You're welcome to stop by anytime. I definitely would like to join up for some of the get-togethers once the car is done. And naturally, any 928 passing through this area is welcome to stop by for refreshments.

Cheers!
Carl

 

It's been said recently w/in this forum that there isn't much in the way of interesting 928 projects to warrant inclusion in Porsche magazines.

This one sure is.

 

Thank you Matt,

You yourself have a very impressive project going on, and I am using it for inspiration often, lots of neat ideas that you have turned into reality.

Cheers!
Carl

 

No earth-shattering progress since the last update, but I have been working on labeling all the electrical circuits and connectors. I found some pretty neat weather-proof silver labels at: www.onlinelabels.com

Ordered some rectangular labels (OL2083SP) for labeling the wire runs, and some round labels (OL32SP) for labeling connectors. I figured it will prevent me from messing up the wiring too much, and 5 years from now I don't have to remember which connector connects what.

Cheers!
Carl

 

Your attention to detail is great, Carl, please keep on posting and we'll keep on reading your continuous progress!

 

Thank you Arnoud!

On the topic of progress, managed to get the Hella Twin Supertone horns installed, moved from the passenger side to the driver's side. Also finished fabricating the mounting shelf for the front power cell that will power: Starter, low-beam (soft start), high-beam, aux high-beam, fog lights, turn signals, position lights and horns.

It is too hot in the garage right now, temperature is in the mid 90's, so I am hoping to get most of the front end wired up later this week.

Cheers!
Carl

 

Some more stuff accomplished before the garage heat became unbearable. The MegaFuses are now mounted on the back of the CEB "replacement" panel, each containing two 60 AMP MegaFuses. One block of 2 MegaFuses power the cabin PowerCell, and another set of 2 MegaFuses powers the InMotion controller. All power distribution to PowerCell and InMotion controllers is by two 8 AWG wires each, and each fuse block is fed by one 4 AWG wire from the engine compartment, with an extra power feed from a different front connection point for backup in case of loss of the primary cable or connection.

The InMotion controller handles the power windows, power door locks, headlight motor, and has one open output left (for sunroof motor control if I had one). It is test fitted in the picture to check the wiring lengths and routing, where the LH/EZK computers normally mount.

The cabin PowerCell will handle wiper control, mirror heat, instrument lighting, headlight and windshield washer pumps, cabin lights and an open ignition powered output for whatever.

Front PowerCell is now "permanently" installed with protective wire wrap which is then sealed with 3M electrical tape (not yet in the picture). Driver's side wiring harness for the lights and horns is completed, sealed and labeled. Passenger side to go. All ground points polished and blingy and the ground wires are crimped into heavy duty connectors from https://www.belmetric.com/electrical...9_164_202.html They are then soldered and heat shrink is put on. All front load grounds are 12 AWG wire to match the ISIS 12 AWG power wires.

Front AC line received a new R134 hose and clamps while out of the car, and some pipe insulation to keep the radiator heat away as much as possible.

Cheers!
Carl

 

What an incredible machine this will be (already is!)!!!

 

Hi Al!

Thank you, progress is slow but progress nevertheless. How is your project coming along?

Not much done since the last post, been busy with work, but my revalved Bilsteins arrived and will mate with the Hypercoil springs, front rate 500, rear rate 350. Hoping to get the front coil overs installed this time around. For those thinking about sending out their Bilstein shocks, the price for a revalve job has gone up from $65 to $100 per shock, but the service was good, and turnaround time was around 2.5 weeks. Once Bilstein received the shocks, they called and verified exactly how the car was being used, what I wanted the changes to be, what improvements I was looking for compared to the previous setup, how the recoil and compression felt before and how I wanted it changed. I must say it was a pleasant experience dealing with them, and hopefully they are matched properly with the springs.

Cheers!
Carl

 

Same here. Slow to nil progress until colder weather arrives - that will be my car project season this year.

 

what is the avatar pic? a silver wrap?

 

No wrap, that is the reflection of my driveway in the black HoK paint.

Cheers!
Carl

 

OMG! A black car you have to squint to look at. I see your legs!. That's amazing.

 

Here is a bigger picture, the car is really dusty at the moment, but one can see how the HoK jetblack and clear coat really reflects light like a mirror. A lot of buffing helps too.

Cheers!
Carl

 

OK...this is like seeing a contortionist in a position that is "impossible". This color wouldn't happen to be called "mirror black"? This car looks like the liquid mercury Terminator dude. Otherworldly. The only thing that would be similarly striking and unusual to the eye would be if you obtained a paint called "perfect black body object" (absorbs all light...i.e. a black hole....but that would suck because people really would constantly be trying to touch it, lol.). No I can't stop looking at it. Is the effect the same in person, or greater in photos?