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> My vintage race project, yes... my first pictures are included
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post Aug 22 2006, 03:19 PM
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Brant - looking good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) So, two questions (maybe I missed this)

1. You mention doing a current corner balance, but what is the current weight of the car?

2. How much weight was removed from the hood (i.e. what was the weight before, then after the holes)? Curious as I may just stick with my nice stock hood instead of fiberglass if what you did really got the weight down...



It doesn't really get the weight down as much as you'd like.
its more of a visual thing at this point and showed only a 5lb savings
(with MANY MANY hours into it)
I'm required by rules to keep a metal car and metal fenders/hoods

let me double check my numbers..
I had already removed and lightened it before, so I think I was at 35lbs pre
and 30lbs post drilling.

regarding total weight...
this one I'm happy to talk about
we were able to get the corner balance VERY close this time
using the formula for ideal, we were able to get each corner within 1.5lbs of ideal

we re-aligned too and that came out pretty well with -3 camber on the rear now.

I shed 13lbs total (still with my heavy kumhos)
here is the new weight:


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post Aug 22 2006, 03:21 PM
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more front hood (post paint, artsy shot):


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post Aug 22 2006, 03:28 PM
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last hood shot:


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post Aug 22 2006, 03:31 PM
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honestly, I am really impressed with your car. Obviously I have a little bit different school of thought (build a brick sh!thouse and put 525HP into to get it around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), but the fact you have a 914 that still has the windshield, targa top, and steel body and so forth down at 1837lbs is pretty cool. You really put a lot of effort into making a lightweight 914 racer, not just "914-based" racer if you catch my drift.

I am lazy enough I wouldn't sand the roof down, I would just get a fiberglass cap for instance, which is why your efforts rarely go unnoticed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Solid job on a sweet car.
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post Aug 22 2006, 03:39 PM
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honestly, I am really impressed with your car. Obviously I have a little bit different school of thought (build a brick sh!thouse and put 525HP into to get it around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), but the fact you have a 914 that still has the windshield, targa top, and steel body and so forth down at 1837lbs is pretty cool. You really put a lot of effort into making a lightweight 914 racer, not just "914-based" racer if you catch my drift.

I am lazy enough I wouldn't sand the roof down, I would just get a fiberglass cap for instance, which is why your efforts rarely go unnoticed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Solid job on a sweet car.


thank you sir..
that means a lot!
(and its been a crap load of work, to attempt to stay within the rules of a strict club)
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post Aug 22 2006, 09:16 PM
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Brant,

I didn't know that there was anything going on in Hastings last weekend. I knew they are developing a track, but I was unaware that they were having events other than demostration runs.

Next time you make it back that far give me a shout and I'll get the "Omaha Crew" to come out and lend you some moral support.

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post Aug 22 2006, 09:23 PM
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Brant,

I didn't know that there was anything going on in Hastings last weekend. I knew they are developing a track, but I was unaware that they were having events other than demostration runs.

Next time you make it back that far give me a shout and I'll get the "Omaha Crew" to come out and lend you some moral support.

Tom Cooper



shoot... it would of been fun to have you there.
I met a couple of people that came down from omaha this weekend
next year for certain then, you have to come!
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post Aug 19 2008, 10:58 PM
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I was having fun reading this and thought I'd throw in another pic.
lots has changed... I got T-boned by a spec miata along the way
some improvements, some repairs, different flywheels, tranny's and a new lump of gold is on the way...

I did some wrenching yesterday as a matter of fact
here is the new carter fuel pump with built in regulator
its on a custom aluminum mount that dad made (with plenty of holes):


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post Aug 19 2008, 10:59 PM
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also in that picture (and this one) is the new 27mm hollow SMART bar:


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post Aug 20 2008, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(brant @ Aug 19 2008, 08:59 PM) *

also in that picture (and this one) is the new 27mm hollow SMART bar:

how much did that set you back ???
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post Aug 20 2008, 01:43 PM
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Wow Brant, your car is very nice. I'm getting there but I still have a ways to go before I have all the goodies you do.
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post Aug 20 2008, 01:43 PM
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What I wanna know is... who gave Brant my home phone number! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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post Aug 20 2008, 03:04 PM
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What I wanna know is... who gave Brant my home phone number! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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Did you ask your wife???
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post Aug 20 2008, 03:18 PM
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Andy,
too much really... probably not worth it
although the craftsmanship is very impressive

Phoenix,
thanks sir

Eric,
a ha...
even though I can't remember my own name I write things down
thanks for your advice and time !

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post Aug 20 2008, 03:19 PM
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Yep, whenever I think I have something nice, I just review Brants thread and I realize.....I have a bunch of junk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Yep, whenever I think I have something nice, I just review Brants thread and I realize.....I have a bunch of junk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Aug 20 2008, 03:31 PM
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Colorado Eric, Brett,
not true

salmon eric... hmmm... WWSD (what would slits do)
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Are you refering to Rich's post? Slits would probably be fooling around with my wife too you "home-wreckers!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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Slits knows your home phone too!!!

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