I have been reading through the information on this site for a few weeks now, mainly as it relates to transaxles. Within the last few months I have decided to finally build the car I have been thinking about for years. In college, we designed a single seat, mid-engine, aircooled VW powered, car for our senior project. I said I would build it one day, and the time has come. Of course, I have also realized that this car needs another seat to share the fun, and needs V8 power. Why a V8? Because I love the sound, and I love the idea in general.
Over the last year or so, I have also become hooked on track days. A buddy and I now organize them; we are planning on at least 5 track rentals next year. So far, I have taken my 69 Vette, 69 Camaro, and 04 SRT-4 to the track. While the old cars generate a lot of comments and thumbs up from the other participants, they put a lot of stress on me. The Vette does pretty well around the track, but it's limited by its weight and it's very short gearing. The SRT is nice, but it's nothing special, and it needs to serve as my everyday car. I can't afford to have it down for any extended period.
The last straw was seeing a completely hand built, tube frame, C5 Corvette based car about 6 weeks ago. Seeing this car gave me the incentive to really get started. I am currently taking a Unigraphics class at the local community college so I can model the car in full 3D. I am also doing as much research as I can on the transaxle, as it will be the key piece to making the car work. Other design info: LS1 engine, C5 Corvette a-arms and spindles, Kirkey racing seats, Tilton floor mount pedals. The car will be for track use only as I see it now.
Thanks
Ken
Over the last year or so, I have also become hooked on track days. A buddy and I now organize them; we are planning on at least 5 track rentals next year. So far, I have taken my 69 Vette, 69 Camaro, and 04 SRT-4 to the track. While the old cars generate a lot of comments and thumbs up from the other participants, they put a lot of stress on me. The Vette does pretty well around the track, but it's limited by its weight and it's very short gearing. The SRT is nice, but it's nothing special, and it needs to serve as my everyday car. I can't afford to have it down for any extended period.
The last straw was seeing a completely hand built, tube frame, C5 Corvette based car about 6 weeks ago. Seeing this car gave me the incentive to really get started. I am currently taking a Unigraphics class at the local community college so I can model the car in full 3D. I am also doing as much research as I can on the transaxle, as it will be the key piece to making the car work. Other design info: LS1 engine, C5 Corvette a-arms and spindles, Kirkey racing seats, Tilton floor mount pedals. The car will be for track use only as I see it now.
Thanks
Ken