Thanks guys, did not had any idea why so much more people watched my thread until I saw the newsletter. Why Pelican choose my thread? No idea, as at this time there is no much effort visible. However, I will proceed tomorrow when I find some time. Today is Girlfriend time (like yesterday;) )

Happy Eastern time fellows:)

Thank you for the response. I may paint my 951 that color. I remember some old movie where the character was driving a 930, of similar color, across a snowy landscape, and have always wanted to know that color. I think yours is even better. Really amazing project!

By the way, when I looked up the code, the info I found named the color "Nebio Blue Metallic" as both a VW and Audi color. L5y and LL5y

Not much effort visible you say? Ha! To me it looks like an amazing amount of effort but its paying off nicely, I can't wait to see the finished car! Nicely done, and then some! Thanks for documenting the work it reads like a storybook!

Agreed in the massive effort on this project. Way beyond average excellence here.

Besides eating a lot of chocolate rabbits did not make much, only worked on some bolts on the lathe:

M10 A4-80 (replacing all 8.8 grade bolts with A4-80, I like the look of SS and save a couple of gramms here is a nice side-effect)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1428340725.jpg

For those who are interested in the weight saving: I did not weighted them at all, lighter is lighter;)

I did a bit of googling and I see A4-80 stainless steel bolts have pretty much the same characteristics as a 8.8 grade plated steel bolt. Are they more or less interchangeable or are there places you can't use the stainless ones?

Regarding strength etc... you can replace without any risk. There are two things to care about:

-Contact corrosion due the different displacement series (volt). Mainly on aluminum

-Risk of thread seizure and therefore lubing to get correct torque

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Roland, Just spent many days when I could get a few spare minutes going through the entire thread. Great stuff and with your limited "operational" sizing just that much more impressive! I've subscribed and look forward to each newly lightened part that you have time to share. Going to be a real keeper when you are done.

Should you ever decide to sell it, you truly will have one of those sale ads that says "many modifications, too many to list"... :eek:

Steve

Thank youSmileWavy ... and that will never gonna happen!

Excellent build - thanks for sharing and keep the updates coming - just read all 27 pages worth

Now looking for a lathe with milling table......

Thanks:)

One of the best ideas I've had. Beware of buying some cheap DIY store stuff. No fun then (and lot's of waste).

Back from my snowboard vacationSmileWavy

Made some more parts out of high strength aluminum:

Nut for fan M17x1.5, nut for heater switch M15x1.5, spacer for turbo bracket, oil line clamp with special inbus nut and POM spacers (kind of plastic):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1430860228.jpg


And some pics when mounted:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1430860278.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1430860301.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1430860323.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1430860351.jpg

Hey Roland, how about this? :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/8665863-post459.html

+1

Yes, I follow that thread too. I also contacted him as he is only about 10km away from me, but he does not sounded to be interested in a meeting...

You can still take inspiration...

Hi Roland,

it`s very quiet in this thread. Any news.
What about the roll out of your Turbo?

Servus Gruezi, wie geht`s weiter.

Andrew

Yes quiet here, but not in my life. Just be patient, there will be some update in a couple of weeks...

On a related note. I'm thinking of building a 3, 4 or even 5 axis CNC over the winter using a Tiny-G and a chinese table engraver off ebay. Anyone here done that sort of thing or have any pointers?

Back from the dead
 

Not to high jack the thread but Roland hinted awhile back about some parts . Well after I got the pins out of my hand after another surgery (4th in 2 years) I got back on our little project . Had to test out the latest mold I made to see if it would fit this time . http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1446529031.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1446529060.jpg
I'm working on the other side now and I think I still have your address :cool:

Kozmo SmileWavy

Hey KozmoSmileWavy

Nice to hear from you. Those parts are nice looking! Is there any space to the brake disc? Seems to be very close, but maybe only the pic...

Going to make a small adjustment , the back side area is a little tight but the front side is good . Trying to move the wrap around inlet hose for clearance with a slotted mounting bolt hole so it is tight . But for the first one out of the mold it is very good start . Looking forward to seeing them on your car , the weight is next to nothing :D

Kozmo SmileWavy

I expect nothing than that:D

Seriously I am very happy you on your effort to made some, I know how mutch work is behind tiny little ****ers (oops) like this.

PS Did you know there is an automatic function censoring my F-Word?

LoL... just about got a little material added in a few areas to loosen it a little , and your right about being a hitch :eek:

update possible...

Update as demanded
 

After long time thinking how to go on with heat /noise insulation in the engine bay, I decided to use cork as first layer. It is lightweight, has good damping properties, impact and airborne noise. Took a long time to find a good quality (not that floor house building stuff from Homeworker shops). The one I use is for railway wagons as damping material. Much smoother and finer pieces, self-adhesive for better aplication. To get an more even surface for the final layer of Aluminum coated FG I "filled-out" several slots with cork too.

Long story short said, not my favourite kind of work, difficult to transfer the 3D shape on the flat cork sheets...

Here is how it looks right now:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1463940881.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1463940906.jpg

Your precision is amazing

Proffighter, you have been away too long. Love your updates.

More pain in the a** work done, started floor insulation with 4mm cork. You won't believe, but none of those squares is equal or rectangular side to side:mad:

Progress so far:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464878825.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464878848.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464878868.jpg

Purdy

Looks great!

Always beautiful work, Roland! That's so attractive, I'd be tempted to not run carpet or floor mats. :-)

Thank you! I am sorry, but there will be two further layers, one 2mm cork over all (not inner rockers and tunnel) and then thin lightweight carpet.

I see one piece where you are off by 1mm! Great work, as always.

Not off, but for weight saving reasons ;)

Here an example why (together with other things) it takes that long to make progress. As I wanted to improve insulation especially at the tranny tunnel, I made a 4mm thick peace here. Taking measurements and making a cardboard "tester" took 2 hours! Another 30 minutes later, it's mounted:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464981417.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464981440.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464981460.jpg

Not only due the fact of the stiffer behaviour with 4mm I will cover the rest of this area with same softer cork like used in the engine bay before.

Holy crap that's clean!

WOW great work !

good you are proceeding