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  1. 07-08-2011 04:16 PM #1
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    Building A Fiat Race Car



    Reggie sent me this one via email. It's a photographic build up of a pathetic little Fiat 126 into a fire breathing monster of a race car. The 1100 cc Honda motorcycle plant is good for over 300 hp and the you know the car can't weight much... The ... Read the rest of this article on DOGFIGHT!
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  2. 07-08-2011 05:18 PM #2
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    I've read about that car before...

    Its very cool, with some smart sollutions.

    Like using a 4X4 transfer case to adapt a bike engine to work in a car...

    ( and I've got a weak spot for small Fiat's anyway... )
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  3. 07-08-2011 07:14 PM #3
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    That thing should go like stink! It kind of looks like a miniature Rabbit.
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  4. 07-09-2011 12:26 AM #4
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    That thing should be a real kick in the pants.
    Design, Build, Drive, repeat

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  5. 07-13-2011 02:19 AM #5
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    That is just BAD.
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  6. 09-14-2011 05:27 AM #6
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    Wow.. I think this car is awesome.. Contrast to what most of people here are saying. Got to agree with metalshapes. This is a very good innovation. I'm just wondering if what other Fiat accessories and parts will be put on this baby to run awesome.. I'm new here by the way.. Cheers..
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  7. 09-14-2011 10:05 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeru View Post
    Wow.. I think this car is awesome.. Contrast to what most of people here are saying.
    What are you talking about? Every post in this thread is positive.
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  8. 09-17-2011 10:18 AM #8
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    Anyone know what the transfer case is out of?I didn't see the make mentioned in the build,I have a motorcycle powered build that this idea would work on.
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  9. 09-17-2011 05:07 PM #9
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    I've read somewhere that it was out of a Range Rover.
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  10. 09-18-2011 08:22 PM #10
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    Those fabricated swing arms are pretty cool. Gives me some ideas!
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