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> Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development, Subaru Engine, Lotus Suspension! Time to go racing!
Britain Smith
post Apr 4 2012, 04:42 PM
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Now the exciting bits.

Got the custom set of Olhin shocks.

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Front shocks installed on the inboard rockers.

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Close-up view of the front shocks installed.

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View from below of the rear shock and suspension.

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Clearance the rear trunk lid for the new cage bars. The holes are not as bad as I thought they would be.

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Master Welder Evan working his magic on the last few cage bars. As of now, all the major welding is completed.

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Due to the new position of the cage I had to find and modify another engine lid to clear the bars.

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View of the modified engine lid in the up position.

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I previously mounted the vehicle speed sensor to the outside of the inboard CV, however this interfered with the springs. Therefore I had to weld it to the inside of the transmission output shaft and reverse the sensor mounting. Also added a mount for the hydraulic clutch lines.

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Britain Smith
post Apr 4 2012, 04:44 PM
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New GT Racing rear flares installed. Might need some slight modification, but at least they clear the wide wheels.

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Back view of the car with the rear flares installed.

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Top view of the rear fender width.

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Good lower view.

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This is one of my favorite views....talk about wide!

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post Apr 4 2012, 05:02 PM
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truely fantastic. I hope you will post track videos - cant wait to see it go.

So, are you now going to take it all apart and throw a $20k paint job on it?!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 4 2012, 05:22 PM
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That is a $20K paint job... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Anyway, I will paint it later this year, probably over next winter. It will take some time to get it sorts and that is a higher priority for the time being.

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post Apr 4 2012, 05:42 PM
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what do the scales say now....
a lot of tubes on that bad boy
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post Apr 4 2012, 05:44 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 4 2012, 04:42 PM) *

what do the scales say?


They say 1815lb with ballast (minimum for XP) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Let's just say that it is lighter than it was.

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post Apr 4 2012, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Apr 4 2012, 04:44 PM) *

QUOTE(brant @ Apr 4 2012, 04:42 PM) *

what do the scales say?


They say 1815lb with ballast (minimum for XP) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Let's just say that it is lighter than it was.

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very good!
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:51 AM
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Ayup, that paint can wait till the latter part of Sept. or early Oct.
You wanna get er' done before the rain/cold set in......IMO.
Till then you would just be following precedent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Apr 5 2012, 09:50 AM
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What a machine! And great work as well.

When do you think you'll be running an event (and where)?
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post Apr 5 2012, 10:02 AM
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holy hell that thing is wide! that should be an absolute monster!

Looks great. And to think it started off as a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Apr 5 2012, 10:14 AM
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Those flairs look great!! That view from the back will look even better when the rear deck lid is in place!! Don't let them wide tiars knock over any cones. It must be hard to remember they're out there!
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post Apr 5 2012, 10:19 AM
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Thanks guys.

It is really not that much wider than it was with the old set-up...maybe 1.5inch per side. The flares just make the butt look big (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Apr 5 2012, 10:24 AM
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I thouht they were data aquistion stations for your lap top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 5 2012, 11:04 AM
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Hi Britain,

Your project looks fantastic! But, where are you going to put the intercooler? You may not need a muffler. I have a short pipe from the turbo and the most I have registered is 95 db on the track.

I finally got the Subaru 5 speed installed and track tested. It works fantastic. Now I hope it will hold up.

When are you coming to Norcal?
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post Apr 5 2012, 11:12 AM
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I run an Air/Water intercooler right on top of the motor....very efficient.

As for the muffler, I need to ensure that I hit 93db at 50ft in San Diego. Remember, my motor spins to 8500rpm and is a bit louder than the US Spec engines.

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post Apr 5 2012, 11:13 AM
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Oh never mind
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post Apr 5 2012, 12:00 PM
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Are the bearing carriers from a Lotus? Did you ever look at C5 suspension parts for this project? I've been daydreaming about an LS conversion with a C5 based pushrod suspension for the last few months and had not seen these updates. The pictures of the subframes on your car are really helpful
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post Apr 6 2012, 09:05 AM
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Just had a chance to go back through the thread on my computer instead of the phone. This is very nice work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Britain, would you be willing to share about what the track width will be with those wheels & tires? Or, even the hub-to-hub width if that's easier to guess or measure. Did you try to use all of the Lotus dimensions?

TIA for any info.
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IIRC, the cone guts used to start about 1/3rd of the way along the then new HPH fenders. They were "not that much wider" also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 16 2012, 12:26 PM
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She is alive!

I didn't get to drive it yet, but the car successfully made it through a set of shake down runs at El Toro this past weekend. Still needs proper bodywork, ride height lowered, sway bar, new tires, proper brake pads, cage painted, replacement ball joint, and some spring changes...but it is getting closer.

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