Project Viper

**Jarred** · 16-08-2009, 08:03 PM

hi All.

Just thought I'd start up a new thread for a new project of mine,.

I bought another mk 1, the Viper green one that was for sale the other week (hence the project name, yes I know, it's lame,.)

The plan for this car, is to have it as a dedicated beater. it'll see a few different events (motorkhanas and sprints mainly) and probably a few different drivers too. It'll be on club rego, so i can drive it too and from the track. currently has a strong 1600 which will remain with the 4 speed, it'll cop some bigger/better brakes, and reset/lowered springs as well as some home made sway/stress bars etc. I don't plan on spending too much on this project, most of the bits will be 2nd hand or recycled in some way, (except for certain things which are consumables, and need to be replaced with new bits obviously)

body wise, it'll be standard, maybe loose the bumpers for weight, there's a bit of rust that needs to be repaired, but I wont be painting this one! (yea, i say that now) Interior will be semi stripped, probably with a harness and bucket seats. I havn't thought long and hard about budget, but I'm aiming at about $1000 all up.

overall. the goal is a to have a bit of good cheap fun. it's meant to be a summer project, but with any luck it'll be ready in one form or another for DOVW.

any questions fire away.

I'm pretty sure repco has 5 for $10 degreaser special atm

Only a few major spots of rust. will need to be cut and replaced, but no biggy.

clean floors (so far) excellent!

Jarred

**Golfer_76** · 16-08-2009, 10:55 PM

you do know that if you want to compete in motorkhanas you need to leave the bumpers on. you need to have the original silhouette of the car. just pointing out in case you didnt know.
cheers. Tim

**Jarred** · 16-08-2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Golfer_76

you do know that if you want to compete in motorkhanas you need to leave the bumpers on. you need to have the original silhouette of the car. just pointing out in case you didnt know.
cheers. Tim

Ah right, I didn't know this, thanks for the heads up.

do you know the reason why?

**Golfer_76** · 16-08-2009, 11:07 PM

i think its just to make it fair for everyone else. if you dont keep the original silhouette you will be put in the special class. i know this applies for SA not sure about victoria. i only know this because dad is right into motorkhanas.
cheers. Tim

**Mika** · 16-08-2009, 11:24 PM

Sell me those bumpers, Jarred! :p You can have my plastic ones!

Should be good fun...though I bought my mk1 for fun and now I'm doing my best to not make it an obsession!

**Peter Jones** · 17-08-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jarred

Ah right, I didn't know this, thanks for the heads up.

do you know the reason why?

Like Golfer says. If you're competing against another MK1 and yours is a couple of inches shorter you've got an advantage.It's about clearance in motorkhana.

If you're keen to start off in motorsport I'd recommend the non speed events like 'khanas first. The skills will come in handy later on when you hit the fast track.

It's a lot cheaper for entry fee, licences, safety equipment, wear and tear etc. Once you're up and running you can upgrade everything along the way. You'll get more racetime for less $$$.

There's a list of the Group 5 non speed events for this year over at http://www.piarc.com.au/?item=13696

Pete

**Jarred** · 17-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks Pete. Those reasons are basically why I got this car, and why I want to get out and start doing some events. I just want to have some fun with it!

just looking through those dates I *might* be able to make the november date, otherwise, or regardless, I'll have a crack next year!