Cereb Daithi's Open Class Rally Car

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:24 pm

may the car gods and goddesses smile upon you in this endeavor.

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:16 pm

Thanks guys

I need some extra hands on the project so it's time to bring some outsiders in. I need to get a plan/schedule set up.

Post by **Sabre** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:21 pm

Cereb Daithi wrote:I need to get a plan/schedule set up.

And that, my dear friend, is the only way to keep something like this going!

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:03 am

Might have HUGE news... we are talking leaps and bounds here... but I'm not tipping my hand just yet. It seems whenever I do very bad things happen. But Lets just say I might deviate slightly from the original plan and drop the motor/trans into something entirely more sexy.... I shall say no more on this until things are finalized. You man now discuss among yourselves.

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:51 am

Cereb Daithi wrote:Might have HUGE news... we are talking leaps and bounds here... but I'm not tipping my hand just yet. It seems whenever I do very bad things happen. But Lets just say I might deviate slightly from the original plan and drop the motor/trans into something entirely more sexy.... I shall say no more on this until things are finalized. You man now discuss among yourselves.

new rule: if you have news but don't want to divulge just yet, don't post.

Post by **Sabre** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:10 am

I'm guessing 914...

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:55 pm

Sabre wrote:I'm guessing 914...

I would say VW bug or bus...but that is not more sexy so nevermind.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:03 pm

nobody likes a http://brookekent.com/images/illustration/art/lg_cocktease.jpg

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:32 pm

First you break my wagon, then you ditch the GC? This better be some super cool upgrade, for your sake..

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:46 am

Well. The deal is finalized. Money is changing hands. I can finally lift the veil.

The motor has a new home instead of the red coupe.

Post by **Sabre** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:04 am

I like it.... I like it ALOT...

Post by **complacent** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:09 am

wow, that's beautiful.

please remember to set the parking brake on this one... please.

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:49 am

complacent wrote:wow, that's beautiful.

please remember to set the parking brake on this one... please.

Hey I set it last time. But yes I will be much more aware of if it's holding or not. Learned that lesson.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:58 am

Cereb Daithi wrote:
complacent wrote:wow, that's beautiful.

please remember to set the parking brake on this one... please.

Hey I set it last time. But yes I will be much more aware of if it's holding or not. Learned that lesson.

Also, is this a MT? Just keep it in gear that is opposite direction to the direction it can roll (i.e. if it could roll forward, leave in reverse...and vice versa)

BTW, that is a freakin' sweet foundation for your engine

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 am

Holy crap is that a gorgeous car! Good move to snag that when you could. Good luck with the rest of the build.

--Alan

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:06 am

Getting ready to finish the purchase this week most likely.

ENGINE/ DRIVETRAIN
(Motor removed)
USDM 2004 STi 6MT
USDM 2005 clutch and flywheel
Kartboy SS and shifter bushings

SUSPENSION/HARDSTUFF/BRAKES
BC Racing coilovers
JDM carbon fiber front strut bar
JDM STi front sway bar (i think 20mm?)
CUSCO 22mm rear adjustable sway bar
WHITELINE anti-lift kit
Kartboy front/rear endlinks
CUSCO rear diff brace
CUSCO hardened motor mounts
PARANOID FABRICATIONS front fender braces
front JDM S202 BREMBOS and rotors
rear USDM 04 STi BREMBOS
Project Mu pads in front and EBC greens in rear
ENDLESS brake lines

POWER UPGRADES
(Apexi Power FC engine management removed)
(Turbo removed)
ZEROSPORTS intake pipe
SAMCO hoses
ZEROSPORTS ground wire kit
SMC methanol injection kit
KAKIMOTO GT-ONE exhaust
3in custom downpipe
completely catless
KOYO radiator

BODY
SEIBON CF hood CW STYLE
JDM lightweight rear bumper beam
JDM S202 hood scoop
CHARGESPEED front fenders
CHARGESPEED rear fenders
stock RS sideskirts
Rota P45 5x100 18x8
Nitto NT-05 245/45/18
DEPO black headlights and corner lights
DEPO black turn signals
ebay mesh foglight covers
HELLA supertones
JDM V5 grill
paint is 2008 Lexus RX 300 Bamboo Pearl

INTERIOR
SPARCO steering wheel
PIONEER headunit
TRUST weighted shiftknob
USDM 02 WRX front seats
completely gutted interior including sound deadening material
TRUST turbo timer
SMC meth controller
NEETRONICS DCCD controller
SARD 60mm GAUGES: boost, oil pressure, engine temp
DELPHI CF gauge holder
JDM air freshner
SUEDE covered sun visors, sunroof, etc (work in progress)
KENWOOD components all around

RANDOM
BRAILLE cf lightweight battery
multiple engine bay parts re CADMIUM plated
powder coated manifold, coolant resevoir
polished intercooler
CF fuse box cover
Blitz coolant cap
EIFEL oil cap
polished throttle body
SARD magnetic drain plug
SYLVANIA silver star bulbs

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:18 pm

Just make sure you finish one of them...

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:45 pm

All this needs is a motor (which I have), engine management (which I have, and a turbo (which i have a farm of). Its going to be on the road in record time.

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:13 am

Seller called... crying... saying after soul searching he decided he cannot sell me the car and that he apologizes for the inconvenience and that he'll refund everything. The car is up for sale since mid-august... I am in discussion with him to buy it for weeks.. he told me how attached he was to the car so I even gave him the opportunity to not sell, but after 3 days he said great and I started the process. Even updated his page saying it was sold

http://www.rs25.com/forums/f171/t114669 ... -baby.html

And then 2 days before its supposed to ship, he decides he wants to keep it....

That's right never mind that i had already spent a good bit of money on this and now have to cancel shipping plans, cancel the turbo order, and now will have a hunk of cash that was committed to a vehicle just sitting around. Anyone know of any great swapped GCs for sale?

EDIT:
I now find out this guy is an unstable neoconservative nut job. Things start to make a bit more sense.

I should also add. This is just a minor speed bump. I have a hunk of money just laying around now. mmmm mods.

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:34 pm

Buying an air compressor and more tools on Tuesday and my one buddy (who builds cars regularly) is coming over and we are going to just work on it non-stop until the GC is together.

No more fucking about. I apparently cannot rely on buying what I want.

It's time to build.

schvin · Post by **schvin** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:06 am

ugghg, dude, that freaking blows!!

good luck building!

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:27 am

Its ok. Its not like I've been set back at all. I just didn't leap as far forward as planned.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:09 pm

Unfreaking believable... and a damn shame, that was a beautiful car... but now you can build EXACTLY the car your want

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:49 pm

Haha you should hear some of the guys in the community. They are in an uproar. I've had guys I know in certain undisclosed businesses say they would refuse to do business with this guy from now on. Granted I highly doubt that they would turn down money or even be sure it was him.... but hey it's the thought that counts right

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:14 pm

Well the search for a car continues but in the meantime it's time for an update on the rally build:

First up on the build list is the rollcage. This will be handled by Andrew Havas from Team Havspeed. He has a history in the sport and his work is quality. After spending a fair bit of time talking with him he has taken personal interest in the project. Work begins in less than a month. The car will be built for Open Class and will feature some new ideas/methods that I'll disclose later.

Just for kicks and a micro-plug, he is currently preparing for the comeback of the FIA Rallye International Charlevoix. Here's a quick vid of Andrew racing back in 2001.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYuu6MkkOM4

On the suspension front it looks like the first choice will be RSSP. This is not concrete yet though.

DCAWD.com

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