1976 911s

[that911]

First off thank you all for the kind words. It helps make me less lazy so I actually take pictures and post haha. And sorry for the long post.

So I spent the last few nights installing the control arms and pulling the tie rods so I can space them out. I've caught whatever bug is going around and I've been too sick to get much done. I'm at the track this weekend and it'd be nice to drive this out there for a shake down. We'll see if I get it done in time!

Here is where I was at a couple of nights ago. Everything should be back together today with better geometry and the camber should be adjustable between 2-5 degrees now. It also sucks working in my garage again since there is no room and I never intended to work on cars in there haha.



In my never ending question to cut weight I picked up a set of fiberglass 1/4 panels.

best build ever & my fave car to follow on instagram <3

Thanks Brian, I really appreciate it. Awesome instagram and tumblr btw.

This thing is amazing. So well done. I just wish you weren't so busy! haha

Thank you very much! If only there were more hours in the day lol

Hnnnggg this car.

I'm really digging the wooden beams/ceiling and brick design of the shop. I guess being a structural engineer's son does that to ya.

What's next with the car? Just track it how it is or further modifications?

Thanks, the shop is beautiful. I'm very fortunate to work in such a great environment.

Love this ongoing project! The fact that you make something that works, rather all bling and shiny stuff makes me happy

Keep it up! And more pics..

Thank you. In the words of the great Ferdinand Porsche "My cars were meant to be driven no polished".

There are spoilers on the top of spoilers, no rear bar, coils and just a generally cool vehicle.

This is freaking awesome, I love it!

There is 1 wing and 1 spoiler And thank you for the kind words.

A couple years ago I got some seat time in a '76 911. It was brought to the US from Germany and had the turbo widebody added on to it here in the US. The body was rough, the interior was shot, but mechanically it was sound. I'll never forget driving that thing, it was way too much fun. Ever since then I've always wanted an older 911, this thread really makes me want a 911 now. Absolutely love it.

I experienced the same thing.

i love this so much! any thought of doing the rest of the car in the martini livery to match the decklid?

I've thought of it, but I have plans for the paint. Once I have that figured out I may do a small tribute livery.

An incredible piece of machinery, still looking as fresh faced and beautiful as it did in '76.

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This is art! Nice to see it being put to use on the track!

Awesome ride.

Im so in love with this car. Perfect everything!

Yes yes... YES!

Thank you all!

[rsingh3g]

Such a beautiful car, like others, I also love following this on Instagram

[metalmonkey47]

I <3 this car

[SLammed Hooptie]

In my never ending question to cut weight I picked up a set of fiberglass 1/4 panels.

isn't the car sitting at 2400-2600 as is?

[Guy 260z]

such a sick car...

[CandySucker]

Hi, I'm Amir and this is my '76 911S track car.

2 years ago I decided to sell my turbo Miata. It was a great car, but I decided I wanted a European car again. Originally the plan was to pick up a Boxster and turn it into a Spec Boxster. During that time I took a ride in a 911SC and decided I had to have a 911. After some searching I found a 911S that was a "turn key vintage racer". It sounded like a good car and I decided to buy it. 25 hours later I drove from CA to NM and came back with my dream car.

Here she is on the drive home and at her first meet.






After fresh fluids and quick once over I took her out to Buttonwillow for her first track day.





And again at Streets of Willow




The I put it on a lift and found out that the previous owner was a jackass and everything needed to be replaced. I went to work and in the mean time picked up some aero parts. After a couple of months and lots of parts underneath being replaced the car was ready to go again.






I wasn't a fan of the Remotecs and the narrow body, so I put on a set of CCWs with Hoosiers and 930 flares.







That brings us to today.






Here is the current list of modifications


1976 Porsche 911S
Horsepower 240
torque 230 ft lbs
Weight 2100lbs

Engine and Transaxle

2.7 liter engine Porsche flat 6, case machined for case savers

Nikasil Cylinders

9.5:1 High compression JE pistons

Solex Cams

40IDA Weber carburetors

Magnacor Ignition Wires

Petronix ignition

Back dated '74 Porsche headers

Custom Sebring Exhaust

915 transaxle with a 7.31 r&p



Suspension and brakes

RSR Front Struts with Coil over conversion

Rebel Racing Custom body and valving Bilsteins with coil over conversion

Swift Springs (Extreme Time Attack contingency sponsor)

Tarret Engineering front Sway Bar

Tarret Engineering Monoball Camber Plates

Weltmeister adjustable rear sway bar

930 Tierods

Bump Steer kit

Elephant racing polybronze control arm bushings f&r

928S Front Brake kit and 930 Rear Brake kit

Stainless steel brake lines

Motul RBF600 fluid

Porterfield rs4r pads

Rennsport Systems Master Cylinder



Wheels:

Track - CCW Classics with Hoosier R6s

Street - Hartmann 3 Piece Twists with Hankook RS3s



Interior

Stack racing gauge Cluster

Autopower Roll bar

Bride Low Max

Sabelt harness

Key!s Racing Steering Wheel

AEM UEGO wideband

Bob Ashlock CHT Gauge

Hargett Precision pro shifter



Exterior:

GT Racing Carbon Fiber roof

TRE Motorsports 964 Turbo Front Bumper

TRE Motorsports 964 RSR front lip

custom front splitter mounted to the frame

Custom Canards (not installed)

964 turbo GT Racing Fiberglass Rear Bumper (not installed)

GT Racing 3.8RS deck lid with Banana wing

Rennspeed Turbo Flares

Exterior Kill Switch

9K racing Tow straps


and much more that I can't remember.


I have a lot of work left, an extra set of wheels to provide better fitment. I'm waiting on outers for those, and there are a slew of other parts waiting to be installed once I get the time. I hope to have this done in the next few months. I'll post updates here as they come along.


It will be lowered more, but the car has to be functional. I'll be sending the struts out so I can drop it another .5-1" and maintain the geometry. It also looks sky high since there are no skirts, rear bumper, or splitter on the car. It will have a much more finished appearance once I finish the suspension and get to the body work.

You lost me at this post, was hoping to see a different direction than racecar

[S14Pow]

You lost me at this post, was hoping to see a different direction than racecar

[bostongrnM3]

looking good. im digging the new quarter panel piece.

[Dudermagee]

You lost me at this post, was hoping to see a different direction than racecar

GTFO and learn how to internets

[bostongrnM3]

he was expecting a hard parker lol

[ItsaCorolla]

Awesome car. I love everything but the double wing setup. I'm sure it's functional on the track but it just looks odd. Would rather see something a bit cleaner. Is that a direct fit setup or something that was improvised/made to work?



Reminds me of this

[that911]

So everything is installed despite a few snags. I ran into a couple of issues after installing the control arms. I extended the arms 35mm which naturally pushed the wheels out 35mm. This ended up pushing the wheels out more than I thought and the front wheels wouldn't even roll. As you can see the flares were basically sitting on the tire.






This meant that I missed driving my car at a very fun track day with the bros.



Yesterday I bro lifted the front end and took the car to the shop for some cutting and sanding. I cut the lip of the fender out, raised the car 3/4" and then I took 3/16th's of an inch out of the verticle part of the fender lip to get more clearance. It makes the car look higher, but it's the price you pay for function I suppose.

Here it is able to roll.



I'm also buying a 912

Such a beautiful car, like others, I also love following this on Instagram

Thanks, is this Rush?

I <3 this car

Thanks!

You lost me at this post, was hoping to see a different direction than racecar

Well I just bought a 912 so maybe that will be more to your liking. Racecar is the only direction to go with a 911.

isn't the car sitting at 2400-2600 as is?

It'd be overweight if that were the case haha. I think it's in the ball park of 2100 give or take 50 lbs. I should have it on scales soon.

such a sick car...

Thank you.

looking good. im digging the new quarter panel piece.

Thanks Miguel!

GTFO and learn how to internets

lol thanks for the support.

Awesome car. I love everything but the double wing setup. I'm sure it's functional on the track but it just looks odd. Would rather see something a bit cleaner. Is that a direct fit setup or something that was improvised/made to work?



Reminds me of this

I've contemplated making a custom wing that was a cross between a shorter duck tail and a chassis mounted wing. The problem is that the 3.8 RSR wing is a direct bolt on and is very funtional. I'm worried about the side effects of changing it. I also am a fan of the way it looks since the 964 RSR's used them, but that's more of a personal preference.

[charlie_91]

This car is so damn sick. Would do anything to own a car like this. Keep doing what ur doing

[sawatsky]

Yes it is. You do realize that most splitters on track cars are made of wood? The pretty CF ones that don't mount to the body are mainly for show. Despite this I'm still toying with the idea of making my own CF splitter. Composites are interesting. I just don't know if I have the time.

A little late, but no actually I didn't realize that. I have never taken a close look at a "proper" race/track car. I also wasn't trying to be critical, I was just surprised to see it. Makes sense though, wood is so durable and cheap, and the strength to weight is pretty great too. I love this build

[Paris Hilton]

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