xBassist

^^ noticed that too... the passenger seat has a more square top and different pattern than the other 2... switch it with the back one...

Other than that, cool, original idea..

hnefrdo

hey, tamago. i seriously respect what you're doing with the xa. go ahead and show all these that they're wrong.

djct_watt

You don't see the haters with footprints on their roofs. . . it would be nice if more people got laid, then there won't be these a holes with pent up aggression, making worthless comments on other people's good work ( which fits their needs ).

M-Flo

nice set up! damn, now I really have to get a set of those Torino's I've been eyeing on :D

A little off topic, how are your Tanabe coil's holing up? It would be great to get some feedback on it.

Tamago

if you've ever sat in a fiberglass bucket seat you'd understand why i have the steel frame Tframe up front.. it's for the girl lol, 3X more comfortable than the Start seat.

these seats weigh 14lbs

stock seats weigh 65 lbs.

Tamago

they're OK. i want to order stiffer spring rates tho..

DTurnbull

Personally, I applaud you ! It's original, creative & weird - in a good way. And, it's sure a lot easier to remove for racing than the original, and it maintains a useful rear seat.

I don't think racing an Xa is any kind of joke. These cars are a blast to drive - period! The more mine gets hooked up, the more I love it.

By the time I get done, my Xa will be a Cooper S killer, not to mention all the wanna-be Hondas, etc... that won't know what hit'em!

PS - A BIG THANKS FOR REPRESENTING SCION AT THE TRACK!

mandos

Not exactly my cup of tea but nice job...looks good.

I'd be one of the people that add 800 pounds to their car to make it go boom boom boom....of course most of the weight is deadening to keep the boom boom in.

squirrel

Hmm, and this from a "person" with only one post. I wonder who has the matching IP address?

TurboMe

if you guys think a xA/xB/tC is a great car for autoX, you need to test drive an EVO/STI. It will blow u away. But then again its still a 30k mitsi and 32k subaru! but drive them! they're crazy!

Tamago

....i've beaten all 3 of those cars (raw time).. so yeah, fun to drive fast, but i'd rather throw mine through the cones

mrbridge

In pic 3 of the ones Miko hosted is that an aluminum block it's resting on? Secure? Final assembly? Was the angle intended?

justinb

Autox IMHO is not racing. Racing does not occur in a parking lot full of cones and should involve cornering speeds over 30mph.

I'm not saying that autox is not competitive or that it doesn;t require skill. I'm just saying that you autox your car, you don't race it.

-Justin

StackTrayce

Hrm, seems to me your definition of race is a bit narrow. To me anything where you are trying to accomplish a set task in as little time as possible or before other competitors is racing. I mean, my sister and I used to race to see who could finish our popsicles faster or whatever. I would still use the word race, just me though.
It is true that racing at autox speeds could potentially be much different than racing where you are cornering at 30+, I don't know too much about car racing.

mandos

Good definition of a race there

I like it.

It's not like you're judged on a subjective platform such as in figure skating.

TurboMe

what do u mean raw time? You seriously need to test drive one. You will think otherwise autoXing you xA over these two.

Reign_Man

an Sti\evo are in TOTTALY different classes. thats like comparing a canoe to a speedboat (no offense xa peoples)

xBassist

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unlmtdndeavor

i applaud you on the three seats. i wish i even had the cash for 1, let alone 3. i say u build a stereo system with subs fiberglassed around the seats pointed towards the front, and maybe 2 towards the rear

justinb

I don't consider a competition where a CRX could potentially beat a Ferrari F360 to be an auto race.

-Justin