PVX build thread: one view from the slope

[petevb]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Do you have any pics without the tape on the rear? I've been thinking about 19's for the tire/wheel selection but not sure they can look good. Did you go back to 17s?

Don't think I've got better shots with the 18s and 19s. In my opinion they look too big for the car. I run them with street tires and only in the wet (hence no good pics), the 17s have R compounds on and I drive on them almost exclusively in the dry.

I'd recommend no bigger than 18s in most situations. It's only the corner case where you need to run the widest possible rear street tire where 19s make any sense, and that's going to be very rare.

[alpinaturbo]

Pete

Do you drive backroads?
Is the suspension mainly for smooth roads, or does it work well on some bumpier surfaces too?
Thank you

[petevb]

Originally Posted by alpinaturbo

Pete

Do you drive backroads?
Is the suspension mainly for smooth roads, or does it work well on some bumpier surfaces too?
Thank you

The suspension setup is fairly soft. I use the car largely for autocross, and it needs to be relatively soft to be able to put all the power down at relatively low speeds. However the car's really too fast to enjoy pushing it on back roads. It'll do it, but you really don't want to explore the limits- that's best left to a closed course. The video link here gives you an idea why:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151138967169366

[Packy]

You made #9: Top 10 builds of 2013 | Chromjuwelen.com

[alpinaturbo]

Thanks for the explanation Pete,
Being soft actually will help the car on backroads, and pushing the car to near 10/10s would be really irresponsible on backroads.
But it sounds like it actually is an exciting proposition on our backroads.
With the power it puts you can pass when needed, without exposing yourself to risk, and the softer setup will enable 7/10s storming along for great pleasure.

Would love to see you sometime in the Santa Cruz mountains, for fun drive: Hwy 9, Pescadero and Hwy 84 backside, Bear Creek Rd, Stage Rd, Skyline from 92 to 9, Butano Park, Jamison Creek Rd, Pine Flats, Empire Grade, Boony Doon Rd, Page Mill Rd backside and front side too, Alpine Rd off Page Mill on backside,
Hope this gives you some ideas, and inspires you to join.

[Jack Olsen]

That AX video makes me smile every time I watch it.

[petevb]

Originally Posted by alpinaturbo

But it sounds like it actually is an exciting proposition on our backroads.

Oh, it's exciting, that's not the issue. I have driven many of the roads you mention in it, though more often I prefer to take a slower car that's more suited. Slow car driven fast and all. But one of these days...

Originally Posted by Packy

You made #9: Top 10 builds of 2013 | Chromjuwelen.com

And got beaten by that 911 dually. Ouch.

Originally Posted by Jack Olsen

That AX video makes me smile every time I watch it.

Ha. Yep, me too.

[cknaak]

Such a great car. You guys executed it beautifully!

Maybe I missed it but what brand/model wheels are those 17's? They look perfect on your car!

[O' yeah"74]

Where is the drool emoticon when you need it.

That car is awesome. I need one just like it.

[petevb]

Originally Posted by cknaak

Maybe I missed it but what brand/model wheels are those 17's? They look perfect on your car!

17" Kodiak FX wheels. I worked with Jeff Alton here to get something in that size that could clear the PCCBs.

[3literpwr]

Crushed it with this one...

[The Radium King]

hi. late to the game on this one. wondering about how much room there was in the engine bay. i'm looking more at swapping a boxster engine with a modified 5-speed (so, presumably, a shorter transmission than yours). was it necessary to cut the firewall? to move the suspension back? or was this done to obtain optimal weight distribution? thanks.

[petevb]

Cutting will probably depend on the exact length of your gearbox. The 6 speed is long enough that it requires it, the G50 5 speed is long enough to require some modification, the 915 is fine.

Otherwise if we hadn't done the mods for weight distribution (motor and suspension relocation) no cutting would have been required other than for the water lines.

The Boxster engine/ trans is quite a different beast, so you won't necessarily be able to extrapolate from my experience.

[MaxZmus]

Please someone go and make a long vid of this thing…….like a proper one.

[Mahler9th]

Video? That would be cool.

Petevb: If you decide to do a special video, check out the work of Roth Rind Productions... they have made a few videos about the Spec 911 and the local PRC racing scene. You might find some on youtube and Vimeo. I believe Roth Rind were engaged by JWE and/or some of the Spec 911 racers whom you may know.

[petevb]

Thanks guys, I'll give that some thought...

[soulfly]

Hi Peter!

Moré vids about the machine gun!!!!!

[Mr.C]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w1OBak7JZK8

[willcall]

What a build!

[sand_man]

I guess, I've been hiding under a rock! Just discovered this thread from a post in the engine building forum! WOW! Just WOW! Has to be one of my top five favorite builds!!!!!