thanks for the replies, it's not really Saenz over Jerico, it's more like 6 over 4 and sequential over H. The jerico really is an awsome tranny that will hold just about anything you through at it but like said earlier the more gears you have the closer you can place the ratios and the less rpm drop between gears. with the ratios in this tranny I never go below 7200.

BigAl...

 

i love this build thread

 

Awesome build thread. the decisions you are making keep getting better and better. please post tons of video once the car finds its way onto a track. looking forward to hearing it start!

 

I read that at least 2 dozen times before starting my racecar. Yet i did not listen. Mine is mild and very non-pioneering compared to most. Yet it still consumes the better part of my money and time on this planet in 2010. I just keep throwing myself circular logic like, "Well if everybody bought their race cars already built who would build them?" Eventually i confuse myself enough where i end up just going back to building...

 

Amazing build! Can't wait to see the end result.

 

Anoter great build
Between yours and Rob's build, I have learned a lot.
I was in Miami last week and meet with Carlos.
Hopefully he will be helping me out pretty soon.

Stay safe

Strictly Rotary

 

Thanks for the kind words guys, I've been working hard on the floor (I've been putting it off for over a year!). Unfortunately I misplaced my compact flash card so no pictures to post yet, I just finished the section under the diff (quick release with dzus fasteners) now I'm moving on to the rear diffuser. I'll post pics as soon as I find my card

 

I was able to get some work done this weekend. Below you can see I finally finished the rear diffuser, I'm very very very (did I mention VERY) happy the way it turned out!!! It took me a while but it was worth it! Also attached is a pic of the window net



Here is a rear view of the diffuser. You can see Rob's car in the background, fuel system work being done.






different angle, you can't tell from this pic but I had to trim the bumper cover a bit below the tag






Here is a view showing part of the flat floor coming together (the section below the diff is removable with dzus fasteners.






here is the window net installed, I had a pretty cool net bar made (not cheap) very cool!







next on the agenda is to finish the floor.

enjoy
BigAl...

 

Looking good... as always! can't wait to see more updates

 

Id be really interested to see laptimes with and without the diffuser to see how much of a difference it makes.
It looks awesome. Nice work!

 

I did a little more work last night on the floor/diffuser.

here you can see the lower control arm attachment point and how it protrudes.





so I decided to make a little spoiler for the subframe protrusion.

 

Love it, what sort of material are you using? Straight up steel? I've got a line on getting some laser cut alumalite for my undertray, might go that route

 

Thanks! What you see in the pics is .063 aluminum, any thinner and it's a pia to weld.

BigAl...

 

hello BigAl need another shell for future project or spare or anyone out there looking for an FD....trying to sell my shell.

Its a 93 R1 hard top FD,original black.....I cut the floor out stripped the car for a tube chassis that i build but no longer have it or interested in this project.I have owned the car for several ,years plus it was a good running car straight body.The front shock towers are still stock plus the firewall....No suspension or front body parts on this shell.

Asking $900 for it buyer needs to pick up

 

It's been a couple of weeks since my last post, Rob and I finally finished the front splitter/diffuser. I'm very happy the way it turned out, I think it looks good and will be very functional!


Front view






Diffuser, thanks to Carlos Lopez for helping me with the wind tunnel tested diffuser shape!





Different angle of the diffuser





I love the little winglets! You can see the angle piece we stretched to achieve the perfect radius





Next week we'll continue back with the floor.

BigAl...

 

subbed now im off to cry tears of jealousy

 

I noticed the saenz transmission in the last picture. How do you like those?

 

Not sure if All has actually run one yet, so I will humbly add my experiences/opinions. I watched teams working with the old Trans-Am 4 and 5 speed boxes running TransAm, GrandAm AGT (including the 24Hrs Daytona), and a few SCCA GT1 cars were really good, the boxes worked perfectly and IMHO the best value in a racing gearbox. Not that my opinion really means much more than anyone elses but here is my racing gearbox list in order of value/dollar spent-

Saenz- Seriously the most for your dollar spent
Quaife (if you can find one on this side of the pond, excellent boxes and very sturdy)
Jerico- Used to be the best value, still very good value.
Tex- still a really good value, call Taylor in Texas and they will set you up right
Bert/Brinn- Can be found really cheap but not really sure what thier ratio selection is like these days
Hewland (still a lot of $$$ unless something has changed)
Webster (Not even sure if they are still making front engine boxes, cheaper than Hewland but harder to find)

 

you might of noticed the car isn't done yet, it'll be a while before I get to use the tranny. (btw you may want to refrain from quoting with several pictures attached, just not necessary).


"subbed now im off to cry tears of jealousy"

No jealousy, just enjoy the pics, I'm not doing anything you can't do!

BigAl...

 

haha thanks for the up beat remarks, i neither have the room nor resources.

 

You guys have done a GREAT job!!! I see the Syclone gets no more love

 

is this who I think it is?, if so how is Bryan? Where the hell have you been? The Syclone hasn't been driven in 2 1/2 years! and it's got the dust to prove it.

BigAl...

 

He's huge. I see Luca in ur avatar. Is he 6' yet? I read all 16 pages yesterday and I was very impressed!. You guys have done great work with these cars! Doug

 

just finished reading this whole thread while at work (as well as most of rob's thread) very inspiring. I hope to have an FD track car once I'm out of college in two years. Can't wait to see how this thing turns out.

Happy Rotorying
Kyle

 

thanks for the kind words, I'm definitely enjoying myself with this project. Here you can see a few new pics



Here you see the ignition interrupt device I made to be able to flat shift. It looks simple but this damn thing took several hours!





Here you see the steering wheel with a bracket I made for the switches I'll be using, I'll be adding the appropriate labels this week





I can't bring myself to work on the floor, so for now I'm gonna start working on the wiring.

BigAl...