Another 944 Project
11-30-2009, 05:26 AM
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Brake problems sorted, started installing the adjustable brake bias from Tilton and found that the body shop connected brake lines wrong through the firewall. Upside is that I now got adjustable brake pressure, downside is that I could've done without it I think.
Got 9x17 wheels for the wet racing, and the next two weeks hope to finish off all the small remaining stuff. We're putting in bigger injectors, so we'll have to dyno it again to adjust the motec, we'll have to set up the Motec display, install the TPS, create some extra wiring for the Videocam etc etc. Hope to start shaking her properly in the mid of december. Will try 220 (1200) rear springs instead of the current 140 (800) since the guys from Shark racing say that will match their lightweight rear axle and solve the swaying butt. Aaaarrrggh the list is long, but getting there. Never would've thought it would take almost a year. But........ it will be worth it.
Got 9x17 wheels for the wet racing, and the next two weeks hope to finish off all the small remaining stuff. We're putting in bigger injectors, so we'll have to dyno it again to adjust the motec, we'll have to set up the Motec display, install the TPS, create some extra wiring for the Videocam etc etc. Hope to start shaking her properly in the mid of december. Will try 220 (1200) rear springs instead of the current 140 (800) since the guys from Shark racing say that will match their lightweight rear axle and solve the swaying butt. Aaaarrrggh the list is long, but getting there. Never would've thought it would take almost a year. But........ it will be worth it.
11-30-2009, 10:36 PM
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12-01-2009, 04:57 AM
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Yeah, we'll do some more shaking down and set up work in December and then in preparation for the season we plan to cut through the panel and lower the tank towards the gearbox, see how low we can go.
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12-01-2009, 01:03 PM
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Yeah, last bits and pieces, and next season she should be good. Will put the splitter and waiting for you guys to come up with the rear spoiler.
When you planning to come to TH, let me know......
When you planning to come to TH, let me know......
Yes our TRS Version 2 rear wing is almost complete and we’ll provide an update shortly – we’ve had several problems with this one but hope that the final adjuster mounts will solve the previous problems we ran into during testing.
Our project race car is coming along nicely and we have just cut the trunk floor out to look at the feasibility of making a transaxle wraparound fuel cell which would utilise a ATL filler neck/nozzle but this will come at a later date.
Here are a few other pics of the car in question which has now been laid up at the back of our workshop until I next come over to Switzerland in early spring to work on the aerodynamics and styling with Beni before we can start taking the finished moulds:
Pic of the Truck floor cut out for measurement of D9 fuel cell (We will be building a full independent rear suspension package to get rid of the old Torsion Bars - This will utilise 997 parts) ... A Pre-preg quick release C/F floor cover and seal will be made to fill the hole and allow easy service access for quick suspension setup track-side etc:
Pics of the roll cage we had custom manufactured by Dave Woods in the UK:
1. Beni being measured up by Dave:
2. We have had the cage cut and welded through to the front turrets and a box section incorporated to maximise chassis rigidity since the car will be/is now a wide body:
The car used to be mine before I gave it to Beni and had been in storage for 2 1/2 years down in Colchester in the UK. Beni came over for 3 days and helped me strip out the car.
3. Beni enjoying a good old scrap
:
4. And me shredding some weight from the door:
5. Some more pics of the Roll Cage:
6. To ensure that the rear arches will be 100% symmetrical we extended them in Steel before we can take finished moulds from:
7. Wide body front wings and bumper test fitted for measurements to rear wings:
We will not be using these front wings and bumper as we are building our own design which will follow shortly. These are only for measurement and alignment before we jump onto the aerodynamics.
8. The car as is at the moment laid up until spring when we will dive back onto it:
^She will be getting some lovely box-section side skirts for optional side-exit exhausts as Beni will be dropping an LS7 into the beast
But first I've got D9 Project 993 disaster to pull straight/panel/paint before she goes to Switzerland - a real winter headache
:
... unlike Beni who has been working on something more interesting last week:
Plus he managed to finish D9 project 993 to 968 headlight conversion on our development car:
Yes I will definately come over to TH next year ... Not been there before and is probably one of the only countries I've not visited but always promised myself I will do so one day
I'll start new threads on the above at a later date as this is your thread
Best regards,
Mark
12-01-2009, 05:53 PM
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Sounds and is most certainly looking great Henk
Yes our TRS Version 2 rear wing is almost complete and we’ll provide an update shortly – we’ve had several problems with this one but hope that the final adjuster mounts will solve the previous problems we ran into during testing.
Our project race car is coming along nicely and we have just cut the trunk floor out to look at the feasibility of making a transaxle wraparound fuel cell which would utilise a ATL filler neck/nozzle but this will come at a later date.
Here are a few other pics of the car in question which has now been laid up at the back of our workshop until I next come over to Switzerland in early spring to work on the aerodynamics and styling with Beni before we can start taking the finished moulds:
Pic of the Truck floor cut out for measurement of D9 fuel cell (We will be building a full independent rear suspension package to get rid of the old Torsion Bars - This will utilise 997 parts) ... A Pre-preg quick release C/F floor cover and seal will be made to fill the hole and allow easy service access for quick suspension setup track-side etc:
Pics of the roll cage we had custom manufactured by Dave Woods in the UK:
1. Beni being measured up by Dave:
2. We have had the cage cut and welded through to the front turrets and a box section incorporated to maximise chassis rigidity since the car will be/is now a wide body:
The car used to be mine before I gave it to Beni and had been in storage for 2 1/2 years down in Colchester in the UK. Beni came over for 3 days and helped me strip out the car.
3. Beni enjoying a good old scrap :
4. And me shredding some weight from the door:
5. Some more pics of the Roll Cage:
6. To ensure that the rear arches will be 100% symmetrical we extended them in Steel before we can take finished moulds from:
7. Wide body front wings and bumper test fitted for measurements to rear wings:
We will not be using these front wings and bumper as we are building our own design which will follow shortly. These are only for measurement and alignment before we jump onto the aerodynamics.
8. The car as is at the moment laid up until spring when we will dive back onto it:
^She will be getting some lovely box-section side skirts for optional side-exit exhausts as Beni will be dropping an LS7 into the beast
But first I've got D9 Project 993 disaster to pull straight/panel/paint before she goes to Switzerland - a real winter headache:
... unlike Beni who has been working on something more interesting last week:
Plus he managed to finish D9 project 993 to 968 headlight conversion on our development car:
Yes I will definately come over to TH next year ... Not been there before and is probably one of the only countries I've not visited but always promised myself I will do so one day
I'll start new threads on the above at a later date as this is your thread
Best regards,
Mark
Yes our TRS Version 2 rear wing is almost complete and we’ll provide an update shortly – we’ve had several problems with this one but hope that the final adjuster mounts will solve the previous problems we ran into during testing.
Our project race car is coming along nicely and we have just cut the trunk floor out to look at the feasibility of making a transaxle wraparound fuel cell which would utilise a ATL filler neck/nozzle but this will come at a later date.
Here are a few other pics of the car in question which has now been laid up at the back of our workshop until I next come over to Switzerland in early spring to work on the aerodynamics and styling with Beni before we can start taking the finished moulds:
Pic of the Truck floor cut out for measurement of D9 fuel cell (We will be building a full independent rear suspension package to get rid of the old Torsion Bars - This will utilise 997 parts) ... A Pre-preg quick release C/F floor cover and seal will be made to fill the hole and allow easy service access for quick suspension setup track-side etc:
Pics of the roll cage we had custom manufactured by Dave Woods in the UK:
1. Beni being measured up by Dave:
2. We have had the cage cut and welded through to the front turrets and a box section incorporated to maximise chassis rigidity since the car will be/is now a wide body:
The car used to be mine before I gave it to Beni and had been in storage for 2 1/2 years down in Colchester in the UK. Beni came over for 3 days and helped me strip out the car.
3. Beni enjoying a good old scrap
:4. And me shredding some weight from the door:
5. Some more pics of the Roll Cage:
6. To ensure that the rear arches will be 100% symmetrical we extended them in Steel before we can take finished moulds from:
7. Wide body front wings and bumper test fitted for measurements to rear wings:
We will not be using these front wings and bumper as we are building our own design which will follow shortly. These are only for measurement and alignment before we jump onto the aerodynamics.
8. The car as is at the moment laid up until spring when we will dive back onto it:
^She will be getting some lovely box-section side skirts for optional side-exit exhausts as Beni will be dropping an LS7 into the beast
But first I've got D9 Project 993 disaster to pull straight/panel/paint before she goes to Switzerland - a real winter headache
:... unlike Beni who has been working on something more interesting last week:
Plus he managed to finish D9 project 993 to 968 headlight conversion on our development car:
Yes I will definately come over to TH next year ... Not been there before and is probably one of the only countries I've not visited but always promised myself I will do so one day
I'll start new threads on the above at a later date as this is your thread
Best regards,
Mark
12-15-2009, 01:11 AM
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Okay, seems like we're nearing the end of the first phase of the project after almost a year. Yesterday put in the new siemens injectors and put her on the dyno to adjust the motec to the new injectors. now tying up some bits and pieces and saturday we'll be out for the real shakedown. man o man, do I look forward to it. Although the next phase is looming already, hehe. We got 205 hp at the wheels yesterday and a bit over 300Nm of torque. Not bad for a 20 year old engine which we haven't opened up yet. While dynoing the clutch started slipping, which seems strange, its a new spec stage 2 and spec flywheel so I guess it's a question of adjustment (hope so).
here's a short Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfFWya_9pRQ
here's a short Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfFWya_9pRQ
12-15-2009, 01:27 AM
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Ow and another thing which might be of interest to you guys. While talking with the guys from www.shark-motorsport.de about longer A-arm pins for offsetting the lowering and longer tie rod joint pins they suggested me to use 220 rear springs on the KW competition shocks. Now 220N is equivalent to 1250lbft. Currently using 140N (800 lbft), so I ordered those. That should get rid of rear end movement at high speed sweepers. Also just received their tie rod ends. see pics.
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Last edited by HJK; 12-15-2009 at 02:19 AM.
