MyNameIdeasWereTaken 987.1 S Progression Thread

Not sure if I had posted this on here, but the rear got wrapped as a continuation of the front.

The fiberglass wing on the C30 became damaged, so the carbon fiber GT4 replica wing got transferred over as the replacement since that remains as the dedicated racecar.
I ended up getting this aftermarket 987 spoiler. The little Cayman spoiler will be reverted back to the smooth Boxster spoiler soon.
Damping did have to be adjusted, as the car was definitely lacking that planted rear end feel through higher speed corners.



This year has been another break from competitive driving events, but progress continues to be made on the C30 and I have picked up a few sponsor.




Not much to report about the WRX. It's a reliable family car and I wouldn't consider the Stage 2 to be a "build" or even a "fun car," it's just our alternative to a minivan without being boring.

Finally installed the volt meter, which has proven useful for monitoring short drives with the underdrive pulley.



Wrapped the top of the new spoiler black.



Developed a groaning/squealing noise at low RPM, especially apparent when slightly turning. Determined it was just low power steering fluid. A simple top off fixed the problem.
No leaks, just fluid evaporating with time.

After procrastinating on this project for years, I'm finally finishing the roll bar.



Harness bar welded on, which will only require minimal panel/carpet trimming to make fit.
Welded all of the factory padding mount-holes closed and ground them as smooth as I could get. A bit challenging since most of those holes were a bit recessed.
Now to decide if I paint it or wrap it in a white leather...

A lot of trial and error, but I finally got these humps wrapped with a white pleather.
It's not perfect, but for being hand stitched over non-cylindrical tubing, I'm pleased with the results.

I'm about 15 hours in and only half way done. At least this project can be done from the comfort of my living room.
It's no wonder leather wrapped roll bars cost so much.

I've run all the seams through a sewing machine for strength, which then allows me to hand "lace" those sections together. Still proving to be a very tedious process, but the only option for the fit and finish that I want.

I have gotten into a rhythm and it is going a bit faster. It also helps that I'm now dealing with mostly straight sections.

Finally finished and back in the car.

Having fun recreating the cars in GT7.