My Winter Project....

[EvilEvo]

Here it is from the start and finish (Sooner or later at least):

Here is a link to the other post: http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=251529

This started out as a simple build-up for next season until a few of us got drunk... that is when it really started...











So I tore it apart a little bit.... I decided I needed to obviously save some weight so that is when the next phase began....

Here is how I started to remove extra uneeded weight:

[EvilEvo]

[EvilEvo]

I decided my old 10 point mild steel cage was too heavy so obviously it had to go:




I figured it was easier just to remove the floor

Obviously I needed to replace the cage and floor so that was next....

[EvilEvo]

I also figured I would FINALLY need some slicks to help hook the car up considering I used to spin em badly and now it should weigh around 1,000 lbs less so I picked up these little guys....



And considering the size of the rear slicks I figured I wouldn't need much for the front so I settled for these....

[EvilEvo]

Here was one of my early cad drawings of what I wanted to do and make sure I pass the 25.1 spec:



The geometry of the car was slightly different than I expected so I did have to make a few changes. I also made a few different versions on the cad drawing to make it lighter or stronger or both but you get the idea.

The body panels have been mocked up with a jig so they will be straight. I have braced the body so it is reasonably straight as well. It will need final touches once I get ready to bolt it to the new frame.

It will still obviously be the 4G63 running a GT4202 or something similair. It will run Methanol (and Nitrous eventually). The test motor is a decently built one that I plan to shift at around 10.5k. Using a 3 speed mockup design I expect the car to top out around 180-200 given enough go-go juice and time.

This season it will mainly be testing and tuning it. Ive never driven a fast RWD car moreless this damned thing so it will need some time to get worked it but I will make it to a few national event for sure next year. The shootout is garunteed (sp?). I am thinking one of the Nopi events would be fun... havent decided for sure yet. The car will be certified for 7.50 seconds or quicker from SFI and I will be licensed to run it so I can enter any sanctioned event. It will have all safety requirements.

[EvilEvo]

A few more pics:

[EvilEvo]

[EvilEvo]

As far as the aero, yes it is a horrible platform to build a drag car of this magnitude but it is one of a kind and its mine. My estimated ride height will be roughly 6.88" off the ground.. perhaps slightly lower in the front. The entire front end will be fiberglass sealed. I will install a drag spoiler to help diffuse the air in the rear of car. I will also spend some time cleaning up underneat the car with aluminum plating as well as the front and rear underside. It will help but it is still a very large frontal area that can not be avoided without lowering the roof line which I dont plan to do.

As for the money "wasted" dont bother me with wasting money. I smoke cigs, drink Vodka and eat out every day. This is no more of a waste than anything else I do. I enjoy it so thats all that matters

As for the its not an Evo anymore well I suppose anyone else that changes thier manuals to an auto or vica versa is a new car. Anyone that uses a chevy 12 bolt rear end instead of the stocker isnt the same car. Anyone using a dogbox. Anyone that cut anything from thier car to make it lighter, etc, etc... dont bother posting any of those comments please. Its my car, its my Evo, its my money. If you dont like it then dont try to duplicate it. If you do like it, then please do try to duplicate it... trust me its fun and kills lotsa boredom!

[EvilEvo]

Now where was that kid with the Civic that wanted SOOO badly to race me lol!

[Goat Blower]

Wow.

[Matt D.]

Part of me says "Poor Evo..." The other part says "Holy shit, that's fucking cool!"

[EvilEvo]

Im hoping to have it out and about around the 4th of July. Ill keep this updated as I go along.

[carltalon]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

Part of me says "Poor Evo..." The other part says "Holy shit, that's fucking cool!"

My thought exsactly. I really want to see this thing at the track this summer.

[rst95eclipse]

This build reminds me of a song called "The Ecstacy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone. Metallica has covered it as well. Where are those pics of the brakes? I need a chuckle.

[A//// Guy]

Very cool and intense project but why do that to such an expensive shell?!? I guess I dont get that part, when you could have thrown the project at a cheap DSM shell. Looking forward to seeing the final product though!

[Halon]

Good luck with it! Looks like an involved project. More involved then anything I'd ever do.

[123abc]

To me, there's no reason to say "Poor evo". There's so many Evo's sold in the US, it's not like an old muscle car which really would be horrible.

I think it's badass. I'm almost proud to live in the same town as this thing.

[EvilEvo]

The expensive shell part is for a few reasons... one is because it is the only one. Two I already had it. It will be worth more than it was when it was brand new anyways so honestly what do I care

I could have tried to sell it and buy a junkyard one but its not too easy selling a car with a 10 point in it for any decent amount of money

[Swifty1638]

Wasn't this your gf's car?

-A. Swift

[HiImBrian]

That like doesn't count as an evo anymore. haha Shit thats so custom! Good luck and cant wait to see it when its done!