GRM Exclusive Reveal: Exocet Spec-A

Also good: https://www.facebook.com/groups/exocetowners/

thanks guys

Last piece of the you can't fit longtubes on an exocet puzzle is the starter. Tight fit, but it fit. Powermaster 9509, a bit pricy, but the only thing that's probably going to fit that space.

The headers aren't going to burn that up?

Don't see why they would. There's ~1/8 inch of clearance at the long bolt that holds the motor nose in, and a good 5/8 to 3/4 inch to the actual motor itself. The lower part is just a gearbox and isnt super heat sensitive. It's a little tighter then my old camaro, but clearance wise isnt much different then any corvette with headers. Probably be fine - lots of open airflow in an exocet :)

Nuts, looks like I won't be able to make it to Exocet day at AMP Job search going slower than I'd like so I can't afford the trip. TAKE PICTURES

Another Exocet rolling under it's own power!

It's clearly not nearly done yet (checkout the duct taped electrical tray), but it was a total hoot to autocross. A stock NA 1.8 is way more fun than you'd figure, but the Koni shocks/HR springs from the donor need to be replaced with coilovers ASAP.

Looking nice & purposeful!

This is probably the right place to ask - What's the best track/autocross coilover that doesn't totally blow the budget? The Ohlins at $2800 look great, but what can you buy for maybe half of that?

V-Maxx Classic or XXtreme are working really well on our car, and they're about a third of price of the Ohlins. The FOX would also rock pretty hard on an Exocet, but I haven't been able to shake a set free to test yet.

Happy with how the color turned out.

I take it that is the "transparent copper" color mentioned earlier? Crazy in a good way!

That's it. I wanted something that looked close to GM's sunset orange metallic paint of the early 2000s. Ended up pretty dead on.

Good to see, Jim! Lots of smiles from those in those in the picture!

First attempt at posting a picture here ... if this works, here is where I'm at on s/n 110's build.

I like the signal integrated into the upper side panel. I may have to do that with mine.

In reply to einy: Looks good - are you going to have access to those belt adjusters with the side panel on?

I will, but acess will be tight! Not 100% set on final adjustments quite yet, though. As of today, seat is back out of the car for rear wire loom permanent fitting, so I may readjust belts while I have ready access. Getting closer to setting up Ohio State Patrol inspection so I can get on the road !!

In reply to einy:

Are you planning on doing a windshield and wipers before OSP inspection? We just moved to OH and the regs seem to mandate a windshield but I have heard of golf carts getting registered without.

I am going to try without either and see what happens. If that works, I may add a short windshield later, but I want to avoid the wiper hassle. As I read the law, if you have a windshield, you need a wiper. Not real clear on whether a windshield is required or not, therefore my plan to find out.

What I am wondering now ... Do I need to install my fenders to register in Ohio ??

In reply to einy:

I hope you are right and you can get it registered without a windshield or wipers. I will be ordering a race chassis later in Sept for a Feb 2016 delivery and plan to register it in OH too. Looking at this

4501-33-05 Equipment inspection for self-assembled motor vehicles. (A) All self-assembled vehicles shall be inspected to determine compliance with Chapter 4513. of the Revised Code, and the following chapters of the Administrative Code: 4501:2-1 (addressing motor vehicle inspection), 4501-15 (addressing lighting), 4501-17 (addressing motorcycles-lighting and helmets), 4501- 41 (addressing windows of vehicles), and 4501-43 (addressing maximum height of bumpers). (B) Inspecting employees will document in the VIN comments portion of the HP-106 for self-assembl......

It seems like a windshield is a required item and with a windshield wipers are needed. That is if the letter of the law is followed. Maybe the inspection process is less stringently followed.

BTW that is from here

http://www.bipac.net/semaga/TagTitleToolbox_OH.pdf

It is the best resource I have found so far.

I hear you, but I also see a 'rail buggy' driving around my local area without windshield or fenders. I talked to the owner who had no issue getting his inspection done a few years back without these. Worth a try, I think. I'll keep you posted on what I find out.

Race numbers = race car

Some great pictures of the XXXocet.

http://shootfordetails.com/2015/08/xxxocet-madness/