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| Andyrew |
 Mar 22 2006, 01:55 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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So my project for a stronger chassis has begun.
Heres were Im at right now. Took the suspension out today. I'll go do some welding and prep tonight, hit the bed, see what you guys say, and do some more welding tomorrow. (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-003.JPG) Picture of some buckling of the suspension. Other side has a raised area, but is generally flat, this side has raised and concave area's. I'll be adding something here for strenthening, a tube? A flat piece of metal? A triangle? (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-004.JPG) (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-005.JPG) (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-006.JPG) Here is some area's im going to weld, any two pieces joined together I will stitch weld. |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 22 2006, 01:55 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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(IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-007.JPG)
(IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-008.JPG) fiberglass.. random pic. (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-010.JPG) engine mount lower right. (IMG:http://www.teamgracer.com/cars/914club/914v8/914-8%20suspension-011.JPG) Some of the engine mount metal will be welded as well, possibly some reinforcement as well. |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 22 2006, 01:58 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Oh ya, it takes,
11mm 13mmx2 15mm 17mm 19mm 3/4 sockets 7/8's socket Impact wrench 8mm allen (I think) 6mm star allen (cv) pliers, and a couple screwdrivers to take it all out. |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 22 2006, 03:29 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,943 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
here you go ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) Andy Attached image(s) 
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| reddog |
Mar 22 2006, 03:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 19-December 05 From: Willits, California Member No.: 5,299 |
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 22 2006, 06:45 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,968 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Andrew,
The "buckling" you noted is nothing but a little wrinkling from the metal stamping process when the parts were originally manufactured. It isn't from any stress during operation of the vehicle. I wish I had a chassis as nice as yours. |
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| riverman |
Mar 22 2006, 06:48 AM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
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| MattR |
Mar 22 2006, 09:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
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| drewvw |
Mar 22 2006, 09:46 AM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
so the buckling of the suspension, is that a common thing? Only with bigger engines in there? please educate me, I am paranoid about old cars and failing suspensions |
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| mike_the_man |
Mar 22 2006, 09:53 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Andrew,
Sorry for the hijack, but when did you switch to the fiberglass fenders? All that panel beating was wasted? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Can you give me some specifics on the panels you used, or a link to an old thread? It's looking good! Decided on a colour yet? Will it be ready for WCC06? I'm hoping for another ride. |
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| McMark |
Mar 22 2006, 11:23 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Looks like forming wrinkles. Same stuff people are seeing on AA flares. And your hole doesn't look oval. Could be oversize, but I doubt it. It looks too round. BUT, I can't explain why it's coming loose. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Maybe you just need to work out? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif) |
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| mrdezyne |
Mar 22 2006, 11:45 AM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
I emailed and asked the same question. They look like Bontempi flares but not sure. They look sweet regardless... |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 22 2006, 12:15 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
rofl ahndy..... |
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| Sparky |
Mar 22 2006, 12:53 PM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
Tighten up your hole. |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 22 2006, 01:27 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Geez andy, I had metal all rolled, tubes formed, and was ready to start welding when I saw the mueba
I'll take it as a joke... lol Chris, Thanks! Chassis is rust free on that side, hell holl had a little problem which I fixed a long time ago. Poorly, but I fixed it... I'll take it as it came from the factory like that, but I think I might strenthen it anyways... Drewvw, buckling is not common, Chassis cracking only happens when you start putting bigger sticky tires, and more hp through the car and big rate springs.. I had in my possetion my f/g flares before the wcc 05. I knew I would never get my flares to be wide enough or perfect enough to paint. Currently they need to house 285 35 18's on the back.. No way my hand made flares could do that. The flares are Rich Bontempi HPH flares front and rear. I do like them alot. Sparky, lets not go there. |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 22 2006, 07:28 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Heres a possibility.
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 22 2006, 07:30 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,968 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Here's what I worked out for the outer console reinforcement.
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