Impreza Powered Road Legal Buggy/Utillity Vehicle
11 March 2014, 10:45 PM
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Impreza Powered Road Legal Buggy/Utillity Vehicle
Hi everyone, Another Wacky idea of mine,
Just like My previous Project of the Subaru powered Volvo 340 -
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...r-project.html
I had purchased this Road registered Buggy, or most would notice its a Farm Utility vehicle:-
Since owner this little wonder, I had a friend breaking this lovely turbo2000 wagon(Rear Turret failure) which could donor all the reletive parts required to subaru power the little buggy
I have now built stands to raise buggy, Stripped all down to nothing and all ready so I can jig new suspension components:
This is where I am atm, Engine and transmission in, Jigging and aligning rear hubs to have an idea on length of the new upper and lower A arms. And route to take with mounting to the hubs.
(as you can see Ive gone with front hubs on the rear due to the front shafts, I could get custom driveshft rods made to use the outer rear CV allowing the use of rear hubs but at a cost of £350+VAT each side, Id rather this way, Looks like Ill go down line of using a VW rear caliper and custom carrier)
Just like My previous Project of the Subaru powered Volvo 340 -
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...r-project.html
I had purchased this Road registered Buggy, or most would notice its a Farm Utility vehicle:-
Since owner this little wonder, I had a friend breaking this lovely turbo2000 wagon(Rear Turret failure) which could donor all the reletive parts required to subaru power the little buggy
I have now built stands to raise buggy, Stripped all down to nothing and all ready so I can jig new suspension components:
This is where I am atm, Engine and transmission in, Jigging and aligning rear hubs to have an idea on length of the new upper and lower A arms. And route to take with mounting to the hubs.
(as you can see Ive gone with front hubs on the rear due to the front shafts, I could get custom driveshft rods made to use the outer rear CV allowing the use of rear hubs but at a cost of £350+VAT each side, Id rather this way, Looks like Ill go down line of using a VW rear caliper and custom carrier)
11 April 2014, 09:53 PM
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Sorry for slow reply guys been mental busy with lots of things.
But heres some more pics upto where i have gotten.
So Thats the rear end built and in a good operational state., time for the fun at the front!!
This is what it finally got to and is now rolling and works very well!
I NEED TO BEEF UP THE SPRING RATES. CALCULATIONS DONE AND SPRINGS HAVE BEEN PRICED.
On for the next phase. hopefully get some pics soon.
But heres some more pics upto where i have gotten.
So Thats the rear end built and in a good operational state., time for the fun at the front!!
This is what it finally got to and is now rolling and works very well!
I NEED TO BEEF UP THE SPRING RATES. CALCULATIONS DONE AND SPRINGS HAVE BEEN PRICED.
On for the next phase. hopefully get some pics soon.
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19 May 2014, 09:34 PM
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Hi guys bit more of an update slowly getting there.
This has been removed
This has been fitted
And some further pics of the build and some fresh powder coat!!
The Perfect fitting Exhaust (whispers) Ford Focus RS Mongoose Rear Box.
Ill be starting electrics, cooling and fuel system next. Updates to follow hopefully.
This has been removed
This has been fitted
And some further pics of the build and some fresh powder coat!!
The Perfect fitting Exhaust (whispers) Ford Focus RS Mongoose Rear Box.
Ill be starting electrics, cooling and fuel system next. Updates to follow hopefully.
19 May 2014, 09:45 PM
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Very impressive , you have a lot more patience and talent than I, that's for sure!
I hadn't noticed this thread, I can pop a link
In the welsh section if you like, I'm sure theres a few in there that'll be really interested.
Well done and keep up the good work.
Rob
I hadn't noticed this thread, I can pop a link
In the welsh section if you like, I'm sure theres a few in there that'll be really interested.
Well done and keep up the good work.
Rob
19 July 2014, 11:41 PM
#17
Hi guys finally I have had some spare time to carry on with this aniaml.
I havent got as far as cooling and intercooler.
Im awaiting more Powder coating but have finished all major fabrication and I have got all final components to complete it.
Brilliant vinyl (leather rep) reclining seats.
Looking all shiney
Also these are the parts im awaiting from Powder Coating
I havent got as far as cooling and intercooler.
Im awaiting more Powder coating but have finished all major fabrication and I have got all final components to complete it.
Brilliant vinyl (leather rep) reclining seats.
Looking all shiney
Also these are the parts im awaiting from Powder Coating
18 September 2014, 09:10 PM
#22
More updates Guys and Gals.
At the current stage the panels are off to be wrapped black and cleaning and tiding few things in the mean time, testing of all components before the serious stuff.
Gear Lever unit and Gear mechanism working very well and using a correct H-Pattern.
The rear tub is complete inc the new top mount cooler!
might be fitting a fan onto it.
Seat base to be fitted along with Bucket seats and harnesses.
Now onto getting this running this weekend coming, Just missing few bits on harness then Road test. Finger Crossed
Heres some shiney and interesting bits
At the current stage the panels are off to be wrapped black and cleaning and tiding few things in the mean time, testing of all components before the serious stuff.
Gear Lever unit and Gear mechanism working very well and using a correct H-Pattern.
The rear tub is complete inc the new top mount cooler!
might be fitting a fan onto it.Seat base to be fitted along with Bucket seats and harnesses.
Now onto getting this running this weekend coming, Just missing few bits on harness then Road test. Finger Crossed
Heres some shiney and interesting bits
18 September 2014, 09:28 PM
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Great to see this animal nearing completion ,, will truly be a bring a spare pair of undercrackers cars on the test drive imo ;-)
Just a thought to keep the tub clear at the back a mad suggestion would be to mount the cooler in the roof section maybe ?
Just a thought to keep the tub clear at the back a mad suggestion would be to mount the cooler in the roof section maybe ?
30 November 2014, 12:10 PM
#25
Finally completed. And UP FOR SALE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES 
MAKE ME AN OFFER GUYS. Contac me on 07929 029716
Heres some final pictures and video links
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psjsf2rzrk.mp4
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psmtfu91bq.mp4
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psdzdbs42z.mp4
MAKE ME AN OFFER GUYS. Contac me on 07929 029716Heres some final pictures and video links
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psjsf2rzrk.mp4
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psmtfu91bq.mp4
http://vid155.photobucket.com/albums...psdzdbs42z.mp4
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