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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Rotary Spitfire update

The Abomination has been to several venues since swallowing/puking an apex seal, with much better results. The car handles much better than I ever thought it would, given its scrapyard/backyard origins. Two FTD's so far, more to come (I hope!).

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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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thats one good looking spitfire you got there!!
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Slightly newer picture. See the haze near the left rear tire? Needs a smidge more fender clearance.


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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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That thing looks like fun!
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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There was a 12A Spitfire for sale on ebay about a month ago... too bad I missed it! They look like fun....
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Does it qualify as a K-car?
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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noice
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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That thing looks scary fast. That is awesome. Nothing like the feel of driving a car with no top.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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It is very quick. The biggest problem so far is lack of traction when the engine gets into the fat part of the power; it just starts spinning the rear tires, even with DOT stickies and limited slip. Get on it, listen for the wheelspin, back off the gas a bit. Then the tires bite and the cones lean toward you.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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time for flares and slicks
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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The cones lean toward you? Hahahaha! Sounds scary :P Good to hear that your project is going so well. Hopefully mine will work out as well.

Are you using the Mazda diff? If so, and if it uses a clutch type, you can buy LSD innards for it from Mazda Competition Parts at a reasonable price. They only allow people to buy their parts of they are driving a Masda though. I'm not sure if they are cool with a Rotary powered Spit.
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