Toyomatt - How far do ya plan on pushing it? And how did the AutoX season treat ya? Haven't heard much about it.
Well, my auto-x season got put on hold when I received news of a job change.
I'm losing money on the change, but learning a lot more on my field. Hopefully this nets me a pay raise or opportunities, but that's a long story.
My car also suffered from a busted accessories belt on the way down to Nashville this year, and currently has a wiring/alternator/starter issue that I cannot seem to sort out. The starter motor will not engage the flywheel, currently.
Not something I want to bring to auto-x and have turn into a bigger problem (since the place I typically auto-x at is about an hour and a half from home).
As far as future plans for my EM2, they start with the following (and will probably become much more than this initial list, but it's design will start here):
- Half-cut/tube-frame front end
- Double wishbone rear suspension with fully adjustable control arms
- Re-located fuel cell for balance and larger fuel capacity (along with upgraded fuel system)
- Carbon Kevlar replacements for hood, trunk, doors, fenders... maybe more
- Finally install my supercharger... after building up my K24A2 a bit.
- Add some heat and sound insulation for the cockpit
- Stitch weld and gusset chassis, without being intrusive to the cabin space
- Install electric power steering pump on Honda rack
- Replace driver seat with a fixed back seat (safety first kids)
- Reupholster interior with Recaro Artista, Recaro classic Gradation (red/orange version), or Recaro Confetti.
- Renew a set of classic wheels from my collection in either 16x9 or larger form, to fit 265+ tires.
- ???
- Profit.