PVX build thread: one view from the slope

[lateapex911]

Great brake write up! Interesting tidbits on the unique aspects of balancing. What CAD program are you using? I assume, at this point that you're pretty handy behind a workstation and a CNC mill!

[skinnerd]

Wow Pete.....some grey sled you've got there!
Incredible workmanship and thought.
From my vantage point, your slope looks plenty steep.

Can I ask what size wheels and tires are you running front/rear?
Thanks

May have to come down to one of your events this year (from Portland) just to see the car run in person.
Best of luck in shaking her out.

[skinnerd]

Also......to me.....this is the "money shot."
Love it.

[EarlySport]

I'm kinda flabberghasted. This more closely represents my perfect 911 than any that have come before. Congratulations on resetting the bar..

I'm just disappointed that the whole build was covered in one series of posts over a day. I could have followed this thread for a year or more.. :-)

Cheers,

[CBRacerX]

Originally Posted by EarlySport

I'm kinda flabberghasted. This more closely represents my perfect 911 than any that have come before. Congratulations on resetting the bar..

I'm just disappointed that the whole build was covered in one series of posts over a day. I could have followed this thread for a year or more.. :-)

Cheers,

+1 - terrific build!

[GH85Carrera]

That is pure porn. Just awsome.

It is a great toy.

[lateapex911]

Originally Posted by EarlySport

I'm kinda flabberghasted. This more closely represents my perfect 911 than any that have come before. Congratulations on resetting the bar..

I'm just disappointed that the whole build was covered in one series of posts over a day. I could have followed this thread for a year or more.. :-)

Cheers,

He's not finished yet... and there are TONS of details on this car that ae unique that could stand closer looks.

[911Freak]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

My god...we are not worthy! This has to set the bar higher than I've ever seen it. Great blend of engineering and art.

Regards,
Al

+100000000000000

Engineering genius!

Kudos to all who constructed this epic 911..

GT3 Cup in a long nose 911... bar is set very high gentlemen (understatement of the year)

what class will you be running in and where? T-Hill, Sonoma?

Thanks for sharing!

[JP911]

Originally Posted by Kroggers

Nice solution, where do you get those LED lights from?

They appear to be a rain light sold by Pegasus Pegasus - Ultimate Tail/Brake Light

[KTL]

This is a prime example of how racing R&D trickles makes it's way into the road cars. However this is so fun to see it working in reverse- new tech making it's way into a much older car.

Outstanding stuff Pete. Your project goes to show that there's more than one way to build the ultimate early 911. Bring together the right people with tons of experience, sharp minds and out of the box thinking, and look what happens!

But man, as cool as those brakes are (no pun intended)? Sounds like a real challenge to get them assembled & balanced right! Hats off to you (pun intended) for making them work and being willing to deal with the assembly challenges.

[sl951]

[petevb]

Originally Posted by lateapex911

What CAD program are you using? I assume, at this point that you're pretty handy behind a workstation and a CNC mill!

I use SolidWorks for this stuff. I'm handy behind a workstation, rusty on the mill- I didn't do the machining...

Originally Posted by skinnerd

Wow Pete.....some grey sled you've got there!
Can I ask what size wheels and tires are you running front/rear?

Sure- 245 45 17 and 315 35 17 at the moment. We'll see how it goes- we've been talking about moving to 335 in the rear- they fit, but we'll see how the temperatures look.

Originally Posted by 911Freak

what class will you be running in and where? T-Hill, Sonoma?

Class? What class? Seriously, this was really only about what I wanted to do without regard for rules (I never liked rules ). Thus I'm punted right to the top in most instances- SCCA, etc. Of course there are some events, like One Lap of America, where there basically are no rules, and we're probably going to run that again this year
I'll likely be spending some time at Thunderhill before that to get the car into shape.

I must admit I'm a bit sorry I didn't take everyone along for the build ride real-time as it happened, but 5 years was way too much and condensing it into a day seemed the reasonable way to not tease everyone. I'll update this thread when we make some more progress, of course.

I did confirm with WEVO that they are not going to offer the custom bits on this car for sale. It looks like you're all finding the lights, etc, from the usual sources, though, and I'll help answer questions or take pics when I can.

Thanks again for all the compliments- very glad you appreciate it, perhaps nearly as much as I do
Steve (sl951) has driven the car with me, if you hadn't guessed. He's also got a quick G50 VRam conversion early car that makes an interesting driving comparison.

It seems he's also got some more pictures hiding someplace...

Regards,

-Pete

[Irid]

If I come down from Seattle I'll gladly shoot some high quality photos. The car deserves it.

[964RS UK]

Awesome build pete. A fantastic mix of new and old. Hope it handles as good as it looks!!!

[Mahler9th]

Nice to see a project like this in this economy.

I'd guess there has been a great technical/creative/design collaboration between WEVO and the owner/poster, perhaps unlike most of the "unlimited" hot rod Porsches we have seen in the past 25 years or so. I recall many of these projects described in Excellence where the owner was far less informed/involved and just wrote checks (including some local acquaintances). I remember a really cool 968 back in the day... Perhaps this project will be in Excellence some day as well... if so I hope that it escapes what I call the Excellence curse.

I suspect this particular project has been lurking at WEVO for some time, and the full extent of their expertise is clearly evident in just this handful of photos. I hope the owner/poster is pleased and sends many new customers to WEVO directly and indirectly, and I hope that WEVO has found or will find some successful new product ideas as a result of this project.

I like the rear brake and tail light concept--- I will be working up something even simpler (I don't need tail lights) for my race car in the next two weeks out of carbon fiber.

GGR AX driving for this car? I may have to check one out this year, or perhaps drive my car in one, just to see this car and my friend's Atom.

[911teo]

Pete

Fantastic car!!!!

U make it look so easy.... I wish you the best after a long wait to get your project done!

Thanks again for sharing the pics!

Love the colour... and everything else!!!

[RWebb]

thanks for checking with Wevo on the lights

the motor & frame work were impressive until I saw what you did with the brakes!

[Kroggers]

Originally Posted by JP911

They appear to be a rain light sold by Pegasus Pegasus - Ultimate Tail/Brake Light

Cool, thank you...

[sl951]

Originally Posted by Mahler9th

Nice to see a project like this in this economy.
I'd guess there has been a great technical/creative/design collaboration between WEVO and the owner/poster.

Mike you hit the nail on the head.

As a modest person and a great friend of mine, I'd say Pete was definitely a key decision/calculator behind the major components (brakes, engine, cage, gearing, wheels/tires - although I might disagree with tires and perhaps gearing . And we've had lots o talks over beer about it. As for the majority of fabrication, more calculations/debates, attention to details and build quality - all Wevo.
So yes major collaboration between the two of them. I think one of the uniqueness of this project is that it wasn't just more 'work' for the shop as seen in the traditional customer relationship. It was more of a goal and shared passion for Porsche and engineering that carried beyond normal work hours.
I hope the details are shared (there's a lot) and enjoyed.

Steve

[dshepp806]

AMAZING STUFF! Great post......