Thinking about a project car..need ideas! help a brotha out

Supersonic · 09-14-2007, 12:07 AM

My car as it is is about as good as it's gonna get.

So now I'm thinking I want something fun, sporty, completely impractical, and easy to work on as a project car. I'm leaning against rotaries for this one, perhaps something with an engine swap though.

I've surfed thru autotrader looking for inspiration and come up empty.

Give me some ideas!

Thanks

rick2 · 09-14-2007, 03:03 AM

Hmm... think conventional muscle car (mustang/camaro/firebird/etc)... get a 20b from atkins rotary, and w/the right build... confuse the heck out of the piston heads out there... aka the complete reverse of a ls1-into-rx7 swap

Mindcore · 09-17-2007, 02:43 PM

LOL if I saw a firebird with a rotary I would actually laugh out loud

I'd think about doing a rotary super7 or something like that. Something super lightweight, with a lot of power and a high reving engine, completly impractical but a laugh riot to drive.

rick2 · 09-18-2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindcore

LOL if I saw a firebird with a rotary I would actually laugh out loud

I'd think about doing a rotary super7 or something like that. Something super lightweight, with a lot of power and a high reving engine, completly impractical but a laugh riot to drive.

ooo... a locost that actually IS a seven... just a different kind!

Mindcore · 09-18-2007, 08:50 PM

I changed my mind.

Build one of these

rick2 · 09-19-2007, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindcore

I changed my mind.

Build one of these

is that a kit car? if so, more info! Tho i'm confused by the extraction hood, and rear roof-mounted intake....

Mindcore · 09-19-2007, 11:34 AM

Ya, it's basically a kit car. Here's a link to thier site http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/gtr/index.html

As they say, it's one of the fastest cars in the world. I've seen a couple on the track and there is nothing...NOTHING that can touch them.

It's not all that cheap, but you have the satisfaction of blowing away Enzo's if you want

Who wouldn't want this?

Jimbo · 09-19-2007, 01:43 PM

Ultima's are nuts. 580HP in something that weighs just over a go kart.

Insane car. If I had some spare funds, I'd definatly consider it

SERI3S · 09-19-2007, 11:17 PM

wow those ultimas are f*#ken amazing if i had that sort or money lying around i would not hesitate!!!

rick2 · 09-20-2007, 12:18 AM

ok i'm sold... but whats the extraction hood for? or is that cooler on the left for oil or tranny, and they actually run coolant tubes to the front for a front mounted radiator?

RageRX7 · 09-20-2007, 10:20 AM

I'm "almost" positive that the extraction hood is aredynamic. It's open in the bottom and creates negative pressure to hold the car on the road.

Supposedly, the R&D that went into this rivals the big guys

Supersonic · 09-21-2007, 05:18 PM

Hmmm Mindcore, you might be onto something. I'm going to do some reading on this thing. Is there a US distributer?

If I could do this thing for less then 50k, it may just be a done deal.

KevinRX7 · 09-23-2007, 01:02 PM

DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

That way I can live vicariously through you!

Ultimas are freakin wicked!

Supersonic · 09-23-2007, 04:18 PM

If you want to paypal me some cash, I could even let you look at it

RageRX7 · 09-24-2007, 07:48 PM

What a deal!

Supersonic · 09-27-2007, 01:45 PM

I had them send me over some info, I'll take pics of it when it comes. Still trying to find a reputable US dealer though

SteveO · 10-01-2007, 11:02 PM

Are you really going to go with one of those? Dude I am sooo jealous.

Nice choice!

RageRX7 · 10-04-2007, 01:26 PM

Have you considered the Atom as well? I'd rather have the Ultima, but I think the Atom can be had cheaper, and I bet it's just as much fun.

rick2 · 10-05-2007, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRX7

Have you considered the Atom as well? I'd rather have the Ultima, but I think the Atom can be had cheaper, and I bet it's just as much fun.

As featured in the last GRM magazine, a locost (lotus-7 clone) built off of the platform of a trashed mx-5 (as built by Keith from Flyin'Miata) can severely outperform the atoms... for much cheaper.... and you get to build it

If you want a project car, the atom def. isn't the way to go, as they come built already... tho you can get a "Westfield" kit from FM...
Flyin' Miata : The Westfield

Tho, theres a few other companies offering kits for "locosts" cheaper, with differing options, and different levels of preparedness...

Supersonic · 10-05-2007, 11:01 AM

Naw, as cool as the Atom is, it's not for me. Even the 7's I'm looking for something that is more of a "car" if you know what I mean. Not a tub with whees and an engine.

Building something off a trashed Miata does sound interesting.

I remember way back when my Dad was into cars he used to make his own, WV Bug chassis with a Corvair engine, etc, and then make a custom body for it. I was too young to rememeber them in real, but the pics were awesome. I'm not sure if it's because he's older now, but though he said it was fun, it was a headache and he wouldn't do it again. I'm rambling, but sometimes I think what could I build if I put my mind to it, but most of the time I'm thinking, can't I just build a life size RC car, where everything I need comes in the box?

09-14-2007, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 348	Thinking about a project car..need ideas! help a brotha out My car as it is is about as good as it's gonna get. So now I'm thinking I want something fun, sporty, completely impractical, and easy to work on as a project car. I'm leaning against rotaries for this one, perhaps something with an engine swap though. I've surfed thru autotrader looking for inspiration and come up empty. Give me some ideas! Thanks

09-14-2007, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
rick2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 243	Hmm... think conventional muscle car (mustang/camaro/firebird/etc)... get a 20b from atkins rotary, and w/the right build... confuse the heck out of the piston heads out there... aka the complete reverse of a ls1-into-rx7 swap __________________ '87 Blue RX-7 Coupe - the race car '99 Green MX-5 Roadster - my daily '77 RX-3 SP - the project car

09-17-2007, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,307	LOL if I saw a firebird with a rotary I would actually laugh out loud I'd think about doing a rotary super7 or something like that. Something super lightweight, with a lot of power and a high reving engine, completly impractical but a laugh riot to drive. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

09-18-2007, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,307	I changed my mind. Build one of these __________________ core Mazda Forums .

09-19-2007, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,307	Ya, it's basically a kit car. Here's a link to thier site http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/gtr/index.html As they say, it's one of the fastest cars in the world. I've seen a couple on the track and there is nothing...NOTHING that can touch them. It's not all that cheap, but you have the satisfaction of blowing away Enzo's if you want Who wouldn't want this? __________________ core Mazda Forums .

09-19-2007, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	Ultima's are nuts. 580HP in something that weighs just over a go kart. Insane car. If I had some spare funds, I'd definatly consider it

09-19-2007, 11:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
SERI3S Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	wow those ultimas are f*#ken amazing if i had that sort or money lying around i would not hesitate!!!

09-20-2007, 12:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
rick2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 243	ok i'm sold... but whats the extraction hood for? or is that cooler on the left for oil or tranny, and they actually run coolant tubes to the front for a front mounted radiator? __________________ '87 Blue RX-7 Coupe - the race car '99 Green MX-5 Roadster - my daily '77 RX-3 SP - the project car

09-20-2007, 10:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	I'm "almost" positive that the extraction hood is aredynamic. It's open in the bottom and creates negative pressure to hold the car on the road. Supposedly, the R&D that went into this rivals the big guys

09-21-2007, 05:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 348	Hmmm Mindcore, you might be onto something. I'm going to do some reading on this thing. Is there a US distributer? If I could do this thing for less then 50k, it may just be a done deal.

09-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
KevinRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 132	DO IT!!!!!!!!!! That way I can live vicariously through you! Ultimas are freakin wicked!

09-23-2007, 04:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 348	If you want to paypal me some cash, I could even let you look at it

09-24-2007, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	What a deal!

09-27-2007, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 348	I had them send me over some info, I'll take pics of it when it comes. Still trying to find a reputable US dealer though

10-01-2007, 11:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
SteveO Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 92	Are you really going to go with one of those? Dude I am sooo jealous. Nice choice! __________________ 94 RX7..no seats

10-04-2007, 01:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	Have you considered the Atom as well? I'd rather have the Ultima, but I think the Atom can be had cheaper, and I bet it's just as much fun.

10-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 348	Naw, as cool as the Atom is, it's not for me. Even the 7's I'm looking for something that is more of a "car" if you know what I mean. Not a tub with whees and an engine. Building something off a trashed Miata does sound interesting. I remember way back when my Dad was into cars he used to make his own, WV Bug chassis with a Corvair engine, etc, and then make a custom body for it. I was too young to rememeber them in real, but the pics were awesome. I'm not sure if it's because he's older now, but though he said it was fun, it was a headache and he wouldn't do it again. I'm rambling, but sometimes I think what could I build if I put my mind to it, but most of the time I'm thinking, can't I just build a life size RC car, where everything I need comes in the box?

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