Ok.. a little update. Now that winter is through and I'm making headway on the RX8 I can turn my attention back into this car. I've made it through the christmas holiday, having a baby and all the taxes so I'm free and clear
I hope to update this thread more frequently in the coming months and things will hopefully move faster now.
I didn't go with the CCW classic for now. Those funds are being held towards, um... "other" parts that go under the fenders
BUT... that being said, I still needed to get some wheels so I can move forward with getting the other parts and get the car on the ground. These wheels will be the track wheel, thus keeping the CCW's in mint shape for photo ops
This has been an all time favorite wheel of mine, even tried getting them for the rx8 a few years ago but they were sold out then.
So here it is. The track setup.
17x9 +20 5Zigen FN01RC Hot in Titanium. Same on all four corners. I'm still debating on tires, but it looks like with the right adjustment a 255 should clear fine up front.
In the rear, a 275.
Here are some shots for you...
Simple, yet sexy:
From inside, as you can see, I've actually got a decent amount of room. I have to cycle the suspension some more, but I should be clear (I'll be stoked to get a 255 up there):
A shot from the top. Again, the suspension is hanging right now, but still, its flush with my wider fenders:
Mmmm... can't wait to get the rest of the car done. Its funny how a simple wheel can excite a man:
As for other updates... The rear end is currently under construction, suspension, gas tank restoration, etc.. that should hopefully be all wrapped up around end of April, then the car goes back on the ground, gets interior attention, then off to the welders for the cage, then home again for a while.
I have started the teardown of the block and will get some pics up shortly (sorry none now, I have a present in the garage I'm trying to keep hidden for a few more weeks but it keeps popping up in my pics). I'll get pics up shortly...
Oh, finally - Brian, you'll hate me, but I'm using the engine adapters for the REW. Talked briefly with Ryan at Shook and he states it will take 500ftlbs tq to deflect .030" at the mount. I'm good with that.... If they brake or ungodly rigid, I'll change it up...