Auto Technica Garage's Rally raid project!

[IncorpoRatedX]

I've always wanted to do this, and with THAT chassis.

PS, i forwarded this over to Brian at Gearbox Magazine, he might be getting in touch with you...

 

[RichardT]

Any progress updates?

X2

This looks like an amazing build.

 

[Rob Ladd]

Wow, Sorry for the long absence but life Sometimes dictates your schedule for you. and I couldn't remember my password its been So long since I logged in... So i made a new account.

anyway you want progress yes?

first off its now V-mount

The down pipe/waste gate dump

I've been busy building other monsters too

back to the pajero

 

[Rob Ladd]

I deal with primarily Mitsubishis.

getting close...

getting really close

more to come!!

 

[eurosonic]

Oh snapssss
:drool:

 

[beez33]

sweet

 

[bloodycape]

How do you think it is going to weigh in the end?

 

[scrubber3]

Oh, how this makes me want a DSM AWD eclipse. Or a mid 2000s Evo. Time to scour Craigslist.....

I cannot wait to see the finished project on this. It's nice to someone with as much talent as yourself make such a fine machine. If for some reason you end up selling it before you run it, or even after pending the outcome, I got dibs....

Seriously. Though Sacramento is quite a drive from VA. I can make this street legal here as it would just require a safety inspection. No emission tests whatsoever on that year model.

I'd make one like that if I could, but I don't have those resources. Or the experience for that matter.

Fine ride you're making there sir.

 

[Rob Ladd]

Thank you for the kind words, If I ever do sell it I'll keep you in the loop, but I don't plan on selling this one ever.

As far as finished weight it should be lighter than it was in factory trim but I'm not 100% on an exact number yet.

Have to finish the V-mount ducting still

Remade the hydraulic lines with these nice things too.

 

[eurosonic]

Where in Sacramento are you? I'd love to come by and take a look at this thing.

 

[Rob Ladd]

The trucks in north highlands currently, pm me for details.

 

[eurosonic]

Oh sweet, I'm by sac state.

 

[red87]

What're your plans for suspension?

 

[Rob Ladd]

What're your plans for suspension?

Going to run some billstien remote reservoir shocks in the rear and bilstiens up front with hydraulic bumpstops all around for now. later on i plan on tubeing the front and running multiple dampers front and rear.

 

[red87]

Going to run some billstien remote resivour shocks in the rear and bilstiens up frontwith hydraulic bumpstops all around for now. later on i plan on tubing the front and running multiple dampers front and rear.

Any plans to increase the front travel? My only gripe with the Monteros is the lack of front travel. I'm jealous of the Toyota guys and the new a-arms they can get.