TR-42 build. Non e30 content. Subaru powered.

[Lake]

Wow this just screams awesome!

[DER E30]

Not really. Without spending over $1k on custom made fenders this was our only option. We tried aluminum first but it just wasn't working out. Even built an English wheel for it!

Oh dang, sucks that there wasn't an easier option. You will always know a little about fiberglass for the rest of your days though! You don't learn by buying stuff...

Should paint tire treads on the fenders to confuse people...

[jaywood]

Finally got some more work done on the car. It's been very busy at work and we haven't had much play-time. Here's the updates on the fenders


All 4 fenders molded up and rough cut. Awaiting body work.







Body work update. Used filler made for the fiberglass body...I forget what it's called but it's from fiberglast. Quality stuff; easy to work with, flexible, and lightweight.



Body worked all 4 fenders and primered them. We got a boner for wrapping the fenders in vinyl. So we ordered up some 3M vinyl wrap and wrapped a fender. It went pretty smoothly but we realized that we won't be able to cleanly wrap the rest of the body... So we scrapped the vinyl idea and were going back to paint now.

All 4 brackets for the fenders are almost done. They are height adjustable (slotted at the base where they bolt in) and sideways adjustable as well. The brackets will slide into a glassed-in tube on the underside of the fender.







The two tubes that are going to be glassed in on the underside of the fender will also be welded together via two 1/8" bars. This will help strengthen the overall fender and keep the tubes from wanting to slide out.

That's it for now!

[jaywood]

Wow, haven't updated this in a long time. Fenders are all done, primed and ready for paint. All the brackets have been welded up and fit pretty nicely. I don't have any pictures however :(

We also got the interior 99% done. Carpet is all sewn up and what not, covers made for e-brake console, etc. I 'm slacking on the pictures, but here's a couple.



Passenger side



Also made a foot rest for the passenger side



We are getting it aligned/tuned very soon (within 2 weeks) so stay posted!

[Northern]

yummay

[ThatOneEuroE30]

This thing is amazing I am speachless

[E30_Pare]

if batman and robin arent mobbing around in this thing when its finished i'll be much dissapoint.

[IronFreak]

I'm torn on the headlights.......makes the thing look sleepy....haha

[jaywood]

UPDATE


Well guys, we got our SB-100 number today. :p:p:p:p

[jaywood]

Just drove 15+ miles home. Didn't get pulled over but the look on everyone's faces is priceless. Thing is a blast to drive. Will have pics and maybe a video later.

[Balleristic31]

Just drove 15+ miles home. Didn't get pulled over but the look on everyone's faces is priceless. Thing is a blast to drive. Will have pics and maybe a video later.

Soooo awesome!!!

Don't know if this has been asked but how is the wind when driving? Have to wear goggles or anything? Lol

[jaywood]

Soooo awesome!!!

Don't know if this has been asked but how is the wind when driving? Have to wear goggles or anything? Lol

My dad and I both wore full face helmets on the way home, lol. Wind is just like a motorcycle. No windshield and no fenders = rocks in teeth.

[Balleristic31]

My dad and I both wore full face helmets on the way home, lol. Wind is just like a motorcycle. No windshield and no fenders = rocks in teeth.

:nice:
Definitely a neck-breaker on the road :D

[jaywood]

:nice:
Definitely a neck-breaker on the road :D

Come by next time you're in town!

[Balleristic31]

Come by next time you're in town!

I'm in town permanently now! (See location) ;) so I will definitely take you up on that sometime soon!! Thanks Jeff!