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I don't know if this helps, but starting at about 13:24 they show how Mitsubishi installs them. It says they use special rivets.
EVO VIII MR The Ultimate Evolution - Best Motoring International - YouTube
EVO VIII MR The Ultimate Evolution - Best Motoring International - YouTube
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more cage pictures
also got a 2nd hand motec mdc diff controller, slowly but surely getting all my electronics in order.
also got a 2nd hand motec mdc diff controller, slowly but surely getting all my electronics in order.
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Time to get serious on the weight reduction while the cage is going in.
Adam and his team took out over 15kg of metal today, more to come.
Rear firewall removed and some of the area around the headlights. Rear parcel shelf was removed but a lip as we will have to put in a fire break still for racing regulations.
Adam and his team took out over 15kg of metal today, more to come.
Rear firewall removed and some of the area around the headlights. Rear parcel shelf was removed but a lip as we will have to put in a fire break still for racing regulations.
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front supports that were tacked in removed for further weight reduction.
patches have been left from being hole sawed for the gusseting for the cage and instead of full removal to maintain some structual integrity.
patches have been left from being hole sawed for the gusseting for the cage and instead of full removal to maintain some structual integrity.
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Great to see an Aussie doing such a big build. 
to you giving so much info out on this thread. I assume your aiming at wtac 2013, hopefully you will be up and running by then, it's good that it has been put back to October. It's interesting to see you using so many US parts suppliers/builders, even taking shipping and taxes into account i've found there is good savings to be made and the skills and ideas coming out of the USA and the use of the internet, for tuning and such, are hard to pass up. I'll keep an eye out at wtac and give a cheers as you go by, do you think you will drive or get a pro in, aka Nemo? Following with interest.
to you giving so much info out on this thread. I assume your aiming at wtac 2013, hopefully you will be up and running by then, it's good that it has been put back to October. It's interesting to see you using so many US parts suppliers/builders, even taking shipping and taxes into account i've found there is good savings to be made and the skills and ideas coming out of the USA and the use of the internet, for tuning and such, are hard to pass up. I'll keep an eye out at wtac and give a cheers as you go by, do you think you will drive or get a pro in, aka Nemo? Following with interest.
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More weight reduction pictures
Yes I've used alot of USA suppliers and parts. I'm also using parts from Japan, United Kingdom, Canada whereever I can get what I want. This build is about building the best I can afford.
Sometimes there is more value in the States but I mainly go to people who I think can do the best job at that price.
Yes aiming for WTAC in October and need to get testing time in the car.
I am sharing what I can although some things wil be kept secret till race day to maintain an edge and advantage.
I plan to drive myself in Pro Am , money dependant. I'm a blue collar worker not a business owner so putting a pro drive in the car while yielding what I think would be a possible top 5 finish, kind of defeats the purpose of me spending two years building this car.
I've won if I just make the grid at WTAC with what I've been through, stolen parts, crashes the lot. It's been quite stressful at times.
Yes I've used alot of USA suppliers and parts. I'm also using parts from Japan, United Kingdom, Canada whereever I can get what I want. This build is about building the best I can afford.
Sometimes there is more value in the States but I mainly go to people who I think can do the best job at that price.
Yes aiming for WTAC in October and need to get testing time in the car.
I am sharing what I can although some things wil be kept secret till race day to maintain an edge and advantage.
I plan to drive myself in Pro Am , money dependant. I'm a blue collar worker not a business owner so putting a pro drive in the car while yielding what I think would be a possible top 5 finish, kind of defeats the purpose of me spending two years building this car.
I've won if I just make the grid at WTAC with what I've been through, stolen parts, crashes the lot. It's been quite stressful at times.
Damn Mick! Very pumped to be a part of the build from day one
its been a long and extremely interesting journey. Finally seeing all the crazy Ideas take shape is truly awesome to watch.
I'll be sure to jump in here with pictures of the turbo and power side of things shortly!
Titanium, 625 inconel, 321, 347, slip fit! Fun fun fun!
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its been a long and extremely interesting journey. Finally seeing all the crazy Ideas take shape is truly awesome to watch. I'll be sure to jump in here with pictures of the turbo and power side of things shortly!
Titanium, 625 inconel, 321, 347, slip fit! Fun fun fun!
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Well Collin at Toxic fab received something for him to start playing with, hope to order a 2nd for back up before October, Borg Warner EFR 8374 EWG .105. Be interesting to see how this develops- because of aero we need to run the wastegates into the exhaust carbon doesn't like dumps too much, so Collin has his work cut out for him.
Also recieved this email.....
I am pleased to inform you that your Expression of Interest has been accepted, and we would like to invite you to compete at World Time Attack Challenge 2013 in the PRO AM Class.
Attached is the invoice for your competitor entry fee. Entry fee is payable as per the terms of the invoice which is 14 days from receipt.
World Time Attack Challenge will be announcing your entry in the near future, so if you have any additional information or images you would like us to include please send them through to me.
Shortly we will be sending you the Event Entry Form, you can view all rules and regulations on the World Time Attack Challenge website.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Amy Boatwright
Event Manager
World Time Attack Challenge
game on the clock is ticking now, we need to get a big cup of hurry up on.
Also recieved this email.....
I am pleased to inform you that your Expression of Interest has been accepted, and we would like to invite you to compete at World Time Attack Challenge 2013 in the PRO AM Class.
Attached is the invoice for your competitor entry fee. Entry fee is payable as per the terms of the invoice which is 14 days from receipt.
World Time Attack Challenge will be announcing your entry in the near future, so if you have any additional information or images you would like us to include please send them through to me.
Shortly we will be sending you the Event Entry Form, you can view all rules and regulations on the World Time Attack Challenge website.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Amy Boatwright
Event Manager
World Time Attack Challenge
game on the clock is ticking now, we need to get a big cup of hurry up on.