul you are! |
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| MoveQik |
Nov 8 2007, 12:55 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(lotus_65 @ Nov 8 2007, 05:10 AM) he didn't get ppg glass... I know this. I was trying to give him peace of mind for spending $200 more than the PPG glass would have cost him by explaining my experince with the PPG glass. |
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| iamchappy |
Nov 8 2007, 02:15 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok i had the glass guys out here and we did a dry fit, the Plinkington glass did not fit the lower corners it sat up too high. I lost all the feeling in my thumbs for nothing.
They ordered another Window and a PPG, we will dry fit them all on Monday. What ever fits will get installed by them. I got my passinger window from BIGKAT today crated up in wood "NICE JOB" I can finish up the passinger door now and putz with other stuff while I wait till Monday. I will post some pictures later. |
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| lotus_65 |
Nov 8 2007, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,609 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
SWEET! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 8 2007, 04:27 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,943 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Dry fitting a windsheild is scary! good work. Let the glass guys crack em! That way it's their dime!
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 14 2007, 08:50 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,943 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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| iamchappy |
Nov 14 2007, 08:58 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Windshield is in. wasn't picky i ended up with a PPG with a tint stripe across the top. Not as nice looking as the Plinkington full tint, but it fits! The old installer was from Belarus, he took care in doing a good job. I think I could of done a few things better if I had done it myself but it's in, the trim fits ok there are a few spots where the windshield is a little low and the trims not flush with the glass where i can peek under it. Spoke to the engine builder about firing it up and timing it, he says bring it in. I should have it on the road by the end of the week. Things i've done since i was waiting for the windshield: Installed the interior trim back on.(except backpad waiting till after the engine is timed) Lotus65's mirror, and sun visors. Rewelded tail pipe to fit and welded wastegate dump pipe. Safety wired CV's with the evil ones (using a shaky picture for depiction.) Hooked up heat controls and ducts installed engine heat shroud forced air duct.(may just install one for the other-side and fore go mounting the electric blower.) Fitted front trunk firewall and cleaned up battery wires Will start on the rockers and valance tomorrow, then I am done, REALLY! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Attached image(s)        
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| iamchappy |
Nov 14 2007, 09:00 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
mirror...
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 14 2007, 11:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,943 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I would luv to be there when you pull up to the coffee shop where the lil winky guys hang out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) There gonna shit!
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| lotus_65 |
Nov 15 2007, 05:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,609 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
can i tag along can i can i can i pleeeeeaaaaasssseee, can i, huh? can i can i, huh?!
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| Lou W |
Nov 15 2007, 07:17 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Very nice job, I hope that you have an on-board camera for the maiden run. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| iamchappy |
Nov 16 2007, 03:51 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So I load up the car on the dolly and head out to Johnson Autosports to start the engine and time it. I get there and something is hanging up the dizzy from rotating looks to be my coils, Damn I will have to wait till Monday. I was so hoping to drive the car this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| Chuck |
Nov 16 2007, 05:55 PM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
That looks like the cockpit of an aircraft! Iffin' Paul hadn't already called shotgun for the first ride . . . .
Again, very, very nice! |
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 19 2007, 11:19 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,943 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Looks like your going to get to use that winter rubber afterall... Snow is a comin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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| LarryR |
Nov 19 2007, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
QUOTE(iamchappy @ Nov 16 2007, 01:51 PM) So I load up the car on the dolly and head out to Johnson Autosports to start the engine and time it. I get there and something is hanging up the dizzy from rotating looks to be my coils, Damn I will have to wait till Monday. I was so hoping to drive the car this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I think I have said this a few times in your thread but one more time wont hurt AWESOME car!!! I can imagine that you cant wait to drive that one. |
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| iamchappy |
Nov 20 2007, 07:09 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I moved the coils up to the alternator shroud so I am good to go, I will bring the car in this morning to start it up and time it.
The coils were mounted on my firewall, I never thought of moving them as they fit, well the problem is the twinplug dizzy cap is wider and the engine was spaced down about a 1/2 inch before to accommodate my other induction system, I found the dizzy cap was pinched against the coils bracket and actually cut the rubber boot on one of the plug wires, lucky it didn't crack the cap $$$$. The coils are now in mounted a better place and I may move the electronic ignition over to the drivers side now to make the passenger side less crowded. I will let everyone know how it goes.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Attached image(s)  
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