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Inner Long Reinforcement Kits, Want a stiffer 914? |
Trekkor |
Feb 13 2005, 10:50 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
This kit is a great way to upgrade the overall feel of the car. It really works well and is very easy to install. Just takes about six hours. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif)
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Rusty |
Feb 14 2005, 08:26 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Does that 6 hours include all the prep work, tar removal and top coating?
-Rusty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) |
Rusty |
Feb 14 2005, 08:29 AM
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Mark, Email it to me. I'll host it on my site. -Rusty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) |
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spunone |
Feb 14 2005, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
Heh Mark Paypal has been sent thanks again I add ins just in case.Paul
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Trekkor |
Feb 14 2005, 07:40 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes and no (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) I took all the carpet, passenger seat and back pad out at home before I went to the friend's shop. Time is: perimeter tar removal ( air chisel is that fast ), fitment, welding, grinding, priming, cleanup and driver seat back in. KT |
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tat2dphreak |
May 11 2005, 09:45 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
would these be recommended on a street car, one that has had outer long repair?
or is this really just for handling rigidity? i.e would an auto-x car benefit more from this than a street car? |
Engman |
May 11 2005, 01:55 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
I do not as of now autocross - maybe in the future. I wanted something stiffer in my car. So I made one. I did not have a cross brace in my first one (the 73)and am currently putting one in my stalled project 74LE car.
The stiffness difference is noticeable. But I am biased - read what thers have said and form your own opinions on what YOU want in your 914. M |
JmuRiz |
May 11 2005, 02:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What cross-brace are you talking about, the piece that goes on the back firewall?
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Engman |
May 11 2005, 02:25 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Yep - years ago I made one of these but witout the cross piece (one that goes across the back) - the longs on the 73 had been bondoed on the inside by the former po so that HAD to be fixed.
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tat2dphreak |
May 11 2005, 02:50 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
hmm, I think I'll drive it first and see if it feels "flexy" on corners... I'm only repairing 2 small places...
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TravisNeff |
Jun 11 2005, 06:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The kit is great, I concur with Trekkor on the install time. A full day to remove the interior, peel out enough tar and seam sealer, fit and weld.
Wayne, from the look of the lower section of your inner longs, this kit will help out a ton! |
grantsfo |
Jun 14 2005, 11:25 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
So its not clear to me. I'm in the process of building a leightweight AX and occasional track car. I will have a cage installed soon. Are there any benefits to using this if I have a well designed cage installed? For me will the 18 lbs of stiffness pay off on a 4 cyclinder car or is this kit primarily aimed at higher hp cars without cages? I guess if I'm going to add weight , adding it low on the car is good.
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Andyrew |
Jun 14 2005, 11:51 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 |
Grant, your car, running hoosiers will greatly benefit from the extra stiffening. The more stick that a car has, the more flex it recieves...
I'd say reinforcements, and a cage will be fine for you... You can always cut out 18# of sheet metal somewhere else! I will be installing these in my car sometime this year. |
ewdysar |
Jun 14 2005, 03:30 PM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
If your cage will be tied into the suspension points, the inner long kit will be redundant. IMHO, it would be dead weight. It's primary reinforcement is the flex in the longs themselves (eliminated by a passenger compartment cage) and the connection at rear firewall (eliminated by tying into the rear console). So if your cage will be cockpit only, there may be some benefit to the inner long kit.
Of course, this is just in my head... I don't know ****. Eric |
Engman |
Oct 9 2005, 09:19 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Sale - Inner long kits - $240.00 – limited number of sets available.
My painter screwed up. He was supposed to only ecoat one set and instead he did my entire last batch. Normally this is a $20.00 add to the cost, but since I called him on it I got the extra sets painted for free. Now I am passing the savings onto you. $240.00 plus shipping. First come first serve. Or - pay full price and get free prioity mail shipping in the continental US. Mark |
GaroldShaffer |
Oct 10 2005, 08:37 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,628 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Mark I will take a set. Sending you a PM also.
Man my winter project list just keeps growing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) |
seanery |
Oct 10 2005, 09:04 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Mark,
I want a set. Can I paypal? |
Engman |
Oct 10 2005, 01:20 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
PM's sent!
M |
seanery |
Oct 15 2005, 06:14 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
got mine today!
Thanks MARK! |
WRX914 |
Oct 27 2005, 11:35 AM
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2.5 WRX STI hybrid powered beast Group: Members Posts: 782 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 2,771 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have bought two items from Mark, and both items are what the doctor ordered! Mark is a honest man, he delivers exactly what he advertises... Great products Mark!
You da Man! Keith (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) |
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