Will call this thread Ozi 206 to distinguish between mine and Axels.
Several years ago I hunted out info on the 206 but then had a change of heart because I have a thing for the P4.
Over time I have tracked the 40 more and came to the conclusion the 206 would suit me better, more nimble ,cheaper to run and build.
The 40 is road registered,the 206 I have no interest in registering as it adds a realistic 40k to the build.
I was given a ton of info and drawings from a kind man and I have used that to base the car on.
I put all the suspension into SUSPROG3 made changes that I wanted.
I worked out what components to use then CAD the susp and chassis.
The original frame is tube, I will be going a riveted alloy tub with a bolt on frame on the rear that will support everything from the rear bulkhead back.
I am setting a few rules for myself.
#1 I want to keep the weight down as low as possible.
#2 95% must be made in my shop.
#3 It must be simple.If you don't really need it don't put it in.
#4 Components must be readily available and avoid custom one offs when possible.
#5 Visually retain as much originality as possible.
#6 cost
Engine will be at this point Nissan VQ30.
Cheap, all alloy 4valve hard to break,puts the car in a 3lt class if required.
VQ35 is a better engine but will put it into a 5lt class.
Transaxle at this point will be a O1E, but a DG200 or something like that would be nice but it might break rule #6.
Several years ago I hunted out info on the 206 but then had a change of heart because I have a thing for the P4.
Over time I have tracked the 40 more and came to the conclusion the 206 would suit me better, more nimble ,cheaper to run and build.
The 40 is road registered,the 206 I have no interest in registering as it adds a realistic 40k to the build.
I was given a ton of info and drawings from a kind man and I have used that to base the car on.
I put all the suspension into SUSPROG3 made changes that I wanted.
I worked out what components to use then CAD the susp and chassis.
The original frame is tube, I will be going a riveted alloy tub with a bolt on frame on the rear that will support everything from the rear bulkhead back.
I am setting a few rules for myself.
#1 I want to keep the weight down as low as possible.
#2 95% must be made in my shop.
#3 It must be simple.If you don't really need it don't put it in.
#4 Components must be readily available and avoid custom one offs when possible.
#5 Visually retain as much originality as possible.
#6 cost
Engine will be at this point Nissan VQ30.
Cheap, all alloy 4valve hard to break,puts the car in a 3lt class if required.
VQ35 is a better engine but will put it into a 5lt class.
Transaxle at this point will be a O1E, but a DG200 or something like that would be nice but it might break rule #6.