914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced Options

[campbellcj]

Some of you may have seen my earlier build thread on the 914club site. In a nutshell I have a 73 2.0 that I converted to a six in 2003. It's now heavily modified and race-prepped, powered by a stout 2.7 twin-plug engine.

The car currently weighs 1988lbs without fuel or driver; my POC minimum class weight with gas and driver is 2209lbs. It's still narrow-bodied and I am running 16x7 Fuchs with 205/45 Hoosiers. As you might guess, the car is significantly grip-limited and traction-limited in the rear especially. It basically tears the tread off R6's within 6 run sessions or so.

Here is its current state:

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914R at Streets of Willow by cjcam, on Flickr

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914R at Willow Springs by cjcam, on Flickr

I just dropped it off at a local shop, about to dive into:

- Tangerine Racing steel flares, front/rear
- Sheridan 6" f/g rear spoiler
- Rollcage triangulation to suspension pickups
- Possibly other chassis bracing
- GT headlight lifts or remove lights completely
- Repaint car (TBD how extensively)
- RSR finish Fuchs 16x8's up front, 9's in rear
- New graphics/decals


One upcoming decision is whether to keep the sail vinyl or go body color without vinyl. I've always liked the factory vinyl and bright trim look but could go either way on this.

The work could start as soon as Tuesday and I'll post updates and pics as I get them. This is not going to be a CW rotisserie sort of project since it's a race car, so progress should happen quickly and I plan to run the POC Laguna Seca event towards the end of August.

Cheers,

[J P Stein]

Been down the weird front geometry/clearance road. Your front fenders now give you enough room to screw you into the ground....the quickest way to get there is by using spacers. Just because some tire wheel combo will fit doesn't mean it should be there. Case in point....see pic. Ayup, got em in there and made sure they cleared at full compression, lock, & droop. Made for a lost season of steering effort like a dump
truck and understeer.

[campbellcj]

Been down the weird front geometry/clearance road. Your front fenders now give you enough room to screw you into the ground....the quickest way to get there is by using spacers. Just because some tire wheel combo will fit doesn't mean it should be there. Case in point....see pic. Ayup, got em in there and made sure they cleared at full compression, lock, & droop. Made for a lost season of steering effort like a dump
truck and understeer.

Agreed JP. There are two main issues: (1) the 16" tires I have on there now are too tall and other options are very limited and (2) my strut spindles were raised so minimum 16" wheels are needed. We're kicking-around going down to 15's and using spacers to get the track and clearance right. I hope to finally have a solid game plan this week but am not super enthused about possibly not being able to use the effing spendy Weidman RSR Fuchs I bought...