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Guff · 07-06-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

@Guff this is my new favorite thing.

Thanks!! I'm trying my best to to make sure I don't let anybody down!

Bg8780 · 07-06-2014, 07:11 PM

Definitely following this. Such a cool build!

Guff · 07-07-2014, 03:08 AM

I did a small update! Also, I realized some of the pictures that are linked from Facebook aren't working so I will have to re-up them on imgur so they work. I'll get around to that eventually...

f0rge · 07-07-2014, 01:55 PM

Making progress despite the setbacks.

Man that's a TIGHT fit, the car is going to be 70% motor!

Guff · 07-08-2014, 01:23 PM

Big updates coming soon! Maybe today or tomorrow!

Here's a sneak peek

R_E_L · 07-08-2014, 03:42 PM

Wow. That's gonna be some crazy weight distribution right there haha. Maybe the motorcycle engine or a compact rotary would have been a better choice? But what the heck do I know, best of luck!

EDIT: did some searching and while I now realize the rotary would be unreasonably difficult, this guy's build is awesome enough to almost make it seem worth it haha:
http://www.rx7club.com/old-school-ot...3b-rew-910929/

Guff · 07-08-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by R_E_L

Wow. That's gonna be some crazy weight distribution right there haha. Maybe the motorcycle engine or a compact rotary would have been a better choice? But what the heck do I know, best of luck!

EDIT: did some searching and while I now realize the rotary would be unreasonably difficult, this guy's build is awesome enough to almost make it seem worth it haha:
http://www.rx7club.com/old-school-ot...3b-rew-910929/

Holy crap that looks insane! Definitely bookmarking that one!

And yeah, it's gonna be interesting to see how I am going to have to set it up. I am doing a large fuel cell in the rear to hopefully balance things out, but I might need more ballast in the back than that. Maybe I should just put a huge wing on it?

Dave-ROR · 07-08-2014, 05:55 PM

Awesome! started one of these before. Good stuff!

gramicci101 · 07-08-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

I am doing a large fuel cell in the rear to hopefully balance things out, but I might need more ballast in the back than that. Maybe I should just put a huge wing on it?

Put a full size car battery in the back.

Or put the engine in the back, make it mid-engined. That would be fun. You'd have plenty of leg room, too.

husker741 · 07-08-2014, 06:08 PM

Wait, you're younger than I am? Dafuq?

Guff · 07-08-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Awesome! started one of these before. Good stuff!

Hey Dave, since you're an Integra guru I might be asking you some questions soon (especially about wiring), so be ready!

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

Put a full size car battery in the back.

Or put the engine in the back, make it mid-engined. That would be fun. You'd have plenty of leg room, too.

Yeah, there is going to be a full size battery in the back, I'm not sure if it'll be enough though, so we'll see!

husker741 · 07-08-2014, 06:13 PM

But really, how are you a mod? Not being rude, just a sincere question.

PeterK · 07-08-2014, 06:15 PM

My memory of 45 years ago says the fuel line runs over the top of the rear subframe and you should have fitted it first. But I may be thinking about the Hydrolastic pipes and yours is dry model.

You did well to get out the subframe bolts by the rear suspension arm outer bearing unless of course the shiny bolt head is just glued in

gramicci101 · 07-08-2014, 06:17 PM

Also, you could do a turbo Hayabusa engine and be pushing 350-400 whp in a very compact package. With an absurd redline. You could tie it to a busa sequential manual, too. Then you could have a genuine paddle shift manual transmission. Make it all mid-engine/RWD, put some huge flares on the back, and run super wide tires to put the power down.

Or you could do a normal busa engine with 197 hp, yada yada, blah blah blah.

Turbo that shit.

07-06-2014, 07:11 PM	#30
Bg8780 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 Black Subaru BRZ Limited Location: All over Posts: 479 Thanks: 439 Thanked 156 Times in 96 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely following this. Such a cool build! Attached Images

07-08-2014, 03:42 PM	#34
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow. That's gonna be some crazy weight distribution right there haha. Maybe the motorcycle engine or a compact rotary would have been a better choice? But what the heck do I know, best of luck! EDIT: did some searching and while I now realize the rotary would be unreasonably difficult, this guy's build is awesome enough to almost make it seem worth it haha: http://www.rx7club.com/old-school-ot...3b-rew-910929/ __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise. Last edited by R_E_L; 07-08-2014 at 03:59 PM.

07-08-2014, 05:55 PM	#36
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Awesome! started one of these before. Good stuff! __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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07-08-2014, 06:08 PM	#38
husker741 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,272 Thanks: 1,278 Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Wait, you're younger than I am? Dafuq?

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PeterK Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: BRZ SE LUX Location: North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My memory of 45 years ago says the fuel line runs over the top of the rear subframe and you should have fitted it first. But I may be thinking about the Hydrolastic pipes and yours is dry model. You did well to get out the subframe bolts by the rear suspension arm outer bearing unless of course the shiny bolt head is just glued in

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Also, you could do a turbo Hayabusa engine and be pushing 350-400 whp in a very compact package. With an absurd redline. You could tie it to a busa sequential manual, too. Then you could have a genuine paddle shift manual transmission. Make it all mid-engine/RWD, put some huge flares on the back, and run super wide tires to put the power down. Or you could do a normal busa engine with 197 hp, yada yada, blah blah blah. Turbo that shit.

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