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Update: BB2 is rolling again!
The car is rolling!
It can't be started until the oil tank is back from being ultrasonically cleaned, but it's ready to go back to Kevin's! Some pictures taken by Dave at TRE: You can see BB1 in the background of this picture. You can also see the late-model brake booster and the fire-suppression front-trunk nozzle. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...leRoller-T.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...leRoller-T.jpg If you look carefully, you can see the rear coil springs: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/RearEnd-T.jpg A clever TRE trick. Tyson welded on tabs for the later-model brake duct diverters. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/BrakeDucts-T.jpg |
It's so awesome, it gives me goose bumps! Can't wait to see her on the track Jack.
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It's comming together well.
Two questions - Why do the front control arm mounts have spacers to the chassis? What's this about brake tabs? I don't see anything out of place. |
Took the liberty of making the pics a little lighter (I don't think it's my monitor) to better enjoy all the neat details. Hope this is OK? SmileWavy
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...eRoller-TA.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...eRoller-TA.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/RearEnd-TA.jpg BB II after launch http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/boom.jpg |
Wow - that's gonna be one wolf in Black Sheep's clothing. Even in Jaded LA BB2 will stand out - "baby's got back!" "My what big shoes you have."
BB1 looks a little forlorn in the background. I hope you pat her on the roof as you walk by... |
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Chuck, if you click on the thumbnail, it's clearer. Instead of the hose and backing plate system, we're using the 964 (and 993?) rubber diverters. They attach to the control arms and move air from under the car over to the brake rotors. Since the pictures were taken, Tyson has modified the mounting tabs further, so the rubber piece forms more of a scoop. I'll try to get some better pictures tomorrow. There are trade-offs with this system. I can't hose air from bumper inlets this way. Then again, I won't have hoses and scoops braking off, or any of the components flapping around in the turbulence. What's more, the ducting method reduces air pressure under the car, slightly, providing a small amount (maybe very small) of downforce. Keep in mind, I never had brake fade before, and I just reduced the car's weight by a couple of hundred pounds. So I didn't need to increase cooling capacity this time around. (Then again, the bigger tires are going to grip more, especially when I go to Hoosiers.) |
Oh, and the spacers are part of Tyson's front suspension scheme. He could explain it better than me. But it has something to do with geometry and anti-squat.
I, unfortunately, don't know squat about anti-squat. |
Jack are those stock turbo rear flares, i really like the looks, are the wheels 16 or 17 in that picture, does the maker have a web site, Kevin
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The flares are from Rennspeed Motorsports. Email Peter with question. I actually haven't compared them to Turbo flares to see what the differences (if any) are, but they're listed as RSR 2.8 rear flares.
rennspeed@4dcomm.com The wheels are 2-piece Fuchs (made with Fuchs centers) from Lindsey Racing, and they're 11x17's with 315's. I'm going to be running an inch and an eighth or so of spacers in the back to fill out the flares, which were made slightly wider when we installed them. I could fit 335's or 345's as well, I think, and have the tire fit. But that's getting big for an 11-inch wheel. http://www.lindseyracing.com/wheel2.htm |
Jack,
We are total strangers. My car however has asked me to pass on that it wants to have BB2's children. |
The reason i ask is i have turbo fenders all the way around with 993 offsets whish means spacers, i plan to track this car along with my race car but have heard you cant use spacers, by the way your car looks awesome. I havent done much to my 3.6 wanna be because ive been sick, but tomorrow back at it, Kevin
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Kevin, are you saying that they won't let your car on the track if you use spacers?
If that's the case, then a stock 930 from the factory would be ineligible as well. 930's came with longer studs and 1" spacers from the Factory. That is what we are using on Jack's car. However, if you have 993 offset wheels, then you'd need some very big spacers to overcome the different offset of the wheels and also fill out the Turbo flares. That large of a spacer may not be legal for the track where you run. |
That is SICK! It seems to be coming along well, too, which is nice. When are you shooting for its completion?
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oh, and Chuck? Those silicon/bronze bushings between the front control arm mount and the tub are for something else besides anti-dive. I'm not at liberty to divulge all my secrets.
It's all tied in to the other custom mods and geometry changes I've made to Jack's suspension. I'll explain it all the next time I see you in person. It'll take a while. |
These cars came with rear spacers from the factory too. That factory would be Weissach and the cars would be Carrera Cups. So tell the PCA tech geek about it next time you fail tech. :)
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Jack yea i have three inch spacers on the rear from boothe, i sell wheels so im with you on the math, its the same wheels i currently have on the car, they have been on a year and a half and just getting tired of them, Kevin
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How much of Black Beauty 1 is actually in the new car?
Common to BB1 and BB2 Seats Dash Gauges Air Conditioning Kick Panel Blowers Pedal covers Oil coolers Shift assembly Engine Trans, trans cooler Exhaust Brakes Rear control arms Rear decklids and tails Handles and ignition Fire suppression system Cupholder Gas cap flip cover New to BB2 Body Exterior body Panels Front suspension Rear Springs and Spring Plates Hydraulic system for brakes Pedal cluster Oil tank and thermostat Steering Wheel Carpet and Interior Wire Harness Headlights Horn Grilles Turn Signal Lights Wheels Cage |
HAHAHAHAHH!
Well ya gotta admire a mna who admits he has a (Cupholder)! In a car like that! HAHAHAH! very funny..:) Jack the car is comming along superb. All the guys involved deserve a Big pat on the back!!!!! Can't wait for the track videos of her eating up all the Ferrari,corvettes, and TT 911's....... Eric |
My god Jack and your doing this all in front of your old girl? At least throw a shop towel over her headlights ferchrist'ssake. That is going to be one wicked machine. The anticipation has got to be all consuming.
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Factory (e.g. Turbo) spacers use longer studs, as does BB(1, 2), through a spacer that increases the offset of the wheel. But one stud is carrying the mechanical load directly to the hub. Would welcome further clarification/information about this from those in the know. |
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