Rally Anarchy Warning: This website may be harmful to children and other living things. https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/index.php Wed, 13 May 2026 06:08:39 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118521#msg-118521 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118521#msg-118521
Job #1 was to get the shiny shell into it's build space and on its pin stands. That proved a little harder than expected especially as we had to be careful not to damage the new paint and being careful around this thing was something that we hadn't really had to be so cognoscente of till now. But with a little thought and quite a bit of back and forth we managed it.






So Now we were chomping at the bit to start throwing parts at the bare shell but thought we should first devise some sort of plan. At the very least we realized that we probably shouldn't install parts that will be in the way of other parts later. Then we thought we should prioritize installing parts that would allow the car to roll around on its wheels as right now it's immobile. Also, We also realized there are more parts than we thought that still need refurbishing, buying or even making. Another idea was to add weight to the rear of the car before installing the engine in case it became a bit tippy. So I guess now we had a plan.

As we'll be in and out of the trunk a lot, we thought it might be a good idea to install the trunk seal and buffers first as this would give the trunk lid a soft landing at least. and some protection for our delicate body parts. Bet you didn't expect this to be the first part to go on the car did you?






Then we realized that the doors, being quite light, were very easy to fling open so, in order to stop them over extending and damaging the fenders, we realized we should install the door checks next. No, we didn't see this one coming. We also threw in the door seals to help protect the paint on the edges as well as us.






Next was the steering rack because a) it was shiny, b) it was ready, and c) it was on the "get it rolling on its wheels" list. Check out all those holes in the bulkhead!




And this one we hadn't anticipated ether: We ordered and installed gold heat reflecting tape from the tail pipe and along the transmission tunnel all the way to the engine bay. You see, we realized that we needed to install the rear subframe in order to get the car rolling and that would make installing the heat shielding a bit tricky, at least in the rear.




As we were still feeling very protective of our new charge we next applied cavity wax to every nook and cranny we could find then stuck sheets of green saran-wrap like material on the vulnerable surfaces of the shell to protect the paint.






If you enjoyed reading this follow along so you don't miss the next exciting update. Who knows what we'll install next?

Also, check out our YouTube Channel. https://youtube.com/@quattrosquad7034?si=La4ekUbfsds1h2If
and follow us on social media:
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FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/QuattroSquad]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:24 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118520#msg-118520 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118520#msg-118520




The donor car was supposed to be the parts car for our 85 Quattro but the shell was too nice to scrap, the interior had been stripped and a rudimentary cage had been installed. It was going to be the previous owner's track toy but never got finished. Before we dragged it home, it had been sat in a barn for about 12 years, only 5 miles from our building. So, we wondered what to do with it as it was too good to part out yet also too far gone to be a candidate for restoration. Some bright spark said "build a rally car out of it" as we already had a 911 rally car. That idea was immediately dismissed, but the seed had been planted and it soon germinated. We easily convinced ourselves that we could quickly slap it together and, as a bonus, use any aftermarket parts we wanted, unlike the 85 Quattro we also own, that is so nice we can only use genuine original parts for it. How hard could it be?







Well, as you're reading this write up you probably know how these things go. The first sign of trouble was when we convinced ourselves that, even though we never planned to go rallying in this car ourselves it would be a shame to build a car that could never be rallied at all so, naturally, we stripped the car bare and took it up to Thompson Racing Fabrication for a full ARA legal cage. We considered a FIA schedule K historic cage but the costs were a little daunting to say the least. At some point it was obvious it had to have a Group B carbon-Kevlar wide body kit too, rather than simply adding Group 4-wheel arch eye-brow extenders, so that was purchased and delivered with the car.









Back to the present and the assembly phase of our baby. The guys at Courtade Body Shop did a fantastic job of painting the shell and various other parts. They even did it on schedule and under budget. It was a little tricky getting it back into its build room (why don't casters roll in the direction you push them?) but it's on its pin stands now and ready for shiny parts to be installed. In keeping with our other cars, we are going to do our version of the Rothmans liveried Quattros that ran as A2 variants even though our body kit is of an A1 and has an S1 hood curtesy of the previous owner; Specifically, we're replicating the one we have a 1:18 diecast model of. It will also have a more modern 20 valve AAN Engine from EFI Express rather than the 10 valve that should be in there. We do have the proper wheels and tires from BRAID and Michelin, a group B replica dash, replica radiator, intercooler and oil cooler made from Vibrant parts, fire extinguisher mounts and tow hooks from Rennline, wiring harness from Racingtech, carbon Kevlar seats from Corbeau, six massive Hella 2000 lights, a custom stainless-steel exhaust from our friend Scott Banes and many other shiny parts to bolt on.















So, follow along as we slap it together and subscribe to our Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels. Then you'll know if we actually finish the bloody thing!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quattro.squad/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quattrosquad7034]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:07:20 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118519#msg-118519 Re: Oooo! The next "this will save rally" is almost here! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118519#msg-118519 Jens Rumours, Lies & Damn Lies Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:48:09 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118518#msg-118518 Re: Oooo! The next "this will save rally" is almost here! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118518#msg-118518
-Bernie]]> ihbobry Rumours, Lies & Damn Lies Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:28:09 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118517#msg-118517 Re: Oooo! The next "this will save rally" is almost here! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118517#msg-118517
Quote
Anders Green
So, those Kubota tractors save rally or what?


PORSCHE - THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE


]]> Jens Rumours, Lies & Damn Lies Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:55:01 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118516#msg-118516 Re: Oooo! The next "this will save rally" is almost here! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?4,24930,118516#msg-118516 Anders Green Rumours, Lies & Damn Lies Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:23:42 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118514,118515#msg-118515 Re: Schroth Hans Recertification https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118514,118515#msg-118515
Be aware that a few years back Schroth switched their FHR helmet post clips from the common teardrop style to a circular clip that is (maybe) proprietary. I think it might be what has always been used on their flex units, but for the traditional FHR tethers it was a change.]]> Rolling Blunder Construction Zone Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:25 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118514,118514#msg-118514 Schroth Hans Recertification https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118514,118514#msg-118514
I have one I used for like one event and can’t find any mention of how except in the instructions they say should be recertified every 5 years.]]> krisdahl Construction Zone Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:35 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118463,118513#msg-118513 Re: 1986 chevette rear end https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118463,118513#msg-118513 wvonkessler Construction Zone Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:34:43 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118512#msg-118512 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118512#msg-118512
The guys at Courtade Body Shop in Grand Rapids Michigan did an amazing job and even came in under estimate. Can't thank them enough. Here are some pictures and videos of the process.











https://www.youtube.com/embed/6HFKF7_Lnl0?si=Dk9z7JTCvQDuGSsl











https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXamsz_ZBfg?si=yWAKG0PxazoaTHAm

Now let the assembly begin. Can you guess what's getting bolted on first?

]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:47:17 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,118511,118511#msg-118511 FRANCE - VIDEO RALLYE DU PAYS VENCOIS 2025 | WITH copilote T.Neuville au volant, Martijn Wydaeghe https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,118511,118511#msg-118511 Living in the south of France and often attending motorsport events, I will share with you the events that I film.
I am sharing with you our video of the last event of the season in our region.



]]> AZURMEDIAPROD Rally Chat Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:57:55 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,118510,118510#msg-118510 v https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?1,118510,118510#msg-118510 donkongy46 Rally Chat Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:22:48 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118509,118509#msg-118509 Clio 2 RS1 N3 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118509,118509#msg-118509 Bodyline paint
Roll bar
A4 registration
Full carbon fiber
Swindow engine 1200km
Sadev dog clutch 140km
SNRA driveshaft 140km
Helix clutch 140km
Flywheel 140km
Front brake discs and pads RC6 140km
Rear brake pads Ferodo 140km
New alternator
New starter
New wishbone bushings
New steering rack bushings
New tie rod ends and ball joints
Proflex 3-way adjustable shock absorbers front/rear
Renault Sport engine mounts
Renault Sport exhaust system
Renault Sport rear suspension
Buck seats valid until 2029
Harnesses valid until 2027
Fire extinguishers to be re-tightened April 2024

Onboard equipment
3 Kumho K51 tires 140km
4 Kumho K21 tires, 140km
2 Kumho K61 tires, 0km
4 Kumho rain tires, 40 and 0km

6 Braid wheels
7 Speedline wheels
Xenon headlights
Subframe, wishbones, stabilizer bar
Spark plugs, pads, alternator, starter
Spark plug coils, wires, rear axle
One passenger side fender
One front bumper
One rear bumper
Price: €14,000 Please contact me by email at
pesant.jonathan@hotmail.com]]> jonathan11 Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:18:37 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118508,118508#msg-118508 Sadev ST75/14 gearbox for sale, overhauled + Sachs 4-skid clutch + AIM MXL Strada dashboard https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118508,118508#msg-118508
The gearbox is fitted with a Renault Sport spacer, part number 77 11 155 475, making it compatible with C1J, F7P, F7R, K4M, F4R, etc.
It has a 13/54 final drive ratio. The clutch shaft and gears are practically new (4 slaloms and 2 regional rallies). The bearings are new. A release bearing guide for 35mm or 54mm thrust bearings is available.

The clutch is designed for a Clio 2 RS and is practically new, requiring only 2 hours of break-in.

The dashboard is an AIM MXL Strada, supplied with its wiring harness, sensors, and probes. It is compatible with a wide range of CAN bus and analog ECUs.

price: 7000€
contact: mantoine.allosse@gmail.com]]> mantoine Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:12:43 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118507,118507#msg-118507 Saxo Kit Car rear axle assembly https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118507,118507#msg-118507
Saxo Kit Car rear axle assembly

Kit car type axle beam (sold without ignition coils)
2 Kit car rear control arms
2 Kit car hubs/stub axles
2 Alcon brake calipers
2 Kit car brake caliper brackets
260mm diameter brake discs/pads
Price: €2,000
Contact: mantoine.allosse@gmail.com]]> mantoine Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:04:49 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118506#msg-118506 Re: WTB: VW Mk1/2/3 to Mk4 rear hub adapter https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118506#msg-118506
Just wanted to put this out there as a warning I guess.. I dont do any transactions unless its paypal, goods and services.. Including the fees is no problem..

Any legit sellers?]]> Dubber4life Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:56:01 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118505#msg-118505 Re: WTB: VW Mk1/2/3 to Mk4 rear hub adapter https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118505#msg-118505 the adapter

]]> Dubber4life Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:54:24 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118504#msg-118504 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118504#msg-118504
......to get the shell into the trailer and delivered to our paint guys was a lot more work than we thought but last week we did it. It feels like a huge milestone for the project as next time we see it, the car will be in pristine fresh white paint and we can start bolting shiny things to it. When we left you it was the most car it's been in over 20 years. At the end of this update, it will be the least. That's progress! Here's what we had to do to get it to this stage:

First, we took all the bodywork off the front and then started taking everything out of the engine bay in as many large subassemblies as possible. We dropped the engine and transmission as one but we had to take off some ancillaries.



Most of the engine harness came out as one, thanks to bulkhead connectors.



With the engine out, that gave us access to the brakes master cylinders and lines as well as the fuel system plus the steering rack.



Next, we removed all four strut assemblies and both subframes. Of course, we left the rear diff attached. This also allowed the exhaust to be removed.







Then we directed our attention to the cabin. Dash was first then the heater, seats, wiring harness, pedals footrests etc.





Of course, we organized everything very professionally............ as a diorama on the floor!





At some point we remembered that we hadn't mocked up the rear skid plate and fuel pump cover. Our next thought was "DOH! we have to put the rear subframe and diff back in."





With the shell basically stripped we set about filling unwanted holes and removing unwanted brackets. There were a lot more than we anticipated. We also tidied up some previous welds and finish welded some things we'd previously tack-welded. Fortunately, while taking parts off we remembered to mark the holes for either rivnuts, welded nuts or through holes. Again, there were way more than we imagined.







With the shell as naked as it has ever been and our engineering brains engaged, we took the opportunity to weigh it. Wouldn't you? It turned out to weigh 374lb in the front and 573lb in the rear which is 40% front and 60% rear. Coincidentally this is the same as our assembled 911 rally car and the exact opposite of a fully assembled Quattro! Isn't engineering fun?

We knew we'd have to move the shell around the workshop and paint shop and also transport it in the trailer so devised two different systems to do so. Rather than build a cart to move it around we thought we'd see if we could attach some wheels to our pin stands and make them mobile. Sounds crazy but we figured if we could just add a brace to stop them rotating it might be very stable. We were pleasantly surprised by the result. You wouldn't want to push it down the street like this but it is quite happy to trundle around the workshop.





So, what about getting it into the trailer and securely dragging it the three hours each way to the paint shop? Clearly it had to be lower than the pin stands on dollies. We came up with simply bolting wheels to the subframe mounts. After all, that's kind of what they are for, right.





Finally, the day came to trundle it into the trailer. load the van with other parts and drag it to our friends at Courtade Body Shop (www.courtadebodyshop.com) for the transformation.







Can't wait to show it off to you in a few weeks!]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:05:45 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118503#msg-118503 WTB: VW Mk1/2/3 to Mk4 rear hub adapter https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,118503,118503#msg-118503 Looking to see if anyone has a set of the VW rear hub adapters sold on here some years back..

It allows you to bolt on the mk4 stub axle to a mk1/2/3 stub axle.

Does anyone have a set for sale? First time on this forum so ill try to add a Pic..

Thanks in advance!

Can text me @914-703-9703]]> Dubber4life Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:37:07 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118502,118502#msg-118502 Anti/ProSquat values on 4 link suspension - Rally & Rallycross https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118502,118502#msg-118502
I've been trying to gather information on anti/prosquat values from different appliances regarding 4 link rear suspension setups. The literature around the subject is bang on rally secrecy and I'm trying to wrap my head around where to start planning the geometry. I understand the concept itself, but trying to apply the theory to practice appears to be different story.

The car is K11 micra converted RWD (dont ask :spin:) powered with Ford OHC and T9 transmission. Front suspension is derived from starlet/micra with bilstein shocks. Rear end is 1031 from 240 volvo, dana lsd and currently in the making regarding suspension. Will be used on loose gravel / ice, but occasional tarmac is not outruled since some of the folk tracks has sections of tarmac.

To the subject:

Rally anarchy sticky is good bit of knowledge. I've been looking in to different ready made 4 link sets and the suggested values for the link lengths puts the setup range roughly from 0% antisquat to -200% prosquat depending on the rig and set.

Latelly in rallycross and folk racing there has been 3 different cults how to setup the cars:

1. Near 100% Antisquat i.e. the rear end is neutral upon launch:




2. Over 100% Antisquat i.e. the rear end lifts the chassis heavily upon launch:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4zEXNya_ajg?si=X0ncPzZlmiAu-vK4

3. Pro squat i.e. the rear end sinks heavily during acceleration:


?t=30

The questions & thoughts:

Every setup has it's pros and cons (any thoughts?) and benefit to different driving styles (which benefits which?) but I'm having hard times to apply these pros and cons in my own plans.

What comes to 4 link setup, most of the subjects are about which setup launches the car best from the line, but barely none talks how different setups affects on the first corner and aid different driving styles in entry, mid and exit of the corner not to mention how the different style of setup affects the spring rates and damping values etc.

Sorry if I posted this to wrong subforum, but I didn't find a separate tech section. There's lots of secrecy around the subject and I'm trying to join together all bits and pieces of this very scattered subject and share it with everyone after I've applied the science to my own testings.

Please join in, the word is free and I opened this topic mostly for sharing your knowledge and mine. My history is on track, tarmac and with FWD so needless to say I'm bit in the woods atm.]]> Seppo44 Construction Zone Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:32:43 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118501#msg-118501 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118501#msg-118501
We bought an original composite boot/trunk lid from a later Quattro, for obvious reasons, but it had one broken mounting stud. We were hoping three out of four would be enough but with that huge oil cooler, we thought we should at least attempt to fix it. It was easier than expected but with one minor oops. See if you can spot it.









We also modified the rear skid plate bar to make it look more authentic. We added what might be a reinforcing bar along its trailing edge:





Next, we added some mounting tabs on the strut bar for our igniters:





We always felt these cars lacked fender liners, even though the works cars didn't seem to have them. We started to make some but soon discovered that they would probably restrict suspension travel so settled instead on blocking off the area behind the headlights and horns with abs sheet as a compromise.







We also added these straps to the hood and trunk to make it easier to lift them. They aren't period works correct so we intended removing them once the build is finished but they are proving so useful we may keep them. What do you think?



We may have reached the end of the dry-build phase now! We'll let you know if that's true in the next update. Click, like and subscribe.]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:07:29 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?2,118499,118500#msg-118500 Re: Any trustworthy Cyprus real estate sites? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?2,118499,118500#msg-118500 DOM before and it’s very reliable. It brings together thousands of listings with real-time updates, verified agencies, and helpful market insights.]]> DiazFrancoD Off Topic Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:42:02 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?2,118499,118499#msg-118499 Any trustworthy Cyprus real estate sites? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?2,118499,118499#msg-118499 Nelson Omar Off Topic Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:35:57 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118496#msg-118496 Re: How to get an engine ecu to control a rwd auto transmission tcm? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118496#msg-118496
https://www.pcmofnc.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15210379564&gbraid=0AAAAACXsomObW87twfnMRixLTzYdEqT8H&gclid=CjwKCAjwsZPDBhBWEiwADuO6y86eJYywzSNyl5OuBXcuX_9eBI0BsDgq_pxZmLNbzeaLtV8vxnRGVhoCZWMQAvD_BwE

They seem to know stuff GM doesn't ;)

Might be worth a shot contacting them.

Matt]]> Mad Matt F Construction Zone Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:11:23 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118495#msg-118495 Re: How to get an engine ecu to control a rwd auto transmission tcm? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118495#msg-118495 6-speed into a Manta.

Apparently the guy who did the mods and built his harness died. So, no bueno there.

He did say that Trifecta Performance can modify ECU’s. Hope this helps.]]> Ascona73 Construction Zone Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:11:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118494#msg-118494 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118494#msg-118494










Firstly, we "adjusted" the fit as best we could by adjusting the mounting holes that were once in the right place. That improved things a bit but still left a lot of filling, cutting, grinding and sending left. And that was just to achieve a somewhat race car level of fit. If this was a concours build we would have had to start from scratch.



To lower the tops of the fenders where they meet the a-pillar we first cut a long, thin wedge out about a foot back, squished it down with lead weights and fixed it in place with some fiber glass matt and resin on the underside. We also had to extend both these surfaces to actually get close to the a-pillars. This was followed by fill, sand, fill sand, many times over.







We fixed the sides by adding lots of filler and sanding it down till the panels were in something approaching the same plane as the doors.



We fixed the bottom part that kicks out by cutting it off. Taking a wedge out of it and glassing it back in the right place. Of course, plenty of filling and sanding was also required.



We fixed the door gaps with the Dremel but had to remove so much material that we created holes. We added a lot of fiber glass matt inside this area to restore integrity. Then more filling and sanding, of course.





The lowest and smallest crease on the fenders was so low we had to rebuild it 1/2" higher!



This one made us laugh. We wanted to fix the droopy eye look over the headlights so added material to make them level. This only made them too deep and they no longer lined up with the bottom of the hood return. We decided, at least for now, to hide this issue with black electrical tape. It's quite effective and may become permanent!







Finally, we were happy with the fit and decided to stop. We could always improve it but at some point, you have to remind yourself that it's a rally car and not a show queen. That and the realization that we could tidy it up during paint prep if we really felt the need.

]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:03:17 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118493#msg-118493 Re: How to get an engine ecu to control a rwd auto transmission tcm? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118493#msg-118493
Ill go to the wrecker to confirm what I just read online but I'm doubtful I'll fit the 2.0t into it if your friend had trouble.

So fitting in a 1.4t looks like it's the only option that leaves me in the same issue of trying to get an automatic to work with the ecu.

One of the reasons why I've heard of difficulties with getting the engine in, because the shifters need to be moved forward that means the engine needs to as well. An automatic can be moved as far back as possible and the electronic shifter can be placed in the proper position.

I'm hoping the place your friend used has experience with an automatic. Your friend used a manual transmission if it's a 6 speed that doesn't need to communicate like an automatic.

Crossing fingers]]> Opelgt73 Construction Zone Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:08:28 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118492#msg-118492 Re: How to get an engine ecu to control a rwd auto transmission tcm? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118492#msg-118492
The 2.0/2.2/2.4 family of engines is actually very tall….much taller than the original Opel engine. Wider as well.

A friend of mine put a 2.0 turbo into a Manta with Solstace 6-speed, and I know he found a company to hack the ECU. I’ll see if he remembers who did it.]]> Ascona73 Construction Zone Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:51:34 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118491#msg-118491 How to get an engine ecu to control a rwd auto transmission tcm? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,118491,118491#msg-118491
I know it would be alot easier to use a manual transmission but I have hip issues so can't use a clutch anymore. I've looked at older 4l40 for my car under 2000 lbs but it might be better to use a 4l60 because I'm going to tune whatever engine to atleast 250hp. The 5l40e looks good but my ultimate goal is a 6l45 from a cadillac cts. I'd love to drop in the 2.0t ltg from one to make it easier but I can't seem to find if the motor is the same width and height as the smaller brother 1.4t. The pontiac solstice seems to be with the 2.0t lnf engine, though it's very hard to find a motor and transmission for a decent price.

Anyway if anyone knows if the ecu can work with a different tcu that didn't come in the car or if there is a way to get them to.

There are some guys that are trying to hack it to use a different transmission, so I am sure there must be a way since a gm ecu and gm fwd or rwd all uses the same software. The only thing that might be a problem, the drivers might need loading from a cadillac ecu into the cruze's ecu.

If anyone knows anything or can suggest a person or company that can do this, please chime in. Here in Canada, there isn't anyone that understands enough about how the tcu and ecm works. What i understand, the ecu has the shift points and tells the tcu when, then the tcu does its thing controlling the transmission. I might be wrong though, lol]]> Opelgt73 Construction Zone Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:03:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118490#msg-118490 Re: Audi UR Quattro Rally Build https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?5,113448,118490#msg-118490




There is no adjustment in the hinge system that would allow them to be positioned further forward. All we could do was add shims behind them to move them further back but that, of course, would make the situation worse. At least shimming allowed us to get them to close, latch and be level.

We clearly had to move the hinges forward somehow. We tried hitting them with a BFH but they, and the a-pillar, were too sturdy. We thought about cutting them off and rewelding them on but thought we'd just bugger up the alignment of them doing that. Finally, we settled on cutting slots in them so they would more easily bend and, ultimately weld the slots up. It took a lot of chin rubbing and pacing back and forth but eventually we plucked up courage and were more than pleased when it seemed to work out better than expected.









We gained about 3mm of gap. We could have got more but we knew that opening the doors was going to be challenging even if we had 5-6mm of gap there, so were very happy with this. Next, fender fit!]]> BRAIDusa Construction Zone Thu, 29 May 2025 08:56:46 -0500