ProjectLMP
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| posted on 31/1/04 at 10:48 PM |
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I quite like the look of this
This is the first Daytona prototype car that I actually like the look of. Would be neat to build a scaled down version perhaps with a subaru
drivetrain or maybe bike engined powered. They are relatively simple construction by modern race car standards. Space frame with stressed gearbox.
More pictures at www.grand-am.com
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Alan B
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| posted on 31/1/04 at 11:00 PM |
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Yes, I quite like it too..
Have you been watching the Rolex 24?
There are a few nice ones. I was tempted to go and watch (only 2 hours away) but decided to work on mine instead.
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ProjectLMP
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| posted on 31/1/04 at 11:21 PM |
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Yes, keep looking in on the race in between working on the car.
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fia289
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| posted on 31/1/04 at 11:57 PM |
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The new Crawford is a looker as well a performer...
It's not just a pretty Daytona Prototype(most of them are ugly), but a beatifull race car period
A subaru powered version sure would be nice to build
Fred
[Edited on 31/1/04 by fia289]
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 12:30 AM |
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For those who don't know the Crawford (included me...)....
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 12:36 AM |
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Is it just me, or do they look VERY similar?
Unless Fred meant.."Yes, Paul....... the Crawford is a good looker" .......and they ARE the same....
[Edited on 1/2/04 by Alan B]
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ProjectLMP
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 12:43 AM |
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There the same car.
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 12:47 AM |
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Good I'm not losing it then......
Well not today perhaps...
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kb58
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 01:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Yes, I quite like it too..
Have you been watching the Rolex 24?
There are a few nice ones. I was tempted to go and watch (only 2 hours away) but decided to work on mine instead.
Similar situation here. There's a regional and national SCCA race at California Speedway today. It's been years since I've been to
any racing event, and a buddy's car is in it.
Nope, I feel more a sense of accomplishment working on the car, so I did. At the end of the day I can literally see progress, as opposed to looking
at other people's cars. Someday...
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fia289
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 02:53 AM |
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Sorry about that Alan,
That's what I meant they are the same.....
Fred
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 04:22 AM |
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Hey Fred..no problem....
Terrapin eh?.....how's it going?
Must admit that High Speed Low Cost has probably made more impression on me than Ron's book...
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fia289
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 04:44 AM |
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I received the plans last week. I had been collecting parts for a few months... I'll be making some small changes like an R1 engine and
replacing the mini corner with some suzuki swift parts. I should be cutting some steel within the next 3 weeks. The beggining of a fun journey.
I really wanted a learners project since my ultimate goal is to build somting like Paul project....
You see in my case I read Ron's book first, so I started planning my build, buying a few thing , but I never really liked the looks of the 7:
Call me crazy. Than I discovered the High Speed Lowcost book: A single seater with the engine in the right place... Plus I always had a foundness for
the sixties single seaters... That was it I had to build it..
Fred
[Edited on 1/2/04 by fia289]
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 05:30 AM |
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Cool....
Well, this is the right place to be for good info. and ideas...
[Edited on 1/2/04 by Alan B]
[Edited on 1/2/04 by Alan B]
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suparuss
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 11:33 AM |
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nice looking car, i like the unusual windscreen shape.
tis the look im going for, hopefully.
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fia289
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| posted on 1/2/04 at 07:54 PM |
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I do intend to call on your common as things creep up knowledge here and on the BEC section
Fred
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