Wow, the daylight pictures are stunning.
RCR-917 Photos
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I understand the negatives of having the massive rear tires; but to me, it just doesn't looks like a proper 917 without those wide tires out back. I'm sure that a little tuning could bring the balance back to the car as well...
This is only one mans opinion, but when i think Porsche 917, an image like this pops in my head:
or like this:
Earlier in this post, it was said that there was options to go wider. How wide? is it possible to fit tires like the ones pictures? If not, whats limiting it?
Other than that, the car looks really great. Those high-res out door pics show so much more than the in-door ones.
OC,
Two more rear ends for you to compare.
Both set up for Spa. My Gulf Oil UK running on Dunlops and the Martini on Avons.
You must understand that RCR have gone their own route on chassis design and set up and what they do obviously works for them. For those of us that have stuck with the original tube frame configurations and race, the wider rims are necessary for the extreme grip required as the car settles down and "digs" itself in under fast cornering. They were soft sprung and flexing beasts !!!
The 917 concept was one of continual development and no two cars were ever the same, no matter what team, between practice and race, or in the factory. My own 917 has been developed so much over the last 4 years but with the original designs always in mind.
RCR have done their own thing and we should be always aware of that and put it in "Darwins theory of evolution or the 917s continual development theme".
Good for them and those that want a slightly more user friendly car.
Graham.
Two more rear ends for you to compare.
Both set up for Spa. My Gulf Oil UK running on Dunlops and the Martini on Avons.
You must understand that RCR have gone their own route on chassis design and set up and what they do obviously works for them. For those of us that have stuck with the original tube frame configurations and race, the wider rims are necessary for the extreme grip required as the car settles down and "digs" itself in under fast cornering. They were soft sprung and flexing beasts !!!
The 917 concept was one of continual development and no two cars were ever the same, no matter what team, between practice and race, or in the factory. My own 917 has been developed so much over the last 4 years but with the original designs always in mind.
RCR have done their own thing and we should be always aware of that and put it in "Darwins theory of evolution or the 917s continual development theme".
Good for them and those that want a slightly more user friendly car.
Graham.
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Howard Jones
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Thank the Gods that this car was not done when I was there with my checkbook!!!! Geeezze it took be a half an hour to stop looking at the 917 chassis and bodywork so I could get back to the job at hand. Order a SLC.
Really a fantastic car. This what a race car replica is. A modern home builder friendy verson af a real race car from the past. The thing that really struck me was the alum mono and it's foot-box. Anyone who has looked hard at a real 910 - 917 knows what I speak of. The orginal cars have just enough tubing up front to trap you feet real good in a shunt. The RCR car on the othr hand does address the lack of frontal protection about as much as possible and remain true to the orginal form.
It really made me think twice about the SLC. The real difference for me was the ability to take someone along with you on track and have room for them. My GT40 is just about the smallest possible cabin that can fit two people at speed. The 917 is a much smaller car even with the modified side pods in the RCR version, whereas the SLC is about the size of a corvette inside. Plenty of cabin width.
Again, really nicely done.
Really a fantastic car. This what a race car replica is. A modern home builder friendy verson af a real race car from the past. The thing that really struck me was the alum mono and it's foot-box. Anyone who has looked hard at a real 910 - 917 knows what I speak of. The orginal cars have just enough tubing up front to trap you feet real good in a shunt. The RCR car on the othr hand does address the lack of frontal protection about as much as possible and remain true to the orginal form.
It really made me think twice about the SLC. The real difference for me was the ability to take someone along with you on track and have room for them. My GT40 is just about the smallest possible cabin that can fit two people at speed. The 917 is a much smaller car even with the modified side pods in the RCR version, whereas the SLC is about the size of a corvette inside. Plenty of cabin width.
Again, really nicely done.
I'm going to either beat a dead horse or stir the pot...
Here is a link to a great photo by a guy who was lucky enough to actually be there in 1970
http://www.vintagerpm.com/images/TheGlen/cs07127025.jpg
Note the tires are nothing like as wide as the 1971 Martini version posted earlier.
I agree that the fat tire look is way cool, but there's no denying that the RCR look is authentic.
Here is a link to a great photo by a guy who was lucky enough to actually be there in 1970
http://www.vintagerpm.com/images/TheGlen/cs07127025.jpg
Note the tires are nothing like as wide as the 1971 Martini version posted earlier.
I agree that the fat tire look is way cool, but there's no denying that the RCR look is authentic.
Chris Kouba
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I love how the guy in the TR is looking DOWN at the 917 cockpit/sponson like he's perched up in a pickup or something.
if you look at the others pics, the gulf team already use 15" rear tires...
the martini team seems to use the very early version on the 917K
I am really looking forward to hearing how the gearbox worked out if you have time at some point to let me know that would be great. This is a very fun, albeit under the gun project for us here, I am especially pleased that we could be a part of it. Thanks Fran.
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Warmest Regards,
Erik Johnson
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(720) 980-9407 cell
Transaxle Specialist.
All flat six aircooled porsches 2,2; 2,4; 2,7; 3,0; 3,2; 3,6; 3,8; 4,2 ( yes a friend of mine has built some for porsche salzburg)
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you name it
TOM
Its exactly the same as an original..........
according to what I have read, the wheelbase of the originals was slightly less than 2.4 meters. That's 8 feet for those of us that use feet instead of meters. For comparison, I just went out and measured the wheelbase of my 04 minicooper s....8 feet.
Gives me some perspective on how incredibly brave the 917 drivers are....
Gives me some perspective on how incredibly brave the 917 drivers are....
Exactly what I thought...regarding the wheelbase. Although I think they did a great job, something just does not look right to me but I cannot put my finger on it.
BP
