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| maf914 |
 Sep 5 2007, 01:52 PM
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Not a Guru!  Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Sep 5 2007, 11:03 AM)  You mean Pugeot, the people who pitched an absolute legal hissy when Porsche used the nomenclature "901" because they had the God-given right to 3 digit names with a "0" on the middle? Those guys? "Oh, we were gonna use that name sometime in the future"? The Cap'n, who firmly believes there is ONLY ONE 908, and it AIN'T French .............. Uhh, yeah, I guess so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Peugeot won Lemans in '92 and '93 with their 908 Evo. I wonder why Porsche didn't sue for the 908 infringement? I mean, what the hell, they don't hesitate socking it to the average Joe who prints a tee shirt with PORSCHE on it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| jimtab |
Sep 5 2007, 10:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm almost certain that Peugeot has more lawyers than most of us.....
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| URY914 |
Sep 6 2007, 07:08 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
The drives feet stuck out pass the centerline on the front axle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| URY914 |
Sep 6 2007, 09:08 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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| URY914 |
Sep 6 2007, 09:14 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I love this shot...
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| DNHunt |
Sep 7 2007, 07:50 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Paul
Is that some kind of rubber snubber in the halfshaft? If it is, me thinks they must have had some real fears about some other part of the drivetrain. Cool pics Dave |
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| URY914 |
Sep 7 2007, 08:17 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Yes, it a big rubber donut. It absorbs shock loads and protects the tranny and u-joints.
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| Chris Pincetich |
Sep 7 2007, 11:50 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(DNHunt @ Sep 7 2007, 06:50 AM) Paul Is that some kind of rubber snubber in the halfshaft? If it is, me thinks they must have had some real fears about some other part of the drivetrain. Cool pics Dave I noticed that too and asked the folks in the tent - they had another name for the part and didn't explain what it was for. Paul - you da man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kinda crazy how the axles have U-joints instead of more complex CV joints. No CV boots to tear! It was also crazy to see the front pedal cluster inches from the front bumper. The front sway/anti-roll bar on the Martini 908-03 was in front of the dash and behind/over the steering wheel through the cockpit with bearing mounts where it passed through the frame/body. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 7 2007, 01:30 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Sep 7 2007, 10:50 AM) QUOTE(DNHunt @ Sep 7 2007, 06:50 AM) Paul Is that some kind of rubber snubber in the halfshaft? If it is, me thinks they must have had some real fears about some other part of the drivetrain. Cool pics Dave I noticed that too and asked the folks in the tent - they had another name for the part and didn't explain what it was for. Paul - you da man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kinda crazy how the axles have U-joints instead of more complex CV joints. No CV boots to tear! It was also crazy to see the front pedal cluster inches from the front bumper. The front sway/anti-roll bar on the Martini 908-03 was in front of the dash and behind/over the steering wheel through the cockpit with bearing mounts where it passed through the frame/body. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) It's a "Guibo Joint". Porsche used it on several race cars. Stock on many BMW and MBZ driveshafts, too. Really strong. The Cap'n |
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| zymurgist |
Sep 7 2007, 01:53 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Sep 7 2007, 03:30 PM) It's a "Guibo Joint". Porsche used it on several race cars. Stock on many BMW and MBZ driveshafts, too. Really strong. The Cap'n I remember being late for work because I had to get my old BMW 530i fixed... the mechanic told me that I needed a new "Guibo Joint." My boss looked at me like I was making the whole thing up. |
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