How do you make it rain in California?... buy a speedster.

Ted;

 

Your D trim looks first rate, factory install!

 

Art

Hey Grant,

 

If you find those black lug studs and bolts that thread in, please let me know. The 'correct' ones have to be pressed in and unfortunately we can't do that with the AC kit.

 

I want to do the same upgrade.

Which skins are you going to go with? I think the Fibersteel ones are what I will be going with. I just need to sort out a tow bar for the West Coast meet before I can focus on any other updates / modifications.

 

Looking forward to seeing how your work in progress... progresses.

 

Take care,
Ted

How is the B-Quiet holding up to the heat in the engine compartment?

 

Any concerns with it falling down or slipping?

 

T

Ted - I found the black studs and will send you the contact info.  The are the type that needs to be pressed in.  However, I am going to cut that end off, screw/locktite into the drums and discs.  Then the issue is what color for the open lug nuts.  Black or zinc ?

Ted - also I ended up buying the drum skinz from CB performance I believe.  They were less expensive, and I ended up painting the wheel bearing cap black myself.  About a 30 minute project.

 

Thanks, Grant

Hey Grant,

 

Thanks for the info on the skins. CB has the drum skins on back order.

 

With the lugs, will that work? Cutting off the end and then using loctite to secure them? Could be a great idea it it works out!

 

Ted

Slow weekend. Pulled the alternator and couldn't find anyone to test it.

I decided to mount some badges:

       
       

Drum skins on back order.

Thanks for the info on the black lugs.

Ted

 

If you're buying wheel studs that are meant to be pressed in from the inside, why not have the drums/discs drilled for the proper interference fit (and the insides spot faced) and press them in the way they're supposed to be done? I know it's a little more work, but I don't know if I'd trust a threaded piece that's loctited in place, especially with no interference fit. Doesn't sound too safe to me....

I agree with concerns about using loctite and cut down studs.  The issue at hand is that the AC Industries  disk brake kit doesn't allow for press in studs. There isn't enough clearance to get the press in lugs in there.

 

I will watch from the side lines to see how this shapes up.

 

Ted

 

You may be right, Ted; I've never seen the AC Industries brake kit. I have Karmann Ghia rotors. We spot faced the back sides of the holes (after the rotors were drilled for the 5 on 130mm wheel pattern) and pressed oe Porsche studs in.

Ted; I think the right side is a half of a millimeter too high.

You are correct. The right side mounting hole of the 1600 badge scootched up a tiny but when I was drilling it out. I realize you were kidding, but it really is higher on the right.

I moved my plate frame up slightly to match, the ill positioned emblem and it tricks the eye into thinking all is level.  I am probably just as bad as you.  Before my wife and I were married I used to hang my shirts, in color order (ROYGBIV).  She broke me of that 23 years ago!

ART, I had the same process. I only owned two shirts! 

Ted, did the buck leave your wife a thank you note? You've got more deer than I do. ( There's actually about 8 of them out there only camoed).

TRP - Sorry for the delay in my reply but I was at Carlisle and away from the computer for several days.  The B-Quiet in the engine compartment is holding up fine.  Once that stuff is pressed on with a roller it's darn near impossible to get off.

Ted, I've been following this thread. Awesome work and awesome car!

Thanks, DCM!

 

Much appreciated.

 

 

Did my first oil change and vale adjustment.  Did some minor clean up on the motor.  I think I need some more period correct air cleaners and a black bosch coil, but it's good enough for now.

I think it's ready for SLO!

Ted