Norwegian_rotary

A short video from a startup i had of the car today.

orion84gsl

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Yes please send Kerebrus the molds for the inner door cards. I would love a set of those on my car.

ultimatejay

iTrader: (1)

Looks and sounds good. Sounds like you might have an exhaust leak?

Norwegian_rotary

Its getting that sound because the thin pipes I used in the exhaust manifold..
I thought the same my self, but after I've checked, it turns out to come from the pipes in the manifold..

Norwegian_rotary

A bad video and some pics from this weekends drive..

Video: (comes in at around 50 sec)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZbM11NRc0


Pictures:

dj55b

iTrader: (2)

did you already crack that front bumper?

Norwegian_rotary

Yes i did.. was a trip outside the track into the sand.. And you dont really understand how thin the CF parts on this car is before you try hold one your self..

I'm not kidding when i say that you can look through them if you hold them up to the light.

One layer of CF is thin..

jdjl1987

Have you had the car weighed? It would be interesting to see how many pounds you've shaved.

daddy08

just read the whole thread. amazing project

Kerebrus

iTrader: (30)

Jizzed.. in my pants.

bad 83

iTrader: (3)

Dude, the car has really came along. Congratulations on a bad *** ride.

dj55b

iTrader: (2)

Oh I know how thin 1 layer is ... doesn't do much at all besides hold its shape. One thing you could consider though is just reinforcing the bottom edge. I did that with my fiberglass bumper and has taken alot of abuse and no cracking in there just scuffs

Scorch3

I just joined the site yesterday, and came across this thread two hours ago and read every post... my eyes are very sore but it was worth it. I love this car man, can't wait to see whats next.

Norwegian_rotary

I have weighed the car now.

The weight is 1100kg. I'm quite satisfied with this weight, if your'e thinkin' about the extra rotor/ rotor housing.. the turbo and accesories to it. The subframe from the Rx7 turbo II. The bigger brakes. Drivetrain is more heavy than original, to be able to handle the 20b..


But sure, wouldn't been any problem shaving of more weight either, but then the car starts to be unsafe, things will start braking due to material fatique etc...

(*_*Dimus*_*)

This car looks sweet.

Amassing body and color

Norwegian_rotary

I understand what you mean, but when youre running out into the snow at 200km/h, something will crack anyway

Norwegian_rotary

Thanks, always cool to hear that people like my car

Norwegian_rotary

Thanks.. It about a half year of everyday work behind that body..

takhay

Man, I haven't checked out this thread since early '08 (back when you painted the inside of the chassis and made the first molds of the fenders), and I have to say this car has come a long way! Great job, and it looks amazing!

jay85gs

Fantastic Car, If I'm ever in Norway I want a ride in that Rocket Ship!!!!!!!, keep up the good work and keep writing about your progress, it seems to be helping your english

Norwegian_rotary

Haha, thanks :P

The car is working fine, been on the track a couple times now, and everything works great.

Been outrunning some porsche carrera Gt's etc..

There is a video comming up soon, just have to get everything to the computer first..

Starfox07

I was on a completely different forum (not related to RX7s) and a guy posted a photo-thread from a drift event, and as I scrolled down, I saw this!



So I figured I'd post it up. Any updates on the car?

Norwegian_rotary

Thanks..
Where did you find the picture?

Was it from the event called Gatebil? That is the biggest car event here in northern europe.. And that picture i know for sure i comming from that event..

I was doing a TimeAttack race at that event.. The results you'll see here.

- Tommy Schönberg, Audi A3R - 1:04.180
- Kai Roger Bakken, Audi S1 Replika - 1:04.255
- Håvard Gustad, Nissan Skyline - 1:03.637
- Roar Harlem, Mazda RX7 - 1:07.241
- Henrik Rød, Audi S2 - 1:08.911
- Lars Kvissel, BMW - 1:12.824
- Tore Bjørnstad, Mitsubishi Evo -
- Terje Amundsen, Toyota Supra MKIV -
- Helge Vik, BMW M3 E30 -

Starfox07

Here is the thread in question:


http://forums.finalgear.com/photogra...-no-wai-36271/

Site devoted to top gear.

Norwegian_rotary

thanks..

was out with my friend and tested his car last week..
4 rotor FD..
Sorry for bad quality of the video, but its filmed with my cell phone.