Project 911 “x” with introduction

[ghost1001]

You are correct, 1974 (my pic was tagged 1976) it had a 2.1 l turbo engine, I have seen it referred to as "baby" as well, apparently incorrectly. Thanks for the clarification....first turbo race car is pretty cool!!

The most surprising thing about the car to me is that the front bumper seems so “modern” I wonder why they didn’t continue with it….may because they went to the sloped fenders after this year.

Kevin

[Flieger]

I made a typo. What I meant to say was first turbocharged 911 racecar. They used the technology they had been using on the 917.10 and 917.30 two years earlier in 1972-1973.

[jsveb]

Originally Posted by Flieger

That is the 1974 911 Turbo Carrera RSR. It was Porsche's first turbocharged race car. 2.14 liter, air/air intercooler, 915 gearbox.

"Bubi" had a 1.4 liter, air/air intercooler, 915 gearbox. The 1.4 liter was needed to make it fit the 2 liter class with the 1.4 multiplier for turbocharged cars. It competed with the BMW 320 Turbo.

This is the 2.14 liter 935 "Bubi" for the 2 liter class of the German sports car championship.

Just curious: wasn't it the BMW 2002 tii it competed against?

Jesper

[Flieger]

No, the 320i Turbo. The 2002 tii was earlier and its immediate predecessor. The 2002 Turbo actually pre-dated the 930 by a year or two.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by ghost1001

just curious... why the a-arm modification (rod end instead of stock balljoint) ?

[ghost1001]

I was told it allows additional negitive camber....it may simplify other aspects of setting up/adjusting the suspension as well. It is part of this shops suspension "formula" for race cars.

Kevin

[Redcoat]

Hey I recognize that steering wheel!

Great to see the project progressing Kevin,

I still think that gearshift assembly is the dogs bollocks!

[Scott555]

Originally Posted by ghost1001

Where did you source this bumper??

Thanks,
Scott

[mercman]

Kevin:

Great project. Also a neighbor -- located in Verona. Looking forward to seeing this car in person soon.

Keep up the great progress.

Rob

[Kroggers]

Originally Posted by Scott555

Where did you source this bumper??

Thanks,
Scott

+1 Where can I get one of these?

[ghost1001]

hey redcoat....the wheel is perfect, thanks.

mercman, moved from verona 2 years ago, grew up in CG....see you soon...

Was wondering how long it would take for questions about the bumper...it was developed by Peter Dawe for this car:



He has made a few for clients and i told him if he wants to sell them to let me know....he is a very busy man, preping many race cars.....and you need to get in line behind me I will ask him if he would be interested in producing a few....it fits 11" rsr front fenders so it will not be for everyone, but it is a cool bumper for sure.

here are a few more pictures of my car:

[Justin@Athens]

subd!

[FJS951]

Ghost1001

i would be very interested in that Turbo RSR bumper that Peter dawe produced. please add me to the list. thanks
regards

frank

[mickey356]

Ghost,
I'm still interested in your original bumper valance fab job. That is if it's still around

[ghost1001]

Hi Mickey,

Yes, i was thinking about that recently...it sure is....i will email you some pictures when i have a minute.

Kevin

[NaplesBound]

Thats a beautiful interior so far man. Im in the process of doing the same thing myself. I actually just finished a grinding session today. lol. How did you do your dash? Any more photos? And also, what exactly is the product you used on the inside? Thanks..

Chris

[carslutt]

nice work

[mickey356]

Thanks Kevin!
Let me know if you need my email.

[uncle_scott]

Is this project still moving forward? Great work!work!

[sladey]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

just curious... why the a-arm modification (rod end instead of stock balljoint) ?

Interesting mod to the A-Arm - will that be protected by some sort of cover to stop crap getting in?