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ricochet1490
#31
actually, I'm pretty sure we are gonna pop rivet the stuff on there.... and I'm pretty sure the sheet metal we have in the garage is aluminum kindasad.gif lol
I wanted to run the 5s for a while to get used to the racing.... my one man pit crew up and changed the powerplant on me yesterday by completing an ebay purchase order. I suppose there is not going back now lol
czwalga
#32
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QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:23 AM) *
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:51 AM) *
>Screw that.... build a rally car instead. You can actually turn towards the right sometimes! biggrin.gif


LOL - I tried convincing my other "car mechanic" a while back we ought to build a rally car. And he agrees, it would be fun as all heck, but your only "enemy" is the clock, and I think he prefers passing wink.gif
On a side note, given that we're only about 3 hours apart, next time you have a rally in PA or WV let me know, we might be interested in giving a watch smile.gif




www.rallywv.com This weekend at snowshoe resort.
-93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq-95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD-10 F150Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling.
ricochet1490
#33
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 25, 2012 - 10:44 AM) *
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QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:23 AM) *
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:51 AM) *
>Screw that.... build a rally car instead. You can actually turn towards the right sometimes! biggrin.gif


LOL - I tried convincing my other "car mechanic" a while back we ought to build a rally car. And he agrees, it would be fun as all heck, but your only "enemy" is the clock, and I think he prefers passing wink.gif
On a side note, given that we're only about 3 hours apart, next time you have a rally in PA or WV let me know, we might be interested in giving a watch smile.gif




www.rallywv.com This weekend at snowshoe resort.


What's the spectator entry fee?
czwalga
#34
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QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jul 25, 2012 - 12:12 PM) *
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 25, 2012 - 10:44 AM) *
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QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:23 AM) *
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 19, 2012 - 12:51 AM) *
>Screw that.... build a rally car instead. You can actually turn towards the right sometimes! biggrin.gif


LOL - I tried convincing my other "car mechanic" a while back we ought to build a rally car. And he agrees, it would be fun as all heck, but your only "enemy" is the clock, and I think he prefers passing wink.gif
On a side note, given that we're only about 3 hours apart, next time you have a rally in PA or WV let me know, we might be interested in giving a watch smile.gif




www.rallywv.com This weekend at snowshoe resort.


What's the spectator entry fee?




It's free, just have to drive to the spots via the spectator maps on the website. It tells you what time you need to be there and how to get there. Also you can walk around the service area and see the cars before the rally starts. I will say that last year this rally was a cluster****. However they brought on some good people and it should be much better organized than last year.... especially as far as spectating.

It's not a national rally so none of the top guys will be there, but there will still be plenty of fast guys/cars.

This post has been edited by czwalga: Jul 25, 2012 - 12:16 PM
-93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq-95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD-10 F150Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling.
ricochet1490
#35
Ok, now we're cooking with gas.



Included Motor, lsd tranny, ecu, totally uncut harness, MAF sensor, fuse box, both axles, all motor mounts, ac lines, b-pipe, shifter cables...

Very clean
Very minty
video proof for the interested here

This post has been edited by ricochet1490: Jul 27, 2012 - 11:58 PM
Box
#36
Sweet Jesus that's a hot piece of metal. woot.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
njccmd2002
#37

Sweet Jesus that's a hot piece of metal. woot.gif

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SwissFerdi
#38
Jesus, who is sweet, that there metal is hot.
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Box
#39
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 28, 2012 - 9:49 AM) *
>Jesus, who is sweet, that there metal is hot.

That made me break out into laughter. laugh.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
ricochet1490
#40
These came in over the past few days...
Extra springs to modify, gonna put a rear spring on the front right if we can to soften up that side and still be "stock" - all 4 purchased 30



And then a homemade maf adapter... measuring to the best of my ability 73.8 mm without having calipers.... purchased 35



MSD8920 on the way as well, be here middle of next week. purchased 35.

Building racecar dreams on a budget lol
ricochet1490
#41
After a few weeks this is what it looks like...

njccmd2002
#42
glad to see that adapter changed hands again, i should have signed it, and made more and then world domination.
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jordisonjr
#43
This, Is a celica?!
Da fuq? lol.
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ricochet1490
#44
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 8, 2012 - 1:15 PM) *
>This, Is a celica?!
Da fuq? lol.


I'm glad someone asked.....

NOOO! this is a late model dirt car, rear wheel drive, 500+ horsepower crate motor, it'll be the other car we take to the track come race night.... Celica be on the other trailer lol
njccmd2002
#46
Learned a lot in 10 years...I hardly log in anymore, last loginToday Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOLIf you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in2grfe Swapped...Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here...A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within.@llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore.
Box
#47
^ laugh.gif Weight reduction to the EXTREME! tongue.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
ricochet1490
#48
I'll just leave this here from yesterday...
njccmd2002
#50
amazing!!!
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mkernz22
#52
So you're going doorless? laugh.gif
Just kidding. I see that you're going to be welding a panel on there instead of having an actual door.
turnip
#54
In regards to LSD vs weld. I recommend welding as it's Just plain better on the dirt. After 3 celicas an 5 years of racing on the dirt there is no comparison as Welded trans will outperform LSD. The one caveat is each tracks rules. Some say no welded. However most tracks don't check or even care to enforce the rules. I have run some very small tracks an ur concerns in regards to tight turns r valid for a welded diff but even the 1/4 mile tracks r not an issue. Key is tires an suspension. The super strut is great but not worth the headache. The unreliability is a fact. If I get thru this season without a wheel coming off I will be surprised. It was good to test it out but going back to stock cause I need parts an finding them will be an issue an not worth the expense. Sorry I have been MIA. Will post up some pics soon an give me a call with any questions. I have built 3 of these an can give u a lot of pointers. Maybe we can race at Tyler county next spring.
ricochet1490
#55
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QUOTE (turnip @ Sep 10, 2012 - 10:43 PM) *
>In regards to LSD vs weld. I recommend welding as it's Just plain better on the dirt. After 3 celicas an 5 years of racing on the dirt there is no comparison as Welded trans will outperform LSD. The one caveat is each tracks rules. Some say no welded. However most tracks don't check or even care to enforce the rules. I have run some very small tracks an ur concerns in regards to tight turns r valid for a welded diff but even the 1/4 mile tracks r not an issue. Key is tires an suspension. The super strut is great but not worth the headache. The unreliability is a fact. If I get thru this season without a wheel coming off I will be surprised. It was good to test it out but going back to stock cause I need parts an finding them will be an issue an not worth the expense. Sorry I have been MIA. Will post up some pics soon an give me a call with any questions. I have built 3 of these an can give u a lot of pointers. Maybe we can race at Tyler county next spring.


If you're going to be at TYLER COUNTY i will most def be there. That's like an hour from my house. Where in general are you coming from?

But thanks for the heads up on the welded. I wouldn't have thought the difference would have been that much. Post up some pics of how your car looks.. Inside... outside.... fuel cell...we're trying to figure out what all we're gong to do with this one... make it look like a late model maybe LOL

The tracks around here say that welded differentials are allowed... so I think I"m good there.
turnip
#56
Sounds good on racing in the spring at Tyler County. I race at all around western PA and Western MD.

I will round up some pics but if you pull my old build thread you can see the cage install. We have been using the same cages for the other cars. I fabricated a trick quick disconnect for the steering wheel retaining the stock steering wheel and I recommend retaining the power steering vs eliminating it. Only run OEM axles....rebuilds from advanced will last about one race. Im running stock fuel tank vs a fuel cell.





richee3
#57
I've just had a thought. I know the BEAMS and 5S use the same 190 lph fuel pump, but considering how much time you will spend at WOT or at least above 50% throttle, you might consider a new fuel pump. I know the stock fuel pump takes a second to build pressure back up, so a newer fuel pump might not be a bad thing. Low fuel pressure is never a good thing. Of course, I'm sure you've already thought of this since you're two steps ahead of me

The cage is looking great! I'd love to make it up to the race between you two. Keep me updated and I'll check my schedule!
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us touse the search button!2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.1998 Celica GT-BEAMSSwapped.2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium.2021 GMC Sierra AT4.
SupraKid
#58
Hey look, its almost a racecar smile.gif
Smaay
#60
bout time!!!
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