Quick release ...

... steering wheel hub extension. Needles to say its lighter than lightweight.

Vertigate Shifter

...mechanics are done. Shifter by itself will follow,
according to Mexx's quote “how to modify damn everything…”


1-2-3-4 sliding mechanism, red reverse lever...


...and a release lever for downshift

Transmission mods

To make the Porsche 5-speed work in conjunction with a vertical gate shifter it was necessary to get rid of the original single shift rod. The mount was cut off and the topcover was modified to accept three indvidual rods with heim joints.


cut off shiftrod mount


modified topcover


trial fit

Pedal Box

The more simple construction, the lighter it is. Yeah baby, this is a no-brainer, just three moving parts. A shaft where the clutch pedal is fixed to turns freely in three mounts. Brake and throttle pedals turn on the shaft. Easy to take apart.

Engine mount

Engine/transmission mounts are finished. They look a little different to the first plan. Engineplate is about half an inch thick, front trans plate about quarter an inch. Both have straps welded on for stiffening. Transplate is screwed to tranny topcover, except for two bolts holding top cover to prevent oil spillage while disassembling.


engine plate


trans plate


trial fit

Building A-arms

Front suspension...

... is done. Its a Mcphersonstrut with a lower A-arm made from CromeMoly steel. Brakedisks are mounted directly to the wheels for weight reasons, titan nuts and bolts are used. Weight of knuckle, strut, caliper, disk and wheel less coilspring is about 6900grams (see pic) !!!


machined parts


before welding


joined


finished


caliper mount


disk mount


stopper


upper mount


complete assembly


6903grams


frontsuspension installed