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BLADE3XX Development

BLADE3XX Development

shinoo mapleton

We have been developing a step above our normal BLADE300 kit.  We have been tentatively calling it the BLADE3XX until we figure out how much it will make.  This kit...

BLADE3XX Development

Written By - Tech Service

We have been developing a step above our normal BLADE300 kit.  We have been tentatively calling it the BLADE3XX until we figure out how much it will make.  This kit...

111CS Build: New Wheels

111CS Build: New Wheels

shinoo mapleton

We all love cool wheels.  Our focus on high quality wheels for the 111 platform has really emphasized light weight while balancing the need for strength.  Our ETHOS, RS168 and...

111CS Build: New Wheels

Written By - Tech Service

We all love cool wheels.  Our focus on high quality wheels for the 111 platform has really emphasized light weight while balancing the need for strength.  Our ETHOS, RS168 and...

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

shinoo mapleton

We needed a longer gear shift transmission cable for the install now that the shiftR is position on the right side of the car.  Our trusty supplier sent us one...

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

Written By - Tech Service

We needed a longer gear shift transmission cable for the install now that the shiftR is position on the right side of the car.  Our trusty supplier sent us one...

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

shinoo mapleton

Our fuel gauge has been inaccurate since we bought the car which has resulted in running out of gas!  Even with a full tank, the gauge would only read just...

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

Written By - Tech Service

Our fuel gauge has been inaccurate since we bought the car which has resulted in running out of gas!  Even with a full tank, the gauge would only read just...

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Tight Spaces

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Ti...

shinoo mapleton

Our raceVIEW mirrors are worthy upgrade on the Elise/Exige as it improves visibility and style.  One challenge with them is the installation.  Justin was installing a set onto a clients...

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Ti...

Written By - Tech Service

Our raceVIEW mirrors are worthy upgrade on the Elise/Exige as it improves visibility and style.  One challenge with them is the installation.  Justin was installing a set onto a clients...

Offset Seating Position

Offset Seating Position

shinoo mapleton

Moving the pedals/wheel on our 111CS build has me more aware of something that many of us drivers have simply tolerated over the years.  Driver ergonomics are not always symmetric...

Offset Seating Position

Written By - Tech Service

Moving the pedals/wheel on our 111CS build has me more aware of something that many of us drivers have simply tolerated over the years.  Driver ergonomics are not always symmetric...

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

shinoo mapleton

We needed to get new clutch and brake lines now that the master cylinder and pedals were moved.  The ABS module remains in the stock position so we need to...

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

Written By - Tech Service

We needed to get new clutch and brake lines now that the master cylinder and pedals were moved.  The ABS module remains in the stock position so we need to...

Out with the old 996 Engine!

996RR Blown Engine!

shinoo mapleton

We knew this would happen sooner or later.  We had hoped for later with Monterey Car Week approaching - we are committed to a booth at Werks Reunion!  On our...

996RR Blown Engine!

Written By - Tech Service

We knew this would happen sooner or later.  We had hoped for later with Monterey Car Week approaching - we are committed to a booth at Werks Reunion!  On our...

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

shinoo mapleton

We moved the pedals to better center them with the steering wheel.  I am much happier with this position.  As it turns out, the RHD cars actually have their pedals...

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

Written By - Tech Service

We moved the pedals to better center them with the steering wheel.  I am much happier with this position.  As it turns out, the RHD cars actually have their pedals...

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

shinoo mapleton

We drilled holes to fix a stock seat rail into the car.  This car has our CF Big Bottom seat which fits the majority of people and allows for a...

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

Written By - Tech Service

We drilled holes to fix a stock seat rail into the car.  This car has our CF Big Bottom seat which fits the majority of people and allows for a...

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

shinoo mapleton

The brackets for the steering wheel have been relocated and a section cut out of the Aluminum dash.  We have the Steering wheel mounted so we moved onto the pedal...

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

Written By - Tech Service

The brackets for the steering wheel have been relocated and a section cut out of the Aluminum dash.  We have the Steering wheel mounted so we moved onto the pedal...

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

shinoo mapleton

Tearing things out is the easy part but still quite important.  We pulled out the seats and shiftR on the car and disassembled the dash.  This car still had a...

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

Written By - Tech Service

Tearing things out is the easy part but still quite important.  We pulled out the seats and shiftR on the car and disassembled the dash.  This car still had a...

111CS Introduction: Center Seat Spyder

111CS Introduction: Center Seat Spyder

shinoo mapleton

We have been building fun cars, sometimes outlandish, for a very long time.  The first was a Spyder we built and drove to LOG27 back in 2007.  We decided to...

111CS Introduction: Center Seat Spyder

Written By - Tech Service

We have been building fun cars, sometimes outlandish, for a very long time.  The first was a Spyder we built and drove to LOG27 back in 2007.  We decided to...

STREETuprights Weight Savings

STREETuprights Weight Savings

Anish Arora

We have received the STREETuprights from our machine shop.  They are based on our race winning raceUPRIGHTs.  Both of these deliver significant unsprung weight savings.  As it turns out, our STREET...

STREETuprights Weight Savings

Written By - Tech Service

We have received the STREETuprights from our machine shop.  They are based on our race winning raceUPRIGHTs.  Both of these deliver significant unsprung weight savings.  As it turns out, our STREET...

Wishbone Bushes - Avoid the PUR variety on Tracked Cars!

Wishbone Bushes - Avoid the PUR variety on Trac...

Anish Arora

An Exige Cup car came to us for service.  Upon inspecting the car, we noted the wishbone bushes were failing.  Sadly the installation was also poorly done on this car...

Wishbone Bushes - Avoid the PUR variety on Trac...

Written By - Tech Service

An Exige Cup car came to us for service.  Upon inspecting the car, we noted the wishbone bushes were failing.  Sadly the installation was also poorly done on this car...

Lotus Emira Turbo Tuning

Lotus Emira Turbo Tuning

Anish Arora

Brent has been tuning the Emira Turbo and getting good results.  The car has three modules that can control the power: ECU, GCU & CPC.  We initially focused on the...

Lotus Emira Turbo Tuning

Written By - Tech Service

Brent has been tuning the Emira Turbo and getting good results.  The car has three modules that can control the power: ECU, GCU & CPC.  We initially focused on the...

Project 996 Road Rallye: Part 15

Project 996 Road Rallye: Part 15

Anish Arora

We've made some great progress on the 996RR with the exterior almost complete. The arrival of the wheels/tires plus the completion of the bodywork allowed us to start bolting the...

Project 996 Road Rallye: Part 15

Written By - Tech Service

We've made some great progress on the 996RR with the exterior almost complete. The arrival of the wheels/tires plus the completion of the bodywork allowed us to start bolting the...

New Rear Brake Caliper Testing

New Rear Brake Caliper Testing

Anish Arora

The stock rear brake caliper has been replaced with a 2 piston caliper that resembles the stock front.  This one has a smaller piston so the brake bias should be...

New Rear Brake Caliper Testing

Written By - Tech Service

The stock rear brake caliper has been replaced with a 2 piston caliper that resembles the stock front.  This one has a smaller piston so the brake bias should be...