Rusty is back...

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Please for the love of god do Pikes Peak in this thing!

This. And let us know when you do. The peak is only. 10 hours away

[J.Rizo]

please for the love of god do pikes peak in this thing!

+1

[semaj4712]

Please for the love of god do Pikes Peak in this thing!

[jhaurimn]

A traditional X made it nearly impossible to get in to the car, and more important, out of it, should there be an emergency. It's hard to grasp the scale of the car through photos, but it's quite small (much smaller at this point than an E30.)
The door bar setup we opted for isn't what I'd call ideal, but it's got a defined load path and if you follow the tube work and nodes, t should be just about impossible to crunch up.


Thank you everyone for the kind words! I understand why some people aren't in to it, but overall, I think there's a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. Byron offered the same - he was there alongside me through the entire build - but I'm happy to answer any questions if anyone has any.

I see some quarrels about the engine, which is understandable. Obviously we haven't dyno'd the car yet, and frankly, 500hp seems incredibly optimistic to me. However, the boys at VAC suggest it should be the highest output S38 they've built. Tony himself says he expects about 475hp from the lump, but no matter what it makes, I'm just anxious to drive it. I have lots of photos of the engine build for those interested in seeing what's inside.
:)

Cant wait to watch it get all finished up.

[SpasticDwarf]

...those door bars look a little suspect to me. Curious about the design.

A traditional X made it nearly impossible to get in to the car, and more important, out of it, should there be an emergency. It's hard to grasp the scale of the car through photos, but it's quite small (much smaller at this point than an E30.)
The door bar setup we opted for isn't what I'd call ideal, but it's got a defined load path and if you follow the tube work and nodes, t should be just about impossible to crunch up.


Thank you everyone for the kind words! I understand why some people aren't in to it, but overall, I think there's a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. Byron offered the same - he was there alongside me through the entire build - but I'm happy to answer any questions if anyone has any.

I see some quarrels about the engine, which is understandable. Obviously we haven't dyno'd the car yet, and frankly, 500hp seems incredibly optimistic to me. However, the boys at VAC suggest it should be the highest output S38 they've built. Tony himself says he expects about 475hp from the lump, but no matter what it makes, I'm just anxious to drive it. I have lots of photos of the engine build for those interested in seeing what's inside.
:)

[J.Rizo]

Yea you want everything covered. Not just for direct contact, but uv rays well. I've gotten my worst sun burn from welding in my younger days.

oh shit yeah I forgot about that. makes sense now.

[djjerme]

...those door bars look a little suspect to me. Curious about the design.

[nando]

urrggghh

impressive they did all that in a week!

I dig the side exhaust..

[Exodus_2pt0]

looks like hes wearing latex gloves. do you mean not wearing welding gloves or something? is that a thing? I'm not a welder idk lol. but hes definitely wearing latex gloves...

Yea you want everything covered. Not just for direct contact, but uv rays well. I've gotten my worst sun burn from welding in my younger days.

[AwakenNoMore]

This is one of those cars that deserves a HotWheels model of it. Just saiyan.

[E30SPDFRK]

I'm not that pasty lol.



And I'd like to touch you Fred :giggle:

[J.Rizo]

Welding without a glove? I have never understood this. Suits up with a jacket and doesn't even wear a glove. Plz enlighten me someone.

Anyways, cool car and can respect the build. Lots of time and hard work put into that. *anxiously awaiting running vids*

looks like hes wearing latex gloves. do you mean not wearing welding gloves or something? is that a thing? I'm not a welder idk lol. but hes definitely wearing latex gloves...

[jaywood]

Dont think this has been posted. I couldnt do that much in like 6 weeks.

Welding without a glove? I have never understood this. Suits up with a jacket and doesn't even wear a glove. Plz enlighten me someone.

Anyways, cool car and can respect the build. Lots of time and hard work put into that. *anxiously awaiting running vids*

[lambo]

urrggghh

[Schnitzer318is]

holy wow. what a rare r3v breed you are. you can dislike something, but still appreciate it. please educate others on how to do so.







just to be clear lol, i'm not being sarcastic or passive aggressive.

I guess as I'm getting older I can appreciate the work that goes into something like that. :up: Especially as I am somewhere between a purist and an all out modder. I'm okay with people making things their idea of enjoyment. Some people will like it, others won't and on the internetz everyone will let their feelings be known. Which is fine.

So again, cool car, and the work is up there... but I wouldn't touch a rusted finish car anymore than I'd touch one that had black wheels. Just a personal preference thing, but that doesn't take away from me appreciating it for what it is.

Edit: After looking at the pics again... are those front tires going to clear the front tube structure under full travel? They look awfully close just resting...