You could also look at 04-06 GTO rear stubs for an alternative for some more strength.....mine has held over 600hp and 600ftlbs of torque through slicks for over 4 years now, and runs a similar parking brake shoes inside the rotors like the Porsche

They fit into the 911 Hubs?

do you have a picture perhaps?

On the other side, I don't think I'm going to run into trouble with the 944 turbo stubs.

I don't have any pictures, I was thinking more along the lines of fanning a hub up like you did for this one

Randall you could chuck the 108 stub up in a lathe and turn it down slightly and that might give you the clearance you need, but I like the idea of building another upright with more clearance.

It would most certainly take "a buddy" to do the work for cheap. I looked into reproducing the bearing carrier pictured in post #331 that uses the larger 911 bearing when considering a custom trailing arm offering. The up front costs for the first best quantity price break was simply more than I was willing to entertain. I think it's far easier to use a bolt on bearing carrier like the Corvette.

I also went so far as to machine a set of bearing carriers from aluminum (pictured) thinking I might do a set of aluminum trailing arms, however the post fabrication (welding) multi step heat treating schedule made that cost prohibitive; also the potential for fatgue failure wasn't worth the risk.

Andys

I agree, but like you said yourself: better make another with a larger bearing..

I have a buddy with 3 state of the art cnc machines, we can use the machines in weekends when they are not in use for production. My only cost is the raw material and beer..

Your aluminium bearing carriers look very nice, but my initial choice would be steel, unless you make a complete aluminium hub.

Also an idea is a bolt on complete hub like the lotus Elise.....I also toy with the same idea as Britain; using the complete lotus suspension....

plenty of ideas........I'm now building a hydraulic bending machine to make the new guts for the 914. I'll finish both hubs for fitment later on and my intention is to make a flat bottom from front to rear where the wishbones will be attached to. That part will at the same time be the frame for the engine/transmission.

I also want to have the option to mount the original trailing arms and I will tie in the Tangerine racing mounts into the cage. The reason for this is simply that if the inspector at the yearly checkup does not approve of my double wishbone, I can change this in an hour or so, so that I comply and they do not revoke my registration...

Any updates!?

I looked up into the sky the other day and thought I saw him waving at me out of the window of his favorite 747 Stretch.

The tail number was 914-FABKING or similar

In fact I am busy with the 914 again, been a bit pre-occupied with the start of the rally season and the brandnew Citroën DS3-R3 rallycar I've been building the past months (DS3)

But I'm trying a new concept for my rear drivetrain. Hope this idea will be what I expect, 99,999% sure this is a keeper....

Pics wil be up soon!

Whehehehehe!

No kid n ...we no need no stinking grinder...very nice work indeed

What can I say,, just overwhelmed. Great craftmanship.

That DS3 is cool. Nice work

Brings back memories of my ZX Volcane

Dang.. what an engineering feat. First class all the way, from cleanness of garage to fab 914 jig.
Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

Thanks guys! More updates and pictures will follow soon.

DAMN!

I have got to get me a set of those smoking hot door panels for my 914...

I might even keep the Citroën injection molded name. Looks soooo cool

They are indeed kinky, easily made Yourself btw. Stick a piece of foam on the door, nicely cut out the doorbars until they fit perfectly, then smoothe out the foam with filler and make a negative mold!

wow!just got done with checking out the DS3 pics.

You are having too much fun because your workmanship is beautiful,
beautiful work done by a happy person!

and Your JACKSTANDS !? unbelievable awesome!

Are they Cad plated ?

Thanks! Indeed I'm having lots of fun! Especially the testing part!

Stands are indeed cad-plated

Thanks,

Randall

Randall,
How is it going?
We need an update

Enough of the teasing...


What an awesome thread

Bring on the

Randall,

You are so helpful as I start drilling out my floor pan and other associated problems. I went through all 19 pages of this thread....WOW!
The information, pictures and unbelievable processes that you use are an inspiration to all of us. You have provided all of us with great photo's that allow us all to hopefully make our projects and cars better.

Thank you, I know that you had to be in the aviation field.

Vysoc

Thanks for the compliments guys! It's been a while since I posted. I've been toying with the rear drivetrain/engine package and after testing and mocking several options, I think I'm almost there. This winter I'm going to construct the setup I've decided to go for. Parts have been gathered, all I need to do is find some time between the projects.
I'll keep you posted

Thanks and best regards

Randall

Anyone hear from Randall recently?

This was one of the more interesting builds .....

"Interesting" is an understatement.

Well Mr. Tripps,

You guys are in a whole different league than the rest of us with your skill, fabrication expertise, engineering ability etc. We are impressed, inspired, and humbled !

I just finished a 20 month restoration and within a week the battery tray fell off! So much for my welding ability.

Now I have someone going through and fixing the things I fuched up.....
But we all do what we can with what we got.

We are definitely an interesting bunch. I have been enjoying your build as well.

John

Whatever happened to this build? Would love to see a bit more!!!!

Be nice if someone manufactured a cast aluminum rear control arm...

Hi Guys,

Got cancer, sold all my porsche stuff, got cured, never bought it back....

Jigs and frames were bought by Arno Wienands of 914 parts.nl

sorry you won't see this one finished by me...

Randall,

Thanks for letting us know...so sorry to hear of your health issues. Cheers to overcoming the cancer. Your work was inspiring (to say the least); however, these are just cars! All the best in the future!

Tony

Thanks Tony

Couldn't say it better. Glad you're back and healthy.

I noticed your 914 jig and parts on Arno's web page, I just figured you got onto another project,,,
well yes you did congrats on the cure..