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Old 06-01-10, 06:12 PM
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I have a buddy who has an FD shell, and a 4wd tranny from a mazda b2000 truck. He makes it sound so simple how to make it work, and has already done some of the math/thinking that is needed... I guess one day ill let yall know.
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OMG! WTF!

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the real ? is what was its topspeed? how well did it handle(we all know awd sux at that) and really would any of you drive that . it would be a huge pain inthe *** to drive waste of time in my opinion.

still a cool vehicle but an rx7? no
buy a suby its gonna handle just as bad
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^+1 HAH! Amen to that, man.
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Old 06-02-10, 09:35 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Mr-fu6i5k

for you guys : ) Everyone needs to play this soundtrack whenever they drive their cars....
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Old 06-04-10, 02:16 PM
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I'm amazed that sign at :44 is still standing... Niiiice ebrake-inducer at 2:09 - That knowing your car. Too much and reigning it back is is unfathomable. 2:18 Wheelie? Sheesh.

+1 ! Thanks for the awesome old school footage... Rod Millin is a damned icon.
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Old 06-06-10, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bostonspgs
the real ? is what was its topspeed? how well did it handle(we all know awd sux at that) and really would any of you drive that . it would be a huge pain inthe *** to drive waste of time in my opinion.

still a cool vehicle but an rx7? no
buy a suby its gonna handle just as bad
It handled well enough to win the pikes peak hill climb. So my guess is pretty damn good
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Old 06-06-10, 11:25 AM
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driving on dirt is easy because you can slide to avoid the understeer try drivin it on tar
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Awd Rx-7
thought i would resurrect this thread agian heres some pics of the actual millen pikes peak car coming apart ready for the big restoration
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Old 07-09-11, 05:35 AM
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Wow, i didnt realize it was a tube framed car, i though it just had a tubular front end. Thanks for the photo's

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Old 07-09-11, 08:33 AM
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Old 07-09-11, 09:58 AM
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Old 07-09-11, 10:22 AM
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Oh that's funny! Looks a lot different with the shell off huh?

I love these guys going "how hard can it be?"..... yeah not much modification needed, just a complete one off fabrication. jeez louise.
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Old 07-09-11, 10:41 AM
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Dude I just picked up an 86 base and I have an extra $500. I'm going to build an AWD 20B FC
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Old 07-09-11, 10:57 AM
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sweet, don't forget to put some air bags and 33"s. lol

That Rod Millen video is classic though, very cool.
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Old 07-09-11, 10:38 PM
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Gotta remember millen drove for mazda in the mickey thompson stadium truck series, were mazda raced two or three trucks, dont quote me but i think they used some old imsa gtu motors and a under driven tranny. I think alot of parts for millens rally 7 creations came from the stadium trucks.
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Old 11-29-11, 04:42 PM
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Heres some progress pics
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Old 11-29-11, 06:15 PM
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Good god that has to be loud as all f^%$ so awesome
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Old 11-29-11, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by beefhole
Dude I just picked up an 86 base and I have an extra $500. I'm going to build an AWD 20B FC
You should put a turbine engine in it. Seriously, how hard could it be...
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Old 11-29-11, 06:22 PM
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*twitching and foaming at the mouth....*
PLEASE RACE THIS CAR WHEN IT IS DONE!!!!!
Or atleast build a clone car to beat on around rally events... i hate retired race cars stuffed in garages or museums, just crush them...
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Old 11-29-11, 08:49 PM
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rx74wd, sorry if this is a dupe, wondering what front/rear diff and tranny/bellhousing that is. Any idea what the final drives are inside the diffs?
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Originally Posted by GregW
rx74wd, sorry if this is a dupe, wondering what front/rear diff and tranny/bellhousing that is. Any idea what the final drives are inside the diffs?
Front diff is ment to be alfa romeo but its made up , rear diff s4 rx7 with competition MFR lsd the bellhousing is RX3
Diff ratio's are 4.1
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Old 11-30-11, 03:56 AM
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This is oh so sweet... Definitely looking forward to more progress pics!
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im an engineering major and dont even want to think about an AWD fc. ill keep my RWD and stay slidin :P
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Old 11-30-11, 05:44 PM
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i was digging that '70s soundtrack from the video..
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