Nuts

Robert Linton · 08-12-2007, 08:15 PM

Sometimes I am accused of going overboard, but original nyloc nut and steel washer used for ball joints, etc. on certain vehicles vs. Cartridge 12 point, plated aerospace lock nut and shaped titanium washer. OK, maybe a bit overboard but safety and weight count and unless one's mindset thinks weight and safety in every detail the war to achieve the minimum of the former and the maximum of the latter is lost.

Cupcar#12 · 08-25-2007, 04:00 AM

so true.....

warmfuzzies · 08-25-2007, 04:05 AM

Pretty,

I guess we really shouldn't be suprised anymore of teh ideas that you have, but I guess we all will. keep posting the stuff Robert, always appreciated.

kevin

dfinnegan · 08-25-2007, 09:35 AM

Robert,

Any idea what the current weight of the car is?

Any chance of seeing some pics?

Great stuff! I love your posts.

Cheers,
Dave

craig001 · 08-25-2007, 10:15 AM

Geez, I need to hit the Powerball to play in your toybox!

Robert Linton · 08-25-2007, 11:15 AM

Weight is down to 2260 -- and car, of course, has A/C, full leather interior, carpets, stereo, etc., etc. Last few pieces (carbon fiber fans and shrouds) should (famous last words) be ready in a month and then it will be assembled and I'll post pictures. Thereafter, a few more things such as carbon fiber induction plenums and reduced weight measures in rear of car as part of final review should remove a few more pounds.

ttAmerica RoadsterAWD · 08-26-2007, 04:14 AM

Very nice Robert. .....so, where are you heading with this project? Been salivating over your work of art for a few years now. What will happen when you're "done"? Wanna do mine?? ;-)

Robert Linton · 08-26-2007, 08:18 PM

The purpose of this project was to learn about certain technologies and materials and to develop new production sources and methods. As this is an ever on-going process, this project has continued over several years. Now, however, this particular project is coming to an end and I hope to have it completed by year end (unless, of course, I am distracted by more immediate business requirements). As to what will happen when the car is done, the simple answer is nothing other than we will have learned much. Finally, I am pleased to say that what we have garnered has more than paid for itself so that, even from a financial point of view, this project has been a success.

garrett376 · 08-26-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

As to what will happen when the car is done, the simple answer is nothing other than we will have learned much.

Will it ever hit the road and rack up miles?

Robert Linton · 08-26-2007, 10:19 PM

Road, yes. Rack up miles, doubtful.

garrett376 · 08-26-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

Road, yes. Rack up miles, doubtful.

Very cool; please share pics when it's done

Robert Linton · 08-26-2007, 11:02 PM

It will be a very great pleasure to do so.

P.S. Through Rennlist I have made several "internet" friends as well as people who have become personal friends such as Dr. Gagnon and Rob Lynch and, particularly during 2005 and 2006 when I was rather ill, they were very supportive which I shall never forget and shall always appreciate. So, too, though like all thinking beings, we have disagreements, if I can ever do anything for the Rennlist family, that will also be my pleasure.

NineMeister · 08-27-2007, 06:48 PM

Robert,
Nice to see you getting a handle on your nuts, but aren't you overlooking the engine internals which could yield more significant weight savings.

I can do you a nice set of 400g 9m pistons that would shave nearly a whole lb off the engine weight or perhaps a set of our new steel billet DLC coated rockers which would shed another 300g a set over stock Porsche items .....

MitchB · 01-10-2008, 01:42 PM

Bump
Robert - are there pictures of this finished project yet?

onboost · 01-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

Sometimes I am accused of going overboard

Noooooo.. not you Robert!

Ok, maybe a little bit, however.. it's always nice to behold the level of thought, detail, and effort you've brought forth.
Paul

08-25-2007, 04:00 AM	#2
Cupcar#12 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 2,395	so true..... __________________ 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

08-25-2007, 04:05 AM	#3
warmfuzzies Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: colchester UK Posts: 2,257	Pretty, I guess we really shouldn't be suprised anymore of teh ideas that you have, but I guess we all will. keep posting the stuff Robert, always appreciated. kevin __________________ http://www.encantada-vacation.com/ Our holiday home from home.

08-25-2007, 09:35 AM	#4
dfinnegan Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 3,294	Robert, Any idea what the current weight of the car is? Any chance of seeing some pics? Great stuff! I love your posts. Cheers, Dave __________________ 1991 C4 Coupe, Polar Silver The hours a Porsche spends parked. You don't get those back.

08-26-2007, 04:14 AM	#7
ttAmerica RoadsterAWD Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 1,162	Very nice Robert. .....so, where are you heading with this project? Been salivating over your work of art for a few years now. What will happen when you're "done"? Wanna do mine?? ;-) __________________ ________________________________ 993tt engine, AWD, Ruf cams, Ruf ecu, Ruf aux cooler/5bar pressure regulator/muff bypass/130mm Cats/Ceramic coated exhaust/ ZC K16/24 hibrid, clipped, ported, ceramic coated turbos W/updated check valves & Andial tubing/EVO billet diverter valves/EVO uprights/JIC-Cross/Polycarbonate windshield/Cobra Misano seats/empty wallet

01-10-2008, 01:42 PM	#14
MitchB Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dallas, then Annapolis - now Laguna Beach CA Posts: 757	Bump Robert - are there pictures of this finished project yet? __________________ '92 964 C2 Slate Gray Sport Seats, LSD

08-25-2007, 10:15 AM	#5
craig001 User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,516	Geez, I need to hit the Powerball to play in your toybox!

08-25-2007, 11:15 AM	#6
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Weight is down to 2260 -- and car, of course, has A/C, full leather interior, carpets, stereo, etc., etc. Last few pieces (carbon fiber fans and shrouds) should (famous last words) be ready in a month and then it will be assembled and I'll post pictures. Thereafter, a few more things such as carbon fiber induction plenums and reduced weight measures in rear of car as part of final review should remove a few more pounds.

08-26-2007, 08:18 PM	#8
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	The purpose of this project was to learn about certain technologies and materials and to develop new production sources and methods. As this is an ever on-going process, this project has continued over several years. Now, however, this particular project is coming to an end and I hope to have it completed by year end (unless, of course, I am distracted by more immediate business requirements). As to what will happen when the car is done, the simple answer is nothing other than we will have learned much. Finally, I am pleased to say that what we have garnered has more than paid for itself so that, even from a financial point of view, this project has been a success.

08-26-2007, 10:19 PM	#10
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Road, yes. Rack up miles, doubtful.

08-26-2007, 11:02 PM	#12
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	It will be a very great pleasure to do so. P.S. Through Rennlist I have made several "internet" friends as well as people who have become personal friends such as Dr. Gagnon and Rob Lynch and, particularly during 2005 and 2006 when I was rather ill, they were very supportive which I shall never forget and shall always appreciate. So, too, though like all thinking beings, we have disagreements, if I can ever do anything for the Rennlist family, that will also be my pleasure.

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