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Testarossa Turbine Project, Happening NOW!

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by APA#1, Jun 30, 2007.

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  1. APA#1

    APA#1 Formula 3

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    #176 APA#1, Aug 30, 2007
    Your artistry is awesome, thanks for the images.

    One thing to consider though is you are drawing a jet or thrust engine. I have an actual turbine which converts the gases into rotational force thru a gearbox, it does not use thrust like you picture it. The "tailpipe" will be coming out of the top of the deck. Size each 6X8 and extremely low profile.

    What you have drawn though gives me pause for consideration for another project [grin]
     
  2. APA#1

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    #177 APA#1, Aug 30, 2007
    Thanks Jim.

    I went to the site and it is full of information. I will contact Lenny

    Thanks Again, Craig
     
  3. ROMALISA

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    #178 ROMALISA, Aug 30, 2007
    Ohhh...I feel like an idiot. Sorry for not researching more. I heard of people putting in helicopter engines into their cars. I didnt realize the ROssa is a similar deal. Hmm....how should the body me alertered to address that?
     
  4. BT

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    #179 BT, Aug 30, 2007
    Craig, based on Jim's post, you MUST get the plate TR BINE for this car!
    BT
     
  5. No Doubt

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    #180 No Doubt, Aug 30, 2007

    Absolutely correct for a D1 course, but not applicable for a death spiral. DS's just require one throttle position: full.
     
  6. No Doubt

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    #181 No Doubt, Aug 30, 2007

    TestaRosket.
     
  7. APA#1

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    #182 APA#1, Sep 1, 2007
    More pics later today as I just got back the machined parts as we are assembling some....
     
  8. XSNSX

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    #183 XSNSX, Sep 1, 2007
    +1
     
  9. jimangle

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    #184 jimangle, Sep 1, 2007
    This is pretty insane. Good luck!

    Do you think it will be ready by the 15th of September? I'll be in the vecinity then, and I'd like to take a look at the car.

    Jim
     
  10. APA#1

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    #185 APA#1, Sep 1, 2007
    Hi Jim, thanks.

    Possibly September of 2008... not this year though
     
  11. APA#1

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    #186 APA#1, Sep 2, 2007
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    As promised, some updated pictures of the project. We received the machined steel mounting parts Friday.

    We have mounted the crash box transmission and mounts and are working on mounting the carrier bearing supports for the drive axles. The red line you see in the images is our crude but effective laser system for indexing the stubs and alignment. We are within 20 thousands or so

    Many thanks to Joe at Mendol Marine for his TIG welding.

    Mine welding is the crap stuff not yet ground out.

    More tommorrow, hopefully
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  12. duskybird

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    #187 duskybird, Sep 2, 2007
    I love this!
     
  13. tifosi12

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    #188 tifosi12, Sep 2, 2007
    +1
     
  14. pastmaster

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    #189 pastmaster, Sep 2, 2007
    Craig, I envy and respect you in taking on this turbine project! I think it is proper to say, More Power to You!!! ;)

    Ciao...Paolo
     
  15. WILLIAM H

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    #190 WILLIAM H, Sep 3, 2007
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  16. APA#1

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    #191 APA#1, Sep 4, 2007
    I like the snorkel but I dont want to give up that sexy rear glass area, plus I like to see :)
     
  17. notoboy

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    #192 notoboy, Nov 9, 2007
    Love this project! Have any updates or pictures for us?
     
  18. avalys

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    #193 avalys, Nov 12, 2007
    Wow, how did I miss this thread the first time? This is so awesome, I love jet engines.
     
  19. wetpet

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    #194 wetpet, Nov 12, 2007
    no jet engines in this thread.
     
  20. avalys

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    #195 avalys, Nov 12, 2007
    Ah, you're right. I never really thought about the distinction. "Turbines", then.
     
  21. expresscat39

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    #196 expresscat39, Nov 13, 2007
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  22. XR4turbo

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    #197 XR4turbo, Nov 13, 2007
    How about some veyron-esque scoops?

    [​IMG]

    Keep the rear glass and be able to see out. (sorry for the enormous picture)
     
  23. CMY

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    #198 CMY, Nov 13, 2007
    Best project ever.. can't wait to see it roll down the street because it'll actually sound the way a TR looks! (if that makes sense)
     
  24. ernie

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    #199 ernie, Nov 13, 2007
    I LOVE IT!!!!!!


    holy-cow!!!! Why in the heck haven't I seen. Good grief man. This is just GREAT!!!!

    Once this thing is done you MUST post a video of it being driven around.
     
  25. LouB

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    #200 LouB, Dec 22, 2007
    Status?
     
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