May I be the first to say - your insane!! I love it!!
Colin
Absolutely amazing work
You only need two tools in life - wd-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
And if you can't fix it with a hammer,you've got an electrical problem!
You have to take that on a track day!
Wow!
Does nobody not like it?!
I was expecting a few 'well I wouldn't have done it like that' comments, but none so far!!
Thanks for the nice comments - its a good motivator, as these things tend to eat time, money and relationships if you're not careful. Lots of patience, good friends and a VERY understanding partner are essentials.
Roof chop? - no. Thought about it, but once the arches are widened I think the proportions should come out about right, and a chop would make it look too flat unless you sectioned the body too = LOADS of work. Also, it means i don't have to worry about special glass etc.
Propshaft - once we had the floor pan welded back together, I took some measurements and my old prop down to RECO PROP in Luton. Explained what I wanted, and they gave me some options. I am now having a custom single piece with heavy duty joints made up that should slot straight in. Comes to about £330, but is fully rebuildable unlike the nissan joints, and guaranteed to handle the power and torque. No pics yet, but I will when I get it back from them.
Rims are Longchamps XRV's, 7X17 front and 8X17 rears. Got them off here just before Christmas from a chap who imports bits from Japan (Cheers Sasha!) Not seen many sets about........
Drifting - maybe, but I think the short wheel base will be a hinderence, and probably make it a bit twitcy. We'll see
Track days - I should say so!! I'm also intending to do some sprinting and hillclimbing in it too.
And finally top marks to Pete C.
'love the way you can just fit any S13 parts to it too '
That was one of the main reasons for doing it this way. So many specials source parts from all over the place, but I didn't want the confusion of trying to remember / record what bits came from what car, so I wanted to keep it to just one (very good ) donor car. I know this compromises me a bit on the front suspension, and probably adds some uneccesary weight with the subframe etc, but its worth it for the simplicity and tuneability. It also means the interior is very factory, with the trans tunnel etc all looking like standard (it is!!) and keeping the good driving position. Overall it's worked out better than I imagined it would, so I'm very happy
Thanks again for the nice words. I'll keep it updated as I get more pics and progress
Thats superb.
Originally Posted by cliffb75
Something else that's just occurred (after seeing Mambastu post on the thread)... how awesome would this be with an RB swap? Looks like the front end is too short though.
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That is fantasic, but white
I'd stick with the green
That is frickin awsome!!!
absolutely awsome.....total
You're a mentalist !!
How cool is that ?!
What a project
I reckon, paint it Old English White, stick some chrome bumpers and some banded steelies on and that would surprise a few people.Originally Posted by unipsycho
Hehe!!!
Good one Cliff you mad eejit!!! That's where you've been hiding!
Are you doing the Lotus Karting Challenge?
Wheres that thread gone for our favourite cars on the board??
this could well be taking place as alot of peoples fave
Its certainly is mine
Superb idea/project, I cant wait to see it finished.
Can I book a lap or 2 in the passenger seat when its finished please???
Superb work mate
That's a very modern take on the traditional 'street rod' theme. Nice bit of lateral thinking.
And as it happens I have an old Moggy van with a rotten chassis and floor (but excellent bodywork otherwise) in bits in a barn here. Hmmmm...!!
Unfortunately unless I win the lottery in order to buy another S13 base car and not have to work so I can spend all my time fettling cars, that's where it will stay for the time being...
Can't wait to see the rest of the build
drifting ?? .... track days ??? .....sprints ... pah, stop being a pussy, a car like that deserves one thing and one thing only ........ to be sold !!!! .... to me
Swap it for a bike ?
Absolutely brilliant