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

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  • jaywood
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2010
    • 4528

    #1

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

    For the longest time my dad and I were looking at the Ariel Atom. Year after year we put money into the "atom fund," and yet the fund was still thousands of dollars short. I found a Porsche mechanic in Kentucky who builds these things. We got in contact with him and a few weeks later we sent him a deposit. This was a month or so ago. He is still building the frame for us and putting together the STI engine. The car will arrive to us on a trailer with the engine separate. We are still searching for a matching trans and a few other goodies. I will keep this thread updated!


    Raw frame, ready for powder coat.



    Frame powder coated (satin black)





    The engine.... Forged eagle rods, forged JE pistions, ACL race main and rod bearings. We'll be running 450+ hp. Completely unnecessary, but will be oh so fun.













    Kevlar belt!





    Here's how the motor will sit








    Still looking for a nice wheel setup. This will be CA street legal and will see the track...we have been looking at the Enkei RPF1. Any suggestions would be great for wheels. Bolt pattern is 5x114.
    Last edited by jaywood; 10-29-2012, 05:16 PM.
  • FunfGan
    R3V Elite
    • Jan 2011
    • 4958

    #2


    Go here be happy!

    Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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    • e30nub
      E30 Mastermind
      • Jun 2008
      • 1741

      #3
      Wait, CA street legal? What would it be registered as? (Not being ignorant, I'm really curious)

      Awesome!
      -Pierre
      1987 535is
      1988 325is

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      • jaywood
        R3V Elite
        • Jul 2010
        • 4528

        #4
        Registered as a kit car :)

        Thank you guys!!

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        • Cabriolet
          R3V OG
          • Apr 2010
          • 9620

          #5
          this is so cool. gratz on the build.
          Much wow
          I hate 4 doors

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          • MattAvino
            R3VLimited
            • Jan 2011
            • 2147

            #6
            E30 buildy things
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=195286

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            • willworkfore30s
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Aug 2011
              • 1090

              #7
              I think this thread has a few pics of your car in it. Anyway, I just read through this entire thread. And I think everyone else here should too. This ish is awesome!!!

              http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2093090
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              • jaywood
                R3V Elite
                • Jul 2010
                • 4528

                #8
                That one on nasoic isn't ours. He built that for a guy named Marty I believe. This one will be a bit different.

                Thanks :p

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                • Kershaw
                  R3V OG
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 11822

                  #9
                  glorious. i await updates.

                  the rpf-1 is a really great rim. hard to beat for the weight and price.
                  AWD > RWD

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                  • dashboardmonkey
                    FUCK YOUR WAFFLES
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 6158

                    #10
                    awesome, keep us updated :up:
                    -Andy

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                    • straightsixe30
                      Wrencher
                      • Sep 2011
                      • 275

                      #11
                      yeah this is really fantastic.

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                      • deutschman
                        R3V Elite
                        • May 2008
                        • 5958

                        #12
                        Subscribed
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                        "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

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                        • irish44j
                          R3VLimited
                          • Oct 2011
                          • 2763

                          #13
                          whoa.

                          /discussion.
                          Stage rally/rallycross e30 build/competition journal
                          Track/street e21 build
                          visit Condor Speed Shop
                          visit Motorsport Hardware



                          [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"] 1985 318i/M50 Rally Car - 1988 Porsche 924S - 2005 Sequoia tow pig - 2018 GTI

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                          • jaywood
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 4528

                            #14
                            Thanks guys! I'll be keeping this thread updated for sure :p We are expecting to have the frame/motor in our hands by the end of November. I'll have more pictures soon however.

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                            • eur04lif3
                              Mod Crazy
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 756

                              #15
                              Sub'd, great low center gravity powerplant! :up:
                              Last edited by eur04lif3; 10-29-2012, 12:51 PM.

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