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IOwnCalculus posted:I'd take ten points away for using parts that haven't ever been on a Cup car, like CV joints. I was actually about to edit my post to say something similar, but otherwise, that owns.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I'd take ten points away for using parts that haven't ever been on a Cup car, like CV joints. Nah, because it's parts from lesser cars.
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KozmoNaut posted:Details. Now. Don't hold me responsible for your bad decisions. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/BERTONE/X1_9/700080361230161031001/index.html
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Powershift posted:Don't hold me responsible for your bad decisions. That is gorgeous, and only 40,000km 
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Stop researching Fiat X1/9s, you really don't need one, not even this one that's only $10,000 and has a roll bar. http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/atlanta/1973/fiat/x-1/9-S227.html 
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Powershift posted:Don't hold me responsible for your bad decisions. Always wanted to visit Fukuoka.
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I'll have to get some pics, but an old guy I'm friends with is working on a pretty AI project. Taking a lotus Europa body and frame, mounting formula ford suspension, center lock magnesium wheels, and trans from the formula ford, with a custom bellhousing adapter to mount a Honda Fit motor. He's hoping for a sub 2k lb dry weight. That bellhousing adapter was about 24 hours on a 5 axis.  
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Apr 3, 2017 20:54
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Well that's pretty cool - basically a Formula F car with two seats and fenders. I saw one done similarly to that once but with a Cosworth BDG in the back. I keep thinking it would be neat to get a Europa "again" (ok, the last ones were my dad's and they got sold off) but then I remember I barely fit in them when I was a teenager.
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That looks like fun. There are always a bunch of Europa projects on the GRM forums and I never get tired of looking at them.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I'd take ten points away for using parts that haven't ever been on a Cup car, like CV joints. Agreed, it's not like NASCAR takeoffs aren't all over eBay for 10% of their retail price.
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Well, this is a thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ksx8vicqAs
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Apr 4, 2017 04:19
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BlackMK4 posted:Well, this is a thing. M3-Phase?
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Powershift posted:Stop researching Fiat X1/9s, you really don't need one, not even this one that's only $10,000 and has a roll bar. http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/atlanta/1973/fiat/x-1/9-S227.html That's beautiful. Just how painful would it be to try to own one of these? (Not that one as it's half a world away, unfortunately!)
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  I do love them so. I considered buying one last year but decided a rattly-known-for-engine-exploding Toyota was the way forward. Regret.
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BlackMK4 posted:Well, this is a thing. "Converted Using chevy volt batteries and a GS450h hybrid transmission." So its running off what is in essence an assist motor? Still impressive tho. Guessing lots of torque but no power. Rigged Death Trap fucked around with this message at 09:37 on Apr 4, 2017 |
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Rigged Death Trap posted:"Converted Using chevy volt batteries and a GS450h hybrid transmission." I think it's quite limited in the OEM system, as the electric only drive mode will only take you to about 20mph according to Lexus. Looking at the quoted numbers vs the standard power for that V6 puts the electric motor contributing roughly 100hp in the factory assist function. Running it hot you could probably push some respectable numbers, the limitation is the heat dissipation with these things more than it is mechanical resilience, if you look at commercial motors they often quote a continuous power and 30s/60s/etc "burst" power. My first thought was that he could attach a different, complimentary electric motor to the ICE input...
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Well, I think you guys are thinking too little of that thing, the original motor is gone. He has a really neat build thread: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1125667  
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Mahatma-Squid posted:That's beautiful. Just how painful would it be to try to own one of these? (Not that one as it's half a world away, unfortunately!) To give you an idea about reliability, they share basically everything with the 124/Yugo except the transmission, suspension, and rear brakes. My bad luck aside, what I've learned from trawling he Xweb forums, it looks like they're in for some kind of minor repair about every 14th day they're on the road. The phrase "structural rust" also comes up about as often as "normal jeep rust" does on Craigslist They're so loving pretty though, and with Honda engines or Uno Turbos, they're lightning fast. 2100lbs, 4 feet tall, 5 feet wide, and a total length barely longer than a Crown Vic's wheelbase... beautiful
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I wonder if this violates any aerodynamic regulations. http://i.imgur.com/tL9XcTA.gifv
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Honda K20 in one of those would be immense https://youtu.be/tDWzYssBJtA
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timetofap.jpg https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/formula-1-technology/
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BlackMK4 posted:Well, I think you guys are thinking too little of that thing, the original motor is gone. He has a really neat build thread: Holy poo poo you guys this deserves a read, Lexus hybrid transmission and massive amounts of cleverness equals homemade EV.
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BlackMK4 posted:Well, I think you guys are thinking too little of that thing, the original motor is gone. He has a really neat build thread: WOW.
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This is a pro click right here.
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wayfinder posted:Amazing, a neon yellow Darth Vader helmet. Bananakin Skywalker. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this comment.
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xzzy posted:I wonder if this violates any aerodynamic regulations. The video's great too. OH HE HAS A SEAGULL...NOW HE DOESN'T! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6I29UlOZSo
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Some rich guy is liquidating a big part of his collection at mecum with no reserve https://cdn1.mecum.com/assets/docs/HA17_LaQuayCollection/index.html It really is an amazing collection. Especially this little fucker https://www.mecum.com/lots/HA0417-281001/1951-crosley-hook-and-ladder-fire-truck/
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Holy poo poo, a factory 427 Cougar... And a Boss 429 in the best color. Though, I just want to take a second to comment on how hilariously out of place that S10 looks in that collection. Really stands out.
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Powershift posted:Some rich guy is liquidating a big part of his collection at mecum with no reserve I want all of them. Every, single, one. But I have no money 
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Going to see Ghost in the Shell later. I'm expecting it to be pretty poo poo judging from the trailers, the only thing I'm interested in is Batou's car which is a futuristic modified Lotus Esprit from the 80s...        
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Going to see Ghost in the Shell later. I'm expecting it to be pretty poo poo judging from the trailers, the only thing I'm interested in is Batou's car which is a futuristic modified Lotus Esprit from the 80s... Film's decent enough if you like cyberpunk, and there's loads of stuff in there from previous iterations for fanboys to spot.
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BraveUlysses posted:well at least you get to see SJ wearing a body suit, no matter how bad the rest of the movie is... there are like 5 movies where you can see that already though
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BraveUlysses posted:well at least you get to see SJ wearing a body suit, no matter how bad the rest of the movie is... That's not a very motivating factor.
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Alaois posted:there are like Yeah, that's totally enough and I never want to see another. 
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