"Racing Timing Belts" by Gates for the 944
03-19-2009, 03:22 PM
#62
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Figures, I just finished putting on a nice new standard gates belt. I guess you guys get to stress test it a bit before I'm due again.
Jim
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03-20-2009, 02:40 AM
#67
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Roger, Dave, and Travis,
Great work in your pathway to an improved belt. I have a lot of faith in Kevlar as rubber reinforcement. I was working in Kevlar product development in the early '70's, when Buick developed a car that had a small hose for fluid to the heater that could not be replaced without pulling the engine. That seemed unacceptable for a <$10 part! We worked with Gates to produce a Kevlar reinforced hose that was essentially a lifetime of the car part. Probably increased the price of the car by <$5 vs the typical rayon reinforced hose.
Ever wonder why the upper radiator hoses of the cars in the '70's and '80's frequently failed, while todays cars (at least our 928's) essentially never fail? Our hoses are reinforced with Kevlar!
I'll be there to buy w racing belts for the next changes - in late 2010 (and maybe at least one Porkensioner).
Gary Knox
'94 GTS, '89 S4
Great work in your pathway to an improved belt. I have a lot of faith in Kevlar as rubber reinforcement. I was working in Kevlar product development in the early '70's, when Buick developed a car that had a small hose for fluid to the heater that could not be replaced without pulling the engine. That seemed unacceptable for a <$10 part! We worked with Gates to produce a Kevlar reinforced hose that was essentially a lifetime of the car part. Probably increased the price of the car by <$5 vs the typical rayon reinforced hose.
Ever wonder why the upper radiator hoses of the cars in the '70's and '80's frequently failed, while todays cars (at least our 928's) essentially never fail? Our hoses are reinforced with Kevlar!
I'll be there to buy w racing belts for the next changes - in late 2010 (and maybe at least one Porkensioner).
Gary Knox
'94 GTS, '89 S4
Good info there
03-20-2009, 03:00 AM
#68
Looks like a few on the Bird forum are taking the reins and trying to get in on the game too. 
Russ is trying to get some new cam gears made by those that produce NASCAR stuff. Wonder how that is going to work out.
Russ is trying to get some new cam gears made by those that produce NASCAR stuff. Wonder how that is going to work out.
04-01-2010, 06:15 PM
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No one has talked to Gates about the 928 belt.
Just concluded a deal with Gates to produce the 928 "Racing" belt.
Specs to follow and production volume within about 8 weeks.
Prices will be announced once I know the "drum" quantities that they can manufacture.
They will be available to all providing you meet the min quantities - not exclusive
Just concluded a deal with Gates to produce the 928 "Racing" belt.
Specs to follow and production volume within about 8 weeks.
Prices will be announced once I know the "drum" quantities that they can manufacture.
They will be available to all providing you meet the min quantities - not exclusive
Roger thanks for your perserverence. It must be maddening for things like this when 8 weeks turns into 54 weeks.
