Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

OK checked it out. Sorry can't help talk you out of it. If you have the cash, space and time it looks like a fun little project.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If you build it just make sure you use a light weight pulley, narrow tires and do a ghost cam tune or it just won't be cool.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Lol he is insinuating you have way more cash in your wallet. Your last post didn't help with that impression either.

I did until I paid up with my contractor. Very broke now.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I did until I paid up with my contractor. Very broke now.

Yep that'lldoit

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Alright, you guys have to talk some sense into me. I want to build an Exocet and my fiance will actually let me. My work friends aren't helping by telling me to go for it. I need calmer heads to tell me it's a bad idea before I actually go and do something dumb.

I can't really do it till next year anyway, but I need to not get time-invested...

You don't really want this one because mid-rear engine is where it's at. Don't compromise your dream.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If you build it just make sure you use a light weight pulley, narrow tires and do a ghost cam tune or it just won't be cool.

Well, the frame apparently supports an LS engine sooooo...


In other news, I'm almost done with the inertia calculator. Just trying to wrap my head around what happens if the before/after includes ratio swaps. I should have something for Ultra to drool over later tonight.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You don't really want this one because mid-rear engine is where it's at. Don't compromise your dream.

So you'd rather have the Goblin? That ones more work and more difficult as I understand it. And everything else is going to be soooo much more expensive.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You don't really want this one because mid-rear engine is where it's at. Don't compromise your dream.

I so wanted to build a classic dune buggy back in my youth. You could get a well running Beetle for under $100 and I could weld up my own tubular frame but my broke ass could not afford the body kit and chassis components.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I so wanted to build a classic dune buggy back in my youth. You could get a well running Beetle for under $100 and I could weld up my own tubular frame but my broke ass could not afford the body kit and chassis components.

My problem is I cant weld. Well, at least I wouldn't trust my welding with my life.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

My problem is I cant weld. Well, at least I wouldn't trust my welding with my life.

Well I could swing by and give you a hand. I learned how when I was 11. I bet I have done several miles of welds over the decades. My 58 Chev restore alone was almost 100 feet.

[Ultramaroon]

Welding is an essential life skill.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I could swing by and give you a hand. I learned how when I was 11. I bet I have done several miles of welds over the decades. My 58 Chev restore alone was almost 100 feet.

That's the beauty of the Exocet, no welding required. Frame comes as one piece, everything is bolt/rivet-on from what I can tell lol.

I've got more local access to folks who can weld if I embark down a path needing it, but I appreciate the offer.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Welding is an essential life skill.

LOL. I have welded shit that should not have been welded. Broke a tie rod? Weld that puppy. Split in a cast iron exhaust manifold? Weld it up (well actually braze it) and good to go. You got a cracked block? We can get another 100,000 miles out of it just let me grab my gear.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

That's the beauty of the Exocet, no welding required. Frame comes as one piece, everything is bolt/rivet-on from what I can tell lol.

I've got more local access to folks who can weld if I embark down a path needing it, but I appreciate the offer.

Oh it was well established in another thread that bolting on is no good. Poor Ho almost had to crush his car.