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Bedford Trackday
Group 4CommentOn Monday I went to a track day with a couple of mates in M3s, one with a LS3!
I knew the Michelin TB15’s wouldn’t last long with the heat so it was time to see them off, they have done 3000 miles including a track day at the Nurburgring. I’ll probably buy some narrower wheels for track days so I can run some cheaper track tyres.
The gearbox started to get a little tight after a few laps so I’ll look into fitting/developing a 915 cooler kit. Oh, I also need a diff badly!
912E Backdate
Customer CarsCommentAre you thinking “why do you need to backdate a 912?!’. Well, the US got an extra 2092 912s for 1 year only from May 1975 to July 1976, called the 912E. This impact-bumpered 912 was used to fill the entry level position left by the discontinuation of the 914
The customer came to us wanting to backdate the front and back end of his 912E. While we were in there we replaced most of the frunk floor and all the battery tray due to rust. The wings were in good condition so we fitted some of our backdate indicator panels to the original wings.
Nürburgring
Group 4CommentI took the Group 4 to a circuitdays trackday at the Nürburgring last month. The car performed perfectly, I was a bit worried about the soft Michelin TB15 tyres but even with the great weather it didn’t cause much of an issue.
Prior to this trip I also fitted a turbo brake master cylinder, this along with the brake ducts from the Group 4 front bumper gave me plenty of confidence on the brakes.
I have the October trackday booked later this year, the only tweaks I might do is some siffer front springs as they are currently 125ft-lb.
Gun Hill Studios
CommentWill’s SC went off to Gun Hill Studios last week. They took overall shots of the exterior in their infinity cove studio along with some close up shots of the details inside and out. They also had time to make this promotional video for us…
Group 4
Group 4CommentThe fibreglass arches and bumper have been mocked up and have gone off to the paintshop.
Shouldn’t have a problem driving at night…
The paint shop we are using for this job is Big Bear Kustoms, they specialise in Japanese body kits so this kind of work is second nature to them.
Protection
993 Engine'd SCCommentWill dropped his 911 off with Cotswolds Finest earlier this week for a full detail and ceramic coat. The results are amazing as shown in the pictures below. Time to get it dirty again Will!
Will's build is complete!
993 Engine'd SCCommentIt’s taken me 4 years and 7 months but its finally finished! Check out my build page for the full story.
Cayman CS Article
Cayman CSCommentBig thanks to 911 & Porsche World magazine for this article on our Cayman CS.
Luftgekühlt GB
Porsche stuffCommentToday saw the first Luftgekühlt on British soil, and of course it rained...a lot. Luckily it was still a great turnout with some really cool aircooled cars, some familiar and some new. We both hope it becomes a reoccurring event.
Cayman CS Nurburgring Trackday
Cayman CSCommentWe took our Cayman CS to the circuitdays Nurburgring trackday last week. Very happy with how the car felt on track - no issues with cooling, brakes or handling.
Cayman CS project has started
Cayman CSCommentWe have started with the Cayman CS project. Over the next few weeks we will be fitting the upgrades to our Cayman to make it the ultimate fast-road Cayman - something we like to call Cayman CS.
We quickly threw one of our 917 style wooden gear knobs on and started on the performance upgrades.
A simple brake pad and fluid swap turned into a nightmare when the last bleed nipple sheared off. This required drilling out and tapping for a new bleed nipple. We fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and flushed the system with AP Formula DOT 5.1 fluid.
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Sheared bleed nipple
New bleed nipple
Next was to address the power steering system. 987.1 Caymans do not have a power steering fluid cooler. When running prolonged high RPM, the power steering fluid is being pumped around the system more than normal which increases it's temperature. With the inadequate cooling this could cause a failure of the rubber power steering hoses. The simple fix is to fit a power steering fluid cooler in the low pressure circuit.
Rubber bobbins for cooler
Mocal cooler
Oil starvation is an issue on the M96 and M97 engines during hard cornering, especially with track tyres. We decided to fit a copy of the Porsche Motorsport X51 sump, it is slightly deeper which increases the engine oil capacity 0.6 litres.
Standard sump removed
Deeper sump
In the next update we will be fitted a third radiator and the suspension upgrade.
Gearbox issues
3.2 CarreraSo the 915 gave up on me, not surprised as it took a lot of stick (pardon the pun). During spirited driving 2nd gear decided it didn't want to go in at all. I managed to limp it back to the unit and we drained the box to find a lot of dog teeth loose, I was surprised as there was no grinding prior to failure.
A few dog teeth came out with the plug, the rest from the inspection plate removal.
:D
The first and second gear dog rings had no teeth left and the synchro had fell out! Luckily this was the only damage and it was a relatively cheap fix (for a 915 box).
Now the box and engine is back in, she shifts into first a lot easier and the judder when pulling away in first has gone! Engine speed increases quicker now with the aluminium clutch housing so I'll need to adjust my heel & toe. I just want to get out and drive it before the weather gets rubbish!
Spa Classic '17
Porsche stuffCommentAmazing weekend at Spa Classic, pics say it all...
Goodwood 75MM
Porsche stuffCommentHad a great day at Goodwood's 75th Members Meeting. Some amazing race cars, makes me wish I was this age back in the 70's.
Backdate Front Indicator Repair Frame
New productsWant to backdate your impact bumper wings? These steel frames can be welded to the bottom of your current wings to create the backdate look. Available individually or as a pair from here.
Stuttgart Classica 1980 Porsche 911 Backdate, Part 1
993 Engine'd SCCommentIn this video we start to tear the car apart back to the bare shell. Getting ready for paint in January.
Classic and Sports Car Show @ Alexandra Palace
Porsche stuffPopped over to Alexandra Palace yesterday to see whats going on at the Classic and Sports Car Show. I planned on taking the 3.2 but it's a bit poorly at the moment, hopefully just a coil.
This 993RS spec engine'd SC by Theon was up for auction. Looked like a great car, lots of cool details.
This print by Unique & Limited was amazing! I wish I could afford such a fine piece of art.
I really liked these prints by Tripplespresso, I may have to see if I have some wall space spare...