Mirage 911 RSR+ project pics.

[DW SD]

Mike, very cool!! Autpower is doing some really nice work (OR did)

What is the purpose of moving the spring plate pickup point? Improved geometry? OR raising the suspension in the car (IE lowering the car, but maintaining geometry?) I guess it is also moved forward, too, from stock. So several axes are changed.

Doug

[BReyes]

Very strong! Goog Luck.

Regards,

[757BoxsterS]

Dang! All I can say is dang!

I thought I was going down a steep slope. Mike your car is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it in person.

[adomakin]

good point Doug. whats the deal Ted?

Andy

[Tyson Schmidt]

Norbert Singer would be proud!

Makes the work I did on Jack's BB2 seem stock.


Heck, makes the 935 seem like a mild track prep!

[ajackson]

No, I didn't quit my day job.
I do think it is appropriate though.

[pmillikin]

I have got to get down to look at this beast to take notes. I crawled out to the ledge of the RSR slope but was able to make my way back. I'm going to post the following poll. How many beers can you stack on top of the rear RSR fenders?

[ted]

Originally posted by DW SD
Mike, very cool!! What is the purpose of moving the spring plate pickup point? Raising the suspension in the car (IE lowering the car, but maintaining geometry)
Doug

Originally posted by adomakin
good point Doug. whats the deal Ted?
Andy

Doug is basically right.
With the tall 27.2 slick and the very low ride height you do lose suspension geometry.
So raising the pivots combined with a basic competition alignment permits us to have tall rear slicks and a very low ride height.
Raised pivots were a common mod on 935s.
Here are couple photos of another Pelican’s 935.
Thanks for your interest.

Originally posted by Tyson Schmidt

Makes the work I did on Jack's BB2 seem stock.

Not!
Thanks for the compliments.
BB2 a perfect combination of men and machine.
It was fun watching you guys get it together so quickly too.
I'd be thrilled if this project can achieve the track/street reliability and track successes BB2, Jack and you have enjoyed.

Originally posted by pmillikin
How many beers can you stack on top of the rear RSR fenders?

SHeeez if I would of seen this post last night I could have had a picture for you this morning, maybe next Friday. We’ll need your help of course.

Originally posted by ttweed
I went down and looked at it yesterday at Jae's, Mikey. You are so far down the slippery slope it makes a black hole look like a minor magnetic phenomena.
TT

Originally posted by 757BoxsterS
I thought I was going down a steep slope. Mike your car is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it in person.

Originally posted by ajackson
I do think it is appropriate though.

That is funny!
It sure feels that way sometimes.
Let my flying off the slope help others feel that their own slide on the slope is both controlled and rational.

There is much meticulous work ahead.
I won’t bore you every time a new hose end is installed.
Installing the drive train, completing the 3.6 conversion and routing fuel, engine and transaxle oil, engine and trans breather, air jack lines. Soon as we make the next plateau I'll be sure to update the thread.
Thanks guys for your interest.

[adomakin]

nice one Ted, look forward to it

Andy

[adomakin]

nice one Ted, look forward to it

Andy

[ted]

Another update.
Recently several more projects have been completed on the RSR+.
I'll start off with the cool smaller details.

WEVO (Hayden at http://www.wevo.com/porscheproducts.htm) was very helpful and made a custom tall man shifter.
It is his standard high quality shifter with an extra long lever and a very cool light weight knob.
I am very excited to try the new position, closer to the wheel and easier to reach.

Here is an interior shot. Starting on the far left is a -20 oil line that goes from the front oil sump to the engine, the left rear air jack and the Optima battery.
Behind the driver's seat is the vertical brain mount and another air jack.
A Kirkey passenger seat will be installed and then between the two seats and on top of the shift coupler cover will be a round cool shirt ice chest.

The WEVO weld in coupler is really trick. Now forward/rear or left/right adjustments are made independent of each other.
Very slick!


The 3.6 was installed and the conversion completed.

Everything worked great except for the used brain that was delivered with the engine.
The brain appears to have been safely stored in salt water for a long period of time.
Jerry our local brain surgeon is on the case and should have it repaired soon.

We were able to find a loaner brain and get the new engine running.
After 20 minutes of running the new Super Cup cams were burnished in, no oil leaks just a couple vacume ports still to plug
A seemingly very free revving engine.

Jae has installed an adjustable fuel regulator.
When it's all done before we go to the track Jae will check the tune on the local dyno.

In progress before the street muffler was intalled.

Now that I've heard it run I want to race it.

[DW SD]

SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS! You are baby-stepping towards the finish line! Hope to see it live soon!!
Those MODS are very cool!! Everytime I see the slippery slope cartoon - cannot help but laugh. I've been inching towards the edge of the cliff (free-fall) myself.

Doug

[ted]

A look under the front hood.
Now this is a small item but I really like it!
Sherwood's (http://www.seinesystems.com/) new hood prop.
I think Pelican sells these now.
Check it out.



The front oil sump installed. The oil breather is yet to be installed. The engine breather line will return to the sump and then a breather off the front sump will be placed in the front trunk area.

See the primer under the steering coupler? I had the firewall/roof raised above the gas pedal for my size 14 Simpson racing shoe.

Detail of the front air jack mount with an angled stiffener/air diverter.
Next on the list is a new plenum to direct the hot air off the cooler.

[lowyder993s]

Is there ANY slick mod you have left out??? That thing is gonna be UNREAL! Need me to lean on Jae to get it done? Let me know when you guys T&T it...it'd be worth a day off work to see it go!

[ted]

Now for something a little more decedent.

Mirge (http://www.mirageintl.com/) installed a sweet little air jack system.
With the car so low it would take wood blocks under the tires to get a jack under it.
Then getting the car a foot off the ground might take even more time and finesse.
Air jacks the ultimate convenience!
Before...

10 seconds later.

Takes just 300lbs of Nitrogen pressure to lift the car.

Close up of the Air Jack wand.
The air jack port will be mounted in the rear quarter window.
Not the best location if making hectic driver changes.
Since this is really just a street car that I track/race occasionally the location should be just fine.

72 inch wide wing, sits just inside the rear fender width.

[DW SD]

HOLY MOLY!!! WOW, now that is really slick!

You could even flip it upside down and offer rides for kids on the air jacks, too!

Reiterating: Can't wait to see up close and LIVE!

Great job!

Doug

[ted]

Originally posted by DW SD
SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS! You are baby-stepping towards the finish line! Hope to see it live soon!!
Those MODS are very cool!! Everytime I see the slippery slope cartoon - cannot help but laugh. I've been inching towards the edge of the cliff (free-fall) myself.
Doug

Originally posted by lowyder993s
Is there ANY slick mod you have left out??? That thing is gonna be UNREAL! Need me to lean on Jae to get it done? Let me know when you guys T&T it...it'd be worth a day off work to see it go!

Thanks guys, both my north county 911 brothers missed a real HOOT over here Saturday!
Missing mods…Maybe a cool video system two camera split screen set up.
In car and car to pit noise canceling communications is on the list too.

But next on the list is a set of custom Lowyder993 extra long trailer ramps.

The car is serious but were all having fun watching it come together.
Even Jae and Dave at Mirage find time for fun.
Mirage race tuned became.....
hey it's pretty good mantra for summer desert racing.

[trader220]

Can you land a plane on those things?

[Chuck Moreland]

Originally posted by ted
........Since this is really just a street car that I track/race occasionally

Street car! When are you going to build a RACE car?

Looks phenomenal. Thanks for letting us live vicariously. Keep the pictures coming.

[lowyder993s]

But next on the list is a set of custom Lowyder993 extra long trailer ramps.

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