Of course, I've already spent $3xx on it so far for a new clutch and flywheel.






Clutch and flywheel should hopefully go in next week or so.

I'm going to start cutting off all of that rust after I get back from leave (JAN).

I've got a missing cv boot up front/right.

Tires are dry rotted. I think they're 13's.

 

Good luck dude!!!

 

Ha ha ha

 

for a $75 project that really is awesome. a true beater car to drive everywhere.

 

do i hear a rally drive?

 

gl man. you got a lot of work ahead of you. keep us posted!

 

i cant what to see what he does to this ........ THING.......

 

Well, it isn't going to be an overnight project, because my first priority is building my WRX/STi engine. I also have a hyper single clutch that'll go in while I'm at it.

The Loyale engine will be the first to go, but I'm not as knowledgable about the GL/1800/Loyale as I am with the Impreza. This new car is a part-time 4wd, so I'm thinking I'm going to have to find the entire drivetrain from a WRX. I'm banking on the fact that the car weighs 2400lbs (and will weigh much less), so that hopefully the WRX drivetrain will be strong enough to hold a buttload of torque.

I'll definitely keep y'all posted as work occurs.

 

So are we working on this tomorrow or what Pat?

 

Not this, but the WRX. You game?

 

wOOt!!! Rallycross car yO!!!!

 

This is going to be a powerful beater from hell. Little 13" rims & tires. Little tiny struts and springs. I'm shooting for 2000lbs tops. EJ20 and if I get really bored, I'll take a blueprint to a welding shop and see if I couldn't have them fabricate me a couple of separate headers.

 

What about tube frame?

Eeek that rust made me get goosebumps

 

Who cares about rust. When rust gets so bad that it's potentially dangerous or threatens to eat up a whole 1/4 panel, then you cut it off and replace with sheet metal.

 

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