The end is near....SCOTTeVEST's Baby
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Do couple parade laps at your local track, that will get this out of your system
Unfortunately there is not a single race track in the entire state of Idaho that I can take this car on. I used to live in Chicago and there were many. I really miss racing
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Scott , with all respect ... but how do you race a car very carefully ?
Here in New England it’s called, “don’t try to win anything.”
Scott, do you mean track days, which are non-competitive on-track events? I don’t know of any organization that allows racing for a complete stock car. At the minimum one needs catch tanks for fluids, 5-point harness, nomex suit/undies, SA helmet, etc. and race driver certification.
correct. track days i used to do with my porsche 911 and mini cooper at road america, gingerman, blackhawk, etc. unfortunately, there is not a single track in the entire state of idaho. i think there may be an oval somewhere but nothing else
Belgiumbarry
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Honestly Scott, i would race your Porsche Cayenne on circuit if i were you.... a OEM E9 , even without rust , will not impress .... o yes, with a short LSD , dogleg and a prep'd engine... wait, and all the weight you don't need ...
agreed if i want to "win" but i want to just have fun, and prefer no electronics to assist meHonestly Scott, i would race your Porsche Cayenne on circuit if i were you.... a OEM E9 , even without rust , will not impress .... o yes, with a short LSD , dogleg and a prep'd engine... wait, and all the weight you don't need ...
Even my grandmother can take a new 911 around the track well. But for some of us old car perverts there is more satisfaction in being able to drive a flawed (old) car well than drive a perfect car (new 911) not quite perfectly.
Definitely not a 'carpenter'...big difference compared to a woodworker. ;-) With that said, Aearch said it's just new veneer? I mean...I haven't held that dash in my hands, but if it's just re veneering it, I guess you're just paying for the time, and yes, that does add up pretty fast....veneer isn't very expensive...I still have a big roll of walnut in my shop just gathering dust from a custom office job last year.. Any old crappy dashes floating around to look at?
If I had time for little side jobs, it could be fun...any precious minutes I have are used up on family and my own builds...lol..
I just want to do one, just to do it..
Regarding 'the track'. I took this up as a new hobby after retirement. Spent about 14 years with PCA (Porsche Club) driving in 'Drivers Education' events with around 150-250 other owners at various tracks from Wisconsin to MA, VA, OH, NY and Canada. With 40-60 cars on the track per 30 minutes of driving, in the ~10K miles of track driving I did (before 'retiring' at 77), I never saw a 2 car incident. Nearly always there were 3-4 one car incidents per 2-3 day event that changed the physical design of the car - always a driver error. So - if you 'drive carefully', and aren't upset by being passed, you can have a lot of fun.
By the way, I don't really think there are very many highway/street automobile accidents per year in the USA. Being hit by a meteorite or a falling tree would be an accident in my book. Almost anything else is Driver Error (either in maintaining the automobile or in performing the driving function). I always felt safer on the track than I did on the highways going home (everyone on the track knew and obeyed the rules - not so on our streets and highways).
Gary
By the way, I don't really think there are very many highway/street automobile accidents per year in the USA. Being hit by a meteorite or a falling tree would be an accident in my book. Almost anything else is Driver Error (either in maintaining the automobile or in performing the driving function). I always felt safer on the track than I did on the highways going home (everyone on the track knew and obeyed the rules - not so on our streets and highways).
Gary
So.... I ordered Lokari wings as recommended on Feb 11. I assumed they would be here but now, but just learned that they may not arrive until March 13, see email below. I expect that much of the painting, etc. should be completed by then. Wondering if you think installing these after the paint/body work is done will be problematic?
Thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!
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We called the DHL headquarter in Germany in the meantime, they did a deep research and it came out, that their US partner has time until the 13th of March to deliver the parcel by their contracts (22 days in standard delivery). It added up, that some US airports were closed because of the weather situation (at least they used it as an excuse). So the best chance is still to contact the US post, to get the parcel as soon as possible.
This is totally new to us, the last years our US clients received their parcels (Standard) within max. 10 work days. It seems you are right, it is more a new economical than a political problem. We will search for a new shipping partner for the US deliveries..
Best regards,
Quyen Dang
Thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!
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We called the DHL headquarter in Germany in the meantime, they did a deep research and it came out, that their US partner has time until the 13th of March to deliver the parcel by their contracts (22 days in standard delivery). It added up, that some US airports were closed because of the weather situation (at least they used it as an excuse). So the best chance is still to contact the US post, to get the parcel as soon as possible.
This is totally new to us, the last years our US clients received their parcels (Standard) within max. 10 work days. It seems you are right, it is more a new economical than a political problem. We will search for a new shipping partner for the US deliveries..
Best regards,
Quyen Dang
Just sent this to Benny:
Benny,
I received some more parts today, rubbers seals, and the parts for the rear axle, etc. The only thing I have not received yet is the Lokai fender inserts for the front. Unfortunately, they may not be here until mid March. Will that be a problem?
Also, I ordered lowering springs that are being shipped directly to you from La Jolla Independent. They said you should have them on Tuesday. I am told this is super easy to install, but understand it is outside of scope and there will be additional charges for this. This drops front 2" and rear .5" and improves handling and looks too. The only rub, pun intended, is that you will need to roll your front fender lips while the paint is off. There is a 90° lip inside the fender that can rub against tire sidewalls. this lip needs to be folded up between 10 & 2 o'clock to prevent any tire rubbing. We will need to get the car aligned again once it is lowered, but I am told this is fairly straightforward as the only thing to adjust is the toe settings and Les Schwab can readily do this.
La Jolla pretty much has all parts for this vehicle and they are super easy to work with. He recommended replacing as much rubber as possible given the age of the vehicle. I know we are replacing the rear axle rubber mounts, but wonder if we should do the front and/or any other pieces as well? Let me know.
I ordered some sewing machine oil to loosen the headrests. Apparently, this works great and doesn't smell like the alternatives, but it is not here yet. I will drop that off when it arrives so you can begin soaking it.
Lastly, you may notice that there is a slight crack in the rear left tail light. Replacing the entire unit is ridiculously expensive but apparently we can repair just the cracked piece of plastic. When I am there I will take a picture and coordinate with Stan Chamallas from the www.csregistry.org and advise what is needed.
Let me know if you want me to drive down today and drop off the parts I have now or wait until next week. Note I will be heading to Boise Tuesday and Wednesday, and could swing by Wednesday afternoon on my way back if there is more progress to review then, or come by this afternoon.
Thanks for all your help on this vehicle. I really appreciate it.
Scott
Benny,
I received some more parts today, rubbers seals, and the parts for the rear axle, etc. The only thing I have not received yet is the Lokai fender inserts for the front. Unfortunately, they may not be here until mid March. Will that be a problem?
Also, I ordered lowering springs that are being shipped directly to you from La Jolla Independent. They said you should have them on Tuesday. I am told this is super easy to install, but understand it is outside of scope and there will be additional charges for this. This drops front 2" and rear .5" and improves handling and looks too. The only rub, pun intended, is that you will need to roll your front fender lips while the paint is off. There is a 90° lip inside the fender that can rub against tire sidewalls. this lip needs to be folded up between 10 & 2 o'clock to prevent any tire rubbing. We will need to get the car aligned again once it is lowered, but I am told this is fairly straightforward as the only thing to adjust is the toe settings and Les Schwab can readily do this.
La Jolla pretty much has all parts for this vehicle and they are super easy to work with. He recommended replacing as much rubber as possible given the age of the vehicle. I know we are replacing the rear axle rubber mounts, but wonder if we should do the front and/or any other pieces as well? Let me know.
I ordered some sewing machine oil to loosen the headrests. Apparently, this works great and doesn't smell like the alternatives, but it is not here yet. I will drop that off when it arrives so you can begin soaking it.
Lastly, you may notice that there is a slight crack in the rear left tail light. Replacing the entire unit is ridiculously expensive but apparently we can repair just the cracked piece of plastic. When I am there I will take a picture and coordinate with Stan Chamallas from the www.csregistry.org and advise what is needed.
Let me know if you want me to drive down today and drop off the parts I have now or wait until next week. Note I will be heading to Boise Tuesday and Wednesday, and could swing by Wednesday afternoon on my way back if there is more progress to review then, or come by this afternoon.
Thanks for all your help on this vehicle. I really appreciate it.
Scott
Dohn
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I completely agree with Gary. I've been involved with the Buckeye Chapter driving schools as an instructor and organizer since modded 2002s were the fast cars, and I can't remember a single incident of one car contacting another, as our passing rules are quite strictly enforced. We also have gone through many years without a single damage incident of any kind. In the past ten years or so the accident rate has increased incrementally, but I attribute that to the proliferation of M cars, which have an amazing ability to cover your mistakes, until they don't. Now when the driver overdrives his or her talent they are going a lot faster, and will go a lot farther before they stop. This really shouldn't be an issue with an E9. Scott, after the car is done you should coordinate one of your excursions around the west with a driver's school. They are a blast!
Replacing struts too? Easy to do while replacing springs.
I did not consider that. I can call La Jolla and add that to the order. Anything else while I am at it? I don’t want to make life more difficult
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I just called La Jolla, and Carl said struts/springs are on back order ALL over, so this is not an option now. He said it shouldn't be that hard to do later, although clearly easier to do now. Does anyone have a source that may have these available, even though Carl was certain they are out all over.
Belgiumbarry
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i see no problem to do it later on... except it's hard to find a car lift for you ?
Will not be problematic, they can be installed after the car is complete.
Did a drop by to the shop to drop off some rubber etc. Got a nice update.
Thank you all for your support. How am I doing?
- need shocks and struts, but per La Jolla Independent BMW, NONE are available. I called to reconfirm. Any ideas?
- took a picture of tail light lens crack. Will post separately hoping to get repaired. Will post in correct thread.
- Gary needs some more "stuff," hopefully he can get me part numbers asap. If you know what I need, please let me know based upon the video.
- Lokari stuff shouldn't hold things up.
- Agreed that finish date of end of March for April roadtrip is feasible. YEA!
Thank you all for your support. How am I doing?
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