Well, I made it out alive. My real racing debut! :banana:
I have only competed in dragracing before, so this was all new to me.
Took a course last friday and did the theory and practical test for a racing license here in Sweden. Just to be able to race the day after. And boy was it fun...
Felt like watching some rotary cars on Youtube. i would never own one myself, but it sure is fun to watch and hear them!
This RX-4 is insane. First ever 6-rotor Wankel.
The engine
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Unveiling of the car
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Dyno
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Crazy guys testing the drag car...
My drag car is coming along pretty nice. It's a lot of work to do still, but I'm starting to see the end :banana:
Getting the new wheels on was a major lift, both for the car and my motivation!
The rear wheels will be alot further in under the fender lips when I get my new rear end from...
Well, here is how I am solving this issue. New frame and floor, and a SFI 25.5 cage :rockon:
We are about half way doing this. I will cut the whole floor out of the car and make a new one. The stock metal is so weak and it looks bad to keep those dirty pieces that are left of it now lol...
Well, I'm in the middle of turning my 2002 Mustang GT into a true 10,5" 25.5 SFI drag car. And beside a 5.9L Ford GT turbo motor, powerglide tranny and a lot of chassie work one must have a set of kick a$$ wheel for a car like that! :beer:
Well I got them yesterday and boy are they light and...
Here is the video from this years Stockholm Open. Check it out :banana:
Be sure to click 1080p quality if you open it on youtube!
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For those with cell phone: Stockholm Open 2012 - YouTube