512 BBi Resto

Beautiful. The whole K-Jet and induction assembly looks great but I'm REALLY looking forward to what you're gonna do with a Motec EFI or similar setup. All that plumbing will change. I am envisioning a custom plenum and some sort of subtle variable intake geometry that still says "Boxer."

Hope to meet you one day.

 

The amount of work and detail you are putting in this is just stunning.

The car is looking just perfect, cant wait to see her completed, enjoy her in good health and i hope it is everything you expect !!

Whatever you do, dont sell it !!!

 

Mark these new wheels look very unique. I like them a lot more than the other wheels I saw on your car. The design reminds you of speedlines a little. They will make the car look more period original, the other wheels look like any other over the top custom rims. Gene

 

Mark, if you make pebble, please post where the car will be, don't want to miss it. Are you thinking concorso italiano, or the quail? thanks, mark

 

Wow, the wheel centers came out great! Are the inner/outer wheel halves from kenisis?

 

Prediction: That car goes to a show and you'll need to hire crowd control.

This thing is a "rule breaker". Not a lot of tastefully modded Ferraris, since those two words have often been at odds in F-car circles. I believe many will fawn over this car who will have a tough time explaining their 'new' opinion of "non 100% authentic down to the air in the tires". Oh, I just love it.

I sure wish I was going, and one day I hope to see that ride in all its carbon fiber and polished aluminum glory. Really fine work Mark. Best wishes.

 

Yeah Baby, she's coming along now!
I like the wheels; a little more modern looking, but not too much. 17"/18"?
Fantastic job all the way around!
John

 

I think that this car is going to REALLY make a lot of people re-think their position on keeping things "original". This goes well beyond the "resto-modding" of classic hot rods. In many respects, it makes me think that this car has influences from both the F40 and more modern cars. It is almost like your changes/enhancements are similar to what a modern day version of the Boxer would be utilizing. I don't even want to ask how much this restoration is costing you, although I would love to know...

Lee

 

Mark, thanx for sharing all of this.....pretty awesome.

M.

 

Looks like it's coming along very nicely! How long till it's back on the road?

 

Mark,
Looks excellent......but dont show Newman, he'll go nuts if you spent more than 20K

I couldnt resist Paul....im sorry, im bad

 

Mark, in the last set of images I see that you have 2 calipers on the rear rotor...

I see that the calipers are the PBR made Z06 vette units, which are nice 6pot front and 4 pot rear units.

What have you done with the brake master cylinder volume and size and proportioning to accomodate so much piston volume in the rear?

In the current state, the rear will have way too much piston area, and the brake balance is bady biased to the rear from OE. Also your pedal travel will be feather soft, and possibly dangerous as you will run out of stroke to reach high pressure decel requirements. The OE MC can not fill 6 calipers safely...I hope you have modified the hydraulic system to match.. but I cant see the point of 4 rear calipers, which will only throw too much bias to the back....?

Why not just use the 6 pot units at all 4 corners and use a prop valve to set the rear balance?

Cheers
Eric

 

I noticed that too but he mentioned (briefly if you check closely) that the calipers were a joke. The hubs had mounts on both sides making the part fit either side to reduce manufacturing costs (or to add another caliper?).

 

By Eliminating front brakes all together and doubling up in the rear , you will be creating the ideal reverse ultra drift scenario ! this is catching on in Japan and Dubai as we speak, it resembles ice racing without cleats or ice. The Idea is to get up to speed , cock the wheel left or right and slam on the rears , thus causing Olympic Quality 1080's.

 

Ahhhh....Ok. Carry on then!

Serves me right for not paying close attention!

Cheers
Eric

 

Awesome! This will be the king of all boxers IMHO. If you are going to Cavallino I would love to see it (although it might not be allowed based on last years entries). Great, clean looks.
BT

 

This is the most stunning restoration I've ever seen. Absolutely Incredible. Nice work. I love the seats.

 

I LOVE it.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures.

 

Not at all....beautiful !!

 

wow i am nearly speechless over this whole restoration/modification. it's so clean and tasteful and done the right way. my god.

this is definitely something to look up to. a rare sight.