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AlexJ 03-16-2013 12:30 PM

I didn't as well! But I have to say that I am very pleased with the result.

Concerning the brake system, I will have a servo assisted system as the car is supposed to be used in tarmac with rear refurbished standard 3.2 calipers and front four piston Brembo calipers:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363465789.jpg

AlexJ 04-03-2013 01:07 AM

Finally I got it at my garage! The fun will start now!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364979987.jpg

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AlexJ 04-03-2013 01:10 AM

Started with the front and rear suspension and steering.

Alignment kit for the steering rack installed:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364980136.jpg

New front sway bar:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364980226.jpg

AlexJ 04-03-2013 06:29 AM

Shocks are Bilstein, re-valved for tarmac rally use.
The original suspension configuration will be kept but upgraded with new hard bushes and bigger torsion bars.

At the rear suspension, mono-balls were fitted:

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BRAIDusa 04-03-2013 06:47 AM

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Love to see this build here Alex. Makes my RallyCross (USA) build seem somewhat pathetic. Keep posting, the more details the better.

What do you have planned for wheels? Sen. Sainz is using our BRAID BZ. Give my amigo Evandro a call there. He'll take care of you. He's from Portugal too. SmileWavy

Good luck.

RWebb 04-03-2013 11:53 AM

re: duck tail, how fast will your rally be?

also, are you worried about collecting rust-promoting debris in the gaps for the torsion bar weld-ups?

AlexJ 04-03-2013 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa (Post 7366139)
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Love to see this build here Alex. Makes my RallyCross (USA) build seem somewhat pathetic. Keep posting, the more details the better.

What do you have planned for wheels? Sen. Sainz is using our BRAID BZ. Give my amigo Evandro a call there. He'll take care of you. He's from Portugal too. SmileWavy

Good luck.

Thanks for you Nice words.
I am planning to buy some Braid (16x7 + 16x8). I cannot buy it now but latter I will do it. I also saw Sainz on the classic rally - Nice car and nice result for Porsche!

I will contact Evandro when I contaçt Braid. Many thanks for he suggestion.

AlexJ 04-03-2013 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 7366741)
re: duck tail, how fast will your rally be?

also, are you worried about collecting rust-promoting debris in the gaps for the torsion bar weld-ups?

With the gear set I will use, maximum speed will be around 190 km/h. Yes, I believe the duck tail will have some important role. At the same time, I have to admit that one of the reasons was the "classic look"...

Regarding your second comment, (Sorry for my por English), I believe you are talking about the weldings around the threads on the torsion bar tube... (???). All the weldings were done for stiffening purposes, if that is what you talking about...

RWebb 04-03-2013 07:44 PM

yes, the welded pieces - dirt & debris can get in those cracks, so you might want to stick some sealer in there

AlexJ 04-04-2013 01:48 AM

Also started to assemble the brake system and pedal box:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364999489.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364999547.jpg

AlexJ 04-04-2013 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 7367658)
yes, the welded pieces - dirt & debris can get in those cracks, so you might want to stick some sealer in there

Ok, I understand.

At the same time, I have to say that after each event the cars are washed and dry with blown air to clean every dirt and grease on the chassis.

In my opinion, following this procedure on each event, I prevent a lot o future trouble.

RWebb 04-04-2013 11:38 AM

definitely a good idea - we will all look forward to seeing some pics of the car in full flight

AlexJ 04-04-2013 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 7368710)
definitely a good idea - we will all look forward to seeing some pics of the car in full flight

... and I really hope it happens soon... :)

AlexJ 07-14-2013 10:46 PM

Meanwhile, this project had to slow down a bit, because I had to finish another car that is already sold.

A few little developments:

Gear stick from Wevo is already installed...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373870708.jpg

AlexJ 07-14-2013 10:52 PM

Did some test with he bucket seats... Amazing how they make the cockpit smaller when inside the car...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373871136.jpg

AlexJ 07-14-2013 10:53 PM

.... another one....http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373871178.jpg

AlexJ 07-14-2013 11:17 PM

Parts that I already received....

The short gear kit:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373872500.jpg


:

AlexJ 07-14-2013 11:18 PM

Hard rubber engine/gearbox mounts:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373872701.jpg

AlexJ 07-14-2013 11:23 PM

New lightweight flywheel:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373872979.jpg

AlexJ 07-15-2013 12:23 AM

Special clutch disc (Helix) and Sachs Motorsports pressure plate:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373874300.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1373876622.jpg


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