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Author: Subject: Challenger - anyone actually finished one?
Andy S

posted on 14/10/07 at 02:35 PM Reply With Quote
Challenger - anyone actually finished one?

Only ever seen a couple as projects on here and one sold off unfinished - Just wondering if any have actually made it on the road yet.

Impressed by the Westy XI but price is stupid - Challenger looks interesting but quality and GTS rep not encouraging so wondering what current builders have found.

V8 Challenger anyone?

Cheers

Andrew

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posted on 14/10/07 at 04:39 PM Reply With Quote
Seem to recall there was some discussion over the rear suspension arrangement (which wasn't as conventional as most locost / sevens). I think it was then modified & i'm sure i recall someone getting one SVA'd.
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flak monkey

posted on 14/10/07 at 05:27 PM Reply With Quote
Mike is right.

The Challenger uses a de dion rear end with shortened sierra half shafts to bring it to the same width as the escort axle.

There are several finished ones about. Dont think any of them are on here though.

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stevebubs

posted on 14/10/07 at 07:40 PM Reply With Quote
Yes - at least one to my knowledge.

do a search on posts by chaos999 and you should find a bit of information around Simon's car - he spent a lot of time and effort putting the original "demonstrator" through SVA.

IIRC, Original monoshock was replaced with 2 due to "interesting" handling characteristics. Can't remember if the solution was IRS or dedion, though.

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scotty g

posted on 15/10/07 at 03:53 PM Reply With Quote
That original demonstrator was IRS but the kit now comes with a slightly shorter de-dion as Flac says, GTS have had a fair bit of interest in these just lately, probably due to westie relaunching their one, they have sold 2 or 3 in the last month including one to a french couple.
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Andy S

posted on 16/10/07 at 08:22 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers guys - shame there are not really any finished examples about.

Andrew

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Mark.

posted on 16/10/07 at 09:09 PM Reply With Quote
I have
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FUORISERIE

posted on 1/5/08 at 12:25 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Andy S
Only ever seen a couple as projects on here and one sold off unfinished - Just wondering if any have actually made it on the road yet.

Impressed by the Westy XI but price is stupid - Challenger looks interesting but quality and GTS rep not encouraging so wondering what current builders have found.

V8 Challenger anyone?

Cheers

Andrew


I was wondering the same thing, is anyone building one at the moment ? a build blog somewhere?






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K999NNY

posted on 4/5/08 at 03:50 PM Reply With Quote
Im building a GTS W7DE if that helps? When I say building it hasnt been touched for 3 months due to courses and holidays!
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Macbeast

posted on 4/5/08 at 06:20 PM Reply With Quote
Hello kenny
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K999NNY

posted on 9/5/08 at 04:07 PM Reply With Quote
Hello macbeast.
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FUORISERIE

posted on 13/5/08 at 10:43 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by K999NNY
Im building a GTS W7DE if that helps? When I say building it hasnt been touched for 3 months due to courses and holidays!


was actually looking for pictures, for a restyling idea i have, and wanted to base it on real car.

From my brief research it seems like very few have bought the kit......

Do you have any pictures ?

Thanks guys......

Italo

[Edited on 13/5/08 by FUORISERIE]






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