[Tayxas]

I have a solid mount wing that I just finished developing and is going for third party testing as soon as it gets here from the laser for a fitment check. Not sure if your still looking into any aero but thought I'd throw it out there. A "tadpole" tail will be next (see what I did there?).. I'm hoping to have a front splitter for sale at the end of spring as well. Here is the rough in for the pylon set up when I was trying a few ideas for an upper mount. I'll have some pictures of the upper mount when I set up the test fitment before I send her off.

Stingwray! I have seen you on FB and maybe IG. I am actually about to draw up some uprights for a swan neck mount but this is my backup plan. I have a 60 inch NLR wing I got cheap and a dual element conversion on the way. Also picked up some splitter idk the brand of from a buddy.

 

[wrayturbo]

Stingwray! I have seen you on FB and maybe IG. I am actually about to draw up some uprights for a swan neck mount but this is my backup plan. I have a 60 inch NLR wing I got cheap and a dual element conversion on the way. Also picked up some splitter idk the brand of from a buddy.

Very cool! If I may... Swam necks have a high failure rate I believe Johnny (owner of 9-lives) said about a 40% higher failure rate. I would think this would get exasperated by the rugged nature of rally. But if you're already in the shallow end you may as well continue to the deep end! It certainly will be checked out by myself and enjoyed! Yeah let me know if you need anything. I have my concept for the front splitter completed just need to get the cad work done and my rear wicker bill/ first physical model/test model was coming from the laser and will be here Thursday. So I should have it for sale in the next week or two pending no major tweaks. Love seeing these little guys put in competition where they thrive!

 

[Tayxas]

Well since I last posted a lot has happened. Had to replace entire home AC to the tune of $15k which probably delays this turbo project for a year. I intend to swap the 2AR in at some point this year.

Also my 65k mile 1ZZ is indeed very hurt from the dusty rallycross atmosphere. Soaked my pistons about a month ago and yesterday I heard some odd noise and my oil light flickered. Took most of a 5qt to get it level (luckily I had 5qt with me). Compression test when I got home yielded 133 137 140 145 psi. This makes sense because the dirt will be more inclined to hit cylinder 1 more due to particle weight/intertia.

Cyl 1 plug:

It's running without noise now but I won't take it to a race and I have retired it from half daily driving.



Also finally brought home @Right2 's rally MR-S. Looking forward to giving it new life.

 

[Tayxas]

Very cool! If I may... Swam necks have a high failure rate I believe Johnny (owner of 9-lives) said about a 40% higher failure rate. I would think this would get exasperated by the rugged nature of rally. But if you're already in the shallow end you may as well continue to the deep end! It certainly will be checked out by myself and enjoyed! Yeah let me know if you need anything. I have my concept for the front splitter completed just need to get the cad work done and my rear wicker bill/ first physical model/test model was coming from the laser and will be here Thursday. So I should have it for sale in the next week or two pending no major tweaks. Love seeing these little guys put in competition where they thrive!

Yessir I have talked to him about it as well. I am going to run a vibration analysis and FEA on it in Solidworks. But this is for the hillclimb car which won't be as bad as rally. Hillclimb car has been retired from rally/rallyx use. Will reach out for sure! I think aero is going to wait until next year or late this year.

 

[wrayturbo]

Awesome for sure! Well when you start getting stuff together shoot me a private message or email me at stingwrayrm@gmail.com
As I've stated before this is just my side business but I love cars and assisting in others adventures so I'd be more than interested in a labor free discount if you want to slap one of my logos on one of those fellas. Heck for me just to see one of my wing setups on a car and one of my logos slinging some dirt behind it would be payment enough.

 

[Tayxas]

Awesome for sure! Well when you start getting stuff together shoot me a private message or email me at stingwrayrm@gmail.com
As I've stated before this is just my side business but I love cars and assisting in others adventures so I'd be more than interested in a labor free discount if you want to slap one of my logos on one of those fellas. Heck for me just to see one of my wing setups on a car and one of my logos slinging some dirt behind it would be payment enough.

Will do for sure!

 

[pwnzor]

Awesome for sure! Well when you start getting stuff together shoot me a private message or email me at stingwrayrm@gmail.com
As I've stated before this is just my side business but I love cars and assisting in others adventures so I'd be more than interested in a labor free discount if you want to slap one of my logos on one of those fellas. Heck for me just to see one of my wing setups on a car and one of my logos slinging some dirt behind it would be payment enough.

I will cut and ship those logos if this happens.

 

[Tayxas]

I will cut and ship those logos if this happens.

Well shoot yall give me a bit to see which events I can make this year in good confidence. lol

 

[Tayxas]

Annnndd we're back.


Sourced a local 2005 engine + LSD trans.

Added MWR intake, 8lb flywheel, underdrive alternator and water pump pullies, and 2zz water pump. Also got the VSP lightweight crank pulley and a 3lb Antigravity ATX12-HD battery. At an exhaust shop now to get the cat back portion done. This reminds me, I need to learn how to weld.

RzR shifter and Group A hardtop going on this week and then this weekend is the 2nd Annual Pine Mountain Hillclimb. Car #80 in the Hillclimb Sport class (under C-SP).

 

[Drippy787]

That fiberglass hardtop looks good!

 

[Tayxas]

That fiberglass hardtop looks good!

Thanks I like it. Probably won't have time to paint it before the event but it's now all fit and the rear lexan is on good enough to drive tomorrow. Technically needs seals and more bolts but not worried about right now. Will definitely get more bolts before the race but not the window seals. We have to run with windows down anyways.

 

[scotched]

Another RzR shifter! What # shifter is yours?

 

[Tayxas]

Another RzR shifter! What # shifter is yours?

#047

Just installed it and snapped a pic after a drive. I love it. Will probably move it down to it's shortest throw setting.

 

[Tayxas]

Double post.

 

[scotched]

#047

Nice. I'm glad Rick is selling a bunch of these. He took a big risk and put in a lot of effort when there was no market for these and now all the copycats are trying to play catch-up.

 

[Tayxas]

Brought a local exhaust shop a cluster of mismatched materials and diameters and they made it work. Material cost was about $160 and could have been done cheaper. It sounds great I woke up the cars midrange for sure. I chopped it just after the factory 90 degree 2-1 collector.

 

[wrayturbo]

Don't forget about a Stingwray sponsorship!

 

[Tayxas]

Don't forget about a Stingwray sponsorship!

Tbh I wasn't 100% sure I was going to make the event until about a week ago lol

 

[2NDMRS]

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That bumper cover is going to melt after a couple of runs.

 

[Tayxas]

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That bumper cover is going to melt after a couple of runs.

Yeah that's still a WIP. It's gonna get sheilded or cut or both but either way not worried about it.