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10-16-2009 | 02:06 AM

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On the topic of AWD tCs, I thought I had heard/ read it somewhere that a Caldena rear-end would be do-able in the back of the tC...of course stiffening of the rear of the car would be a must obviously, but have to say it peaked my interest...also curious why you guys have stayed with the 2az and fabricated a new tranny and not like explored the 3sgte/Celica all-trac setup instead? Definitely not knocking, I got too much love for you guys, just wondering.

2AZFE > 3SGTE

any day of the week.

3SGTE / Celica all-trac package wouldn't be able to handle what we plan on throwing our at the 2.7L 2AZFE / Wiesmann package we are using for the AWD T.A. car.

Thank you for all the awesome comments! I promise there are more pictures coming soon...

10-17-2009 | 01:24 PM

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Moar?

Trans look awesome. I want to go to Sema just for this.

10-18-2009 | 07:02 PM

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Cool just wondering! Looks good guys cant wait for more pics!

10-18-2009 | 07:40 PM

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Im curious how much chassis/body modification it takes for the awd conversion.. I imagine its not for the weak lol

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i have to quote this, its just so damn nice!

10-19-2009 | 07:43 PM

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Im curious how much chassis/body modification it takes for the awd conversion..

TONS...lol

More pictures coming soon.

10-20-2009 | 09:27 PM

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sneak peek on how intense the chassis building process is...
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10-21-2009 | 01:35 AM

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Wow, looks awesome! Can I join your team and build with you guys? haha that would be awesome for sure, but I would definitely need some training. Any tips/advice for a Master Certified Tech to become a fabricator/tuner like you all?

10-21-2009 | 01:48 AM

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On that note, any tips for a hobbyist mechanic/racer and Program Manager in the IT field to become a fabricator/tuner too?

Thanks for the photos Rob, but I've got a couple quick questions. Why did you guys switch to smaller diameter tubing to connect the horizontal supports to the rear of the car? Weight savings? Won't be experiencing the same amount of torsional load/flex? Both? Other?

Love the way you've built the suspension cambered like that! Must be nice to be able to build the geometery design to your exact specs instead of having to move around stock setups.

You guys are insane and I love it.

10-21-2009 | 02:39 AM

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On that note, any tips for a hobbyist mechanic/racer and Program Manager in the IT field to become a fabricator/tuner too?

I'm always looking for new interns...

10-21-2009 | 02:58 AM

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Why did you guys switch to smaller diameter tubing to connect the horizontal supports to the rear of the car? Weight savings? Won't be experiencing the same amount of torsional load/flex? Both? Other?

That's a good question which I don't know the answer too. I'll ask the lead fabricator and get back to you.

IMO...they probably used the thinker / heavy wall tubing for support & the thinner tubing for structure. I might be totally off but either way I'll ask the experts tomorrow.