Airhead Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 There a few build threads on here with projects being shown off and explained so I thought it was time I added mine. While not as fancy as some and maybe the 911 clan might not be interested, here it is anyway.I purchased this car some years ago with the intention to turn it into a race car. It is a RHD Hamilton’s delivery 1984 944. First job was to pull the interior trim out and strip off the sound deadener. Always a great job. I had a full cage welded in and painted the interior. I did a few other jobs – fitted Perspex windows and a one piece dash, door and floor panels made and installed and purchased a few parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 keep going - thought what about the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 12January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Then I bought a going group S race car so the 944 got pushed to the back of the shed. And there it stayed – for a long time while I played with other projects and did a bit of racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Stop teasing us... What are you doing to it moving forward? ... And what are you doing to the 356? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 12January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 thought what about the wheel?Yeah. I know. New one on the way as we speak.Anyway. Finally last year I decided it was time it was finished but I didn’t have time to do it all myself. I spoke with Shaun at Jocaro and we decided on a plan and a price to move it towards getting it on track. A heap of bits were purchased and fitted. The old suspension was pulled and discarded and a full 944 Challenge coil over set up with custom A arms installed. This car is LOW…………. The engine was checked out and given a new set of bearings and a few special tricks applied. All good. An aluminium custom radiator was fitted along with a modified Mazda RX8 oil cooler. A different to standard (read better) flywheel and clutch was fitted. New race discs and pads fitted, calipers rebuilt, new bearings and seals done on all corners. Then a host of little bits that needed doing and replacing was done as befits a car that has been sitting for so long. Some time and $$ later ace mechanic Darren had worked his magic. Shaun gives me a call " The car's ready." I returned the car to my home garage to finish off. The list was still fairly long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 What where you running in group s? (I run a 69 911e in Sb) What series is the 944 being built for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Man thats lower than mine! looks good though, great cars! Solid or semi solid mounted transaxel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 13January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 What where you running in group s? (I run a 69 911e in Sb) What series is the 944 being built for?Red Triumph TR6 No. 41Just going to run it in sprints and 6 Hour relays at this stage. Solid or semi solid mounted transaxel? Not sure what they've done there. Need to have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 13January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2016 Stop teasing us... What are you doing to it moving forward?... And what are you doing to the 356?Project is close to completion.I was fitting the engine to the 356 to move it to more secure storage a few summers ago when the fire season wasn't too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 15January, 2016 Report Share Posted 15January, 2016 Yeah. I know. New one on the way as we speak.Anyway. Finally last year I decided it was time it was finished but I didn’t have time to do it all myself. I spoke with Shaun at Jocaro and we decided on a plan and a price to move it towards getting it on track. A heap of bits were purchased and fitted. The old suspension was pulled and discarded and a full 944 Challenge coil over set up with custom A arms installed. This car is LOW…………. Nice project. I'm interested in the "droppers" installed on the lower control arm and tie rod end. I saw them on a Rennlist thread:http://rennlist.com/forums/944-turbo-and-turbo-s-forum/900832-bump-steer.htmland wondered if they would be legal for road use, and if so, where do you source them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 17January, 2016 Report Share Posted 17January, 2016 Looks great mate, nice to see some more content in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17January, 2016 I'm interested in the "droppers" installed on the lower control arm and tie rod end. Hi Rob. Not sure about street legal. Try Rod Smith Racing http://www.rodsmithracing.com/Looks great mate, nice to see some more content in here.Coming............ With a couple of weeks off work over Christmas most days were spent working on the car.A couple of extra gauges were added to the dash and I tidied up the new wiring loom, switch panel and mounted the fuse box on the dash.Seat mounts were bought and modified to suit. This was a bit tricky as the support cross bar in the cage was coming into contact with my helmet when the seat was fitted on runners in the standard position. It needed to be on runners as SWLTDF is also going to drive and being somewhat shorter than me needs a sliding seat so she can reach the pedals. I had to reverse the mounting brackets and widen the mounting points to get the base of the seat to sit lower so it would suit me, but still be able to slide forward. I think we’ll need a foam filled insert in there as well for the short one. The harness crutch straps are on a bar under the seat so it slides with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17January, 2016 I didn’t want to paint the car as it’s Ok for a race car but the front bumper needed some repair. I decided to try some of that spray on vinyl wrap type paint in a contrast red. After fitting the lights and a tow strap this is how it looks. Next I had to fabricate an air filter set up behind the left headlight position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17January, 2016 The catch tank was an old one I had laying around so a quick tidy up and in she went where the battery used to live. A quick change Dorian mount was fitted in behind where the right side headlight used to live. 30seconds to change it on driver changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 19January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19January, 2016 Battery box made up last weekend and mounted on the passenger side floor. Keeping the weight low and central.The Wolf computer mounts in front of the battery. It's off getting tweaked at the moment.Cams spec roll cage padding installed to protect my delicate head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 19January, 2016 Report Share Posted 19January, 2016 That battery worries me. I know it's screwed down, but I wouldn't want that flying around my cabin in the unfortunate event of an impact and roll-over. Hopefully it's not a lead-acid one, although it does look like one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 19January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19January, 2016 No. It's just sitting there. Thought I'd see what the first scrutineer who looks at it says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 2February, 2016 Report Share Posted 2February, 2016 That's one fantastic looking 944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 2February, 2016 That's one fantastic looking 944.Thanks. Spent the weekend giving it a good clean and buffing the paint. My chiropractor was not impressed with my neck and shoulder on Monday night.Car looks good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 2February, 2016 Report Share Posted 2February, 2016 Not sure about those wheels on a 944 Love it. Going to be a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 2February, 2016 Not sure about those wheels on a 944 Cost me $500 so not too fussy about the look.Couple of polished up pics. Fire Ext fitted.Rain light on the pack panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 3February, 2016 Report Share Posted 3February, 2016 I think those wheels look great on the 944. Very tough looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 did you guys miss the wink ?My car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 6February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 did you guys miss the wink ? Geez. They're good looking wheels! Put the computer back in today and sorted out the quick release steering wheel.Off to the dyno next week. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 I am really keen to see what sort of power your motor is making. My dynotuner keeps talking KW and it means nothing to me...I need him talking HP lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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