irish44j wrote: impressive that they have photo trophies for individual EVENTS. We have those for season champs only...
Yes, made on the spot in the timing van. Quite amazing.
And it maeans that there is at least one photo of every competitor availble to.
Tried to get the hot air blower to turn on. I think this is the relay that controls it. Have power at the three pins marked in gray and red. Is there something missing from the socket to the right?
I'm thinking it is bad so where does one get a replacement?
Also removed the clock because it runs slow and the speedo because the odometer is broken.
so how do I go about getting these repaired?
Odometer is likely just a broken gear. You can get replacements but you need to find the pieces in the housing to count the teeth. My gear was broke in half and I took a chance on supergluing it back together and it has worked for about six months without issue.
teamilluminata wrote: Yes, made on the spot in the timing van. Quite amazing. And it maeans that there is at least one photo of every competitor availble to.
If you have the template premade, it shouldn't take too long to do, assuming that you have someone to do it.
I'm assuming it's grab pictures in the morning, find the best ones of each car number, and when the winners are determined, stick the overlay on top of 10.jpg (for example, or 29.jpg when I'm using my other numbers) and print that sucker.
As regards parts. If you're not already a fan of Pelican Parts then you will be soon enough. They carry just about everything. The only thing we were unable to source from them was, oddly enough, brake pads and calipers for an '83 911.
I wonder if the clock works on the same principle as handed clocks from American cars. The speed of the clock is adjusted when you change the time. If you set the clock forward, it adjusts the speed faster ever so slightly, and vice-versa if you set it back. In this way, repeated corrections of the time will also correct the clock's speed.
Being German, it's probably nowhere near that simple 
So awesome to see someone RallyXing a Porsche 911! Keep up the good work!
nicksta43 wrote: Odometer is likely just a broken gear. You can get replacements but you need to find the pieces in the housing to count the teeth. My gear was broke in half and I took a chance on supergluing it back together and it has worked for about six months without issue.
Thanks. Maybe I'll have a look inside.
Knurled wrote:teamilluminata wrote: Yes, made on the spot in the timing van. Quite amazing. And it maeans that there is at least one photo of every competitor availble to.If you have the template premade, it shouldn't take too long to do, assuming that you have someone to do it. I'm assuming it's grab pictures in the morning, find the best ones of each car number, and when the winners are determined, stick the overlay on top of 10.jpg (for example, or 29.jpg when I'm using my other numbers) and print that sucker. As regards parts. If you're not already a fan of Pelican Parts then you will be soon enough. They carry just about everything. The only thing we were unable to source from them was, oddly enough, brake pads and calipers for an '83 911. I wonder if the clock works on the same principle as handed clocks from American cars. The speed of the clock is adjusted when you change the time. If you set the clock forward, it adjusts the speed faster ever so slightly, and vice-versa if you set it back. In this way, repeated corrections of the time will also correct the clock's speed. Being German, it's probably nowhere near that simple
I'm a big fan of Pelican Parts. They sell our wheels!
Interesting clock theory but I've decided to replace it with a voltmeter. I'd be better off than knowing what time it is.
Fixed my heating by plugging the connector back on to the engine compartment blower DOH! It turns out the wires that were cut were not for the blower. I found those yesterday hanging down by the valve cover and once I plugged them in everything worked like it should, even the footwell blowers. Lesson learned, look more carefully and don't jump to conclusions. Now I'm wondering what the cut wires are for. :confused:
I also got to install the passenger seat and harness. I didn't trim the feet on this one electing instead to not fit sliders. Still a bit high and a little more forward than I like but as my race rules require the seats bolt to the OEM brackets I'm stuck for now. Have some Corbeau side mounts on the way, hoping thay may improve the situation. Otherwise we'll have to weld in some cross members and bump up a class or two.
I also started installation of the whale tale picked up from a Pelican member. Very nice aftermarket job but it looks like it will require a bit of fettling to get a perfect fit.
Then I drove this home to shakedown the new engine. It has a flat six too!
teamilluminata wrote: Fixed my heating by plugging the connector back on to the engine compartment blower DOH! It turns out the wires that were cut were not for the blower. I found those yesterday hanging down by the valve cover and once I plugged them in everything worked like it should, even the footwell blowers. Lesson learned, look more carefully and don't jump to conclusions. Now I'm wondering what the cut wires are for. :confused: I also got to install the passenger seat and harness. I didn't trim the feet on this one electing instead to not fit sliders. Still a bit high and a little more forward than I like but as my race rules require the seats bolt to the OEM brackets I'm stuck for now. Have some Corbeau side mounts on the way, hoping thay may improve the situation. Otherwise we'll have to weld in some cross members and bump up a class or two.
Wow, the leggy's driving!! how long has the swap taken? 3 years?
I really need to try those seats. I dropped my Kirkey loosly into the SAAB last night and I think that's just too restrictive.
Are you going to Woodward wearhouse tomorrow?
In reply to Adrian_Thompson:
No, no. this is just a replacement for the engine I blew up last Fall. This only took five months though the first replacement had a bad knock in my defense.
I should be at the shop most of this weekend cranking on cars. Come on up.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: Are you going to Woodward wearhouse tomorrow?
No, Gilsons for a tech talk on alignment and corner balancing. Should be a Pedantic Porsche Paradise.
I may swing by Gilsons then if I get a pass out from SWMBO
Adrian_Thompson wrote: I may swing by Gilsons then if I get a pass out from SWMBO
But I might be in my van.
teamilluminata wrote: But I might be in my VAN!!!!
AArrgghhh, I'm going to have to resort to stalking you! Well, the honey-do llist is long so I better get on with that instead, then I might get time in the garage
Adrian_Thompson wrote:teamilluminata wrote: But I might be in my VAN!!!!
Sorry mate.
We decided to replace the rear muffler. Just too quiet for a race car.
The fasteners fought me a little. They've been on there nearly 30 years.
Didn't take too long to wrestle it off though. 23lbs of German suasage muffler.
Found a used but good M&K locally. Only 11lbs.
Ten minutes later:
This is what the car sounded like in the shop with no muffler:
84 Porsche 911 no muffler - YouTube
and with the M&K
84 Porsche 911 M&K muffler - YouTube
A lot quieter. I didn't take a stock muffler recording. Too excited.
But wait. What's that on the parts table. Why it's a Fabspeed muffler delete pipe and it only weighs 2lbs! Let's slap that on see what it's like.
Wow, that's gotta be loud:
Yes, it is kinda loud, but souds pretty good. What about on the street?
84 Porsche Carrera with Fabspeed muffler delete - YouTube
You know, that's not too bad, even with the windows open. Not even turning heads. I think we'll leave this on for the next rallycross at least.
Thanks for the muffler sound clips.
Its not too loud because you have that fat cat in front of it. Add a bypass pipe or gut the cat (clogged?) and then you will love the M&K.
jpnovak wrote: Its not too loud because you have that fat cat in front of it. Add a bypass pipe or gut the cat (clogged?) and then you will love the M&K.
can't do that. Class rules and my conscience wont let me.
I've never been a fan of pedal covers. I always thought they were a bit bling and pretentious but when I drove the 911 in the wet and mud of a RallyCross I relised there might be something else going on. These are slippery when wet.
These are not:
The gas pedal has a spacer on it so we can heel and toe this thing on downshifts. Before the gas pedal was way too low to reach with the outside of one's right foot when on the brake pedal.
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We removed the fresh air blower this week because it doesn't work any more. Last time it rotated under its own power it belched out acrid smoke. I think it's dead.
YUK! burnt stuff.
Fortunately I have sourced a used replacement from a Pelican. :) hould have it in next week.
Meanwhile we ordered autocross and trackday tires:
16" Direzza IIs for our other Carrera and 15" BFG Rivals for this one. Unfortunately the rears are back ordered :( went with 205 front, 225 rears.
As the weather was sunny and we were shuffling cars around we took the opportunity to do an impromptu photo shoot.
We will be painting the car next week. We were comitted to reproducing the Rothmans livery of the SC/RS but with a BRAID/TIM twist (BRAID logos and yellow/red stripes) but are now considering replacing the white with silver. The reasoning is two-fold: we are concerned that mimicking the SC/RS too closely will just result in an imperfect looking clone and using silver will introduce the one missing color from the TIM logo. What do you think?
I've been reading on the Rivals, looks like an excellent tire. Grippy yet forgiving and fairly inexpensive. And available in 225/45-15!
Took the car to Ice Nine Group for paint, wrap or Plasti-grip color change.
I'm in Eurpoe for the next ten days. We'll have to see what it looks like when I get back.
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