Want to add a RT4WD to the stable...
oddomatik
New Wagonist
Residing in Northern California. I'm looking for a RT4WD in almost any condition to add to the collection. I'd like to have something a little more practical and capable than my current lineup. Roads can get snowy/icy where I live, and living near the Rubicon means many off-road adventures await... Here's the current lineup:
The Daily:
Currently daily drive a 1988 CRX Si (second owner) with a USDM GS-R engine mated to a JDM Type R Transmission (4.785 Final Drive) sitting on Ground Control coilovers pushing EX knuckles and Integra brakes. ~250k miles on it, but is a California car in great condition. Ball joints are up for replacement soon, and rear-disc brake conversion awaiting the final pieces. Wheels have since been changed back to the (more sensible) stock sawblades for more wheel spin fun (and less rub, cheaper tires etc...)
The Fun:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v nearly fully stripped with a rollbar for NASA HPDE events. Sitting on Ground Control Road Race Kit pushing 500E brakes on front, and rare Ronal Carlsson RX wheels. Evo II sway bars, DTM-style side mirrors. Full MegaSquirt II Conversion pushing 180-190 HP with a beautifully balanced chassis to top it all off. I have 85% of a planned turbo setup sitting in my garage that made 414 HP on an equivalent stock motor with 1 bar boost. I won't be running that much boost on the stock motor, but I will consider building the spare motor I have to take it to the 500 hp range. I have an affinity for historical racing and 80's cars, and the 190E combines both into one exhilarating ride. The story behind the car is fascinating, and the legendary M3 simply wouldn't exist if this car wasn't conceived first.
The Daily:
Currently daily drive a 1988 CRX Si (second owner) with a USDM GS-R engine mated to a JDM Type R Transmission (4.785 Final Drive) sitting on Ground Control coilovers pushing EX knuckles and Integra brakes. ~250k miles on it, but is a California car in great condition. Ball joints are up for replacement soon, and rear-disc brake conversion awaiting the final pieces. Wheels have since been changed back to the (more sensible) stock sawblades for more wheel spin fun (and less rub, cheaper tires etc...)
The Fun:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v nearly fully stripped with a rollbar for NASA HPDE events. Sitting on Ground Control Road Race Kit pushing 500E brakes on front, and rare Ronal Carlsson RX wheels. Evo II sway bars, DTM-style side mirrors. Full MegaSquirt II Conversion pushing 180-190 HP with a beautifully balanced chassis to top it all off. I have 85% of a planned turbo setup sitting in my garage that made 414 HP on an equivalent stock motor with 1 bar boost. I won't be running that much boost on the stock motor, but I will consider building the spare motor I have to take it to the 500 hp range. I have an affinity for historical racing and 80's cars, and the 190E combines both into one exhilarating ride. The story behind the car is fascinating, and the legendary M3 simply wouldn't exist if this car wasn't conceived first.