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12-18-2012, 05:12 PM | #1276 |
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12-18-2012, 05:18 PM | #1277 |
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FF Daytona
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12-18-2012, 07:46 PM | #1278 |
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Pulled the motor this evening to go through it. It will be getting a very mild build of pistons and bearings to make sure it is reliable.
Make sure everyone likes us on Facebook to see all the pics we will be adding. http://www.facebook.com/turninconcepts Tony |
12-18-2012, 09:02 PM | #1279 |
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Awe look, they got yours and mine in the same shot!
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12-18-2012, 09:14 PM | #1280 |
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12-19-2012, 12:46 AM | #1281 |
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Yup...
While Pook unfortunately couldn't go to SEMA this year, I did go, and saw both of the FF 818 cars. I talked for a bit with Jim the project engineer about some aspects of the car. Dave Smith walked up to me and after I showed him some pics of the prototype and Marty's car, he was very impressed. I am very much looking forward to seeing some of the track 818s and more of the TR42s on a road course at the same time... Should be fun. |
12-19-2012, 03:34 AM | #1282 |
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In looking at the 818s at SEMA, I thought the only one worth building was the race model and I found that version very interesting. If I wasn't deep into a project it might have been a good option. I look forward to seeing my first TR42...
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12-20-2012, 01:29 PM | #1283 |
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PooK's TR-42s > FF 818
Hopefully I'll get the chance to proove this as one of my friends wants to build the 818 and I want the TR-42... We both plan to take them to Autocrosses and Trackdays... |
12-20-2012, 10:56 PM | #1284 |
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I have not seen the TR-42 close up, but have to say the 818 frames were crude and not the best welds. Prototypes but not great...
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12-20-2012, 11:20 PM | #1285 |
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You're right about that. Pook and I were both disappointed with the quality of welds on the FF Daytona Coupe. There's one in the shop right now.
I didn't really get a thorough look at the 818. There were people all over it and I was asking more questions than anything else. |
12-21-2012, 10:05 AM | #1286 |
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I like the looks of the 818. I think its just apples and oranges.
FF uses their frame as a means to hold up a body, Exo's use the frame as point of focus and the body work is secondary... But man if I had the money and tooling they have! sooo many ideas stuck in my head! PooK |
12-21-2012, 10:29 AM | #1287 | |
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12-21-2012, 11:39 PM | #1288 |
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I think part of the excitement of the 818 is the cost. $9,900 + donor = done! No bodywork, prep and paint which traditionally has been a major 'unexpected' cost adder to an advertised expectation.
I'd love something in the middle though. The 818 is too "fullbodied" (for lack of a better term). The traditional EXOs a bit minimalistic. Maybe something like this old Suzuki concept, but Subaru powered: Whatcha think Pook? $10K out-da-door? |
12-22-2012, 01:12 AM | #1289 |
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818 with STi engine and 5EAT for my bummed out knee....or Pook's car with the same.
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12-22-2012, 03:14 PM | #1290 |
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That weird, Ive been doing some research on the same thing for the same reason! I have a friend who wants a TR but cant clutch because of a knee problem.
Here is what I found on I think the factory five forum. From the top: 4 speed auto AWD 5 speed manual AWD 4 speed auto FWD 5 speed manual FWD The half shaft location is basically the same for all versions. The FWD auto looks like it will fit in the same space as a AWD 5 speed, even after the 5 speed has the tail shaft output replaced with a 2WD kit. At 660mm for the 5 speed with a block off plate an additional 2.5" or 70mm would not be a problem! especially since the shift shaft isn't there. Its just the lower back tube and a stretch on the roll bar braces on the TR. PooK Last edited by MatrixPooK; 12-22-2012 at 03:25 PM. |
12-22-2012, 03:21 PM | #1291 |
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I tried a long time ago to come up with a bolt on body for the TR so you could swap or even add on later but I just dont have the artistic talent to do it on paper... then there is the cost for the molds...$$$$$ |
12-31-2012, 12:08 PM | #1292 |
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Trying to come up with a roll cage design for an exo is a...uhm...bummer!
Ive given up on the drawings and started using flex muffler tube for a better idea of the "look" any thoughts? I tried a windshield hoop with connectors to the rear main hoops and it just wasn't right. I'm thinking using side tubes with a front connector for the Halo? PooK |
12-31-2012, 02:17 PM | #1293 |
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Side hoop with an upper windshield bar for sure.
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12-31-2012, 03:18 PM | #1294 |
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I dunno...maybe with a roof panel, Plexi windscreen and of course the 345/20's...LOL!
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12-31-2012, 03:26 PM | #1295 |
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I know what you mean Pook, coming up with an attractive full cage on an open car is tough. I am trying to build my car so it can be a daily driver when warm and also be smart/legal for Pikes Peak. I will be watching your ideas to see if you come up with any better ones...
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12-31-2012, 03:37 PM | #1296 | |
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Ive shot up all my scrap tube and now my mistakes are getting expensive! gotta firgure this out before I start playing with the DOM. PooK |
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12-31-2012, 03:58 PM | #1297 |
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I like the look of that, it looks very mean.!
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12-31-2012, 06:29 PM | #1298 | |
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I like the halo cage idea a lot though. |
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12-31-2012, 06:58 PM | #1299 |
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I tried moving them forward but as you do the upper chassis tubes that the "pillars" must rest on start to converge to the point that the a pillars move into your field of vision... A LOT!
Looking down on this chassis its shaped like an arrow head. Ill try less rake though and see what that looks like....Thanks! Pook |
12-31-2012, 07:13 PM | #1300 |
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Ill glance over some current rules and see what I can come up with. Does the Fran currently conform to any class specs?
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