3seater xA (pix)
#23
Originally Posted by Tamago
racing a box WOULD be laugable, especially since u'd be up against xA's in the same class, and we'd slaughter you
Of course, I don't want to get brake dust on my wheels, so that's why I don't race.
#26
^^ because i still drive my car to and from, it's my daily driver. i can pull out the rear center seat easily, to go to autoX, and it does not interfere with my current 4point harness setup.
your mom ____ in your Wheaties this morning or something?
your mom ____ in your Wheaties this morning or something?
#27
congrats on a job well done. I think it looks good. I guess some people don't understand function over form.
Did you custom make the new seat rail blocks? I wanted to move my seats on my box back a bit and figured the only way to do it is if I make some new blocks to bolt to. Are they welded to the body?
Did you custom make the new seat rail blocks? I wanted to move my seats on my box back a bit and figured the only way to do it is if I make some new blocks to bolt to. Are they welded to the body?
#30
weight reduction is huge in autoX... and he has already invested a bunch in performance suspension parts which are much more important in the turns...
some may not like the look, but since tamago's dedicating his xA to the sport then this is a very worthy mod... props man...
some may not like the look, but since tamago's dedicating his xA to the sport then this is a very worthy mod... props man...
#31
Originally Posted by Big Boy Phil
congrats on a job well done. I think it looks good. I guess some people don't understand function over form.
Did you custom make the new seat rail blocks? I wanted to move my seats on my box back a bit and figured the only way to do it is if I make some new blocks to bolt to. Are they welded to the body?
Did you custom make the new seat rail blocks? I wanted to move my seats on my box back a bit and figured the only way to do it is if I make some new blocks to bolt to. Are they welded to the body?
#33
Now thatis original "I LIKE IT"! thats a perfect set up for autox for a seatbelt idea for the rear i suggest a four point in which you can bolt to the seat brackets and the rear to some where by the trunk, maybe where the spare tire bolt is? should work.
#34
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Dude! Original, and functional!
On a very serious side not tho. . . I've been getting REALLY annoyed at SL for the last month or so. . . all these idiots are coming up and posting really stupid posts. . . yeah yeah, to be fair, they have to be free to express their opinions, but damnit, enough is enough. It's like there are these little kids posting stupid comments and laughing at Tamago (who is kickin butt in autox). Then there are these idiot people who post on xA and xB forums spouting off about how ugly they are. There used to be some issues with a certain someone who would constantly talk smack on tC's. . . but that STOPPED. Oh yeah, and then the idiots going off about beating SS Camaro's and WS6's in their bone stock Camaro's and 35 nitrous shot Corolla S's. And then there's people telling others that HID's will melt your headlights because the K's are higher. I mean c'mon! I really wish these people could just get booted. . . it's a waste of bandwidth and everyone's time. It's misinformation-R-us.
When I first joined, almost a year ago, everyone was so keen to help out, and make constructive criticisms. . . I know I won't get it my way, but to all those ebay rice chip moddifiers and ignorant pompous airheads, you guys are ALL . So STFU, cause nobody cares nor wants to hear your stupid, stupid opinions.
Back to the topic, those seats rock. Being able to stay IN your seat is MUCH more important in autocross than a lot of well placed engine mods. I know, because I've dabbled around, and it's not easy shifting and controlling the car, when your head is pressed against the side window. It's also convenient, as you now have 3 seats, and it would take little work to pop that sucker out for track days. I can't wait to see what other mods you come up with.
On a very serious side not tho. . . I've been getting REALLY annoyed at SL for the last month or so. . . all these idiots are coming up and posting really stupid posts. . . yeah yeah, to be fair, they have to be free to express their opinions, but damnit, enough is enough. It's like there are these little kids posting stupid comments and laughing at Tamago (who is kickin butt in autox). Then there are these idiot people who post on xA and xB forums spouting off about how ugly they are. There used to be some issues with a certain someone who would constantly talk smack on tC's. . . but that STOPPED. Oh yeah, and then the idiots going off about beating SS Camaro's and WS6's in their bone stock Camaro's and 35 nitrous shot Corolla S's. And then there's people telling others that HID's will melt your headlights because the K's are higher. I mean c'mon! I really wish these people could just get booted. . . it's a waste of bandwidth and everyone's time. It's misinformation-R-us.
When I first joined, almost a year ago, everyone was so keen to help out, and make constructive criticisms. . . I know I won't get it my way, but to all those ebay rice chip moddifiers and ignorant pompous airheads, you guys are ALL . So STFU, cause nobody cares nor wants to hear your stupid, stupid opinions.
Back to the topic, those seats rock. Being able to stay IN your seat is MUCH more important in autocross than a lot of well placed engine mods. I know, because I've dabbled around, and it's not easy shifting and controlling the car, when your head is pressed against the side window. It's also convenient, as you now have 3 seats, and it would take little work to pop that sucker out for track days. I can't wait to see what other mods you come up with.
#35
Did anybody notice there are footprints on the headliner? I friend of mine had those in his SUV. Some girl did them but I can't say here how it happened... but everybody here can imagine it.
Tamago, I hope you had fun having those made!
Tamago, I hope you had fun having those made!
#36
hehe the prints were made by my ex and yes, it was FUN! fold down those rear seats.. and.. um.. have a conversation about abstinence... naked..
lavabox, i used 2" 12 GA aluminum strap for the rear brackets. i'll be re-doing with 1X2" tubing, get a couple more cm's of height.
the seatbelt will actually attach to a Cpillar brace i have planned. :D
lavabox, i used 2" 12 GA aluminum strap for the rear brackets. i'll be re-doing with 1X2" tubing, get a couple more cm's of height.
the seatbelt will actually attach to a Cpillar brace i have planned. :D
#37
Wow, you know some real _______s...
Anyway, I think it looks ok and I'm sure losing that weight surely helps w/ autocross. BTW, dissenting opinion is fine, but expressing those opinions in a less harsh manner doesn't hurt. Conversely, expressing them the way some people do on these boards just makes people look like jerks.
Anyway, I think it looks ok and I'm sure losing that weight surely helps w/ autocross. BTW, dissenting opinion is fine, but expressing those opinions in a less harsh manner doesn't hurt. Conversely, expressing them the way some people do on these boards just makes people look like jerks.
#38
Originally Posted by Tamago
Originally Posted by squareone
What is the point of three seats? Especailly racing seats in an xa... I dont get it.
well, i race. so racing seats make sense.
i've dropped over 150 lbs doing this 3 seat setup.
i like having more than 2 seats.
i've always liked the idea of one in the center seating for teh rear.. remember when u were a kid, the middle was always teh seat u wanted when u sat in the back.. so i took it a step further. that's the ONLY seat back there
i bet if i drove another 3 seater car, u'd be jizzing yourself
3-seat sportscars have one front seat and two back seats. Seeing as that is the McLaren F1 pictured, your seating arrangement should look like this:
Nice work though... You did loose a significant amount of weight in your car, without loosing the whole backseat! Do your racing seats recline?