Project "Rally 7" - 84 GSL-SE

Fidelity101 · 12-22-2008, 02:44 AM

I'm surprised it took this many pages, anyways when in Rome!

85rx-7gsl-se · 12-22-2008, 02:57 AM

How did the trans crossmember come out? I have a TII swapped FB with a kinda modified stock crossmember that sucks...Wouldn't be interested in making a copy would ya? wink wink

As far as driveshaft, I just had a local shop in Nashville make me a 3" shaft with spicer joints for around $300.

staticpat · 12-22-2008, 08:50 AM

The problem with the driveshaft is I don't have a T2 yoke, and I don't want to buy a T2 driveshaft just to cut it up. Mazdatrix said they'd make one I just need to get my measurements.

The tranny mount is still in progress. I'll get some pics of it and see if we could make an extra one.

85rx-7gsl-se · 12-22-2008, 11:05 AM

The shop I used is Clinard's in Nashville and when they made mine, they had two TII yolks so I paid for one and he let me take it home and used it to get the measurements, then I called him with the measurement and he built it for me and I just brought back the TII yolk and swapped it for the new driveshaft

Fidelity101 · 12-22-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by staticpat

The problem with the driveshaft is I don't have a T2 yoke, and I don't want to buy a T2 driveshaft just to cut it up. Mazdatrix said they'd make one I just need to get my measurements.

The tranny mount is still in progress. I'll get some pics of it and see if we could make an extra one.

yeah so then they can sell the driveshaft to other people with the same situation your in, FB body with TII trans.

cash money, dolla dolla billz yall.

staticpat · 01-04-2009, 07:41 PM

Worked on cleaning up my wiring and stuff the last couple weeks. I also installed an electric fan. I did a pusher setup since I had lots of space in front of the radiator.

The motor as it sits.

Here's a bad picture of the battery relocation. I ran the (+) to a cutoff switch in the rear. I also put a breaker in the engine bay where the fuse block terminates. Later when I'm sure of the regulations I will add another cutoff switch within arms reach of the driver.

I also got a friend of mine to start making something to fill in the gray. We are going to work on some rotor stencils (speedsource style, but not knockoffs) to fill in the rest. May or may not do a hood graphic.

Fidelity101 · 01-04-2009, 08:19 PM

You should go double alt pulley to prevent water pump slippage.

staticpat · 02-14-2009, 05:12 PM

I haven't worked on it much lately, I was waiting for my driveshaft. Anyways it got here so here's some updates.

Biggest thing is obviously the trans mount for the T2 trans and driveshaft. No Limit built me a mount, and I finally got a custom driveshaft in from Mazdatrix (took forever :< ).

I fixed up a few things in the engine bay. I cleaned up all the wiring and got rid of all the excess crap. I also installed different plug wires, double alternator pulley, fan relay, and a K&N filter kit for the carb.

I did some little things here and there. Installed 2 of my 4 new pedals from autovation. These are actually made for heel/toeing they aren't entirely rice parts.

I finished my battery relocation. Got a tiedown welded to the frame and have a marine box for regulations.

The next big thing I'm playing with is the suspension. I'd like to get the car low for auto-x and track days, but be able to raise it up for sweet rally action. I got the RE-Speed coilover kit for the front and rears. After talking with Billy I picked some custom spring rates and lengths. I opted for 10" long springs. Going by recommendations on specialstage I went with 225# fronts, and 125# rears. The softer rears will supposedly squat better for more traction in the dirt. We will see how this works.

The first pic shows the wheel gap in the back, lowest setting on 10" springs. I also have a set of 8" I'll keep for track days. Still working on the getting the fronts fitted.

The beast as it sits, waiting one day to drive.

Next things up are finishing the front suspension, new front sway, steering wheel, and a T2 shifter. We also found out there may be fuel delivery problems. I bought an inline pump, but I don't really want to install it yet. We'll see if some troubleshooting can get me running soon.

Whizbang · 02-14-2009, 05:20 PM

yea for progress! Do you have your brake lines run in the cabin and fuel lines protected?

staticpat · 02-14-2009, 05:29 PM

Nah, there's still lots to do if I actually want to run stage rally.

When I put in a new pump I'm probably going to run all the lines inside. I believe this is legal (and preferred) as long as no joints are inside the cabin.

staticpat · 02-14-2009, 05:36 PM

Oh I forgot something slightly important. Our first local rallycross was last week. Since my car is disabled I got to drive a Focus.

The cool thing was it was at a speedway with a dirt circle track. The organizer invited all the dirt track guys to come run for free. With enough support he is going to try and organize a European style Rallycross. For any not familiar this is door to door racing through left and right turns on both tarmac and gravel.

His goal is to get some rules set so the dirt trackers and rallycrossers can both run. He wants to have 4 cars on a mixed gravel/tarmac course at a time. Some safety regulations will obviously have to be worked out. If this is a go, then I am definitely building my car to compete.

Here's some rallycross pics for fun. No shots of the Focus though :<

warwickben · 02-16-2009, 05:22 PM

i really want to get into rallycross. can you point me to a web site telling me what ill need to do to the car to pass spec ect.

Whizbang · 02-16-2009, 06:22 PM

scca website has the rules

BMW.Nick · 02-28-2009, 11:00 PM

Man it's so cool to see Gregs old car getting all that attention! We went and picked that thing up in TN for $1800 with 160k on it back around '98-99 and it NEVER let him down! I can even tell you how it got dented on the drivers side...

I used to live in some Condos in Vestavia at the top of a hill. Greg parked on the curb out front and came inside...we went back out after hearing a crash and found Gregs car at the botom of the hill attached to a Volvo!! Detroyed the fender and jacked the door up.

That was a great car and Im glad to see it back to life like this!!

staticpat · 03-03-2009, 09:07 PM

For anyone keeping track there is a minor update. Today Todd at No Limit and Phil (Herblenny) helped get the motor running.

It ran like a top until the coolant system over-pressurized and decided to release said pressure all over my face, the car, and the shop. Also a wire caught fire. Also my radiator apparently split open. Also I need a new battery. Oh yeah, I need the coolant seals replaced too. So a couple minor things and it should be good.

12-22-2008, 02:44 AM	#31
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 16	I'm surprised it took this many pages, anyways when in Rome! __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

12-22-2008, 08:50 AM	#33
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	The problem with the driveshaft is I don't have a T2 yoke, and I don't want to buy a T2 driveshaft just to cut it up. Mazdatrix said they'd make one I just need to get my measurements. The tranny mount is still in progress. I'll get some pics of it and see if we could make an extra one. __________________

01-04-2009, 07:41 PM	#36
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	Worked on cleaning up my wiring and stuff the last couple weeks. I also installed an electric fan. I did a pusher setup since I had lots of space in front of the radiator. The motor as it sits. Here's a bad picture of the battery relocation. I ran the (+) to a cutoff switch in the rear. I also put a breaker in the engine bay where the fuse block terminates. Later when I'm sure of the regulations I will add another cutoff switch within arms reach of the driver. I also got a friend of mine to start making something to fill in the gray. We are going to work on some rotor stencils (speedsource style, but not knockoffs) to fill in the rest. May or may not do a hood graphic. __________________ Last edited by staticpat; 01-04-2009 at 08:02 PM..

01-04-2009, 08:19 PM	#37
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 16	You should go double alt pulley to prevent water pump slippage. __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

02-14-2009, 05:12 PM	#38
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	I haven't worked on it much lately, I was waiting for my driveshaft. Anyways it got here so here's some updates. Biggest thing is obviously the trans mount for the T2 trans and driveshaft. No Limit built me a mount, and I finally got a custom driveshaft in from Mazdatrix (took forever :< ). I fixed up a few things in the engine bay. I cleaned up all the wiring and got rid of all the excess crap. I also installed different plug wires, double alternator pulley, fan relay, and a K&N filter kit for the carb. I did some little things here and there. Installed 2 of my 4 new pedals from autovation. These are actually made for heel/toeing they aren't entirely rice parts. I finished my battery relocation. Got a tiedown welded to the frame and have a marine box for regulations. The next big thing I'm playing with is the suspension. I'd like to get the car low for auto-x and track days, but be able to raise it up for sweet rally action. I got the RE-Speed coilover kit for the front and rears. After talking with Billy I picked some custom spring rates and lengths. I opted for 10" long springs. Going by recommendations on specialstage I went with 225# fronts, and 125# rears. The softer rears will supposedly squat better for more traction in the dirt. We will see how this works. The first pic shows the wheel gap in the back, lowest setting on 10" springs. I also have a set of 8" I'll keep for track days. Still working on the getting the fronts fitted. The beast as it sits, waiting one day to drive. Next things up are finishing the front suspension, new front sway, steering wheel, and a T2 shifter. We also found out there may be fuel delivery problems. I bought an inline pump, but I don't really want to install it yet. We'll see if some troubleshooting can get me running soon. __________________ Last edited by staticpat; 02-14-2009 at 05:16 PM..

02-14-2009, 05:20 PM	#39
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	yea for progress! Do you have your brake lines run in the cabin and fuel lines protected? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-14-2009, 05:29 PM	#40
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	Nah, there's still lots to do if I actually want to run stage rally. When I put in a new pump I'm probably going to run all the lines inside. I believe this is legal (and preferred) as long as no joints are inside the cabin. __________________

02-14-2009, 05:36 PM	#41
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	Oh I forgot something slightly important. Our first local rallycross was last week. Since my car is disabled I got to drive a Focus. The cool thing was it was at a speedway with a dirt circle track. The organizer invited all the dirt track guys to come run for free. With enough support he is going to try and organize a European style Rallycross. For any not familiar this is door to door racing through left and right turns on both tarmac and gravel. His goal is to get some rules set so the dirt trackers and rallycrossers can both run. He wants to have 4 cars on a mixed gravel/tarmac course at a time. Some safety regulations will obviously have to be worked out. If this is a go, then I am definitely building my car to compete. Here's some rallycross pics for fun. No shots of the Focus though :< __________________ Last edited by staticpat; 02-14-2009 at 05:38 PM..

02-16-2009, 05:22 PM	#42
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	i really want to get into rallycross. can you point me to a web site telling me what ill need to do to the car to pass spec ect. __________________

02-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#43
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	scca website has the rules __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-28-2009, 11:00 PM	#44
BMW.Nick The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Man it's so cool to see Gregs old car getting all that attention! We went and picked that thing up in TN for $1800 with 160k on it back around '98-99 and it NEVER let him down! I can even tell you how it got dented on the drivers side... I used to live in some Condos in Vestavia at the top of a hill. Greg parked on the curb out front and came inside...we went back out after hearing a crash and found Gregs car at the botom of the hill attached to a Volvo!! Detroyed the fender and jacked the door up. That was a great car and Im glad to see it back to life like this!! __________________ 2006 BMW X3 3.0i 2006 VW GTI 1985 RX7 GS project

03-03-2009, 09:07 PM	#45
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	For anyone keeping track there is a minor update. Today Todd at No Limit and Phil (Herblenny) helped get the motor running. It ran like a top until the coolant system over-pressurized and decided to release said pressure all over my face, the car, and the shop. Also a wire caught fire. Also my radiator apparently split open. Also I need a new battery. Oh yeah, I need the coolant seals replaced too. So a couple minor things and it should be good. __________________