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Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:49 pm
by trey
55 chevy wagon, think im gonna get rid of it.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 2:10 pm
by highwayracer
Hello All,

My daily driver is a 2000 Nissan Xterra (can't find pictures right now).

My car is an 87 Porsche 928S4. Pretty much stock and I've had it for about 16 years.
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My project car is a 1982 Porsche 928 with the Competition Package. Lots of work to do on this one, but I'm hoping that I can leverage some of my RC skills to complete this project. How big did Tecnacraft make their trunbuckles? :lol:
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Regards,
highwayracer

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 2:26 pm
by bscotti
nice sharks, highway!

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:11 pm
by MOmo
Trey, that wagon is HAWT!

Location? Price?



MOmo

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:23 pm
by germanrc10gt
@highwayracer: :shock: :shock: :shock: :!: :!: :!:

thumbs up. what's goin on here guys looks like we have some porsche enthusiasts here. what about parts supply for these classics? that s4 was a killer back then (and still is if you can afford fuel prices right now, in germany it would be very pricey :( )
that v8 was famous for its long long belt or how that thing is called in the us, it is keilriemen/steuerriemen bzw. steuerkette. i don't believe there has ever been an engine with an belt like that. awesome car.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:43 pm
by trey
MOmo wrote:Trey, that wagon is HAWT!

Location? Price?



MOmo
In Cheyenne, WY.

Not set on a price yet, probably around 8k, but I'll let ya know if you want.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 4:42 pm
by highwayracer
bscotti wrote:nice sharks, highway!
Thanks bscotti. I assume you're on Rennlist also. Between you and me, I like RC10talk better :lol:

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 4:53 pm
by highwayracer
germanrc10gt wrote:@highwayracer: :shock: :shock: :shock: :!: :!: :!:

thumbs up. what's goin on here guys looks like we have some porsche enthusiasts here. what about parts supply for these classics? that s4 was a killer back then (and still is if you can afford fuel prices right now, in germany it would be very pricey :( )
that v8 was famous for its long long belt or how that thing is called in the us, it is keilriemen/steuerriemen bzw. steuerkette. i don't believe there has ever been an engine with an belt like that. awesome car.
Thanks germanrc10gt

Yes, the timing belt is rather long (around 6 feet). It connects everything from the water pump, cams, cup holder :lol: We are very fortunate to have 3-4 parts suppliers in the US. The cost of parts through these vendors are a fraction of what porsche charges. Most owners (including myself) have become mechanics because of the rising automotive labor prices. In addition, there aren't too many Porsche dealerships that can (or like to) work on a 928.

regards,
highwayracer

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 8:46 am
by bscotti
highwayracer wrote:
bscotti wrote:nice sharks, highway!
Thanks bscotti. I assume you're on Rennlist also. Between you and me, I like RC10talk better :lol:
Yah, this place is way more relaxed. Those guys over "there" get worked up over nothing.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:06 am
by Minicooper 35
highwayracer wrote:
bscotti wrote:nice sharks, highway!
Thanks bscotti. I assume you're on Rennlist also. Between you and me, I like RC10talk better :lol:
Rennlist? :mrgreen:

When US guys use German words it sounds as funny to us as it must to you when we try to use english words in our language ... :mrgreen:

Anyway, cool cars guys!

Here's what's waiting on restauration at the moment: my 1994 Minicooper.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:44 am
by highwayracer
Minicooper 35 wrote:
Rennlist? :mrgreen:

When US guys use German words it sounds as funny to us as it must to you when we try to use english words in our language ... :mrgreen:
Rennlist use to called Porschelist until Porsche began legal action against anyone that used "Porsche" on the web. Atleast some of us pronounce Porsche like Por-sha vs. porshhhh :mrgreen:

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:53 am
by highwayracer
bscotti wrote:
highwayracer wrote:
bscotti wrote:nice sharks, highway!
Thanks bscotti. I assume you're on Rennlist also. Between you and me, I like RC10talk better :lol:
Yah, this place is way more relaxed. Those guys over "there" get worked up over nothing.
I know what you mean. Have you seen those 928 vs. 944/951 threads...those are hillarious. But if you notice, we (28s & 44s) always seem to band together to fight off the 911 crowd :lol: And then there are those SUV owners. All of the "numbers" (356-997) seem to gang up on them.

Again, I just joined this forum in late December (thanks Gary and Erik for the invite) and I have more posts here than in 7 years at Rennlist.

Regards,
highwayracer

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 11:43 am
by Minicooper 35
highwayracer wrote:Rennlist use to called Porschelist until Porsche began legal action against anyone that used "Porsche" on the web.
Same problem here with anything associated to the word "Mini". BMW (owner of the "Mini" brand) is against every board or forum or shop that uses the word "Mini" in associated with real cars.

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:22 pm
by templeofspeed
I have been busy building this RHD 1972 Datsun 510/Nissan Bluebird rally car, although it's not mine:
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I started with the bare shell last week... :shock: As such I've been away from the computer and toy cars. :wink:

This car will be going to England to participate in the LeJog in December.

http://www.hero.org.uk/artman2/publish/lejog08/2008_LEJOG.shtml

Re: the 1:1 scale car thread

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:26 pm
by bgruen
germanrc10gt wrote: what's goin on here guys looks like we have some porsche enthusiasts here. what about parts supply for these classics?
Pelican Parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com

Real Porsches are air cooled... :wink:

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Bob