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Old 12-18-2012 | 09:23 PM
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I would really like to see a stock looking airbox that flows better.

The airbox really completes the engine bay IMO
Old 12-18-2012 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by odurandina
the more examples i survey, the more empirical evidence strongly suggests;

944/968 engines are scant little more than disposable engines.

it's astonishing how many big-money-in projects end badly,

or what racing programs based off this platform end up costing.


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Really don't understand your point. I think you are on the wrong forum.

Maybe if you have some real engineering background you knew what was accomplished in 1986.

Btw there's a lot of new 4 cylinder turbocharged cars in the market that don't have a chance against a 951, and they have 25 years of development.

Sorry but at this point I think it's enough.
Old 12-18-2012 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by doabarrelroll
That Kokeln Racing torsion tube delete thing. It saves like 30+ lbs for people not running T-Bars.
That's actually being done already.
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:08 AM
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Ignore the troll IMO
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:10 AM
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A couple people mentioned the splitter, but i'd really just like an ABS splitter. I have a fiberglass one, but have not installed...i'm certain i'll smash it within a month of installing it. Wish i had never bought it.
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:34 AM
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- Better, not-too-expensive front control arms that are easily serviceable
- A back seat elimination kit (DIY pre-cut screw/glue together wood panels, plus carpet)
Old 12-19-2012 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by odurandina
the more examples i survey, the more empirical evidence strongly suggests;

944/968 engines are scant little more than disposable engines.

it's astonishing how many big-money-in projects end badly,

or what racing programs based off this platform end up costing.


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Ignore the troll IMO
Good point J1720. I though maybe it was phase he was going through, and eventually the these vehicles suck comments would die down. After over a few years, that appears to not be the case. To keep things on the topic of the thread, I've decided to use a part/feature I've never used before, the ignore feature. Like the pleasant quiet experienced after fixing a squeaking hatch, I don't have to be subjected to the annoyance of odurandina any more.
Old 12-19-2012 | 04:25 AM
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I must be the only one that has never liked the looks of the CPR splitter. The ABS was nice, but I think it looks bad.
Old 12-19-2012 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Sysgen
Affordable ITB's That's what I want for christmas !
+1 maybe not for christmas but would love to play around with some!
Old 12-19-2012 | 11:07 AM
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I must be the only one that has never liked the looks of the CPR splitter. The ABS was nice, but I think it looks bad.
+1

The CPR is not an attractive splitter. If someone is going to take the time to design an injection-molded ABS splitter, please make it look like more than a curved piece of flat ABS.
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:25 PM
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I agree, It looks cool, Have you done any testing, Id imagine that air box can flow alot of air



Originally Posted by Dougs951
I would really like to see a stock looking airbox that flows better.

The airbox really completes the engine bay IMO
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1Porch
A couple people mentioned the splitter, but i'd really just like an ABS splitter. I have a fiberglass one, but have not installed...i'm certain i'll smash it within a month of installing it. Wish i had never bought it.
Reproduction batwings would be nice too...can't seem to find a non-cracked one for under $200.

Originally Posted by zerMATT951
- Better, not-too-expensive front control arms that are easily serviceable
- A back seat elimination kit (DIY pre-cut screw/glue together wood panels, plus carpet)
I know there are the tubular arms available, but why hasn't anyone made a single-piece arm? The bushings and balljoints are basically one one plane anyways, so why not just trace a control arm onto a piece of 3/4" steel or aluminum plate and cut the shape out? Cut the voids out for lightness, should still be plenty strong. Make it accept the early 944 ball joints ($22 and bolt on)...
Old 12-19-2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket_aka944
Reproduction batwings would be nice too...can't seem to find a non-cracked one for under $200.


I know there are the tubular arms available, but why hasn't anyone made a single-piece arm? The bushings and balljoints are basically one one plane anyways, so why not just trace a control arm onto a piece of 3/4" steel or aluminum plate and cut the shape out? Cut the voids out for lightness, should still be plenty strong. Make it accept the early 944 ball joints ($22 and bolt on)...
Sounds like you have an idea there. Hmm. I know a Metallurgical Engineer that has a side business. hmmmmm
Old 12-19-2012 | 01:17 PM
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For 2x the cost of the RX7 modded arms, I could build my version of "charly arms" with replaceable ball joints. Problem is, they are no stronger than the modded RX7 arms and are not adjustable for early and late offsets either.
Old 12-19-2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xschop
For 2x the cost of the RX7 modded arms, I could build my version of "charly arms" with replaceable ball joints. Problem is, they are no stronger than the modded RX7 arms and are not adjustable for early and late offsets either.
Are the RX7 arms cheaper than stock? How much are the modified RX7 arms?


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