Would Like Your Opinion As To Which Part Goes Into Humpty Dumpty

Robert Linton · 08-27-2005, 07:39 PM

Which brake accumulator, the uncoated or the gel coated, should be put into Humpty Dumpty. Weight difference is about 20 grams.

garrett376 · 08-27-2005, 07:43 PM

That is pretty sweet, as usual Robert! I think the shiny one looks nicer, and more finished. And you have one finished car!

I'll take whichever one you don't end up using!!! Drop me a line!

Kahdmus · 08-27-2005, 07:44 PM

I'd have to say the gel coated, from a purely ascetic point of view of course. Is there any benefit to the gel coating? Any other differences between the two apart from weight?

This car AMAZES me!!

Robert Linton · 08-27-2005, 07:47 PM

No difference between gel coated and not other than a modicum of protection which, given the accumulator's location in the trunk, should not be necessary.

Rennen · 08-27-2005, 08:00 PM

I have to see this car in person some day.

Don't care which accumulator...

hawk911 · 08-27-2005, 08:01 PM

top one's got my vote.

Marc Shaw · 08-27-2005, 08:06 PM

First (coated?) one looks more refined - just like the rest of this amazing car!

Marc

Wachuko · 08-27-2005, 08:08 PM

humm... 20 grams diff... and one additional conversation piece... uncoated (even if the gel coated looks 10 times better...)

Cupcar#12 · 08-27-2005, 08:12 PM

Uncoated - it is 20 grams after all

Pesty · 08-27-2005, 11:54 PM

uncoated

deep_purple · 08-28-2005, 03:37 AM

I think the uncoated one has a better, more industrial look to it...

warmfuzzies · 08-28-2005, 04:40 AM

Coated, it has the more finished look, which is what the car is after all.

None of the other car parts look this agricultural (forgive the honesty) all the other parts have a look and purpose, the second pic looks asthetically like you haven't finished the work, as we'd say half a job. That just doesn't fit with your ethos and the rest of the car.

kevin.

John Boggiano · 08-28-2005, 04:47 AM

I echo exactly what Kevin said.

Robert Linton · 08-28-2005, 05:35 AM

Interesting point. Thank you.

Harold · 08-28-2005, 07:15 AM

If the whole project is one of weight saving and pushing technology to the limit, then aesthetics should play a secondary role....I say uncoated if there is no functional gain from having the gel coating.

08-27-2005, 07:44 PM	#3
Kahdmus Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pacifica CA. Posts: 3,796	I'd have to say the gel coated, from a purely ascetic point of view of course. Is there any benefit to the gel coating? Any other differences between the two apart from weight? This car AMAZES me!! __________________ --Howard 2002 996 C4 Cab - Silver/Gray 1991 964 C4 Cab - Amazon/Cashmere 1989 964 Coupe - Dark Blue/Cashmere - RIP. 2000 Mercedes ML320 Silver/Gray

08-27-2005, 08:01 PM	#6
hawk911 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,419	top one's got my vote. __________________ Car Gear: 1992 964; black/black. Mods: clear corners, H&R turbo springs, Bilstein HD struts/shocks, G-pipe, Ultimate Pedals, and cup-like airbox \|\| Pontiac Gran Prix \|\|GMC Envoy Camera Gear: EOS 40D, 5D \|\| Canon 85 f1.8 , 24-70 f2.8 \|\| Sigma 70-200 f/2.8

08-27-2005, 08:06 PM	#7
Marc Shaw Super Duper Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 7,324	First (coated?) one looks more refined - just like the rest of this amazing car! Marc __________________ Stripped and supercharged 1991 964 C4 Coupe - Black/Black further from stock every day

08-27-2005, 08:08 PM	#8
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,037	humm... 20 grams diff... and one additional conversation piece... uncoated (even if the gel coated looks 10 times better...) __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '81 FIAT Spider - Details '12 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

08-27-2005, 08:12 PM	#9
Cupcar#12 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 2,395	Uncoated - it is 20 grams after all __________________ Rob PCA Carrera Cup USA Registry www.carreracupusa.org 59' 356A Coupe -A garage bay hole- 08' LR3 Se 95' Defender 90 -all current- 69' 912, 65' 356c, 90' 964 cab GP/Blue, 70' 911e, 69' 911s, 69 911e/s, 01' 986, 99' 996 Aero, 92' Carrera Cup USA Edition #92012

08-27-2005, 07:43 PM	#2
garrett376 C4 Specialist Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,416	That is pretty sweet, as usual Robert! I think the shiny one looks nicer, and more finished. And you have one finished car! I'll take whichever one you don't end up using!!! Drop me a line!

08-27-2005, 07:47 PM	#4
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	No difference between gel coated and not other than a modicum of protection which, given the accumulator's location in the trunk, should not be necessary.

08-27-2005, 08:00 PM	#5
Rennen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 751	I have to see this car in person some day. Don't care which accumulator...

08-27-2005, 11:54 PM	#10
Pesty Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Doncaster, England Posts: 1,046	uncoated __________________ Porsche 911. 1992 C4 Cobalt Blue

08-28-2005, 03:37 AM	#11
deep_purple Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 209	I think the uncoated one has a better, more industrial look to it... __________________ Member #: 020402-3756 ------------------------------------------------------- 03 986 Lapis Blue Past: 86 951 Pearl White 1990 C2 Cab Pebble Grey Metallic -------------------------------------------------------

08-28-2005, 04:40 AM	#12
warmfuzzies Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: colchester UK Posts: 2,257	Coated, it has the more finished look, which is what the car is after all. None of the other car parts look this agricultural (forgive the honesty) all the other parts have a look and purpose, the second pic looks asthetically like you haven't finished the work, as we'd say half a job. That just doesn't fit with your ethos and the rest of the car. kevin. __________________ http://www.encantada-vacation.com/ Our holiday home from home.

08-28-2005, 04:47 AM	#13
John Boggiano Addict Rennlist Lifetime Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 5,616	I echo exactly what Kevin said. __________________ John Boggiano 1986 944 - Long ago 2007 997 GT3 - Not so long ago 1990 964 C2 - Home again 2010 Boxster Spyder - Been and gone

08-28-2005, 05:35 AM	#14
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Interesting point. Thank you.

08-28-2005, 07:15 AM	#15
Harold Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Singapore/Australia Posts: 1,205	If the whole project is one of weight saving and pushing technology to the limit, then aesthetics should play a secondary role....I say uncoated if there is no functional gain from having the gel coating. __________________ SMF RACING: http://smfracing.blogspot.com 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. Track Whore (Singapore) 2008 Cayenne Turbo S Mental Grocery Getter (Singapore) 1996 993 C4S, aventurine green with green interior- oh yeah!!!! Mint condition cruiser (Perth Australia)

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