Holiday open house at Tangerine Racing, Sat 12/10, Come help us greet a visiting Hawaiian 914 owner |
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Holiday open house at Tangerine Racing, Sat 12/10, Come help us greet a visiting Hawaiian 914 owner |
ChrisFoley |
Dec 5 2011, 12:20 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
One of our customers lives in Honolulu. We have two cars here of his, both undergoing extensive modification.
The first one is nearing completion and he's coming to check it out before we prep it for shipping. I just drove it last Thursday for the first time since it arrived more than 4 years ago. It would be nice to have a few local nine-fourteeners stop by and say hi. Here are a few pics I took during re-assembly. |
JmuRiz |
Dec 5 2011, 12:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Wow, very cool looking build!
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ChrisFoley |
Dec 5 2011, 01:07 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
A more extensive set of progress pictures can be found on the CFR-Tangerine Racing Products Facebook page.
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scott_in_nh |
Dec 5 2011, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Nice work Chris - the car is gorgeous and I'm sure it flies! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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mikea100 |
Dec 5 2011, 01:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 11,182 Region Association: North East States |
Sweet!
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Elliot Cannon |
Dec 5 2011, 02:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I visited Tangerine Racing a few months ago. If you end up at a tire stor, you made a wrong turn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It might be a bit colder now but stop by if you can. Chris is a great guy and has some neat projects going on. You might even find something you need for your car.
Cheers, Elliot P.S. Say hi to Ed for me. Attached image(s) |
guywan914 |
Dec 5 2011, 06:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-May 04 From: Columbia,CT Member No.: 2,112 |
Chris looks great... I will try to get by Sat. what time? I might even bring the car if it's not tooo cold. guy
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pete-stevers |
Dec 5 2011, 07:27 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Super cool stuff Chris!!
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rick 918-S |
Dec 5 2011, 11:31 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Cool! Be sure to post pics!
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Lou W |
Dec 5 2011, 11:34 PM
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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 very Nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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hot_shoe914 |
Dec 6 2011, 12:26 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I was thinking of going to Evil's but I doubt I'd have time to make it all the way to your place too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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bcheney |
Dec 6 2011, 05:51 AM
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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 |
Chris...at first glance I didn't notice the significance of the build...A Steel Roof! You're doing top notch work. Thanks for letting us see this one on your Facebook. The Islands will never be the same once this beast hits their roads.
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ChrisFoley |
Dec 7 2011, 09:39 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
This customer had us fabricate a 916 repro roof on both of his cars. A lot of challenges to make it "just like factory".
The second car has our flares instead of the GT style. The body is primered with no body work done yet. The Megasquirt injected 2270 is installed and should be running by Friday. We'll have some other interesting work on display as well, including an IMSA GTU restoration in progress. I think we'll start gathering at the shop around noon, and see where it goes from there. Refreshments will be served. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
scott_in_nh |
Dec 7 2011, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
It looks like I'm going to come down with the 914.
With Chris' permission I am looking for somebody going who would consider doing a quick pit stop and let me try their tires and rims. I have a vibe that comes and goes at highway speeds and this seems like the quickest way to determine if I have a rim/tire issue or a suspension/steering related issue. Thanks and see you there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
ChrisFoley |
Dec 8 2011, 09:02 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
It looks like I'm going to come down with the 914. With Chris' permission I am looking for somebody going who would consider doing a quick pit stop and let me try their tires and rims. I have a vibe that comes and goes at highway speeds and this seems like the quickest way to determine if I have a rim/tire issue or a suspension/steering related issue. Thanks and see you there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) The lift may not be available but I have a couple floor jacks, and tools. I'd say you can try the wheels/tires off my white car but I have a high speed vibration too. Its nothing compared to the shaking I would get in my race car when the tires were cold and covered with pickup from the previous session's cool-down lap. |
scott_in_nh |
Dec 8 2011, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
It looks like I'm going to come down with the 914. With Chris' permission I am looking for somebody going who would consider doing a quick pit stop and let me try their tires and rims. I have a vibe that comes and goes at highway speeds and this seems like the quickest way to determine if I have a rim/tire issue or a suspension/steering related issue. Thanks and see you there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) The lift may not be available but I have a couple floor jacks, and tools. I'd say you can try the wheels/tires off my white car but I have a high speed vibration too. Its nothing compared to the shaking I would get in my race car when the tires were cold and covered with pickup from the previous session's cool-down lap. Rubber pick up on a stiff race car is enough to blur your vision! Mine is nothing like that, more of an annoyance. That said it is currently the number one drivability issue I have so it would be nice to get to the root cause and fix it by spring. I'll purchase a pair of front sway bar mounts if you have them in stock along with 2 quarts of BP 10w-30... |
AndyB |
Dec 8 2011, 06:39 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 |
I am officially in. Snow is for tomorrow only. I am not putting my car on stands Chris/Scott. Scott you need to come up with a solid plan that doesnt include jackstands to borrow Scarlets sneakers
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scott_in_nh |
Dec 8 2011, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
I am officially in. Snow is for tomorrow only. I am not putting my car on stands Chris/Scott. Scott you need to come up with a solid plan that doesnt include jackstands to borrow Scarlets sneakers Andy I'm glad the weather is going to cooperate. Since the lift is occupied - can't we just swap tires, one side at a time with two jacks? Don't do it if you aren't comfortable - I won't be offended. |
AndyB |
Dec 9 2011, 08:09 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 |
Update on weather: More snow scheduled for tonight and tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) But Iam going to show up in the teener. Scott no worries the sneakers will be present for you to try out.
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ChrisFoley |
Dec 13 2011, 12:11 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
We had a pretty good turnout considering the short notice. I counted 15 including the staff of TRP.
Prize for travelling the farthest goes to Wayne, all the way from Honolulu. Prize for driving the farthest goes to Andy (Scarlet75, as usual) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Unfortunately I don't think anyone thought to take pictures while the guest of honor was here. I was too preoccupied going over details of the two cars with Wayne. After he left I remembered to ask my wife to snap a few. The group was starting to thin out by then though. The chassis behind Genaro's son is something special. Look for a story on this in the near future. (I'll give you a clue - the last four digits of the VIN are 0090.) |
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