would something like this be legal? (don't pretend like you don't know what this is!)
would something like this be legal? (don't pretend like you don't know what this is!)
I actually have no idea what that chassis is so do tell.
I have no idea what that is, What is it?
In reply to spitball :
I think the rules say either a production body or a production frame.
But here’s my opinion. If you can mount a production body on that, while keeping it under the $2019 limit.
That is assuming you made that, not something you just got a good deal on.
If that thing can be built or bought for $2019, I'll eat my hat. It is very cool, though.
That transaxle behind the LS is probably north of $2k.
Street legal? What street do you live on???
In reply to wearymicrobe :
it's cody loveland's enviate before the body work.
In reply to John Welsh :
why? you gonna come say hi?
In reply to RossD :
it's a flipped g50 if i remember correctly.
In reply to frenchyd :
i didn't see the production vehicle requirement. thanks.
spitball said:In reply to frenchyd :
i didn't see the production vehicle requirement. thanks.
Put a Subaru Justy or Chevy Corvair body over top and you'll meet the "production vehicle" requirement.
If you're talking about building something similar, on the cheap... For as similar as possible but maximum cheapness:
Use a B5 Passat FWD transaxle. Adapter plate to a 4.8/5.3 truck motor. Motorcycle shocks. Skip heim joints and use some home-made delrin bushings. Roll cage tubing gets pricey, fast. ERW is quite a bit cheaper than DOM. $2019 would be quite a challenge - you should give it a shot. Might be worth a note to the organizers to see if it's something they'd entertain in exhibition.
In reply to John Welsh :
or maybe a 2002 gti body?
In reply to Brotus7 :
that's pretty close to what i was thinking.
Where does one get an lsx adapter for this passat transaxle and what years do i look for?
In reply to Patrick :
as for year, he said B5, so...1997-2005.
In reply to Patrick :
found this: http://www.kitcarchassis.com/index.php
looks like it hasn't been updated since 2009...so...yeah. at the worst, i've got friends and/or acquaintances who should be able to help me put something together.
There needs to be a claimer rule for things like this
Patrick said:Where does one get an lsx adapter for this passat transaxle and what years do i look for?
Um, the Passat transaxle is an Audi 016/01E as used in the various Audi coupes and sedans and the 924S/944 ( the latter may not be as good candidates since the bellhousing aren’t setup for a clutch and they have an extra hole opened up to pass the shift linkage through).
Kennedy Engineering and other make LSx, BMW V8/V12, Toyota 1UZ, etc adapters for those transaxles. Audi V8s are nearly a bolt up solution.
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