 Safari Rally inspired build, tall and off road capable 6G - GT |
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 Oct 23, 2018 - 3:14 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
YESSSS. Now it just needs some awesome mudflaps to finish it off.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Oct 23, 2018 - 4:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Plenty of more work to do; front hubs have to be converted with the Rav4 pieces, Camry rotor and two pot calipers. The front might need sheet metal work to properly fit the tires, possibly a strut top spacer along with spacing the subframe and engine/tranny down an equal amount to not stress the axles. Hopefully all four corners will be fitted with the 5x114.3 hubs by the end of this next weekend.
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Oct 24, 2018 - 9:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Really cool. I agree with Daniel, I think if I kept mine forever and said YOLO I'd do the same. Some of my favorite driving moments were sliding on dirt.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Oct 25, 2018 - 1:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Love a lifted rear!!
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Oct 29, 2018 - 3:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This change -
 Made this change possible - 
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Oct 29, 2018 - 9:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Looking awesome! Can't wait to see when the front is done so we can see the whole car.
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Oct 31, 2018 - 11:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (GuYun14 @ Oct 29, 2018 - 10:45 PM)  Looking awesome! Can't wait to see when the front is done so we can see the whole car. And now it's on the road again... I call this one "Coffee Time"  
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Oct 31, 2018 - 1:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
All I see is a vape shop and PT, no coffee.
Jokes aside it's coming along nicely. Now it just needs some kind of rally car livery, and mudflaps. 
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Oct 31, 2018 - 5:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
ugh I wish I were closer to do a photoshoot. that looks great
--------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Nov 1, 2018 - 9:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle?
I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Nov 1, 2018 - 10:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:39 AM) Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle? I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build. How about this, my last dual sport build, lifted SC400, 1UZ-FE, Lexus quality... 
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Nov 1, 2018 - 10:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:39 AM) Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle? I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build. No axle binding or length issues. |
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Nov 1, 2018 - 1:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
that looks awesome!
what's next? mudflaps, bull bar, and WRC color scheme? lol --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Nov 1, 2018 - 1:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 9, '16 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Make it brighter... ROOF LIGHTS
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Nov 1, 2018 - 3:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (cheela @ Nov 1, 2018 - 1:06 PM) that looks awesome! what's next? mudflaps, bull bar, and WRC color scheme? lol #TeamMudflaps -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Nov 2, 2018 - 10:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (Roodwerks @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:53 AM) How about this, my last dual sport build, lifted SC400, 1UZ-FE, Lexus quality... That's so coooooooooolllll!!!! I'm wanting to chop up a 6GC for that V8/RWD drift machine though. Can you imagine the sound of a cammed LS coming out of a slammed 6g? I want to do it, just to mess with people. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Nov 4, 2018 - 1:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Nov 1, 2018 - 1:23 PM) Make it brighter... ROOF LIGHTS Thinking along these lines, the Safari rally cars had extra spot lights on the front wings/fenders just in front of the mirrors, the bracket looks simple enough to make. Also the snorkel, it would be interesting to see how you tackled that, thought about making one once, gave up, found a genuine one for sale, would have cost more than 2 GT4S. -------------------- |
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Nov 4, 2018 - 9:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I would love to see a snorkel, wouldn't use a genuine one for fear of damage. I really like this build:
 
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Nov 5, 2018 - 12:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '18 From Phoenix, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I feel like the car wouldn't complete the WRC Safari Celica without a snorkle. I've got a few ideas about how to make it and make it work, but we'll see. It's probably one of the later pieces I'll tackle, as it isn't needed right away. That Porsche is looking BA!! I think it was used to run the NORRA 1000 in Mexico if memory serves me right. I took the car to do a little off roading this weekend, easy does it at first, to find more fender clearance issues, see where to trim or completely cut away. I don't want to cut too much off yet, as I still plan on correcting suspension geometry to help with some of the fitment and clearance. I'll post a few nice pics of the adventure later.
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Nov 6, 2018 - 4:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
This car is coming along nicely. This was something I thought about doing but didn't have the guts or knowledge so now I'll live my dream through you lol
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