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  1. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
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    #1 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
    After more than a year,,,finally got my Koenig back. Very happy with results. Dyno'd at 620 to the rear at 12 pounds of boost, very conservatively tuned. Plenty left if I wanted,, but wanted everyday driver,,that is with pump gas.
    Installed new wheels, took off the wing, installed rear glass, new exhaust exit. I think it is a cleaner look. Here a couple if pics, I'll give more details later.

    Thanks,
    Taso
     
  2. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #2 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
     
  3. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Napolis, Jul 14, 2004
    How does it run?
     
  4. Chiaro_Slag

    Chiaro_Slag F1 Veteran

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    #4 Chiaro_Slag, Jul 14, 2004
    Rims looks great - I also like the rear glass treatment - Nice work!

    Why was the car gone for a year?
     
  5. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #5 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
    Runs awesome! Car was in the shop a year, they took a lonnng time,,but was worth it.

    Taso
     
  6. chinaboy

    chinaboy Karting

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    #6 chinaboy, Jul 14, 2004
    wow...take one year to do the work?
    how much is it?
     
  7. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Napolis, Jul 14, 2004
    Do you have any overheating problem? How is intake air cooled? Oil temp ok with trubos? What oil are you using. Looks like a very good install. What about trans. Did you upgrade? How much faster is it with turbo's?
     
  8. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    #8 steve f, Jul 14, 2004
    love the rear engine viewing area what you done with the rear wing do you want to sell it if so which one is it
     
  9. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

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    #9 GTE, Jul 14, 2004
    That is one mean looking car. But I suspect that is the whole point.

    A true Testarrrrrrrawrrrrrrossa
     
  10. ronsupercar

    ronsupercar Formula 3

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    #10 ronsupercar, Jul 14, 2004
    I'm glad to see you got your TR back and are happy with the results.

    I love the Koenig and the extra air scoops. Never cared for the wing myself and glad to see it off..


    Steve ! STOP right there. Don't do it. Not on the 512 M

    :)


    Ron
     
  11. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #11 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2004
    Heres mine, minus the turbos
     
  12. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #12 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2004
    Mine is making a little over 500 hp with the Motec ignition system, She sounds great with No mufflers :)
     
  13. Eric W

    Eric W Formula Junior

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    #13 Eric W, Jul 14, 2004
    Hi William, I saw your car over the weekend at the Ferrari Challenge at LRP. Very sweet ride. :)
     
  14. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #14 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2004
    Thanks Eric, she weighs 2800 # which should make up for the lack of turbos, She really kicks me in the back when I nail the throttle :)
     
  15. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #15 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
    Running the Autronic engine management, very similiar to Motec.. Everything runs great,,oiltemps, etc.,.It has a Koenig modified tranny, etc., not sure exactly what he did.
    My car has no mufflers also, but turbos muffle sound a bit. On boost though, sounds awesome, mixture of a big V8 sound/formula one car.
    I'll have to get with William about suspension and brakes.

    Taso
     
  16. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #16 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
    Taso
     
  17. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #17 KoenigTR, Jul 14, 2004
    Taso
     
  18. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #18 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2004
    For brakes, the F50 brake upgrade kit works awesome, I put road pads in front & race pads in the back which keep her from wagging her butt too much

    As for suspension I will be going with Penske shocks over the winter w race springs & I'll drop her into the weeds

    Taso for your TR which has a lot more flex than a 512TR I would suggest a roll bar, check out my engine pic where the bars from the cage flow back into the chassis
     
  19. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #19 WILLIAM H, Jul 14, 2004
    a nice cheap trick for turbo cars to make more hp is to insulate the intake air tubes. I did it on my Mitsu VR4 & felt about 30 hp more on my pants seat dyno :)

    Works on NA cars also but its much more dramatic on turbo cars

    either foil type insulation you can get at a race shop or painted on thermal coating, both work
     
  20. ETW

    ETW Formula Junior

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    #20 ETW, Jul 14, 2004
    Great looking car. I like the 1 lug wheels and Zonda-ish exhaust.
     
  21. Koby

    Koby Formula 3

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    #21 Koby, Jul 14, 2004
    Awesome car man, I love the wheels. A year is a long time to wait, but it looks like it was worth it.

    What body work does it have? It looks to me like a molded front spoiler and a rear valance?
     
  22. KoenigTR

    KoenigTR Karting

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    #22 KoenigTR, Jul 15, 2004
    It has the body work the car originally came with from Koenig, the slots in the rear bumper help with airflow for the intercoolers.
    The exhaust came out great,,I'll try to get in video for you guys.
    I corner balanced the car,, with half tank of gas, full of fluids, driver 170 pounds...3523 pounds,,heavy but not by TR standards.

    Taso
     
  23. Pong

    Pong Formula Junior

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    #23 Pong, Jul 15, 2004
    Woww...that's one mean TR...

    Would love to see what she will do in 1/4...it would be great to see jaws dropped to the floor when you finish the run.
     
  24. Alan Baylis

    Alan Baylis Rookie

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    #24 Alan Baylis, Jul 28, 2004
    Taso,

    Your car looks great!!! Are you going to the Monterey Historics in August? Are you taking your car? If so please let me know.

    William,

    Your cars are very impressive as well. Also let me know if you plan to to to Monterey.

    Alan Baylis
    Kinesis Motorsport
    800-888-6754
     
  25. 348 Turbo

    348 Turbo Formula 3

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    #25 348 Turbo, Jul 28, 2004
    Beautiful TR. Nice looking turbo upgrade as well. Motec controlled?
     
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