New project.. Need help

Hi

Ok I have a new project on the way.. here it is :

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/124sportscarseries/images/24250/header.jpg

I need some information about 2 thing

First, I need to lower the suspension.... anyone know the easyest way to do this ?

Second, you see the hole on the hood (no the intake.. it's easyer to see on the next picture.. between Subaru logo and the red GB logo) What is the easyest way to fill this ? I dont want this big hole on the hood

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/124sportscarseries/images/24240/header.jpg (look the hole on the hood)


Easyest also meen good way :D I will buy some Tamiya putty.. any sugestion or idea ?

thanks

1. If you wanted the car lowered, why didn't you buy the tarmac version of the car like the one in the second photo?

2. I would recommend using sheet styrene to fill that hole. You could glue it in place with some additional support behind and then sand it all level.

1) Use the strut parts for tarmac. I think the GB version has them. If not, shorten the strut parts.
2) Fill the hole with a sheet of plastic, sand the ridge on the hood, fill the gap with putty or super glue, and smooth it with sand paper from 400 grit to 2000 grit.

Originally posted by freakray
1. If you wanted the car lowered, why didn't you buy the tarmac version of the car like the one in the second photo?


Becose this kit was in special :D

I got GB U.K. kit for 12$.. here why I buy 2 kit...

Vric,
I understand that, but if you want to build both as a rally car, what are you going to do for decals now? You will have 2 GB cars with different ride heights
And wheels for the tarmac version?

I am not certain, but I think Hiro may be right, the GB kit may also have the tarmac struts in it.

Ray

Originally posted by freakray
Vric,
I understand that, but if you want to build both as a rally car, what are you going to do for decals now? You will have 2 GB cars with different ride heights
And wheels for the tarmac version?

I am not certain, but I think Hiro may be right, the GB kit may also have the tarmac struts in it.

Ray

one will be out of box.. the other will be a Street version with mod...

and if I take a look here (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=3973620&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=438&SPage=1&SC=68&SN=Search+result+Search+for+%3A+Subaru&It_c=10024382&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=1&sort_sort=0&ItKey=Subaru&app_url=KeyReference_right_e.asp) it don't seem to have both suspension :( So I need to cut part....

If you can wait a couple of hours, I have both kits at home(posting from work:devil: ), I will compare them and see what the difference is.
Lowering should not be too hard regardless.
I like your idea on the street version too:)

Ray

Just to be sure about the suspention.. is this corect ? (where red is where I cut) and how about the piece on top (near the ?) how should a lower this one :confused:

thanks for help

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/242957subaru.jpg

Originally posted by freakray
If you can wait a couple of hours, I have both kits at home(posting from work:devil: ), I will compare them and see what the difference is.
Lowering should not be too hard regardless.
I like your idea on the street version too:)

Ray

No problem.. kits are in the mail.... I have 3 or 4 day before getting them :D

thanks for your help

:help:

anyone ?

Patience? It's only 5:40 EDT here and I kist walked in the front door......haven't forgotten you Vric

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/598213Dscf0092.jpg

Here is a photo of the tarmac and gravel version suspension side-by-side, the tarmac is the grey.
The gravel set up has more coils to it, but you could probably cut it where you said.
To be honest, you seem so have a good idea of what to do, I would suggest you examine the assembly when you get the kit and it will be easier for you to decide what to do with the other parts that will need modification.

Ray

So the gravel version doesn't come with the tarmac suspension parts?

Originally posted by freakray


Here is a photo of the tarmac and gravel version suspension side-by-side, the tarmac is the grey.
The gravel set up has more coils to it, but you could probably cut it where you said.
To be honest, you seem so have a good idea of what to do, I would suggest you examine the assembly when you get the kit and it will be easier for you to decide what to do with the other parts that will need modification.

Ray

thanks a lot

may you do me a favor and give me the length of both ? I would know how many plastic i need to remoove before getting in trouble :D



Originally posted by daggerlee
So the gravel version doesn't come with the tarmac suspension parts?

as you see on www.1999.co.jp no.... :( I think the frame is different too.. could you confirm that freakray ?

Originally posted by Vric
Just to be sure about the suspention.. is this corect ? (where red is where I cut) and how about the piece on top (near the ?) how should a lower this one :confused:

thanks for help



http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/4509331b.jpg

I would suggest modifying the top of the strut above the dotted line in pic. Don't chop the top off, file or cut away the coils above that line to the diameter of the locator pin. So, you now have a long length of plastic at the end. Then cut that to form your new locator pin. Doing it this way will make it less noticeable as the top of the strut cant be seen under the arch. If you do it as in your suggestion, you will only weeken the strut and i can almost guarantee the bond will break when u fit the wheels to the hub.

With the other part u mention (L18), all u need to do is add spacers. Plastic tubing is ideal for this, i did the same thing on my S2k http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t67821.html

i GOT THat kit in the second pic. Can't wait to start on it. Gonna do a street version.

Originally posted by flyonthewall


I would suggest modifying the top of the strut above the dotted line in pic. Don't chop the top off, file or cut away the coils above that line to the diameter of the locator pin. So, you now have a long length of plastic at the end. Then cut that to form your new locator pin. Doing it this way will make it less noticeable as the top of the strut cant be seen under the arch. If you do it as in your suggestion, you will only weeken the strut and i can almost guarantee the bond will break when u fit the wheels to the hub.

With the other part u mention (L18), all u need to do is add spacers. Plastic tubing is ideal for this, i did the same thing on my S2k http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t67821.html

thanks for info.. and nice thread about your S2000.. will be very usefull.... now I need to find styrene tube :rolleyes:

If I understand, wheels will not turn anymore ?