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914 Type R build |
fasthonda |
Jul 26 2009, 10:52 AM
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914 Type R Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-January 04 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,544 Region Association: None |
I would share my project with the world since I enjoy seeing what others have posted. The 914world has been big help in sourcing info, parts, and the car itself.
I thought about building this car for years, and finally decided to act on it. Recomendations and comments are welcome. Thanks, Michael Project Scope Body: 1973 narrow bodied w/ fiberglass bumpers Engine: Honda S2000 F20C (250 ps @ 8200 rpm) Transmission: Stock Front Suspension: 87 911 front end w/ Bilstein Sports, 22 sway bar Rear Suspension 250 lb springs on bilstein sports, poly bushings Wheels: 15x7 with R compound Brakes: 87 911 Carrera F&R This is how it looked when I first got it. Brought this home from Southern Caifornia. The transport company rolled it up in the yard since it had no brakes. Repaired hell hole Reinforced rear suspension console Removed sound deadening from the floor and prepping for POR15 Rear fiberglass bumper fitted I hope to be installing the drivetrain in September, that is if Murphy's law quits getting me. The flywheel from KEP is several thousands too small to fit on the crankshaft so I need to get that resolved first. |
fasthonda |
Jan 28 2010, 08:24 PM
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914 Type R Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-January 04 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,544 Region Association: None |
Here is my design for stiffening the chassis in bending. I didn't want to invest in a full cage since the car will not be raced in competition. The goal was to stiffen the car with minimum added weight and keeping it safe. I didn't want any bars near my head. The bars also increase side impact protection, which is nice since I'm using early light weight doors. I'm still debating whether or not to add a harness bar tying the 2 sides together. The harness bar would be pass straight through the bulged part of the fire wall.
front rear a plate is welded on the interior side of the fire wall where the seat belt attaches. The bars line up at the fire wall for strength and no bending was required. w/o the engine in the car I measured .010 inch flex at the door when jacked up. Before the bars I measured .060 . I will recheck after the engines in. |
SirAndy |
Feb 18 2010, 06:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,650 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The bars line up at the fire wall for strength and no bending was required. Here's what we did for my cage. Obviously, it's a full cage, but i really like the sidebars. The curve allows for easy getting in and out. The front ties into the upper wheel well and front shock towers. Ignore the thin bracing that we used during the welding ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1218490477.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1218490413.jpg) |
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