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| silver74insocal |
 Dec 6 2010, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 26-November 09 From: rancho cucamonga Member No.: 11,073 Region Association: Southern California  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) great job the car looks awesome
how do you like the tires so far? i need some new shoes and have a narrow 74 with stock fuchs and want to get something that sticks really well. also, care to share your source for those seat covers? thanks, Dave |
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| DanT |
Dec 6 2010, 10:24 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
tires are 205x50x15s. Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1 200WR but seem to be much better than that in the stick department...have read some information saying that the tread wear rating should probably be closer to 100 like some lower level DOT Rs.
I have really been impressed with the Dunnys so far...I have driven on just about every DOT R available in the last 20 years along with Goodyear slicks. While not in the territory of tires like Kumho V710s or Hoosier A6s, these are a very good compromise tire. They have performed very well with my suspension setup at AX so far. On my previous car I ran V710s on custom 7" wheels under stock fenders along with a set of early Hankook Z212s on Fuchs... 2 events since the car was completed, and I finished at least 2 seconds in front of my next closest class competitor. One time it was a 944 on 7&8s with Hoosier A6s and the second time was against a 74 2.0L 914 running Nitto NT01s. Finished 4th place overall and 3rd overall with our PAX index in the two events the car has run...planning a full on attack for 1st in PAX next season.... This car was built specifically to compete in the class that gave me maximum multiplication factor in our PAX indexes. find seat covers here seat covers Attached image(s)   
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| DanT |
Dec 8 2010, 12:22 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
closeup....car looks pretty good
and it doesn't have to look like all the other 914s with early bumpers. The big bumpers are really starting to grow on me, and I don't have to worry about them rusting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thanks to professional photog....Mike Koozmin for the great pics of my car in action Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| DRPHIL914 |
Dec 8 2010, 11:33 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(DanT @ Dec 6 2010, 10:57 PM)  the only reason I would be considering putting on a dash cap is because my current dash has several cracks in it. This is no CW car, and is by no means a correct rebuild of a stock '75 As such I do to it as I want, as anyone should do with their car. If I can't find seats that work with the stock back pad, I will remove it and just carpet the rear bulkhead and use whatever seats fit my mood, and my size. This car was built for two purposes. To be my daily driver and to be a competent AX car. So far it has done well at both. Next season will be the real test... thanks for the thread- really enjoyed it! , on the subject of seats, you could go this direction, but takes some modifications. I put in these 911 seats/996 , several other guys have too. just a thought as you are considering your options. The back pad i ordered from morph, new fiberglass core with 1/8'' foam, new black vinyl , seats sit back in fine with no interference since the stock foam is not on there, thought about just covering the back firewall with carpet but this way looks better.(dont have a picture of that now, will post if you care...) P.w. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| DanT |
Dec 23 2010, 06:22 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
time to find some seats or seat covers and a dash cover...probably be my post Christmas/birthday present... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
would love to find a pair of Corbeau Classic IIs but will probably end up going with a set of the black/grey Iggee seat covers. |
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| porsche_dreamer |
Dec 23 2010, 10:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 147 Joined: 21-December 10 From: Harrison, OH Member No.: 12,505 Region Association: None |
Hey car looks great! Just had one question for ya, what was your suspension setup on your orange car? Cuz it does'nt look like the same setup you got on the white one. Good job on everything.
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| DanT |
Dec 23 2010, 10:30 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Phoenix Red '74 had 21 mm front torsion bars, 19mm sway bar, 180# rear springs
Front and rear custom valved Bilsteins. Car ride height set very low running about -2* camber in front and about -2.25* in rear. Track duty on custom 7" steel rims running 205x50x15 Kumho V710s (very wide, almost a 225 in reality) Grand Prix White '75 running stock front bar, with stock torsion bars, rear 140# springs. Adjustable Konis front and rear and sitting quite a bit higher. -1.25* camber in front and -1.50* camber in rear. |
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| DanT |
Jan 1 2011, 05:59 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
5 polished 4 bolt Fuchs showed up at my door this morning. They have been sitting bagged for several years so they all need some detailing and some polishing but not bad for the price... Good enough for street wheels.
A good friend from GGR TT/DE series converted his car to a 3.2L with GT flares and 5 bolt hubs several years ago...these have been sitting in his garage taking up space...he asked me if I wanted them....of course I said yes. These will work perfectly for street tires in the 205x60 or 195x65 size once I decide on a tire...have also thought of just going old school with a set and doing 165s for the street. The Fuchs also came with 4 decent factory center caps....actually 3 of them are excellent...so I may do some swapping of center caps with my current 4 to get the best of the best. Also received 2 7x16 Original Fuchs from same fellow. These will probably be sold off to help pay for the street tires. What is a decent pair of 7x16s worth these days? Attached image(s)   
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| DanT |
Jan 15 2011, 12:53 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
since I have a set of polished Fuchs for my AX/street tires now,
what should I use for my strictly street tires? Here are the choices....both are in my possession, so it is a wash for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) some more of the Polished Fuchs (yes I have 9 of them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) or some more retro Riv repops? Attached image(s)  
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| koozy |
Jan 15 2011, 01:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 7,931 Region Association: None |
I like both but the Rivs pop due to the black. I'd use the Rivs for a season and then switch it up next season if they don't suit yer fancy.
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| bembry |
Jan 15 2011, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Dan,
The Rivs actually would be the thing, if you're still doing the retro idea. |
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| DanT |
Jan 16 2011, 02:24 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
so recently I have been thinking more about the rear visibility on my car. I have already done a high mounted 3rd brake light that can be seen in this thread 3rd brake light
After replacing my tail light lenses with some brand new repops....I decided it was time to do a little something with the inside of the tail light housing itself.... These things were never too reflective to begin with since it was just a silver (looks like paint) coating over plastic... So I was thinking about how to make the housing more reflective... Aluminum Foil Tape....did a quick job and it makes quite a bit of difference. Short of having the guts of the lights "plastic chrome plated" I thought this might help. First pic is what it looked like before I put on the tape. From what I have gleaned in other posts on this matter, most of our old housings look like this. Attached image(s)  
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| DanT |
Jan 16 2011, 02:26 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| DanT |
Jan 16 2011, 07:33 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
one more pic with less ambient light
No flash on the pic...the light you see is just from the running lights, no brake lights lit. made quite a bit of difference with a little reflection going on and not just relying on the light of the bulb itself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| AndyB |
Jan 16 2011, 07:37 PM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(DanT @ Jan 16 2011, 08:33 PM) one more pic with less ambient light No flash on the pic...the light you see is just from the running lights, no brake lights lit. made quite a bit of difference with a little reflection going on and not just relying on the light of the bulb itself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thats impressive Dan. Way to think outside the box. Are those normal bulbs or are they LED's? |
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| DanT |
Jan 16 2011, 07:41 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
normal bulbs, I have been considering LEDs but,....wanted to see what it would be like with a bit more reflective material first....then if it wasn't what I wanted I would pop for the LEDs.
For right now I am pretty satisfied with the amount of light. Not bad for about 1/2 hour of cleaning and installation and about $5 for the Aluminum Foil Tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| AndyB |
Jan 16 2011, 07:45 PM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(DanT @ Jan 16 2011, 08:41 PM) normal bulbs, I have been considering LEDs but,....wanted to see what it would be like with a bit more reflective material first....then if it wasn't what I wanted I would pop for the LEDs. For right now I am pretty satisfied with the amount of light. Not bad for about 1/2 hour of cleaning and installation and about $5 for the Aluminum Foil Tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Still looks Bad A$$ and on the cheap I like that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| DanT |
Jan 16 2011, 08:49 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Pic for bcheney....
close up Attached image(s) 
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| bcheney |
Jan 16 2011, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Dan!
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| AndyB |
Jan 17 2011, 09:08 AM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
Now we have to see it with the brake lights on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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