Coolest dude? Tomm your scaring me! But these cars do have a way turning head! Just watch those CV boots, and see how they wear. No kidding, this is still an issue with 911 running gear.
Howard,
What is the cause of the boot wear? Is this normal 911 wear or is there something caused by the angle of the boot being too much, etc?
Tomm
What is the cause of the boot wear? Is this normal 911 wear or is there something caused by the angle of the boot being too much, etc?
Tomm
It AIN'T normal. The angle that Henrry ues is 14 degrees, well within tolerance for the axel stubs. Matt Stoich has replaced his 3 times. We are both, as is Henry, looking for a solution. My tech guy is going to try some off road racing boot with different clamps. We'll see.
...how about "Eat My Dust"!!!! YeeeeHaawwww!
Holy $hit Balls!!! That think looks mean. I'd see if he can modify the plastic Audi engine cover (maybe some f-glass smoothed out with the IM logo or something).
Actually I plan to design up and CNC a custom Aluminum cover with the proper logo this winter. It does look tough though compared to the non-cover shots I sent earlier.
I need some billet pedals, where are good ones vs bad ones to avoid?
Tomm
I need some billet pedals, where are good ones vs bad ones to avoid?
Tomm
Talk to Henry. He put some pedals on Brooks Walton's car earlier this year that are the bomb.
Henry supplied some nice billet pedals for my car. They look great! Henry advised me that your car has a diffenrent rear set up, so I dont think the cv boot will be an issue for you going foward. He's done a great job of sorting this out with my guys back in NJ. Im picking my car up today!!!!!!
If you're dressing up your pedals, make sure you add a dead pedal. An absolute must for spirited driving. Also consider a gas pedal tab for improved heel-toe.
I tried a couple different pedal designs and ended up with stock Porsche 356 pads with the addition of an aluminum dead pedal.
Love your water rocket, Tomm. Definitely the way to go.
Can't wait to hear how it performs.
I tried a couple different pedal designs and ended up with stock Porsche 356 pads with the addition of an aluminum dead pedal.
Love your water rocket, Tomm. Definitely the way to go.
Can't wait to hear how it performs.
So, the water rocket name gave me an idea for a sticker for the area in front of the door. A combination of my original "Jessica" idea and, what else, a water rocket! Jessica is a pun on Jessica Rabbit as in Rabbit being the precursor of the Golf GTI and the 1.8T engine.
Here is a design I just ginned up in GIMP.
Tomm
Here is a design I just ginned up in GIMP.
Tomm
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Tom,
Nice! Could you put the rocket at about 45deg and have Jessica sitting astride?
Nice! Could you put the rocket at about 45deg and have Jessica sitting astride?
...I think I hear Cory sharpening his drawing pencils!!!
Yeah! Just like Slim Pickens ridin' that H bomb to his destiny. Dr Strangelove here we GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could spend some time on that, Tomm. Good call, Jimbo!
New data, weight with gas is 2250 lbs. Henry reports "all kinds of power."
Tomm
Tomm
Ya think??
I think your engine's in crooked.
How's that waiting business going?
;)
How's that waiting business going?
;)
Cory,
I have attained inner peace and oneness through my waiting, what can I say. The engine is indeed tilted (preferable over crooked)in this application in order to fit under the rear profile of the 356. Whether or not it will go into my driveway without a ramp in the curb is another question!
I need a big skidplate!
Tomm
I have attained inner peace and oneness through my waiting, what can I say. The engine is indeed tilted (preferable over crooked)in this application in order to fit under the rear profile of the 356. Whether or not it will go into my driveway without a ramp in the curb is another question!
I need a big skidplate!
Tomm
Just have your curb cut away.
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Tomm, it's great to see this project nearing completion and every week of waiting is worth it when the Henrymeister gets to shake out any issues before you take final delivery.
As far as the flex boots on the axles, I've only had repeat problems with one, the drivers side outer. I'm on my second replacement and the odometer is over 14 K MILES but Henry is still eyeing a different replacement. He never quits! I knew going in that these boots were the "achilies heel" of the 911 setup but honestly, it hasn't been a huge issue to me.
I wish you and Vada many miles of smiles in your new IM, Tomm
As far as the flex boots on the axles, I've only had repeat problems with one, the drivers side outer. I'm on my second replacement and the odometer is over 14 K MILES but Henry is still eyeing a different replacement. He never quits! I knew going in that these boots were the "achilies heel" of the 911 setup but honestly, it hasn't been a huge issue to me.
I wish you and Vada many miles of smiles in your new IM, Tomm
Thanks Rick. If at all possible, I'd like you to do some road or track testing in my car and compare its setup to the p-car you have. Since you know what works well in these high output powered cars, your inputs to Henry for adjustments would be appreciated (by me, of course).
Tomm
Tomm
HEY GET THAT CAR OFF MY THREAD MARTY!!!
Seriously, what a beauty you have there. I have considered cutting the curb away but the local association Nazis tell me I cannot do so within the rules. Guess they will charge me to fill it back in when I sell the house or something. As the curb belongs to the city, I should ask them if I can cut it away and lay an apron into the street a foot or so. If I put a 4" drain pipe under the ramp, why would they care?
The simple fix in the 'hood is a cedar 2x4 in front of the driveway to help the car crawl up without bottoming out.
Tomm
Seriously, what a beauty you have there. I have considered cutting the curb away but the local association Nazis tell me I cannot do so within the rules. Guess they will charge me to fill it back in when I sell the house or something. As the curb belongs to the city, I should ask them if I can cut it away and lay an apron into the street a foot or so. If I put a 4" drain pipe under the ramp, why would they care?
The simple fix in the 'hood is a cedar 2x4 in front of the driveway to help the car crawl up without bottoming out.
Tomm
Tomm - You are going to be one happy camper when you are strolling around in that sleeper.
Griot's Garage has a curb ramp tha'll probably do the trick.
Tomm - STOP! You're killing me with that Speedster porn you're posting here. How can you stand the wait?!!
Lane, thanks for the tip! Jim, Jessica is not bad, Henry just built her that way...
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PS, we just watched the Seahawks hand it to the Raiders and noted the similarity in Jessica's paint to the 'hawks' helmets. Perhaps a lime green stripe around the wheel arches and a Seahawk logo, hmmm.
/t
PS, we just watched the Seahawks hand it to the Raiders and noted the similarity in Jessica's paint to the 'hawks' helmets. Perhaps a lime green stripe around the wheel arches and a Seahawk logo, hmmm.
Tomm, Looks GREAT! You've waited a long time as we all. It makes getting it that much sweeter. Fortunatley you're close to Vancouver for support if you should require it. Not a small thing, I assure you. GO GIANTS!~!!!! AGAIN 18-1 YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are officially in the home stretch now. The engine testing with Kinetic proved out the performance and the turbo / intercooler system. According to Henry, 3rd gear pulls at 15PSI starting boost to redline (7k) were very strong with strong acceleration through the range. Some minor ECU reprogramming is needed and is being remedied this week by the engine supplier but nothing else is in the way of completion.
Exhaust and intake bits have come off and are going to the ceramic coaters tomorrow AM. The engine lid is painted and will be back this week for integration onto the car. Engine bay liner and undercoating go in this week and next. All the bits go together next week and a final boost check will be made in Vancouver before delivery to me.
I am sure I will say this a million times in the years to come but here it is: Intermeccanica is a joy to deal with. Henry, Kevin, Robert and the team have taken the time and care to go the extra mile in creating a unique vehicle to my specifications with no compromises in performance or quality. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Tomm
Exhaust and intake bits have come off and are going to the ceramic coaters tomorrow AM. The engine lid is painted and will be back this week for integration onto the car. Engine bay liner and undercoating go in this week and next. All the bits go together next week and a final boost check will be made in Vancouver before delivery to me.
I am sure I will say this a million times in the years to come but here it is: Intermeccanica is a joy to deal with. Henry, Kevin, Robert and the team have taken the time and care to go the extra mile in creating a unique vehicle to my specifications with no compromises in performance or quality. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Tomm
I had a short blast in your car last week Tomm and you're gonna like it!
Tomm, I had the pleasure of riding with Henry in his "replica Toyota" (Kia) to dinner one evening at Carlisle because of the ever-present rain, and we talked cars quite a bit. He's a good guy to share a beer or several with, and he really loves these cars. Hope to see you and your car on this end of the continent sometime.
OK, Ron has driven my car, Rick has driven my car, Henry drives my car as his daily commuter and NOW I get to drive my car! Going to IM on Monday for the final inspection and test drive before Jessica gets transported to the USA.
I will have pictures early next week.
Tomm
I will have pictures early next week.
Tomm
Once you get it home Tomm, the fun really begins!
WOOT!!!
Holy Mary Mother of God this car is quick AND the power never stops coming on. Henry and I drove it yesterday to sort out the last remaining questions I had about the boost system. Today, I took the car for an hour or so alone after the crew installed a dash mounted boost gauge early this AM.
Here are my observations in addition to the sentence above.
In no particular order of significance, the car is very forgiving in tight high speed turns. I drove an uphill road outside Vancouver which had numerous hairpins and sweepers marked 30kph at between 40 and 60 MPH entry and exit and made the penultimate sin of unloading the throttle well into the turn several times before getting the hang of what I should be doing. Not only did the car not swap ends, it stayed planted in its lane pretty well. When I did get it right, setting up before the turn and accelerating through the turn smoothly, the results were truly exhilarating.
The boost system produces 10PSI of boost and it comes on smoothly, delivering peak boost at 5k RPM under load. There is a great WOOT sound when the diverter valve engages and dumps boost into the intake plenum. I got good enough today to WOOT a pretty gal I passed and got a big grin for that. Heavy loading followed by an unloaded downshift makes impressive backfires, POW!
Freeway cruising is effortless. Truthfully, I never got to 5th gear today because I was having so much fun in 3rd and 4th on the highway. I was driving 85 to 90 in 5th yesterday with no issue whatsoever.
The sound deadening treatment Henry does standard works well. Top down in the city is fun as I can hear the radio just fine. Top up in the country and on the highway, I can also hear the radio just fine.
The heater and fresh air systems work well and are quiet as the blower is in the trunk, not under the dash.
I love this car so far! Delivery to the US on Saturday if all schedules work out.
Tomm
Holy Mary Mother of God this car is quick AND the power never stops coming on. Henry and I drove it yesterday to sort out the last remaining questions I had about the boost system. Today, I took the car for an hour or so alone after the crew installed a dash mounted boost gauge early this AM.
Here are my observations in addition to the sentence above.
In no particular order of significance, the car is very forgiving in tight high speed turns. I drove an uphill road outside Vancouver which had numerous hairpins and sweepers marked 30kph at between 40 and 60 MPH entry and exit and made the penultimate sin of unloading the throttle well into the turn several times before getting the hang of what I should be doing. Not only did the car not swap ends, it stayed planted in its lane pretty well. When I did get it right, setting up before the turn and accelerating through the turn smoothly, the results were truly exhilarating.
The boost system produces 10PSI of boost and it comes on smoothly, delivering peak boost at 5k RPM under load. There is a great WOOT sound when the diverter valve engages and dumps boost into the intake plenum. I got good enough today to WOOT a pretty gal I passed and got a big grin for that. Heavy loading followed by an unloaded downshift makes impressive backfires, POW!
Freeway cruising is effortless. Truthfully, I never got to 5th gear today because I was having so much fun in 3rd and 4th on the highway. I was driving 85 to 90 in 5th yesterday with no issue whatsoever.
The sound deadening treatment Henry does standard works well. Top down in the city is fun as I can hear the radio just fine. Top up in the country and on the highway, I can also hear the radio just fine.
The heater and fresh air systems work well and are quiet as the blower is in the trunk, not under the dash.
I love this car so far! Delivery to the US on Saturday if all schedules work out.
Tomm
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Very, very nice, Tomm. I'm glad it's everything you hoped it would be - and more.
Excellent, Tomm!
Maybe you're personalized plate should be WOOT.;)
I think you're driving IM's future.
Water-cooled is cool.
Congrats to you for fulfilling your dream and congrats to Henry & Co. for their skills and determination.
Maybe you're personalized plate should be WOOT.;)
I think you're driving IM's future.
Water-cooled is cool.
Congrats to you for fulfilling your dream and congrats to Henry & Co. for their skills and determination.
Hey Tomm, I got to drive your car again yesterday. Apparently I just missed you. Anyways, I was impressed on my first drive a month ago, but yesterday's drive was awesome. Man does that thing go!
Having driven Rick's, Matt's, and Howard's 911 powered cars, I'd say your car pulls as strongly as theirs. I'd tell you that you will love the car, but you already know that. Looking forward to seeing you on the road.
Having driven Rick's, Matt's, and Howard's 911 powered cars, I'd say your car pulls as strongly as theirs. I'd tell you that you will love the car, but you already know that. Looking forward to seeing you on the road.
Ron,
Sorry I missed you. It does pull good and hard, doesn't it? The sounds are awesome as well. Its exhaust note is unique as far as I can tell. That WOOT! sound is just plain entertaining.
Where did you drive it? Did Henry tell you that the prosport boost gauge is only temporary until I get the NHS '356A' version?
Tomm
Sorry I missed you. It does pull good and hard, doesn't it? The sounds are awesome as well. Its exhaust note is unique as far as I can tell. That WOOT! sound is just plain entertaining.
Where did you drive it? Did Henry tell you that the prosport boost gauge is only temporary until I get the NHS '356A' version?
Tomm