is this too good to be true?! if not, im going down there in 10 days and buying it. http://www.specialstage.com/classifieds/show-ad/?id=49 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52401#msg-52401 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:12:25 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53157#msg-53157 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53157#msg-53157 Tim Taylor Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:26:24 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53139#msg-53139 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53139#msg-53139 So help me if I didn't already have a goddam mazdog rallycar I'd buy it....I certainly woulda been dollars ahead compared to my current moneypit. I seem to have a weakness for obsolete oddball lightweight somewhat unreliable hardware.]]> Jay Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:54:02 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53042#msg-53042 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53042#msg-53042 WRCWRXSTI Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:13:47 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53039#msg-53039 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53039#msg-53039 Jay Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:29:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53035#msg-53035 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,53035#msg-53035 WRCWRXSTI Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:01:14 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52644#msg-52644 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52644#msg-52644 alkun Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:29:18 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52622#msg-52622 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52622#msg-52622 phlat65 Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:18:45 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52621#msg-52621 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52621#msg-52621 With the boost turned up to the limits of the injectors. Looks like it'll be ready for Mt. Hood..]]> Jay Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:41:25 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52614#msg-52614 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52614#msg-52614
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I *Wish* that's all it took to fix the glass gearbox. But you still end up with the same glass centerdiff, which when it shatters will take your fancy closeratio gearset right with it...

I always ran with the center diff locked on loose surfaces. Never had a problem, and I was making more power than most GTX'ers back then (built 1.8L, GT256R turbo). That said, I knew it was an issue, so maybe I shifted a little slower in hopes of saving things. :)

Dave

We did as well. Never had a gearbox issue either. It's only when you really put on the boost that things start to happen.]]> wvonkessler Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:18:52 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52613#msg-52613 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52613#msg-52613
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I *Wish* that's all it took to fix the glass gearbox. But you still end up with the same glass centerdiff, which when it shatters will take your fancy closeratio gearset right with it...

I always ran with the center diff locked on loose surfaces. Never had a problem, and I was making more power than most GTX'ers back then (built 1.8L, GT256R turbo). That said, I knew it was an issue, so maybe I shifted a little slower in hopes of saving things. :)

Dave]]> DaveK Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:06:36 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52604#msg-52604 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52604#msg-52604
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I know somebody that has a short ratio dogbox for a GTX taking up space in their garage. Sorta helps solve the glass gearbox issue...though it needs a few dog-rings replaced.


I *Wish* that's all it took to fix the glass gearbox. But you still end up with the same glass centerdiff, which when it shatters will take your fancy closeratio gearset right with it...
]]> Jay Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:37:12 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52603#msg-52603 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52603#msg-52603 Billyee Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:48:19 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52602#msg-52602 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52602#msg-52602
BTW, the GTXs are low enough on power that you might just get granted a waiver to run one, especially if you agree to turn down the boost. Only way to know is to ask the folks at Rally America. Keep in mind that GTX probably makes 180hp, which isn't too far off what an Open Light car could make.

Dave]]> DaveK Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:34:37 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52409#msg-52409 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52409#msg-52409 Jay Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:59:03 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52407#msg-52407 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52407#msg-52407
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if not, im going down there in 10 days and buying it.
http://www.specialstage.com/classifieds/show-ad/?id=49

Break any single part in the trans by Oh, say grimacing at the lever, and you are stuffed....

Stay the course....no 1.6 no no--big 2300 yes yes]]> john vanlandingham Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:56:51 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52406#msg-52406 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52406#msg-52406
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do i have to buy a non turbo engine? i cant just take the turbo off?

you could do that but it will be down on power. turbo engines have lower compression than non turbo engines and typically have different cams. that will be the cheapest option to getting the coefficients needed to be allowed to run a car with a turbo in RA. remember, even a slow car down on power is better than no car.

however, you can rallycross the crap out of the car the way it sits i bet and it will probably be a bunch of fun.]]> Greg Donovan Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:03:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52405#msg-52405 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52405#msg-52405 WRCWRXSTI Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:54:24 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52404#msg-52404 Re: is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52404#msg-52404
dont forget that you will not be able to race that car in Rally America events since it has a turbo motor and you are a new competitor. so you will need to enter NASA events, replace the turbo with one with now insides in it, or put a non turbo motor in there. so plan your budget accordingly.

if you go look at it take lots of pictures and if possible get in touch with another ralliest in area and have them look at it with you. just because it has a loog book does not mean it will automatically pass a tech inspection.

questions to ask:

-how old are the DMS and when was the last time they were rebuilt? DMS can be expensive to rebuild, but talk to JVL he knows how to get around the high cost of a DMS rebuild.

-are the belts current?

-does the roll cage padding meet the current rules?

-does it include a rally computer or intercom?

-what is the spare suspension?

-is the spare engine in need of a rebuild or can it be dropped right in?

-same question about the spare tranny. the tranny for this car can be spendy to rebuild.

-has it had any offs?

-when was the last time it was raced?

-when was the last time it was driven?

-does it have a restrictor?

-make sure to check general maintenance of the car too, like ball joints, bushings and what nots.]]> Greg Donovan Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:45:12 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52401#msg-52401 is this too good to be true?! https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,52401,52401#msg-52401 http://www.specialstage.com/classifieds/show-ad/?id=49]]> WRCWRXSTI Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:07:46 -0500