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    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, 06:16 PM.

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    Go here be happy!

    Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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      #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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        #4
        Registered as a kit car :)

        Thank you guys!!

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

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

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              #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!!!

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

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                      #11
                      yeah this is really fantastic.

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

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                          #13
                          whoa.

                          /discussion.
                          Stage rally/rallycross e30 build/competition journal
                          Track/street e21 build
                          visit Condor Speed Shop
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                          [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"] 1985 318i/M50 Rally Car - 1988 Porsche 924S - 2005 Sequoia tow pig - 2018 GTI

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                            #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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                              #15
                              Sub'd, great low center gravity powerplant! :up:
                              Last edited by eur04lif3; 10-29-2012, 01:51 PM.

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