Im not sure if it has been covered, but are you guys attaching/incorporating the rear dif with the roll cage?

 

Here are some updates of the most recent progress on the build. Ivan, Justin, Shaun and the 2 Shanes we have here have been kicking some serious butt on the project and I can't wait till the project is finished!

Now for the pics


Ivan gutting the front door


Progress on the roll cage


Ivan the surgeon


The front door on the car




More progress on the cage


The driver seat mocked up in the car




Swiss cheese FTW!




Ivan and Shaun re-installign the front subframe to check for clearances.


Stitch welding on the chassis


Body panels making their way back to the car for clearance purposes




Ivan working on the front release handle




More Stitch welding...




The finished door release/handle

 

WOW Amazing as always There are a few pics in the middle not showing up tho... Still I can't wait to see this car in person something this year AMS

 

When everything is all said and done, this just might be the most track-capable Evo X on the planet.

 

damn she is going to be stiff!

 

I'm really excited to see this on the track.

 

That sounds kinda wrong...in other contexts of course!

 

It already was when it was in it's first street class rendition....

 

Keep the pictures coming!!

 

looks awsome....

 

OK I need that top for my car... where can I get it.

 

From AMS.

Are you guys going to race the Blue Demon?

 

Thats new I didn't see it last time I was there... AMS Rocks

 

My sincerest apologies about the wait folks! Let me assure you, it was well worth it Here is the latest progress:



To help us pack more rubber Ivan and the team decided to make a wide body kit for the TA-X


Ivan reworking the factory fender


Tony welds in the fender extension part


and Shane works his magic to make it flow better


A rough rendition of the front fender


another angle! Kudos for Ivan, Shane and tony for the AWESOME work! Its their 1st attempt at body work!!!!


Justin fits in the collapsible steering column and the pedal box


looking good


Another angle of the column and the mounted driver's seat


Ivan begins work on the rear over fender


Matt welding in the strut mount supports


Engine bay - ready for the dummy engine




More cage work..


Matt welding away on the chassis




More progress on the cage work and chassis strengthening


Matt fills in unneeded openings in the firewall


AP Air jacks mounted to the cage/chassis


Little bit more progress on the cage work


Ivan and Justin having a little morning meeting, notice the fuel call mounted in the back of the car


Everything is coming along quite nicely! Cage is almost done!


A side shot of the cage and the driver seat position


Front strut mount support


Ivan mocking up the dashboard out of cardboard


a few hours later




Ivan prepping the dashboard panels ....




for the sweet alligator and ostrich cover!




Just daydreaming in the driver's seat!


Another angle of the dash in the car!

 

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