Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:25 pm
by ITDRacer
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:28 pm
by markfick
Brings back memories to many of us old timers. Good luck in your efforts! And I thought I was the last holdout with the old mirrors!
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:32 pm
by ITDRacer
markfick wrote:Brings back memories to many of us old timers. Good luck in your efforts! And I thought I was the last holdout with the old mirrors!
And to think I actually broke one of them today while I was taking them off.
I really hope I can find as replacement.
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:34 am
by peterjank
If you have not already done so, I would recommend reaching out to Beau Martin at Elite Autosport in Woodstock, IL. He is our local CSR and extremely knowledgeable on all three generations of Spec Racer.
http://www.eliteautosport.com/
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
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Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:58 pm
by SPECFORD59
Incredible opportunity for a working restoration of an original car. Wow. An actual vintage SR!
Who was the original owner? Btw, I have my original SR suspension arms (lower) if you need replacements.
Post some photos. Since there are no restrictions now on the engine you might consider an overhaul and "tuning" of the Renault. Someone said that with proper "massaging" they were seeing north of 130 HP.
Sweet.
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:11 am
by ITDRacer
SPECFORD59 wrote:Incredible opportunity for a working restoration of an original car. Wow. An actual vintage SR!
Who was the original owner? Btw, I have my original SR suspension arms (lower) if you need replacements.
Post some photos. Since there are no restrictions now on the engine you might consider an overhaul and "tuning" of the Renault. Someone said that with proper "massaging" they were seeing north of 130 HP.
Sweet.
Thanks a bunch. It has been really fun so far getting it broken down. Going thru it I have found some little things that need attention. The body work is at the body shop and should be done next week. I am heading back to the sand blasting place this morning and I am going to clean up the wheels prior to either powder coating or painting. I was able to get most of the suspension pieces bead blasted earlier in the week. I am also considering a set of Shelby wheels and awaiting a call back from Elite. Here is a few more pics of the progress.
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:16 am
by ITDRacer
Purchase List:
New Fuel Cell
New Safety Belts
New Tires
New Fire System
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:17 am
by ITDRacer
peterjank wrote:If you have not already done so, I would recommend reaching out to Beau Martin at Elite Autosport in Woodstock, IL. He is our local CSR and extremely knowledgeable on all three generations of Spec Racer.
http://www.eliteautosport.com/
Thanks Peter. I have been in contact with Beau and he has been great. He is getting some parts together for me. I hope to make a trip down to him next week.
Re: Sports Renault #423 Coming Back to Life
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:09 pm
by phantomjock
Scott -
As a non-spec, due diligence may have you doing some "other than" CSR shopping too. If the CSR can give you a good deal -- go for it, they support the fleet!
I saved about 200 bucks on my fuel cell. Remember, Summit Racing is our SCCA "sponsor" too.
When you do the fuel cell do get an internal pump, and fuel gauge if you can.
Belts - That is often a matter of many opinions. I like (and have installed) the TeamTech climbing harness-style sub strap, lumbar tie in and sternum strap. I went a bit extreme having had a head-on with an RX-7.
Similarly, I'm liking the wear characteristics of the Toyo R888s, and will move to the R888Rs when these go out - but that won't be until next season! (OK I give up 4 seconds a lap at Sebring, just for the tires, but there is that and some given up in HP too!)
Fire System - I'll go with a DIY refillable when I need a replacement.
You must be working indoors - lots of progress being made!
Cheers - Jim