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Prophead [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:37 am ]

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New project: 924 GT "8 Ball" track-day car

I bought a new car last weekend as a track-day car project. I've caught the bug and wanted something I can hoon around and have some fun in on track after getting a passenger ride in a Works built MG ZR race car. My budget though was quite limited but as if by magic this car appeared for sale and it tickled all my buttons. This car may offend some Porsche purists but it floats my boat, and if your a old school petrol head then it should make you smile. It's all my favorite types of car rolled into one, Porsche sports car + NA V8 power + a little JDM thrown in for good measure.......it's my pleasure (with a huge grin) to introduce you to the 924 GT "8 Ball".

What is it? It's a 1981 924 that has been significantly modified. It has a TVR derived RV8 3.5ltr running Edelbrok 4 barrel carb and intake, performance cams, flowed heads and performance exhaust. 944 (possibly turbo, but to be confirmed) transaxle, 944 turbo hubs and brakes calipers with brake bias adjustment, Spax coilovers. It has a Safety Devices roll cage, is partially stripped out and battery relocated to the rear with cutoff switch. And of course the body kit and 18" wheels. And it makes an extremely pleasing noise.

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Author:	scam75 [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:14 pm ]
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I like that a lot! Looks very well done and I'm sure a riot to drive, enjoy! Stuart

Author:	944 Man [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:35 pm ]
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Not keen on the 18" wheels, but other than that...

Author:	Largie [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:51 pm ]
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I like it and as a track car with the V8 engine it will be great fun. David

Author:	Waylander [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:03 pm ]
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That should be a tool on the track, and I like the looks too

Author:	white944 [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:33 pm ]
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coooool

Author:	Prophead [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:52 pm ]
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944 Man wrote: Not keen on the 18" wheels, but other than that... When I saw the photos in the advert I thought the same, but in person they look pretty good. It might actually have a bit too much tyre but seeing as its got 4 nearly new Bridgestone Potenzas on it I'll not be changing them in a hurry.

Author:	KennyP [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:17 pm ]
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^^^ That Sir, Ticks many many boxes Enjoy! KennyP

Author:	944-Scott [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:59 pm ]
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I like it, cant help thinking it would look in a matt black wrap.

Author:	shep73 [ Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:24 am ]
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that is awesome! where did you find it?

Author:	Gryphon [ Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:04 am ]
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Grin inducing to look at - driving must be more so! Enjoy

Author:	Prophead [ Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:11 pm ]
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Gryphon wrote: Grin inducing to look at - driving must be more so! Enjoy Certainly, just firing it up puts a grin on ones face! However, i do have a few jobs to do before i will be happy to put it through its paces. I'll post some more pics and updates as i go.

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Prophead [ Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:24 pm ]

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Here's the business end. I have a bit of tidying up to do but at least I can get in about the engine bay.

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Author:	Waylander [ Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:39 pm ]
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Neat install

Author:	Prophead [ Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:32 pm ]
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Going to keep this thread as my main build thread now. Waylander - the main install is very good, properly fab'd engine mounts, modified oil pan ect. but some of the finer stuff (in fact most of it actually) is somewhat less than good. So, I thought I would do just a few jobs it and get her back on the road for the rest of the summer (or at least until the MOT due date at the end of Aug) however, things have taken quite a dramatic turn. Primarily due to the fact that I discovered that the cabin heater pipes were leaking quite badly and as they say 'one thing lead to another' and before I knew it I had her stripped bare. Fortunately I discovered the leak issue before I had refilled the cooling system, which was drained so I could remove the rad to refit the the cooling fans properly (they had installed puller fans on the front of the rad). Attachment: Heat pipe seals.JPG [ 158.18 KiB \| Viewed 12663 times ] This has to be one of the worst possible designs for this application, 2 plastic flanges bolted together with just a couple of rubber seals to stop your cabin from being ruined, what were they thinking! Glad to see that the design was updated for subsequent models. I had planned on redoing the interior and all the gauges as my winter project but.......... Attachment: Interior gutting 1.JPG [ 162.23 KiB \| Viewed 12663 times ] Attachment: interior gutted.JPG [ 150.92 KiB \| Viewed 12663 times ] Having striped her out I've been able to have a good butchers at the butchered wiring loom, think I will be having a few headaches over the coming weeks sorting this mess out.

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