Mirage 911 RSR+ project pics.

[Kevin Stewart]

Im not worthy, you have created the ultimate wow, and you should have issued a woody notice, Kevin

[Jens]

Mike, you DAWG! Nice freakin' cah!

[757BoxsterS]

Looking good Mike. Can't wait to go for a ride.

Good to see ya on Sat. I'm sure we'll hang out again soon. But be sure to let me know when you are taking this out. I'll try and keep some funds, time off, etc in reserve to join ya.

Man, I sooo want air jacks but I have no excuse other than coolness factor.

[mmastro]

Mike, 2 words.....OUTRAGEOUSLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I NEED to make the drive to SD and check out this sicko ride in person.......(just hope I can keep from dry-humping it when I see it).....oh $hit, that was my outside voice.....

[Gumba11]

Where can I find those air jacks? Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance........................C

[ted]

Originally posted by trader220
Can you land a plane on those things?

Maybe but I prefer to do my flying on the ground.

Originally posted by Chuck Moreland
Street car! When are you going to build a RACE car?
Looks phenomenal. Thanks for letting us live vicariously. Keep the pictures coming.

Originally posted by niner11
Great project! You may want to put some police benevolence association stickers on it if you drive it much on the street.
Was ORANGE a possible color when its done?

I agree, in these photos it does look too racey for the street.

Maybe stock white hoods w/o vinyl and a higher RSR front bumper (better ground clearance) will help tone it down.
In the winter I’ll wear a gray wig if it keeps me from getting pulled over.

The color is undecided, maybe just a quickie white respray for now.
Seems every 3 years all the track rash requires a paint tune up, maybe then I’ll try a color change.
Orange, Gold, Blue would all be possibilities.

Originally posted by lowyder993s
It'll be my pleasure...anything to get you out there faster.
Now about that whole "race nude" thing...if ever there was anyone who could pull it off

Thanks Jim, I really appreciate it.
You must be enjoying your new race engine.
Sunday at the DE it appeared you got a lot of practice passing cars.

Originally posted by Kevin Stewart
Im not worthy, you have created the ultimate wow, and you should have issued a woody notice, Kevin

Originally posted by Jens
Mike, you DAWG! Nice freakin' cah!

Originally posted by mmastro
Mike, 2 words.....OUTRAGEOUSLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I NEED to make the drive to SD and check out this sicko ride in person.......(just hope I can keep from dry-humping it when I see it).....oh $hit, that was my outside voice.....

Thanks dudes, when I’m rolling your all welcome to hop in for a ride.

Originally posted by 757BoxsterS
Looking good Mike. Can't wait to go for a ride.
Good to see ya on Sat. I'm sure we'll hang out again soon. But be sure to let me know when you are taking this out. I'll try and keep some funds, time off, etc in reserve to join ya.
Man, I sooo want air jacks but I have no excuse other than coolness factor.

Thanks Mike, it would be great to have you out there.
The support of enthusiasts/racers like you really help give the project a boost!

Originally posted by Gumba11
Where can I find those air jacks? Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance........................C

Hi CD, Give Jae Lee a call at Mirage International in San Diego.
I think he has a kit on the shelf for sale.
Be sure to tell him you saw his creation on the Pelican board.
Call Mirage International owner Jae Lee at 1 858 581 1101.
http://www.mirageintl.com/


As you can see there is still more to do.
The tin work in the rear seat area is the next biggie.
Expect more updates as progress continues.
Thanks for your interest.
Ted aka Mike.

[Az911]

Do you have new pics with the side skirts on?

[ted]

Originally posted by Az911
Do you have new pics with the side skirts on?

Good point, I'll get on that asap.
I also got a request for close ups of the air jack install.
I'll try to post some after the weekend.

Lucky me lowyder993s has offered to help tin the rear seat and front oil cooler plenum.
Thanks Jim!

[Cookie Porsche]

Mike, (or Ted?)

Your car looks great. I can only tell you that the airjacks will change your life!

Please tell me about your seat - what is it?

My car is (was!) a 1972 Targa. It might help you with ideas for the oil-cooler scoop and the side sills.

Oh - and I also told my wife is was going to be a streetcar!

Regards, Tom

[Walko]

i think i need a set of those air jacks just for the cool factor

I want I want I want

Michael

[ted]

Originally posted by Cookie Porsche
Mike, (or Ted?)
Please tell me about your seat - what is it?
Regards, Tom

Thanks Tom, Very nice 911.
Looks like you put a lot of effort into it, must be a fun car on the track.
I got my seat from here http://www.kirkeyracing.com/
Africa really? wow.
Good luck racing!

Originally posted by Walko
i think i need a set of those air jacks just for the cool factor
Michael

Yes and stay cool now, because it’s so easy to get the car up in the air.

PS another cool seat site...
http://www.butlerbuilt.net/index.html

[ted]

Originally posted by lowyder993s
It'll be my pleasure...anything to get you out there faster.

What he means is on the track sooner not on the track faster than him.

My good friend Jim Copp aka lowyder993s has been a great help.
It's been a satisfying and time saving experience
watching him and his crew complete the aluminum fabrication.

Here are some photos Jim sent me of the front cooler ducting.

Jim and his crew designed and fabricated this custom plenum and ducting.
The front/center air jack created some design challenges.
The side exit ducting was an idea that TRE Dave had shared with me a few years ago.
It worked great on the car before.
This new plenum is a slick unit.

After the weekend I'll have photos of the white enamel coated aluminum rear seat enclosure.
With Jim's help the RSR+ is days away from final race prep, corner balance and wheel dyno.
Thanks Jim!

Front with the cooler removed.
The heated air exits inside both front fender-wells.


From above the routing of the plenum exit ducts.


Close up of the -16 center oil cooler line with gasket where it enters the plenum.


Looking through plenum and the -16 cooler fittings at the same -16 line as it enters the plenum.
Note the one off -16 to cooler welded fittings.
Frequently off the shelf parts were not adaptable,
requiring problem solving and custom fabrication.


The large flush mounted duct exit,
this one inside the driver's front fenderwell.
On the list, grind and seam weld the visable bottom seam.


The "to do" list is getting smaller!
On Labor Day I drove it (slowly) for the first time in the driveway.
Perhaps it will be race ready by the end of October???
Thanks for your interest,
Mike

[Porsche]

[Porsche Doc]

Ted the car is lookn great Man!
Very nice fab work.
You do have 2 of those front spoliers don't you, right?
Great job Man!

[pmillikin]

Yo Ted/Mike - It's getting mighty close. Will we see you at Pahrump Nv in Oct? My only hope is to pass you before the RSRRRRR gets shaken down. After that, fuugetaboutit.

Congrats on a great project

Best,

Pete

[klaucke]

Update?

[ted]

Originally posted by klaucke
Update?

Progress has been good.
Within the week it should be on the street.
I plan to take it for a long putt around San Diego to break in the engine.
Then in mid Nov. we have a local PCA DE where we can shake down the car more.
I need to take then post photos of several nice installs we have completed over the last couple of weeks.
I'll post some photos asap.
Thanks for your interest.
Mike

[DW SD]

Almost to the finish line!

The car is looking AWESOME - even bigger - than - life in person than in the photos. Can't wait to see it GO! Good luck this week and look forward to seeing you soon (Wednesday at Jae's)!

For those of you not in San Diego - this car is awesome! Attention to detail is very nice. Hardly a mod exists that hasn't been thoughtfully considered and applied to this car.

Doug

[Mauricio911]

Any new pics?

[DW SD]

Yeah, what's the skinny? Did the tour of San Diego happen?