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how far will this go?

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when someone straps jet engines on each side :P
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"F#@k going slow just go go go" :D Why would we stop now anyway?
any one thought of putting an all wheel drive V8 in one yet :P

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When someone comes up with a 2.0 litre V8 I will have a crack.

Until then, its the standard fare!

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the v8 is already my next project. definately wont be road legal though
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There is a guy over here who has put Scooby Impretza running gear in a pick-up
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There is a guy over here who has put Scooby Impretza running gear in a pick-up


how much did he have to lengthen the front?

there's a guy here who has one in a Moke... and apparently one in NZ too

and yes, we know we're insane - what's your point?

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Not been lengthened at all.

Its a fully spaceframed Jobbie built for Hill Climbs / Sprints
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Not been lengthened at all.

Its a fully spaceframed Jobbie built for Hill Climbs / Sprints


bizarre - the front driveshafts must come forward at nearly 45 degrees!

any photos on the 'net?

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motor in the back maybe??? ive seen that done before. i think...

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I will take some pics at the next event.

I know he had to shorten the rear prop / transaxle alot

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I will take some pics at the next event.

I know he had to shorten the rear prop / transaxle alot

Nige


I'd say the diff is bolted directly to the back of the gearbox!

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