2002 WRX Rally build.

[TylerSti]

Hello! 2010 is going to be my year to build me a rally car! Anyways, just wanted to share!

Big thanks, already to "carl" for your great open light photos. Jackson Rally's photos and Jon Burke's advice. :eek:

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So far.
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[dirtynewsubie]

that first pic is teh sex!!!! awesome build man, i love white bugeyes! *subscribed*

[Jard]

I like the white!

Why PGT vs. SP?

[carl]

good luck

[TylerSti]

I like the white!

Why PGT vs. SP?


Your right.....SP is what i'm interested in, truth be told I plan on racing in the California rally series first but would like to keep the engine stock. Now SP Vs PGT? SP more tailored to Subarus? 34mm restrictor etc? PGT just an older class?

[Jard]

I'm no expert but from what I understand SP lets you upgrade the thing that's most likely to break (transmission). You can swap in the 6 speed in SP class.

[Jard]

But a 6 speed is another ~$4K too, so if the goal is to get out there and get racing as cheap as possible, PGT may be the way to go.

I was just curious. :)

Good luck!

[Newk_Rally]

nice tyler it was cool to see this car up at novemberfest i love your car if i still had my bug eye this is the route i wanted to go can't wait to see this pan out....

oh and my mom was watching tv one day and i swear i saw your car unless there's another white bug eye with roof scoop and orange numbers on the windows

[TylerSti]

Thanks man! uhhh.... I got my butt kicked at Novemberfest. 2 dee beads! busted a shock....oh plus! you were way to fast!:mrgreen: ummm....If i was on TV thats news to me!...I hope I didn't run anyone over or anything!

[Newk_Rally]

no it was a reality show and they where driving down the street and you where pulling out of a parking lot i had my mom stop and rewind just to make sure i was cracking up

that right you did have 2 debeads i had one but reset it self i lost 17 psi in one trun :-o that tire is still leaking... oh well so are you not gonna be running rally-x next season? or will this be drivable while you get it prepped?

[TylerSti]

Well...It Doesn't really look like we are having much of a Norcal rallyX session next year, but if we do i will at least show up and drive a water truck. Realistically I am hoping to get the cage installed in Late may / June. So I hope i get one race with her this year :)....ok so now i have to know....where was this reality TV show? I live in Napa...was it there?

[Newk_Rally]

it's in LA but they went up north when i saw you i don't remember where exactly but it was at least in your general area

keep us updated i really wanna see this build

[409industries]

Great looking car. Maybe we'll run head to head in PGT / SP... whatever we decide (i'm on the fence to) :)

[carl]

Great looking car. Maybe we'll run head to head in PGT / SP... whatever we decide (i'm on the fence to) :)
Open Light really makes the most sense for your car

[TylerSti]

UPDATE!

Seam welding the body is going very smooth... Until you hit some rubber tar **** and everything goes horribly wrong! :crazy:
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Also! The new addition, Our new Tow rig. 4.7LT Tunrda motor FTW! I know its not a dodge with smoke stacks but i she will do just fine.
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[KevinWelker]

For the budget RA PGT and CRS-GT would be the cheapest and easiest given the way your car sits today.

However you're going to want to look at RA PGT/CRS-GT/Prod AWD (USRC) classifications where there is very little competition and ranks are shrinking or ditch the turbo and go open light/CRS-GT where ranks are growing but you'll be heavier than the GC chassis, or go SP which would put you in CRS Open class and NASA Open 4WD. There are enough NASA events nearby that you could earn your coefficients in a turbo car before getting an RA license.

in the end it doesn't make a whole lot of difference because the classes are small and you will be competing within the same CRS classes anyway. Take a look at the recent entries in those classes and see where the competition is and then check the rulebooks to see what it will cost you to prep within that class, rinse and repeat until you find what works for you.

Looking forward to seeing you out on the stages.

[TylerSti]

Finally a worthy update!

The shell is all done, ready to be trailered to Oregon for the roll cage. Also
Rear strut supports installed
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Also today my Drivers seat was delivered. This seat is amazing! Cant wait to a test fit it. That is my co-driver Roscoe.:p
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[pomspeed]

Very nice Tyler, I was diggin' the FIA millk crate. Guess it was out of date, huh?

[driveclimbslide]

Who's doing the cage?

[TylerSti]

RICHARD BUCKNER. He builds Paul From Primitive Rally's cages.

[driveclimbslide]

That's awesome. Looking forward to watching the progress.

[TylerSti]

Thanks! March 21st is the drop off date :)

[TylerSti]

Tomorrow we drive all night to Portland. One month later She will be a Rally Car! :headbang:
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[litre]

great build dude. its so prettty tho i wouldnt wanna distroy it lol

[TylerSti]

Finished making my switch plate!
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[TylerSti]

I now have a website! Check me out at www.Desotorally.com Thanks! :mrgreen:

[pomspeed]

Cool Tyler, :thumbsup:. Where's your other sponsor? Roscoe, that's his name right? Also, a home button link when you are on other pages.

[TylerSti]

Home added thanks dude! haha

[TylerSti]

Happy Memorial Day everybody! what a busy weekend.
So Our trip to Orogen was a huge success and the new Roll cage looks amazing. And I also scored some Rally wheels. Thank you Allwheelsdrivin. :) Now only 50 million more things to do before hitting the stages.
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[pomspeed]

It looks sweet.

"hittin the stages" Tyler you better get it ready before June event at PC and get some shake down time under your belt. That and scoring some Subie money for offsetting rally ventures.

[TylerSti]

Thanks Brent. Jons Rally invitation will be the cars shakedown date. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

[bfrancis827]

Looking good man!

[TylerSti]

New updates. Check out the team blog on my Site http://www.DeSotoRally.com
Holly crap, 1 step forward one step back. Broke the windshield today. Sweeeeet!

[TylerSti]

Ok! and for some updates! The car is done!! other then I am saving for my Hotbitz.... I have so much respect for any and all motorsports teams now. Lots of hours in the garage away from the family etc. But Its been fun! I am doing some testing at a rallyX race in 3 weeks. So far It drives great. My fist event will be Desert storm.

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[ricetiva]

looks good!! hope everything goes great for you!

[carl]

just remember, that's the cleanest your car will ever be lol

[TylerSti]

I know :( After good photos I did a few dusty doughnuts to put a nice dusting on everything.