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Re: I'm joining the constructor's association!

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: I'm joining the constructor's association!
From: reed mideke <rfm@cruzers.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 20:10:52 -0700
[...]
> The rear suspension gets interesting.  I have most of a rotoflex setup ready
> to rebuild.  I am more interested in grafting a  Honda civic.  Sorry, not
> that.. a "Triumph Acclaim" front suspension into the rear end of the car.
> That would solve the high roll centre problem and allow the use of CV axles
> and 4 wheel disc brakes !!!!!
> 
My thoughts have centered around later Toyota Supra or Nissan 240SX
(both are 5 link IRS) I know that the early 90s 240sx can be narrowed
significantly by using axles from another car (300Z, if I remember
right).  The supra is attractive because they switched to the 5
link system around '87, so the hardware is available dirt cheap in
the self service wreaking yards.

> So, guys,  can I come play, huh, huh?   Please encourage me, I want to be
> bad.
> 
> Dave Terrick
> with thanks to all the previously built bastard cars that have inspired me.
> You know who you are.
Spitfire 1600 DOHC/EFI/5 Speed ;-) With stock rear suspension until
I get around to the chassis replacement that I need to do.
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Reed Mideke                  rfm(at)cruzers.com

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