Thoughts?

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart) 09/27/2015 at 00:43 • Filed to: None

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This is what I plan the winter beater to be.. The “RallyBeater”.

If you can’t decipher from the render..

Fog lights

Mudflaps

Lift (?)

Rear spoiler

“Rally wheels”

Majority of the parts can be bought at Princess Auto or Canadian Tire (Canadian equivalent of Pep Boys, O’riley’s, Auto Zone, Harbor Freight...)

vehicle I’m getting is the same, if not similar to the one pictured, and is $400.

TheHondaBro > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/27/2015 at 00:48

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Will Siri be your co-driver?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > TheHondaBro 09/27/2015 at 00:51

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No. Either Cortana, or Google’s Search assitant, whatever they’re called.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/27/2015 at 01:02

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You put a lot of work into that Stuner build.

Scott > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/27/2015 at 01:03

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I am assuming from the comment you are building a car for surviving a Canadian winter? Not much of that is very helpful. What really helps, at least RWD (as long as you learn to drive it right in snow) or better AWD or even better 4WD. Heavier is better than lite weight, and that looks like a very lite car . Lifted only helps if you fit bigger tires to get you better ground clearance. Also only better if done right, and that costs money. Better to get a car with a high stock ride height. Snow and Ice tires are a MUST, and get dedicated rims so you can change them come spring. As for those choices, mount fog lights under the bumper, the idea is to light the road not blind on coming drivers. Rear Spoiler only works if its properly designed, and at high speeds, so really likely just bling. Mud flaps, kind of a draw, will save damage to body work or cars behind you, but also likely to build up snow and create a small amount of drag.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Scott 09/27/2015 at 01:28

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I’m well aware of all the points you brought up. The idea is to make a road car that has the functionality of a rally car. Said car also happens to be a winter vehicle. I have a car that is pretty much in mint condition for the rest of the year.

To clarify...

Fog light is aimed downwards and will not be always on. Winter tires are going with dedicated wheels. Lift comes from CR-V suspension/steering parts. Mud flaps are flexible, so buildup is minimal. Spoiler is for aesthetics mostly, but does help on higher speeds on the highway, not that I’d be going fast in a blizzard.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 09/27/2015 at 01:29

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took me about 10 minutes, once you get around the clunky UI, it’s smooth sailing.

m2m, apex detective > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/27/2015 at 06:08

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Needs more DOTZ Dakar! Mix that up with the slightly bitter ground clearance you were eyeing, the flaps and some additional lighting up front and you’re set. Have you considered something with more driven wheels than a Civic?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > m2m, apex detective 09/27/2015 at 11:22

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I have. Not very cost effective imo. AWD only helps getting up to speed. The various subarus my friend (who’s friends with the seller) has owned were not very cheap to maintain, despite being fun.

m2m, apex detective > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/27/2015 at 12:00

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My brother is experiencing that very scenario ... weighs more, has more parts, needs more expendables, parts are more expensive.

That said, I figured you’d just keep if for the winter, so that maintenance costs wouldn’t matter so much.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > m2m, apex detective 09/27/2015 at 12:50

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I wouldn’t mind keeping it for longer, because it was well maintained anyway.

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/28/2015 at 17:42

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approve

Fog lights - check

Mudflaps - probably would have been a good idea

Lift (?) - lols, NO!

Rear spoiler - two of em!

“Rally wheels” - they say oppo, and they are covered in mud, so - check

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-colour-of-…

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 09/28/2015 at 21:14

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ooh, perfect.

Been narrowing down wheels. shame I cannot link them, because tirerack’s site is too fancy.

Looking for input for a “rally” look.

15” Enkei Compe

17” Apex Sport XT

17” OZ Leggenda

15” OZ Superturismo WRC

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/28/2015 at 21:19

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smaller = better, tyres are cheaper.

superturismos are a dream of mine. acquire them!

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 09/28/2015 at 21:27

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well, perfect. Sparco Terras are dirt cheap (16” though).

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/02/2015 at 12:43

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Took a look at the car, at last. It’s a twin-spoiler. Perfect candidate for a short-throw. I already have Y7 headers available, which were originally obtained for a friend’s Si, but won’t fit there, so I got them now.

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/02/2015 at 12:44

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I look forward to the progress updates :D

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/02/2015 at 12:47

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gonna wait until the end of the month to get it transferred over, Rear left QP rust and a rusty hood, and that’s it. It’ll be an “eyesore” in my parents eyes, but who cares.

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/02/2015 at 13:03

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rusty hood, thats the style these days :D

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/02/2015 at 15:41

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not ‘that’ kind of rust. it’s just rusted through in a spot.

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/02/2015 at 15:50

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I’ve updated your render

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/02/2015 at 19:38

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street cred is off the charts.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/09/2015 at 13:29

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HUUUUAAAAAGGGHHHH

ALL DEM PARTS!!!!

MonkeePuzzle > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 10/09/2015 at 13:31

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parts but still no car?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > MonkeePuzzle 10/09/2015 at 13:36

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Car will be around the end of the month, so a few weeks away.