Smokey moutains ftw

 

dam that road looks amazing

 

THE LINK OF THE THREAD.....

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=12929

 

I guess it will all depends on how much I can get done to the car by then and If my wife and I are free those dates but I will look into it. I might be able to convince her as she sold her RX-8 and misses it so looking at mostly RX-8s would be easier than any other car show.

 

DO IT! It will be a great time. The mountians down there are beautiful, The dragon's tail is a great drive, and so are the other roads out that way.

I should be there with the wife.

 

I had no idea you were in Tampa..... would love to see this little project! nicely done!

 

Came down here in July, PM me if you want to take a look at it some time.

 

Haven't seen any updates as of late. Your last post stated the next step were head and tail lights. Where are we at. I can't wait to see the final product.

 

yeah! resurrect the resurrection!

 

lol, yeah, I have been busy with the holidays and such.

I did adjust the front suspension a little bit and put shocks up front.

Started making templates for the rear apron but I need to get some medal.

 

We are having a meet on Saturday... heading down to Dupont Registry in the morning for Cars and Coffee. Dont know if the car is in working order or not but if you would like to meet up with some of the local RX8 clubers then let us know

 

Sorry I missed your invite we should meet up once I get the car on the road though

 

So I guess my garage had some Gremlins in it and they lived in the beetle for some time.

Trying to wire up the lights and it is driving me nuts.

Hazards function normal, but left and right turn signal both sides also.

when I turn on the light switch the brights activate

need to figure out the brake switches because I'm not using the stock pedal

For some reason the started engages from the clutch switch instead of the ignition?

At least the engine and gauges work properly!!!

 

Installed '67 style horn grills as an air duct for the oil coolers (don't worry there will also be duct work from under the hood as well they are just for added flow) Also cut the hood to get some air flow to the Radiator.



Headlights are also wired and operational

 

Installed the seat belt they are from the rear seat.

welded in a bar in the roll cage to mount the self retract


installed the front air dam hopefully it will keep the oil cool

 

sweet, lookin' good

 

awesome!

 

nice man!

 

Thanks Guys

Still need some things like mirrors and turn signals to be completely legal but should be taking it for its real maiden voyage either tomorrow or Friday as my temp Registration is only good till Friday and to get a License Plate they need to verify the VIN

 

Can't wait to see this finished.
Definitely one of the coolest projects here

 

I was just gonna say the holes for the coolers are too small, but then i saw the air dam good work, got any more vids of the car running?

 

Finished installing the insulation pad, also started installing the carpet but don't have a picture. Still need to direct the radiator heat away from the pass compartment because it feels like your driving through Hell.



Here's a pic of it's first fill up!


Back from the DMV she is all legit! It's great that the car of over 30 years old so the registration is cheaper!

 

OH and this thing feels like a Bat out of Hell!

 

Nice dude, glad you got everything sorted out. I bet that bitch is fast and loud. Any plans for suspension and brakes?

 

this thing is cool as hell dude...