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Post by stitchdup on Nov 14, 2019 10:07:24 GMT -7
just started a new project. I v ` e managed to buy Gunze Sangyo Lotus Elan S3. the plan I to make this car into a drag car . I have decided this will be a tube chassis/caged car running a turbo rotary engine. the only piece of the floor pan that will be used is the cockpit area .just started the tube chassis and cage .here`s the progress so far |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 14, 2019 10:13:42 GMT -7
This should be some good fun to watch Les! Looking forward to it.
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Post by poet on Nov 14, 2019 13:16:23 GMT -7
Copy that!
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Post by leon on Nov 14, 2019 14:09:23 GMT -7
I'll be following along!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Nov 14, 2019 20:17:58 GMT -7
Love the concept and idea! This should be insane!
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Post by sharp on Nov 14, 2019 21:09:02 GMT -7
Cool idea Les! The chassis and cage is looking real good!
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 15, 2019 1:16:37 GMT -7
Hey guys, this is Hurtz (Dal) build. I'm just using my flickr for his pics
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Post by hurtz on Nov 15, 2019 9:09:20 GMT -7
thanks guys for the comments much appreciated
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 15, 2019 9:54:21 GMT -7
This should be interesting. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
Carry on sir....
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Post by hurtz on Nov 15, 2019 11:59:53 GMT -7
thank you
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 22, 2019 5:40:33 GMT -7
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Post by hurtz on Nov 22, 2019 11:22:07 GMT -7
thanks Les for posting
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Post by Deano on Nov 22, 2019 12:39:40 GMT -7
Nice work here Hurtz!
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Post by hurtz on Nov 22, 2019 13:16:21 GMT -7
thanks Deano
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Post by leon on Nov 22, 2019 14:02:43 GMT -7
This is looking good!
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Post by hurtz on Nov 22, 2019 14:40:50 GMT -7
thanks leon
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 25, 2019 12:15:40 GMT -7
Man that is something!
Very cool.
Carry on sir....
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Post by hurtz on Nov 25, 2019 12:32:44 GMT -7
thanks mmthrax
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Post by lowlife on Nov 25, 2019 17:19:01 GMT -7
Looking good Dal...
I'd like to try something similar myself one day, at this stage have you worked out ride height, engine size, anything like that, or do you work these out as you go ?
I keep thinking if i try this I'll get half way through the build and find there's something I've forgotten, which won't now fit !
Looks good I'll be following along !
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Post by sharp on Nov 25, 2019 17:33:23 GMT -7
This is looking real good, hurtz!!!
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Post by hurtz on Nov 25, 2019 22:51:59 GMT -7
thanks lowlife ,thanks sharp
lowlife I have the engine assembled and it`s been in and out a few times during the build, it`s tight but not touching anything. the ride height on this one is a bit of a problem as there`s not much depth in the body. the car will have a slight rake as there`s not enough room to get it level and squat to the ground.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 28, 2019 1:45:35 GMT -7
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Post by hurtz on Nov 28, 2019 8:17:10 GMT -7
thanks Leslie for posting
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 28, 2019 9:07:14 GMT -7
thanks Leslie for posting No worries Dal, she's a cool project |
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 29, 2019 8:05:07 GMT -7
Impressive work Hurtz.
I know that must be a fiddly affair, but you're doing a great job.
Carry on sir....
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Post by hurtz on Nov 29, 2019 10:15:20 GMT -7
thanks mmthrax
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 11, 2019 12:44:22 GMT -7
The latesr update from Hurtz is in. I`ve got the cage and chassis finished. The cage has been painted, just got to touch up a couple bits of paint (yep I know another gold cage) the plan is to paint the body with a stock paint scheme. I`ve made the tubs and glued them in the body as the bottom part of the car is narrower than the top. The front suspension is now fitted. The last photo is the body mocked over the chassis, with the wheels mocked up for ride height     |
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Post by leon on Dec 11, 2019 14:10:35 GMT -7
I really like the stance on this!
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Post by hurtz on Dec 12, 2019 10:29:43 GMT -7
thanks for posting Les
thanks Leon
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Post by hurtz on Dec 17, 2019 7:48:35 GMT -7
been doing a bit more on the Rotus Elan .the Mazda rotary 20b big turbo engine is fitted in place. the radiator and intercooler are also fitted. there`s a nitrous oxide bottle fitted in the passenger side of the car as well as a sealed battery box. the bonnet has been modified for the turbo intake and exhaust exit. the front panel in front of the turbo has been modified using half a headlight bowl of a Skippers Critter Anglia. this is to act as a duct to flow into the turbo. the body is just placed over at the moment .photo`s to follow .
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