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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,049
Posted By Brad Roberts
I appreciate all the hard work and effort that...

I appreciate all the hard work and effort that went into these (I know what it takes)

But...

Why??

We've built a LOT of engines.. (with zero cam timing issues) and NEVER used the factory...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
True, I know where a full cage is sitting in...

True,

I know where a full cage is sitting in Oklahoma. It's out of a wrecked car, and its the first main hoop/cage setup I had ever seen that had all the mounting provisions on it for the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,806
Posted By Brad Roberts
Yes :) I'm well aware of the layout :) Not...

Yes :)

I'm well aware of the layout :) Not any different than a 928 :) ... from 1978...

That is very slick.. the way they are adapting the 4L80E (which is in my 3/4 ton truck)

Way way way to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
If you roll? Your seat belts will stretch upwards...

If you roll? Your seat belts will stretch upwards of 4inches as the car rolls and your weight is against the belts. This is assuming your fab guy/wrench mounted the belts correctly behind you at the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
Some of my guys run with NO seat cushion to get...

Some of my guys run with NO seat cushion to get down into the seat better (I suggest this a lot)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
Thanks Radium (I forget your name) for 15yrs now,...

Thanks Radium (I forget your name) for 15yrs now, its been odd calling people by their "screen name" :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,806
Posted By Brad Roberts
I like your thought process :) Stick with the...

I like your thought process :) Stick with the Boxster. You have a good idea :)

Think this way: two power train modules. One for front, one for rear.

This: two Prius setups.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,806
Posted By Brad Roberts
Don't take this the wrong way :) (I'm ribbing you...

Don't take this the wrong way :) (I'm ribbing you like a brother would tease you)

You ARE on CRACK :)

NO way in hell that Nitrous Vette is running the stock trans/rear end :)

How many times...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
Tidbit of info: The car is nearly 10miles an...

Tidbit of info:

The car is nearly 10miles an hour slower with the top down at speeds over 70mph compared with top up.

Get a factory hardtop.. and gut it.. they are Alum.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
Ironically? we have a Virginia City Hillclimb out...

Ironically? we have a Virginia City Hillclimb out here :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
The carpet is 1-1.5 thick under the seat from the...

The carpet is 1-1.5 thick under the seat from the floorpan. I have NO race cars with sliders at this point. Some of the cars we run have had the actual structure for the stock slider removed :) and a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,816
Posted By Brad Roberts
You'd be amazed at the number of people who...

You'd be amazed at the number of people who "don't get it" :barf: LOL You'd think they owned/drove air cooled cars their whole life :cheers:

The coolant capacity went up on the 3.2 cars only. They...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Brad Roberts
How tall are you? I'm not sure about...

How tall are you?

I'm not sure about hillclimb, but SCCA typically has a rules that states your helmet cannot be above the roll bar.

I personally don't believe anyone 6ft and over will get...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By Brad Roberts
What he said :) How many miles are on the...

What he said :)

How many miles are on the car?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,611
Posted By Brad Roberts
It works great for cooling the race cars!! ...

It works great for cooling the race cars!!

View it this way: Race car = high RPM all the time. Stock pulley? moves the water too fast through the radiators. UDP slows the water down and gives it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By Brad Roberts
Gilles, there is a vent line also you could...

Gilles,

there is a vent line also you could have popped off. It runs right next to the fuel supply line. All of the lines run under your drivers seat (under the car)

If you damaged the main...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By Brad Roberts
The other dead giveaway not mentioned here: ...

The other dead giveaway not mentioned here:

If the mount is broken, you can see the shifter move when in gear accelerating or decelerating. The engine lifts up against the cables :) when the mount...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,230
Posted By Brad Roberts
Good job!! Looks great!!

Good job!! Looks great!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By Brad Roberts
I'll be through ABQ in 2 weeks if you can wait. I...

I'll be through ABQ in 2 weeks if you can wait. I carry a PIWIS with me to all the track events I attend. I'll do it for $20. Takes 15min (10 of that is booting into PIWIS lol)

edit: I'll be...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By Brad Roberts
Did you figure this out? Sounds like you dropped...

Did you figure this out? Sounds like you dropped the engine down too far (typical home user mistake :) and pulled the fuel line off at the fire wall :( or broke the fuel line where it attaches.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By Brad Roberts
Advance will typically use a local rebuilder...

Advance will typically use a local rebuilder (typically) I also doubt they actually have them.. but they *might* My local places offer rebuild services. They come to me, grab several axle sets and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,182
Posted By Brad Roberts
Based on your location.. I'm betting the alarm...

Based on your location.. I'm betting the alarm module is growing green moss inside of it :(

Pull the drivers seat OUT, it's under the seat. Use a standard short 3/8 drive 3/8 socket (dont buy the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,611
Posted By Brad Roberts
Your car lies to you.. (not joking) what Porsche...

Your car lies to you.. (not joking) what Porsche has the gauge reading? and what the actual temp is? Two different things. Plug in with a PIWIS one day and look at both. You'll see. The BMW guy's...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,806
Posted By Brad Roberts
http://www.ausmotive.com/images2/Porsche-GT3R-Hybr...

http://www.ausmotive.com/images2/Porsche-GT3R-Hybrid-10.jpg
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-24-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,806
Posted By Brad Roberts
Radium? this is exactly what Porsche did in the...

Radium? this is exactly what Porsche did in the RSR hybrid. Two small electric motors and a flywheel storage system in the passenger floorboard :) Each front axle had its own small electric motor....
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