Now that I have my 1980 SA22 back, I can finally take a picture of her with my 1984 Project Cheap Autocrosser!!!!

I also added a picture of my "old school" tow vehicle I use to tow the autocross car to all the races!!!

Enjoy!



finally together!! Brother and sister!!!



another view...



my old school 1991 Suburban...last of the ole dinosours.... I have 13 autocross races scheduled for the rest of 2009.... The 'burb will be busy!!

 

You can put the 7 in the back of the Suburban for the autocross meets, totally Old School.

Or else, get a trailer, that's a nice color combination.

 

I was thinking that, too... totally looks like you could just drive it in there.

 

Yeah but this works a little better....

 

We need pics of the 7 on that trailer behind the Ruby Red Suburban. That would be totally cool.

 

Hi there I totally think your cars are awsome I have two 85 fives myself one street one autocrosser and was wondering what wheels are those on your have on your silver rx? Thanks

 

The ones on the silver one are Diamonds...

The ones on the Black one are rare...old school Carrol Shelby wheels....been unavailable as long as the 1st gens have been!!

 

LOL, yes they must be because I personally have never heard of them, But I really like the way they look and stand ones on grey, sure appreciate you for responding keep up the good work they both look awsome.

 

Here ya go for the wheels on the silver one...... http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/ministock.html

 

Thanks.

 

Loaded up and ready to go dance!! We are going autocrossing tomorrow at Texas A@M with the A&M Sportscar club....gig 'em Aggies!!

 

Yep, that's totally cool. Old School all the way. That'll turn heads cruising down the road.

 

That truck would look killer if you did something like this to the front grill:


I know it is an S10 but work with me here


Nice cars though!

 

lol... Its kinda tough in my case going around cones knowing the with of your car but forgetting about the extra 4" sticking pass the width of fenders, what offsett did you get your wheels with or are they stock offset? Thanks.

 

I dont really know the offset...they came with the car...they fit....dats all I know.... Someday I will measure them. I will be doing a tire change in about a month, I will check them then...

 

that works for me, am changing the wheels that I have for auto crossing to 13-15 but before I do want to know width before they start sticking past fender and offsetting should I be looking at, within a few months though, Thanks. Oh, does anyone knows where could I start searching for better wheels on auto-x I like the diamonds on here but am trying not to limit my options either, Thanks.

 

there are many wheel choices out there...In my opinion... you have cheap (diamonds under $100 a wheel) or more expensive ( Panasports at just over $200 a wheel)

I love the Panasports and want a set for my 1980 Car...

Web site to buy Panasports... http://www.midatlanticmotorsport.com/panasport.htm

 

I like the look of the panasports; if I were ever to change out my beloved waffles, that's probably where I'd go, unless Cragar miraculously decided to resurrect the original classic SS rims in an SA-appropriate size, in which case I'd have to get fitted for a 5-hole pattern.

 

my dad use to have a suburban lik that when i was growing up. Man yours is CLEAN!!! i love it... i would so rock that chevy....I bet you have no problems with it huh (mechanical wise)

 

Here's another rx7 with old school tow vehicle. The K5 is a Blazer Chalet, factory camper. No. 1095 of about 1600. Accidentally color coordinated the two cars.

Carl

 

Totally cool, Old School with a trailer. Check out that camper, I'll bet it has stories to tell. And a track car to match, enough to make me wish I was a racer

 

The Suburban is perfect....runs great and in excellent shape. My dad used to work at the Chevy dealer...he sold this Suburban to his best friends mom back in 1991. She was the original owner and just passed away....

I bought the Suburban for $1700 from her estate sale with only 75,000 original highway miles.

It has worked out to be a great tow vehicle....before I was towing with my 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2 door.. way too short of a wheelbase to be towing with...

 

Glen, while I 100% concur with your thoughts about the Panasports....the Cragar SS....on an RX-7.....VOMIT....

 

Your better off sticking with a 13 inch wheel for autocrossing. They will allow you to maintain a low center of gravity, tires are available from a number of manufacturers and are cheaper for smaller wheels. They also keep the gearing close to stock or shorter depending on the tire sidewall height. This helps acceleration. Also reduces unsprung weight, which lets the suspension respond faster to changes.

 

I agree about the 13" wheels...cheap and love the gearing...