AWD Options

[fastcelica20]

Okay I have read many threads and im still confused. i've talked to baddica about his awd stuff he has. here are some pictures he sent me:







i was reading celiman05's thread about his awd conversion and he doesn't state how he did it. i will not be doing it because my cousin is helping me. he is great at fabricating and welding. but im not sure if baddica has all the stuff needed. someone help me out on things that are needed. YEs i do have the finances to do this. since baddica lives near me i could just scoop up his awd conversion stuff. well help me out. im very interested in doing this.

[GMan]

> post Jun 2, 2006 - 6:15 PM
> '96 ST Hatchback

U have not updated with AWD ? :-)

> From connecticut

> as for the rear end, all i did was just cut out the spare tire well,
> and fabricated a holder for the fuel cell. you could also just use a piece of sheet metal
> if you would like to use the st205 fuel tank.

No one wants to use an ST205 gas tank, or try a US alltrac one ?
Hard to find, or too expensive ? I guess that is where a rear
clip would be worthwhile ? :-0

> i got very lucky on mine cuz when i bought my front clip,
> it came with everything that i needed.
> that cost me about $4500.

So $4,500 for parts ?

> dont under estimate all of the little things that could possibly be missing
> cuz that adds up very very fast. i wanna say there had to be at least $1000
> in petty little things that i needed.

Yah it helps to be a little pessimistic ?

> oh ya, good luck finding rims to fit over the huge breaks that come w/ 205 stuff. i

The brakes are That big ?

> the biggest problem that im having now is getting replacment parts for the car.
> everything has to come from the UK and none of its cheap by any means.

No luck at US dealers, I have heard some stock them ?
There are several 3rd gen swaps into MR2, so there is demand
for engine parts.

> all in all it had to have cost me prob about $8000 to finish the swap completely.

That is for Just parts ? How much time did you put in ?
Your time is free to you. I am curious what a shop would charge by the hour ? :-(

> (if not more).

Probaby the cost is always More. :-(

> the swap is not at all easy but it is possible. good luck.

I saw your car at the Colt State park meet in RI.
Very nice job. Glad it turned out so well !
I hope More people try and succed with the swap.

Regards;
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