AWD Turbo Protege Recce Rallycar

[tireboy]

sub'n

[worldhazard]

i really wish i had some money to spend on building cars like this customer... a couple race cars, recce car... $h!t... here's me praying i manage to NOT wrap the truck around a 3 for maybe 3 years

[Turpro]

Definetly keeping my eye on this.

[SgtRauksauff]

I'm diggin' this! Looks just like my blue 4WD, except my car's only peeling on the roof and one fender.

So, what special parts are you going to be fabbing up for this one? What sort of underbody protection are you talking about? I

--sarge

[JPmotorsports]

i really wish i had some money to spend on building cars like this customer... A couple race cars, recce car... $h!t... Here's me praying i manage to not wrap the truck around a 3 for maybe 3 years

me too!!!!!!!!!

i'm diggin' this! Looks just like my blue 4wd, except my car's only peeling on the roof and one fender.

So, what special parts are you going to be fabbing up for this one? What sort of underbody protection are you talking about?

--sarge

Probably build a front skidplate and some tiebar style mount to lock everything together. Fuel tank protection/wiring loom/fuel/brake line protection as well. Maybe some tubular arms with rodends---probably be ok for the recce/practice car. I'll have the car for a month or two---if you need anything i can build it on the car and send it.

Here's a bit more progress---it's starting to echo inside...

[jrally]

Damn-it, I knew I forgot to vacuum somewhere... LOL

-Jon

me too!!!!!!!!!


Probably build a front skidplate and some tiebar style mount to lock everything together. Fuel tank protection/wiring loom/fuel/brake line protection as well. Maybe some tubular arms with rodends---probably be ok for the recce/practice car. I'll have the car for a month or two---if you need anything i can build it on the car and send it.

Here's a bit more progress---it's starting to echo inside...

[1st Gen]

Subin.
There's some information in the Protege FAQ about the tranny and rear diff for this car.

[jay]

interested in prices on themthere tubular rodend arms!

[JPmotorsports]

Damn-it, I knew I forgot to vacuum somewhere... LOL

-Jon

No worries! Don't tell Chuck but I got $1.63 out this bad boy already---I can almost get myself a Sunkist!

Subin.
There's some information in the Protege FAQ about the tranny and rear diff for this car.

Thanks!

interested in prices on themthere tubular rodend arms!

You got it---I'll be at that point in a few weeks and get you your cost.

[jrally]

Shouldn't that be MY drink..? LOL I had a crazy idea today, after getting an email from RA, coming to LA for the X-Games in a few weeks...
-Jon

[JPmotorsports]

Let me know the dates---I'm sure some of the CRS contingent will be there. Chrissie got a gig commentating this year?

[CODY004WD]

I'd be down for the front tiebar/skidplate mount. I am assuming that it would be similar to the 4pt bars you made for the 2wd cars, right? And maybe you could design a rear one as well, for the rear mounting points of the fuel tank protection...

[JPmotorsports]

I'd be down for the front tiebar/skidplate mount. I am assuming that it would be similar to the 4pt bars you made for the 2wd cars, right? And maybe you could design a rear one as well, for the rear mounting points of the fuel tank protection...

Yeah exactly---something like a 4 point brace with tabs for the skidplate---I'll keep you posted on this thread when I get to that point---I'd guess it'll be in a few weeks. Not sure on the rear yet, haven't actually racked the car up so if you have any idea's feel free.

[1st Gen]

Do you think you could post up a pick while you have it apart? The tie rod ends on my 4wd look to be at a funky angle to the spindle and I'd like to see if they're all like that.

I'll delete this post ASAP so your work log doesn't get all funkied up.
Thanks.

[JPmotorsports]

Do you think you could post up a pick while you have it apart? The tie rod ends on my 4wd look to be at a funky angle to the spindle and I'd like to see if they're all like that.

I'll delete this post ASAP so your work log doesn't get all funkied up.
Thanks.

Absolutely---probably have the car up on the rack early next week---if there's a particular angle you need just let me know---I can shoot one today on the ground if that'll help. No need to delete the post---thanks though!

Here's the JDM spec bumper we're going to run----it's super light--(you can pick it up with one finger) cost a grip from Corksport, but it has a perfectly flat lip at the bottom and it's urethane so it's good for rally---no cracks!