Intro--sk4wd

[sk4wd]

Hi all,

Thought I'd better follow some rules and introduce myself. I've been messing with cars since getting my licence more than 30 years ago (in some circles I may be classified as an "old fart").

The last 12 years I have been involved in the rally scene, starting off with Suzuki's GTi's and now playing around with EVO's. We have a full gravel spec EVO7 that we built up from a road GSR and we also have a very low km EVO9RS that we bought new from Ralliart a couple of years ago.

A while back I took one of my Suzuki's to the drags and ran a 14.9 (naturally aspirated) and now I am on my way to building something special that hopefully does a lot better next time I go to the drags. It is a hybrid mix of both my interests...a New Suzuki Swift with a 4G63T motor.

I am new to this site, but not new to EVO forums, hence I know a few members from Perth and over in the East.

P.S. The 30 post rule for selling things sucks... I have a heap of parts that I could share with everyone, but now I'll be forced to sell them on other forums until I rack up my post count.

 

[mattrat]

welcome, i dont think its really the 30 post rule, its more to stop arrogant assholes from scamming the forums like many have.

 

[sk4wd]

Yeh, I know why the rules are there, but even if they are arrogant a$$holes selling something, then as long as "buyer beware" is applied, then members win.
I would rather have the opportunity to buy something off a new member than not to have the opportunity at all. Might be best to leave this for another discussion, another day.

 

[TMAK]

welcome mate.. an evo powered swift sounds interesting..
post up some progress pics..

 

[Skuz]

sounds like the mitsi powered GTI is going to be alot of fun

 

[sk4wd]

sounds like the mitsi powered GTI is going to be alot of fun

I originally thought of using a GTi Suzuki, but I am using one of the New 2005 Swifts as a base.

 

[3zercrowd]

I originally thought of using a GTi Suzuki, but I am using one of the New 2005 Swifts as a base.

I approve of this thread and/or project!

Should start a members rides build up thread in the members rides section

 

[Liberoz]

Bring it on a 63T Hybrid awesome looking forward to some build pics and updates.

 

[OFFON-4]

Welcome to the club, really looking forward to seeing some pics of the EVOZUKI

Dave

 

[Dean]

Interesting!
Which 4g63 will you be using?
Welcome btw

 

[MatS]

OH! I like the new swifts, was considering buying one at one stage A 4g powered one sounds very different, but in a good way! Welcome!


p.s. Post whore 30 post's, I'm sure you've got some great gear to sell!

 

[sk4wd]

Interesting!
Which 4g63 will you be using?
Welcome btw

I'm using a VR4 based engine and gearbox, converted to 2WD. I have had the engine in and made up 3 out of the four engine mounts. I am just waiting to get the mounts back from getting replaced with Polyurethane. The chassis rail needed a slight "notching" to make it fit, but apart from that, the driveshafts are the standard lengths and even fit into my Suzuki hubs!
I'll have to start a new thread when I get a chance.

 

[mattrat]

wow that sounds awesome.
im going to start a prject soon to, a mazda 323 rwd 4g63.
and for keeping the driveshafts the normal length and having them fit into suzuki hubs must have been a godsend
def get a build thread up..

only thing, will it be fwd?
its bad enuf in a galant gsr turbo but in a swift which might weigh 300kg less and shit all wheelbase, it might get tricky to drive at times?