Need race prep pics and ideas.

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Patrick Schmidt

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2002

Hey all,
I posted a pic last week of the Kamei race MK1, and it got me thinking. I use my Rabbit as my "fun" car; tooling around, the occasional auto-X, and running the 1/4 mile (not that I'm any good at it).
I figure while i'm relatively young, I might as well have a street race car. By this I mean one seat, no interior, no dash, and only the bare minimum to keep street legality. I'd need to keep wipers, lights, and not much else.
Could you guys post some pictures of any Mk1 that are set up like this? I'm looking for ideas for fuse box location, what to do with the sheetmetal once the car is stripped, roll cage, and some sort of removable heater core. I know it will take some engineering, but I'd like to get some ideas to start with. If you have ideas, I'd love to hear them as well.
Thanks,
Pat

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sirhc

· #2 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

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firebreathingbunny

· #3 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

My 84 Bunny isn't completely stripped, but I have no back seat, sound deadening material, HVAC, ect. Pretty much all that is inside is half of the dash(mostly cut out), driver and passenger seats, carpeting(gotta keep a little heat in), roll cage, and the headliner. The car is pretty cold in the morning, but once it runss a bit the heat from the engine statrs to make it throught the fire wall and takes the edge off of the coldness.
To remain legal I think all you need is wipers, lights, bumpers, speedo, and restraints. Your DMV will be able to tell you what is required in your state.

eurotrashrabbit

· #4 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (firebreathingbunny)

Just do what I did no heat , no AC, no headliner, no carpet and sound deadening, race seat and belt, no stereo, and the dash only weighs like 8lbs so I would keep it in good to have a glove box and the like. Use the jetta 1 dash it is lighter than a US Rabbit dash. Next up is a roll cage.

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rockit

· #5 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (eurotrashrabbit)

i kept my heater because of weather conditions here in the NE. sometimes heat is needed to defrost. keep the dash, it doenst really weigh enough to make a huge diference and it makes it look a lot better when you get pulled over.

Patrick Schmidt

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (rockit)

Part of the reason I want to do this is for the full racecar look. I know that sounds stupid, but this is probably my last chance to do so before I have to grow up.
I want it to look like this:

Do you guys think there is any way I could keep heat in something like this? I'm sure it would look like crap, but as long as I could defog my windows,, I'd be happy.

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eurotrashrabbit

· #7 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

Well just keep a rag in your car. I do not drive my Rabbit in snow or rain. You do not have to grow up your toys just get more expensive, dangerous, and complex.

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Metho

· #8 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (eurotrashrabbit)

Keep the heater core and mount a fan behind it. Maybe some plastic ducting to make it direct the air on the Windshield..

Patrick Schmidt

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Metho)

quote:[HR][/HR]Keep the heater core and mount a fan behind it. Maybe some plastic ducting to make it direct the air on the Windshield.. [HR][/HR]

I think that would work. I could probably convince a friend to make an aluminum box that could house both the gauges and the heater system that would look a lot cleaner than the factory stuff.
Is the heater core flow completely shut off by the valve in the engine bay?

Hey, did you pay those parking tickets yet?

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rockit

· #10 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

why dont you just buy a race car and throw some lights on it?

Patrick Schmidt

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (rockit)

quote:[HR][/HR]why dont you just buy a race car and throw some lights on it?[HR][/HR]

Because I already have the car built. 2035 16V done up, coil-overs along with the usual suspension stuff, Individual throttle bodies with SDS waiting in my garage for a nice day, and transmission work. Plus, the body's in near perfect shape. No rust, two dings, so I really don't fancy starting all over.

cnbrown

· #12 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

Wacky wabbit racer's wabbit is pretty sweet...you could always race prep it to the bone like that and leave JUST the dash(with the uneeded materials pulled)....then youd have the heating amenities you need!

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firebreathingbunny

· #13 · Feb 8, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

You could just leave in the cigarette lighter and get one of those portable heaters that plug into it and use that to defog.

Evilgtiguy

· #14 · Feb 8, 2002

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Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

Still under construction, completion date is May

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Metho

· #15 · Feb 8, 2002

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Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Patrick Schmidt)

Nope... Ordered a Corrado dash instead.. Pretty irresponsible but like you im not ready to grow up just yet.

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BUNNYLOVE

· #16 · Feb 8, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Evilgtiguy)

Looking good! Is that a Jacobs nitrous controller I see below the dash? How do you like it?

Evilgtiguy

· #17 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (BUNNYLOVE)

Its a cool piece, built in adjustable rev limiter, fuel safety features and the ability to dial in the nitrous oxide whenever you want and how much. Its a cool unit. I am going to not be using it anymore as I am now sponsored by MSD and I am using their DIS-4 and crank fired ignition. So its up for sale along with the Jacobs ICE Pak.

WackyWabbitRacer

· #18 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Evilgtiguy)

A "race" interior is quite spartan in most cases with every noise heard due to no sound deadening, and this type of interior would probably drive me crazy in a street car. After a weekend of racing, I enjoy getting into my '95 Golf Sport with creature comforts of a good CD player and peace & quiet. But if you want the "race" interior, here is a pic of my race Wabbit interior. Regards, WWR.

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Evilgtiguy

· #19 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (WackyWabbitRacer)

That is why I am buying an Audi for the daily drive. I want toys and to be able to relax. 4k in 5th gear for cruising gets tiresome.

eurotrashrabbit

· #20 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Need race prep pics and ideas. (Evilgtiguy)

Pedal to the metal just go fast

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