Track Toy RS3: Completion Photos

Chads996 · 07-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Greetings All...

Finally.

Complete.

After almost 1 year (to the day), the RS3 is complete. I have been working on the last bits of cleaning up, painting, installing parts, etc. Finally the car is ready to go. Only one last thing to install - the fire extinguisher. But that can wait until I find a good spot.

The goal for this car has been simple - Create a fast, safe, and reliable toy for weekend track blasting. The result is what I show you now. A HUGE THANKS TO TODD KETCHUM AND J3 MOTORSPORTS. I appreciate their patience and Todd's hard work putting this motor in. It is truly fantastic.

Here are the photos along with detail shots from this morning:

Sysgen · 07-02-2009, 02:10 PM

Simply gorgeous Chad !!

I would love to try that thing, I'm sure it will be a blast on the track.

I also love the bronze wheels

I was thinking of doing that myslef for my track wheels !!

One thing that caught my eye, there is a small gap where the fenders meet the front bumber, is this normal? I don't think it is.

Sysgen · 07-02-2009, 02:11 PM

Here's the only picture I have of what I'm talking about, notice on mine that there is no gap

Chads996 · 07-02-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sysgen

Here's the only picture I have of what I'm talking about, notice on mine that there is no gap

CF front fenders.

C.

roman944 · 07-02-2009, 02:17 PM

Sick stuff Chad! Congrats!

waiting for some videos from you

Sysgen · 07-02-2009, 02:20 PM

I'm talking about this section in red

It makes this whole section in red look crooked

Po924S · 07-02-2009, 02:20 PM

Dude that car is amazing! Are you really going to let it get all dirty tracking it?

JonH · 07-02-2009, 02:22 PM

Did you weight it yet complete?

Chads996 · 07-02-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sysgen

I'm talking about this section in red. It makes this whole section in red look crooked

Meh...minor. Besides the nose (original) was bumped by the PO. There are some cracked bits inside. Besides, this is a track toy. Not a show car. If you stare at the fenders too long, I will be passing you.

C.

Chads996 · 07-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonh

Did you weight it yet complete?

Not going to do it until the AC is out and the hood has been replaced with a CF or FRC one.

C.

JonH · 07-02-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chads996

Not going to do it until the AC is out and the hood has been replaced with a CF or FRC one.

C.

It's going to be nice and light that's for sure!

You should kick around losing the flags, maybe a small aero mirror or two.

Sysgen · 07-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chads996

Meh...minor. Besides the nose (original) was bumped by the PO. There are some cracked bits inside. Besides, this is a track toy. Not a show car. If you stare at the fenders too long, I will be passing you.

C.

It's just a little thing on a totally gorgeous track car I agree

Chads996 · 07-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonh

It's going to be nice and light that's for sure!

You should kick around losing the flags, maybe a small aero mirror or two.

Last time I checked I am around 2600# or so at the moment. I'd like to be below 2500#.

I have thought about losing those mirror and getting aero ones. Maybe a little later.

C.

Wipeout · 07-02-2009, 02:51 PM

Lemming · 07-02-2009, 03:08 PM

Looks good Chad, hope you get it on track this weekend.

07-02-2009, 02:01 PM	#1
Chads996 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Soowanee, GA Posts: 4,566	Track Toy RS3: Completion Photos Greetings All... Finally. Complete. After almost 1 year (to the day), the RS3 is complete. I have been working on the last bits of cleaning up, painting, installing parts, etc. Finally the car is ready to go. Only one last thing to install - the fire extinguisher. But that can wait until I find a good spot. The goal for this car has been simple - Create a fast, safe, and reliable toy for weekend track blasting. The result is what I show you now. A HUGE THANKS TO TODD KETCHUM AND J3 MOTORSPORTS. I appreciate their patience and Todd's hard work putting this motor in. It is truly fantastic. Here are the photos along with detail shots from this morning: __________________ Chad Austin - Car-a-holic / Tool junky / Design Guru Rennlist member# 000917-2102 968 powered "RS3" - done baby!!

07-02-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
Sysgen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,593	Simply gorgeous Chad !! I would love to try that thing, I'm sure it will be a blast on the track. I also love the bronze wheels I was thinking of doing that myslef for my track wheels !! One thing that caught my eye, there is a small gap where the fenders meet the front bumber, is this normal? I don't think it is. __________________ Stephane '90 944 S2 Alpine White/Marine Blue - Leda 24 Position Adjustable All Around, Torsion Bars Delete, Adjustable Camber Plates, A.I.R. Front Splitter, Steel Braided Brake Lines, Elephant Racing Polybronze Bearings, Zimmermann Cross Drilled Disks, New Spec I clutch, M030 Sways '09 Audi A3 Ibis White/Black, 2.0T Quattro My P-Caronline Profile Rennlist Gallery

07-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
Sysgen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,593	Here's the only picture I have of what I'm talking about, notice on mine that there is no gap __________________ Stephane '90 944 S2 Alpine White/Marine Blue - Leda 24 Position Adjustable All Around, Torsion Bars Delete, Adjustable Camber Plates, A.I.R. Front Splitter, Steel Braided Brake Lines, Elephant Racing Polybronze Bearings, Zimmermann Cross Drilled Disks, New Spec I clutch, M030 Sways '09 Audi A3 Ibis White/Black, 2.0T Quattro My P-Caronline Profile Rennlist Gallery

07-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
roman944 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,358	Sick stuff Chad! Congrats! waiting for some videos from you __________________ ~ Roman 1983 Porsche 944 Guard's Red N/A 5spd mods: weltmeister cambermeister strut bar (thanks Chad!) 16" Porsche 968 Cup wheels (7 front 8 in rear) Redline Rollbar more to come ...

07-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
Sysgen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,593	I'm talking about this section in red It makes this whole section in red look crooked __________________ Stephane '90 944 S2 Alpine White/Marine Blue - Leda 24 Position Adjustable All Around, Torsion Bars Delete, Adjustable Camber Plates, A.I.R. Front Splitter, Steel Braided Brake Lines, Elephant Racing Polybronze Bearings, Zimmermann Cross Drilled Disks, New Spec I clutch, M030 Sways '09 Audi A3 Ibis White/Black, 2.0T Quattro My P-Caronline Profile Rennlist Gallery

07-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#7
Po924S Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,029	Dude that car is amazing! Are you really going to let it get all dirty tracking it? __________________ Present Porsche: 1987 924S, late air-bag interior, 928 rims, Sport seats, Koni's on all four corners, soon to be "full black leather" interior, with 968 handles, and 968 wing mirrors. Sometime in the future GT3 seats.. ahh droll. ha. Being worked on as I typed this, side markers deleted, and front bumper pads deleted. Parts Cars: 1988 Porsche 944S (Parts are for sale) PM me if interested. Past Car 1980 Porsche 924. Tan/White exterior, it matched my sweater.

07-02-2009, 02:22 PM	#8
JonH Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 945	Did you weight it yet complete?

07-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#14
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07-02-2009, 03:08 PM	#15
Lemming Over the Cliff Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 3,154	Looks good Chad, hope you get it on track this weekend. __________________ Tim '95 968 Coupe (White/Cashmere) '88 92468?? (NASA GTS3, PCA GT4S, PBOC R4) Thanks to www.discoveryparts.com and the Hoosier Tire Contingency Program!!!!!!!