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

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  • jaywood
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2010
    • 4528

    #31
    Here's a few more pics





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    • Cronopoulos
      R3VLimited
      • Jul 2011
      • 2187

      #32
      That is so sick!!!!


      Project log -- DIRTY 30

      2.7i * Megasquirt tuned * E85 powered

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      • jaywood
        R3V Elite
        • Jul 2010
        • 4528

        #33
        Got the shocks on, the steering stuff is started as well.







        And the coolest picture so far:

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        • GaryE30
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2003
          • 4791

          #34
          Subscribed! This is motorsport heaven!

          One question I have is why is the radiator so far from the engine and how are you going to route the coolant lines?
          Estoril E36 M3/4/5 | Toledo E53 X5 3.0 | LeMans E90 335D M-Sport

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          • LivingLegend06
            E30 Mastermind
            • Dec 2006
            • 1604

            #35
            Whats with the massive spacer on the tie rid ends? That doesnt look like ideal loading.

            Is the suspension all subaru parts?

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            • jaywood
              R3V Elite
              • Jul 2010
              • 4528

              #36
              Originally posted by GaryE30
              Subscribed! This is motorsport heaven!

              One question I have is why is the radiator so far from the engine and how are you going to route the coolant lines?
              Thanks!

              The coolant will run through tubes in the center tunnel just like a Porsche Boxster.

              Originally posted by LivingLegend06
              Whats with the massive spacer on the tie rid ends? That doesnt look like ideal loading.

              Is the suspension all subaru parts?
              Good eye. The spacer/adapter is there to get the correct bump steer geometry because we are using a 911 steering rack. The tie rod location must be raised 77mm from the point it was on the Solstice (Pontiac Solstice a arms.) There's a 5/8" thick bolt running through the adapter and it is also bolted to the upright. See pic below





              Also, tail lights are now mounted!

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              • e30m20TurbO7
                E30 Fanatic
                • Jan 2012
                • 1203

                #37
                just finished doing the head gaskets on my ej25 in my 1996 subaru legacy

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                • 325ix
                  R3V OG
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 7783

                  #38
                  Good God, I can't believe I haven't clicked on this thread until now. This thing will be a blast when it's all done.

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                  • Rowleym
                    Advanced Member
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 169

                    #39
                    Sub'd!!

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                    • MC Hammered
                      R3VLimited
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 2076

                      #40
                      Originally posted by 325ix
                      Good God, I can't believe I haven't clicked on this thread until now. This thing will be a blast when it's all done.
                      +1

                      Seeing this picture makes me want to liquidate a bunch of toys to fund a project.



                      My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                      My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                      My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                      Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                      • rallyfreak202
                        Noobie
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 38

                        #41
                        Excellent work and attention to detail. Keep it coming. What are your plans with the car? SCCA racing or auto-x monster?

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                        • jaywood
                          R3V Elite
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 4528

                          #42
                          Thanks guys :)

                          We plan on taking it to a few tracks somewhat local. It will be doing auto-x as well :)

                          It will be CA street legal so it will be mostly street driven

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                          • jaywood
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 4528

                            #43
                            Sway bars





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                            • LivingLegend06
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Dec 2006
                              • 1604

                              #44
                              Originally posted by jaywood;
                              Good eye. The spacer/adapter is there to get the correct bump steer geometry because we are using a 911 steering rack. The tie rod location must be raised 77mm from the point it was on the Solstice (Pontiac Solstice a arms.) There's a 5/8" thick bolt running through the adapter and it is also bolted to the upright. See pic below

                              Looks much safer with that extra bracket on there. The front hubs appear to be splined for axles, so those cant be solstice parts. What are all your different suspension components coming from?

                              Im excited to see it in road legal trim. Have you picked out tires and wheels yet?
                              Last edited by LivingLegend06; 11-23-2012, 09:07 PM.

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                              • TR-42guy
                                Noobie
                                • Nov 2012
                                • 10

                                #45
                                Actually the Solstice/sky like the Corvette does have splined front hubs. There is only one part number for all four hubs.

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