The Project Pad

audifreakjim wrote:

RSCoupe wrote:Ahh, I didn't realize you're kind of short. I'm used to everyone on here being freakishly tall (6'-4"+). :wink:

Keep it in the circus... freak

I'm glad you decided to join him Myke

turboskipper wrote:Working on fenders now. Also got some 275's mounted up. I'm worried that they are a bit tall and might need to get a lower profile tire. Fenders are based on a 944 turbo.

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Any updates on the flares?

ohhh I want to know about that too

No, too many other projects in the garage like this caterham with a 2liter V8 keeping me busy. I need to get back to that car. I picked up a B5 S4 that has been distracting me too.

turboskipper wrote:...like this caterham with a 2liter V8 keeping me busy...

Well you know we have to have more info on that! :slap:

Time for some updates. Been busy with other cars but the 90q has gotten some attention lately...

Working on the sheet metal....


Moved the shifter back about 8" and up about 4". Also created a platform to the right for a hydraulic ebrake.


Also created an exhaust tunnel so I don't have to share the trans tunnel. Should make servicing much easier and makes a 3.5" exhaust fit nicely. Also allows the turbo outlet to point straight at the firewall so the downpipe has plenty of room.



Should be fun to use the ebrake handle from time to time...




Getting the body set for 275's as well. These are 265's mounted up on 18x9's with an extra 10mm spacer so when I mock everything up I'll have room for 275's.

Glad to see you are still making some progress.

Looks great!
I've been thinking about doing an exhaust tunnel to mine as well, as I have had issues with the exhaust hitting things because it is so close to the ground.

Love those wheels, just wish they came in an 18x10.

So the flares are completely different now, not the ones based on 944. Who made those? I think you'll either have to modify the leadinng edge of the fronts or run suspension so stiff with basically 0 body roll.

Shifter setup looks great! Are you going to keep your seats that far back?

Exhaust tunnel is also great idea, I'm just not sure about cutting out the main frame rail out of the car - it looks like you did? I know it wil be caged, but still...

a_CQ wrote:So the flares are completely different now, not the ones based on 944. Who made those? I think you'll either have to modify the leadinng edge of the fronts or run suspension so stiff with basically 0 body roll.

Got a good deal on these fenders. So going this route even though the boxy 944's would have been cool. Planning on some mods much like Mark did for his coupe. I clearly see there will be some rub issues.

a_CQ wrote:Shifter setup looks great! Are you going to keep your seats that far back?

Seats are pushed back. Pedals are pushed back. Shifter is pushed back. Just gotta move the steering back now and I have all but one piece to finish that job.

a_CQ wrote:Exhaust tunnel is also great idea, I'm just not sure about cutting out the main frame rail out of the car - it looks like you did? I know it wil be caged, but still...

Main frame rail is untouched. Just touches next to it near the firewall.

wow, I like it!

Good to hear!

So these are 034 pieces? Or..?

When are you hoping to have it on track? This summer? It would be cool to see another wide body B3 at a NASA event (2 in Michigan this year).

RSCoupe wrote:When are you hoping to have it on track? This summer? It would be cool to see another wide body B3 at a NASA event (2 in Michigan this year).

Not sure the budget will allow for that. Motor build is in progress but then add a cage cost, engine/chassis harness and all the misc bits and it will add up fast.

Yeah, it does add up fast.

How about by September? Our season finale will be at Road America, with some fun on track stuff planned.

Wow this is looking great Preston!

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ts, where did you get the CF hood?

WHOA....that's going to be badass! Are those the supertorismos?

RSCoupe wrote:Yeah, it does add up fast.

How about by September? Our season finale will be at Road America, with some fun on track stuff planned.

That might be doable.

ChrisAudi80 wrote:ts, where did you get the CF hood?

034 did a group buy a while back.

Alloutofdonuts wrote:WHOA....that's going to be badass! Are those the supertorismos?

Wheels are team dynamics. Not the lightest but a cheap 18x9 that looks good to get me started. Might move to 18x10's at some point. 17's would be nice to keep the weight down and I could get the car lower as well. Harder to find wide 17's though.

Alloutofdonuts wrote:WHOA....that's going to be badass! Are those the supertorismos?

Definitely bad ass...

I don't think they are OZ Superturismos. The area around the bolt hub is different.
http://www.ozracing.com/car_wheels_var/ ... 25497.aspx