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| plymouth37 |
 Jun 10 2008, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jun 10 2008, 03:25 PM)  QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 10 2008, 03:55 PM) It is so tempting to just toss the windshield all together. I hear ya, but have to say I like the looks a lot better WITH the windshield like your concept photo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That chopped/raked windshield, and the dual humps behind the cabin are exactly what really makes this thing WAY cooler than the other 914s without the targa bar and windshield that I've seen. Your design is working! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It will be a heck of a lot more tolerable to drive with a windshield as well.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| scotty b |
Jun 10 2008, 06:38 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
The roof....Carson Top
Make a buck from wood, PVC pipe whatever you think would be better suited to get the line you want, Then do the panty hose fiberglass trick. Viola you have a removeable top. Glass in some attachment hardware. Tkae a look at the quick top kits made for Jeeps for the front latches and maybe some sort of vertical pin setup in the rear. Obviously the pins would have to have some sort of tension put on them to seal and protect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) theraded rod would work but who wants to bolt and unbolt the F-in top everytime it rains. Peanut gallery ??? |
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| MoveQik |
Jun 10 2008, 06:55 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Dana,
You are too damn young to have that level of skills! Get it together for RRC in September! I LOVE modded cars. |
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| Sleepin |
Jun 10 2008, 07:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jun 10 2008, 06:55 PM) Dana, Get it together for RRC in September! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 10 2008, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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How 'bout RRC 2012? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| boxstr |
Jun 10 2008, 10:07 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you do the carson top, cover it is Hartz cloth give it a convertible top look.
SO far it looks great excellent job. CCLIN914SPEEDSTER |
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| championgt1 |
Jun 10 2008, 10:48 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Slate gray body, black wheels. You got my vote! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| lotus_65 |
Jun 11 2008, 05:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE(scotty b @ Jun 10 2008, 07:38 PM) The roof....Carson Top Make a buck from wood, PVC pipe whatever you think would be better suited to get the line you want, Then do the panty hose fiberglass trick. Viola you have a removeable top. Glass in some attachment hardware. Tkae a look at the quick top kits made for Jeeps for the front latches and maybe some sort of vertical pin setup in the rear. Obviously the pins would have to have some sort of tension put on them to seal and protect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) theraded rod would work but who wants to bolt and unbolt the F-in top everytime it rains. Peanut gallery ??? sure. i would do a Campi style quick-release setup. schweet ride |
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| ninefourteener |
Jun 11 2008, 08:49 AM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
An upgraded TMIC is always a good idea, particularly over the 300hp range.
What brand are you going with?? My biggest concern is heat soak.... from a poorly ventilated I/C. How exactly are you going to draw air across the I/C with the new engine cover? I assume you're going to vent it somehow.... but how will you draw air across it? Another question..... what turbo are you using.... and what EM are you using? I'm REALLY interested in this build.... just curious about the route you're going. |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 11 2008, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE An upgraded TMIC is always a good idea, particularly over the 300hp range. What brand are you going with?? Bell intercoolers, they make some really nice stuff. QUOTE My biggest concern is heat soak.... from a poorly ventilated I/C. How exactly are you going to draw air across the I/C with the new engine cover? I assume you're going to vent it somehow.... but how will you draw air across it? I was looking at air to water intercoolers but they are pretty heavy as well as being complicated and really expensive. I will be putting in a grate between the humps and drawing air into the intercooler with fans. This is really the lightest, best bang for the buck setup and if I get a little to hot on full throttle runs an N2O sprayer is always an option. The engine bay will vent through the rear of the car which will be pretty open above the diffuser (more on that later...)QUOTE what turbo are you using ? I am using a stock turbo. I ran with a group of subie guys in vegas and with out fail every time someone would upgrade their turbo they would regret it, oiling issues, lag, overheating etc... Subaru put a good turbo on this engine and I intend to keep it. QUOTE and what EM are you using? I had the stock computer tuned by Vishnu Performance who did a custom job to suit my car. These guys are really talented and can pull huge numbers out of the subie engine. |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 11 2008, 11:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE QUOTE The roof....Carson Top sure. i would do a Campi style setup. Make a buck from wood, PVC pipe whatever you think would be better suited to get the line you want, Then do the panty hose fiberglass trick. Viola you have a removeable top. Glass in some attachment hardware. Tkae a look at the quick top kits made for Jeeps for the front latches and maybe some sort of vertical pin setup in the rear. Obviously the pins would have to have some sort of tension put on them to seal and protect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) theraded rod would work but who wants to bolt and unbolt the F-in top everytime it rains. Peanut gallery ??? schweet ride The more I research a carson style top the more I like it. I would obviously use less padding than the hot rod guys but if I could make it look like a 'vert top it would be pretty sweet. If I am going to make it to RRC (some day) a top would be good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It would be really cool to be able to swap from a dedicated speedster to a coupe, it would be like having two cars! |
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| Spoke |
Jun 11 2008, 11:46 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,088 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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This is what a 914 built in 2009 might look. Awesome hood/cowl treatment. You've taken a lot of the ugly out of the 914 with this. Can't wait to see the finished product. Keep the pics coming.
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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My dogs decided to wake me up at 4:45 and I couldn't get back to sleep so I got an early start on the car today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I added a layer of 'glass to the humps. I chopped the windshield frame and mocked it up on the car. I need to do a little welding and cleanup to the frame such as rounding the top edge and corners before I install it for good.    How funny is this, the car is on 18" jackstands and it's still lower than my Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)  Well I think that is all for the day, I am running low on homebrew and found a good recipe for some cherry chocolate stout so I think I will do some brewing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| jasons |
Jun 12 2008, 11:10 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Bitchin. Did you make the front hood too?
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(jasons @ Jun 12 2008, 09:10 AM) Bitchin. Did you make the front hood too? I filled in the headlight holes on a stock hood but I am swapping this one out for a lightweight F/G one. Low enough? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) As you can see I needed to make relief cuts in the top corners to be able to spread the pillers to fit the cowl.  |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 12 2008, 12:06 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Looking very good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) You do some nice work Dana.
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| i love porsche |
Jun 12 2008, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
wow...as if your car was not already gorgeous enough..this is going to be ridiculously awesome
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| Ferg |
Jun 12 2008, 01:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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I think you should paint it brown (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Very Cool Dana, I think the early 356 grey would look sweet, I think it's Dove grey?? Ferg |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Jun 12 2008, 11:36 AM) I think you should paint it brown (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Very Cool Dana, I think the early 356 grey would look sweet, I think it's Dove grey?? Ferg I do really like the dove grey, its a nice warm color. Right now I am leaning towards the slate grey but knowing me I will probably change my mind about 100 times before it gets painted. |
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| seanery |
Jun 12 2008, 02:24 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 |
just pick a color that will show off the great work you've done/are doing.
Color can make a huge difference. For example, my red 951's lines seem a bit softer than my previous black 951. |
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