993 to 901

[PCM911T]

Thanks Paul, yes would like a photo of the older pedals and installation position if you have one or can wait for the new one's position also. Cheers.
Paul M

[Paul Ford]

Paul,

This is the best photo of the old pedal set up I have.

[PCM911T]

Thanks Paul, looks pretty much like the factory position,
Cheers and looking forward to the progress on your rebuild.
Paul M

[PCM911T]

Hi Paul, any progress to report on your rebuild?

Paul M

[Paul Ford]

I'm in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment waiting on parts to turn up. Cant complete the engine and get it on the dyno until the fiberglass tinware turns up. Cant sort out the brakes until my wheels turn up from Image in the UK:

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/billet-110-classic-build-alloy-wheel/

They should be light and strong.
Accumulating bits and pieces for the interior, had the dash and door tops trimmed in Alcantara, looks fantastic.
Will post some pics when I have something to show.

[Paul Ford]

I've been hanging out to post an update but nothing much is happening. I've been promised the wheels will arrive this week.
One of the things I really liked from the race car was the shifter set up. My Father In Law made a cool lightweight alloy shift knob. I got him to make a matching handle for the handbrake.
I know you matching number Anoraks will hate this but its a Hot Rod so I figure a bit of originality is allowed.

[HughH]

I know you matching number Anoraks will hate this but its a Hot Rod so I figure a bit of originality is allowed.

that's easily fixed Paul ............. just get him to stamp the vin number into each of them somewhere unobtrusive. then they will be "matching numbers" as well as "hot rod"

PS they look great

[PCM911T]

Must be handy to have a father in law with those skills.

[Paul Ford]

My new wheels turned up at Promotive yesterday. They were supposed to be exact Fuchs replicas but as you can see from the photo the edges on the petals are a lot sharper than the originals. I'm yet to see them in the flesh so undecided about sending them back.
What do you guys think?

[Merv]

They do seem to have sharp edges Paul. Are these for the race car? If for a more stock car they would not appear to replicate originals.

[Cairns888]

I would send them back and ask for a refund for postage as well. If advertised as an exact replica they don't have an argument. Why do things always have to be so bloody hard all of the time.
Are the braids any better?

[9er]

Definitely not close to original, but I'm liking the billet appearance.

[PCM911T]

Not exact replicas, but that edge is probably stronger. You are not building a concourse car, so I'd keep them. Just a little bit different also gives some individuality.
Cheers
Paul M

[patrick911]

IAre the braids any better?

yes, they look much more like the originals: braid2.jpg

[mrar]

I bought these before Cameron started importing Braids, They seem fine to me.
Most the reps have the outer lip.