Wilson: Dual Purpose Build.
#76
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It's often the small details that make a difference.
These fasteners & brackets had rust on them. I cleaned them with scotch brite pads & then sprayed them with a cold galvanizing compound.
These fasteners & brackets had rust on them. I cleaned them with scotch brite pads & then sprayed them with a cold galvanizing compound.
#77
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Its pretty much fall time and the sunlight is less here in Canada.
The trees turn colour & sometimes a light jacket is worn before driving the car to work.
Waiting for the weekend.... yes the weekend. To wake up in the morning and say "this is MINE". To insert yourself into your vehicle & drive with intention. Now that is worth waiting for.
The trees turn colour & sometimes a light jacket is worn before driving the car to work.
Waiting for the weekend.... yes the weekend. To wake up in the morning and say "this is MINE". To insert yourself into your vehicle & drive with intention. Now that is worth waiting for.
Last edited by Noahs944; 09-04-2016 at 03:05 PM.
#78
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The Stratos is it's own car, but I would like to draw some comparisons of the 944S to it.
I suspect a well prepared 944S could be quite competitive with the original mid engined Stratos.
Watch the master class:
I suspect a well prepared 944S could be quite competitive with the original mid engined Stratos.
Watch the master class:
#79
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Sometimes heavier is better. Thinking about up-sizing the washer fluid reservoir and retrofitting headlight sprayers & pump because the mud.
Took some elbow grease & paint remover last weekend to remove the insulation from under the "new" hood.
Something about these cars partially assembled that just looks cool.
Took some elbow grease & paint remover last weekend to remove the insulation from under the "new" hood.
Something about these cars partially assembled that just looks cool.
#80
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Just for fun. Compare:
Stratos:
Engine:
2418cc
190hp/140kW @7400rpm rev limit
195 lbft/27.5kg-m/6000rpm
Length & width: 3710/1866mm
Height: 1110 mm
Wheelbase: 2180mm
Weight: 980kg/2161lb
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Suspension: MacPherson struts front & rear
Steering:Rack and pinion steering, 3.32 turns lock to lock (manual)
944S:
Engine:
2500cc
190PS/140kW/187hp 6800 rev limit
Length & width: 4318mm/1735mm
Height: 1275mm
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Weight: 2857lb
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Suspension: MacPherson struts front/Torsion bar rear
Steering: Rack & pinion 3.5 turns
Stratos:
Engine:
2418cc
190hp/140kW @7400rpm rev limit
195 lbft/27.5kg-m/6000rpm
Length & width: 3710/1866mm
Height: 1110 mm
Wheelbase: 2180mm
Weight: 980kg/2161lb
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Suspension: MacPherson struts front & rear
Steering:Rack and pinion steering, 3.32 turns lock to lock (manual)
944S:
Engine:
2500cc
190PS/140kW/187hp 6800 rev limit
Length & width: 4318mm/1735mm
Height: 1275mm
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Weight: 2857lb
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Suspension: MacPherson struts front/Torsion bar rear
Steering: Rack & pinion 3.5 turns
#81
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Thread Starter
whew! 8 hours of un expected wiring sh*t to sort out... now we are back on track.
Well, lets face it the Sparco seats aren't as comfy as the oem seats but they are way lighter & lowers the centre of gravity & locks the hips in for turning... but I've been running with the oem 3 point belts which is not very smart, as they don't hold the person down very well, especially in the FIA Sparco rigid back seats, so I finally splurged for some nice 6 point harnesses. Here Midnight is standing proud with his nod of approval.
Well, lets face it the Sparco seats aren't as comfy as the oem seats but they are way lighter & lowers the centre of gravity & locks the hips in for turning... but I've been running with the oem 3 point belts which is not very smart, as they don't hold the person down very well, especially in the FIA Sparco rigid back seats, so I finally splurged for some nice 6 point harnesses. Here Midnight is standing proud with his nod of approval.