I can't wait to get in the mix with my turbo Eliminator! Will certainly meet you on track at some point - I'm usually Nasa over Scca, but that may change next year :)
Just look for the fat redhead trying to squeeze into an Eliminator, lol

Subscribed. 93hp at the wheels is serious fun, 250hp will be insane fun.

There he is - and I'll even let you drive it when it's compete. You know, i got beer, just come over and drink a couple while I cut :)

So, in anticipation of welding the cage to the frame, I went out (like eBay 'out') and bought a Lincoln mig that should do the job. I've got a precision tig 175 but using it would be painstakingly slow - would make some nice n purty welds though.


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Here's trimming around the ABS pump


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This car took a pretty good lick to the passenger side - internal structure damage in the rear quarter. It shouldn't affect what I'm doing with it though.


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Why aren't you using plasma cutter? With the price of the Chinese ones on ebay you'll spend that much in sawzall blades.

I've got a brand new cutter in the shop - but I was advised not to use it because it makes the cleanup edges (that get welded) much harder to work with b/c of tempering from the plasma cutter.

Makes sense.

What if this
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went on this?

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It'd be mine if the turbo was half the size... very sweet!

Subscribed

I may actually be headed down to Birmingham in a few weeks on business. Definitely will visit Salvagewon if they can find the time :-)

They're actually based in the Auburn area - but if jatow is around (above), maybe he can drive the Smurfinator over to my shop so you can see one that's compete, and mine in progress?

I've got one in Bham, but it may be going back for a spa treatment in Auburn next week (More mods). PM me and I'll let you know. JATow's is always in Bham though.

That's awesome! Thanks for the offers. I'll contact you guys once my schedule solidifies.

Is that the demo elim Russ? Save time for some chicken and beer @ Champy's (it's my squirrel)

I've forgotten to refill my Adderral script.... so nothing to post. Oh, I did pick up my bored/decked block and refreshed head... Will see if I can get it together - next year :)

story of my life, ho man the struggle is real.

We've found a blade used for fire rescue that has enabled us to cut the car with a single blade (well two because you need an 8" in a couple spots). We'll make them available on the site when it's up.

I love these:

Next time Alan comes this way, he needs to bring a couple - I'm out.

One of these days I will send you out your clutch. It just needs to be put in a box and shipping label put on.

Looking at the exact same lincoln powering 210mp. Sweet little machine - let us know how it works!

Also, would love to see more detail picks around the front control arm area. I know salvagewon makes their own upper control arms, correct? I think they maintain the frame rails and weld up new brackets... irk, interested in seeing how you work it.

Also, any detailed intro about how the a pillar of the cage is secured to the car? Seems like its kinda floating out there, all shear?

Keep bringing the nasty!

They retain the oem arms - everything designed around keeping the drivetrain oem (if you want).

I got some more goodies come in yesterday!
TSE's new bbk - the pictured ring are my 2yr old spares.


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And so my small workshop has been crammed with these big ass freezers i work on that's chewing up my workspace and hindering my ability to work on the cars. So I'm expanding parking area for my trailers and to also be able to put a 20 or 40' storage container close to the back of the shop so i can get the crap out of my shop. It's a mess now, so as soon as I get my septic in, I'll bring in a box start getting my shop to what out used to be - nice and roomy to work on cars!

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Thanks for that response. You're totally right, stock drivetrain if you want.

I meant to say, don't you remove/reinforce the front strut towers and mounting plate?

Also, due to dropping all the weight on the car, what manufacturer for shocks/struts are you going with, and what spring rates? I saw Koni earlier...

Reinforce with plates you do! And the forward bar from the cage is welded to it as well.
I'm running a 450/250 GC/Koni setup. I'll re-verify that though - might be 500/300.

I've got 500/300... went with the little extra in the front because turbo stuffs. Should be great on track!

Awesome, thanks for double checking. Any plans for roll bars and the such?

Enjoying this build. I am in the middle of selling my Miata interior parts, piece by piece. The sawzall goodness will start this summer.

So this just happened while gapping the second rings, pulling it out of the cylinder.... wtf? I know they're fragile but dam!


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Any update? The Chicago weather has slowed me down...

Light show... had to get Emoximuu involved as he knows how best to cut this bitch up... flipflops n all


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Take pictures of the cut areas please. Preferably with a measuring device attached, so the Eliminator-wrenchers that come after you have some references!

_agreed! (please)

No measurements per the rules! They'll come with the kit when/if you buy one - sorry chief!


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Gonna have to weld in a plate here. This donor was hit pretty good on the pass side, it'll be Frankenstein cool, but Robert will make it work.

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When: correct. I'm still waiting for Alan to send me some info.
Are you reading this Alan?:burncash:

Sorry I'm just now getting back on this - but, the guys been INSANELY busy with a new job while moving! Hopefully the dust will settle very soon and Eliminators being produced! I'll guarantee that, if he hasn't gotten back in touch with you yet, he will soon!

And so I see the Doc next Monday - for real, I need something! The beer is pleasant and all, but the only thing I'm getting ahead in is my weight!

I had a buddy come in and lay down some paint - it's a nice dark blood red with metallic flake :)

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I didn't get it done, but paid someone to do it. I just drank beer and watched :)

See my youtube comment about ABS. 01+ is way better than 94-97

Comment on my recent drunken yt post? Shit - I was all over the place, lol :)

Car looks good Bryan! Love the color. You are going to have a blast in this thing.

Looks awesome! Need to organize a "meeting of the eliminator"

Got some aero in the mail yesterday... plan is to mod 2 of these foils into a single 'indy' style element. Guess we'll see how it works. Gonna have to have some sort of front downforce

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considering something like this for my build. Just something a little different from the typical "eliminator" look.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1462062558

So, why will you need front downforce? I dont see too many Miata running around with anything serious...

That's where i got my "idea" from - I've been saving the same caterham pic for over a year now - trying to find a cheap top mount wing has proven difficult, so gonna do it myself.
Reason I want more DF is:
1) attempt to balance the wing that's going on the back
2) reduce understeer
3) 250/300 rwhp and I want to rape c7/gt3 cups in the corners
4) it'll look stupid/cool??

The most notable reason for going with a front wing is... a splitter ain't gonna work with this contraption.

If I pulled the trigger on this, think things would actually get done? Hell no - but I'm doing it anyway in a couple weeks... they'll probably just sit in the corner like the cars, smh
Maxxis 245s ordered though!
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There's always room for another refugee!

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Wow.

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I'm a half-empty glass kinda guy - time to order another another double...
Oh yeah, Smith aka Emoximuu is coming up Monday to finish my Eliminator :beer:

This post is earily similar to #52... deja vu

Hey man - any update in the last couple weeks?

Genesplicer? Yeah, I used to know that guy. I wonder what happened to him.

I'm at his place now working on his Eliminator!

I'm still chasing squirrels... brought this Smurf home with me today :)
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Rack, stack, pack 'em in! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...4bee890721.jpg

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No suspension - stance as f%ck yohttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3b33feb0dc.jpg
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Looks like somebody needs a hobby!

I think somebody actually NEEDS to get an Adderall prescription!! To bad it'll kill me :(

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Time to put the Lagunitas down... just freaking glad I didn't wire it this way. Do yourself a favor and pay for the pre-wired BBK from TSE and save yourself another 2 beers trying to figure out why the dam caliper won't fit to the bracket! Btw - I bolted these rings on a long time ago - never assume you were sober back then!! The lack of safety wire clued me in - I was like "I can't believe Andrew sent me this kit without wiring the ring bolts"... then realized I bought them seperate thinking I'd save a couple quarters... go figure. At least I didn't make a total ass of myself with a post asking wtf is wrong with this kit - however, it likely would've saved me 30min head scratching- beer drinking time :P

This thread is awesome, cant wait to see more progress!

This is not a prop...
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Just wingin' it...

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Looks like its mad or something...

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I do believe Red was the inspiration when this contraption was created
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Update: Got a 3.6 R&P on the way from Greece along with bearing/seal kit from 949. Need some banjo coolant bolts for turbo and other fittings... MS3 on the way from Andrew - shit, this bitch might actually be running before the end of the year! My shop is a mess.... but, it's a shop and not a driveway so I'm happy

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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...75a68ddaa9.jpgRIP Bill Paxton...
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...2a102e6fa0.jpgAnd yes - this will be suspended by several rubberbands above my dash Coma - The Doof Warrior!