Cordycord's epic tube frame build
11-06-2012, 02:05 AM
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That's something I just can't personally do Joe. 
However, the rear diffuser is easily removable via dzus fasteners. The rear clip, which is made of DOM tube, could be taken to your local welding shop and "amended" to accept a class-1 hitch. In fact it would be easy. However, for me it would be like seeing the Mona Lisa with a tattoo. 
However, the rear diffuser is easily removable via dzus fasteners. The rear clip, which is made of DOM tube, could be taken to your local welding shop and "amended" to accept a class-1 hitch. In fact it would be easy. However, for me it would be like seeing the Mona Lisa with a tattoo. The receptacle for the hitch would be so low, the "tattoo" would not be visible until you looked underneath the car. Then again, the mod would not be difficult for the purchaser to mod one into the car. Maybe offer it as an extra. Who knows, you can also offer a cool trailer shell that matches the car that you bolt onto a HF trailer frame.
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11-06-2012, 02:13 AM
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I'm sure it possible to add a hidden hitch and a removable panel in the diffuser.
The receptacle for the hitch would be so low, the "tattoo" would not be visible until you looked underneath the car. Then again, the mod would not be difficult for the purchaser to mod one into the car. Maybe offer it as an extra. Who knows, you can also offer a cool trailer shell that matches the car that you bolt onto a HF trailer frame.
The receptacle for the hitch would be so low, the "tattoo" would not be visible until you looked underneath the car. Then again, the mod would not be difficult for the purchaser to mod one into the car. Maybe offer it as an extra. Who knows, you can also offer a cool trailer shell that matches the car that you bolt onto a HF trailer frame.
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11-06-2012, 07:44 AM
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Well Baton Rouge is actualy above sea level, freaked me out whn I found out the drainage system does not use pumps!
But I was saying that I got VERY wet in Tennessee.
So yea, in a car like this, if it rains you get wet. Its just water, and I promise you'll dry out eventually.
But I was saying that I got VERY wet in Tennessee.
So yea, in a car like this, if it rains you get wet. Its just water, and I promise you'll dry out eventually.
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11-12-2012, 11:58 PM
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Unfortunately I don't have all the final pricing for the car. Whether I get there or not, we'll have pricing in December. One hard number--under $20k for a kit still stands, but the 818 starting price of $10k is simply not possible.
On a non-price note, the car interior is being finished up. For example, the show car didn't have allowance for adjustable steering height or even harnesses. These are being added, as is the emergency brake and provisions for seats other than the stock Miata units.
Once that's done, the whole car comes apart and the finished bodywork will act as our bucks for the production molds. We'll be tweaking on these parts so that the bodywork literally can't be installed any way but the proper way. People at the show who pushed on the bodywork were amazed at how solid it felt...literally stiffer than your average Mercedes. Luckily no one tried to stand on the hood...
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11-13-2012, 12:54 PM
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Thanks Riley. If you haven't, please sign up on the bauerltd web site, as we'll use that customer list to send out the first information on pricing and how to get on the build list.
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11-14-2012, 12:15 AM
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A turbo Catfish will be massive fun to drive.
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11-14-2012, 06:36 PM
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catfish down pipe
No way. Right now we're using the stock header and a custom down pipe tht pushes the exhaust to the driver side pipe. We're also going to make a custom complete exhaust for the NA/NB.
The issue with the turbo isn't going to be routing, but more likely heat management. I want to make sure that the temperatures are vented properly.
The issue with the turbo isn't going to be routing, but more likely heat management. I want to make sure that the temperatures are vented properly.
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