Sad but true, There are dozens of running rotaries on the car show section and a few on the racetrack, sounds like a so-cal event to me. ill stop by to say hello

 

Yeah, I just got my rearend back today and I still have to weld the brackets in
this weekend. I'm going to try and see if I can get my bodywork done and primer so I can make this race but it's about a 1% chance. Either way, I'll be at the track to watch and help my fellow rotary brethren.

 

Rearend is finished and installed. Just need to plumb the rear brakes and she's ready to roll. Had a few shipping set backs so this next event I'm not going to make but will watch on the side lines with all the other SoCal racers.
Rearend came out really nice and fits like a glove. Can't wait to see how it works with the new adjustments. Oh, yeah, I got some new upgraded shinny stuff on the ends too. Had to get the Aerospace rear brakes to batch the fronts. I shaved 20+ lbs just from switching to these brakes over the Explorer brakes I had, plus their so purty. Here's some pics. Hope to be at the track within the next 3-4 weeks for testing.

 

sweet , only thing missing from that pic is some shiny new coilovers haha , nah good stuff

 

Looking real good Jay, keep it up!!

 

Thanks and yes, I do need new adjustable coilovers but have been looking and no one makes them that I can find for an Rx2. Anyone know where I can get some Drag coilovers for RX2. I need them to mount in factory location.

Thanks bro.

 

That rearend looks great, Good work

 

Thanks.

Ok she's on all 4. Dropping it off next Thursday to get the body/paint done.
Should be ready to hit the strip in a couple weeks or so.

See you guys at Fontana on the 12th. Hopefully some rotaries will come out of the woodworks.

 

Great work! I'm gonna knit pick though and suggest you put a large diameter washer on the heim joint at the axle end of the panhard bar. That should be standard procedure on any heim or bushing that is held in single shear like you have there. The idea is the washer (having a larger OD than that of the bearing) would keep the panhard bar from separating from the axle if the heim joint failed.

 

Ok, I'll take a closer look at it. I think the nut is has a larger od than the heim joint /socket, but I'll double check. Thanks

 

Looking good Jay... Did you beef up the body where the 4 link bolts to?
I ask that question because my rear is also mounted in the stock location and I worry about it ripping out of the car.

 

Thanks and yes I did. If you look closely in one of those pics you can see that added weld joints on the frame. The factory just spot welded the brackets in place. I had them welded all the way around and inside. The wall thickness of the metal should be ok as if you look closely the stock one's have a washer welded on top of metal, you just want to keep the bracket from ripping apart from the frame.

 

[QUOTE=ultimatejay;10012013]Hey Jay whats going on with your project?
any news?

 

[QUOTE=oldrotaryman;10063990]Was up. Car has been at bodyshop for the last week and should be in primer
by the end of next week. I have a guy doing the bodywork at his house and he is retired so he works on it here and there. Although this takes more time I get a really good deal in the end so it's worth it. After I get it back I'll throw some pics up and then I will be off to the dragstrip for some testing of the new rearend setup. I'll keep you posted. Thanks

Jarrett

 

Ok guys, finally got a new update. It has been a long process but the bodywork is done and the car has been jammed. The final paint job should be done by midweek and then it's finally back to the track for some more runs. This paint is so bright green you have to wear sunglasses to look at it. Porsche GT3 RS racing green to be exact. You either love it or hate and my son and I love it so that' s all I car about. LOL One things for sure people are going to remember this car. Here's some pics of the bodywork and I'll post pics of the finish car very soon. Hope you like.

 

the car is looking nice ...

 

That is looking super clean.

 

WOW !!! I LOVE IT...You're not messing around man...

 

Thanks guys. I can't wait to get this thing back from the paintshop. I can barely sleep.

 

you probably making Rotary noises and shifting sounds watching your videos before you sleep.....it a typical Rotary Syndrome sickness Proven from a study of real life people over the years LOL

Finish it soon so we can see the 2 green cars racing at the track next time side by side..

 

Hehe. What two green cars? I don't see the rx3 anymore, what happened to Steve?

Oh, and a nice black rotary-works sticker would look nice on my car from my new sponser eh? You do want your sticker to be on the next worlds fastest all motor rotary stock chassis right?

 

yeah but i wanna see you pose with the number one finger in the air.......

 

Ok, just got her back from paint. Aside from a few small blemishes here and there it turned out bitchin. I'm so freaking stoked that the paint color came out exactly the same as the porsche GT3rs. The pics don't bring out the true color, but it is GREEN! MAN I LOVE IT. I'm almost too afraid to race in now. LOL I still have to mount the lexan windows and some trims and then I'll do a full photo shoot and video. Should be out testing at the 1/8th mile next thursday. Tell me what you think. Even you Rotaryboys because I know your watching.

 

WOW man thats what im talking about,,,, this project is on the top of my list,, jay do you trust those straps?

 

Thanks alot. It's been a long process but it is all coming together very nicely. Wait till you see what's in store for this car next year.

Regarding the straps- each one is rated for 2000lbs. I have 4 plus a smaller one and the car only weighs 1780lbs, so I feel pretty safe. I am going to step up to the larger 4" straps soon though.