Back on 3/12/23 I had a barely street legal semi-open wheel race car styled Super 7 based concept planned out enough to start work, but I changed my mind after I realized I was discarding most of the kit to the point I might as well just scratch-build it. (I may still build that concept.)
So I came up with something else. The new design was a 180 degree change; a full bodied street car utilizing the basic Super 7 frame, engine, suspension, and proportions. The premise is the owner of this car wants something other than a “normal” Super 7, but does not want to change the mechanical layout; just an exterior cosmetic redesign with a fiberglass or other composite body. The lights and other accessories will be reused to keep some of the same theme. This will be built in 1/12th scale.



As with the first draft, I figured starting with the new wheels and tires would be as good as any place to begin with since the track will determine the width of the body.
The rim is a design I originally came up with for AFX Racing in 2022 that I enlarged, fine-tuned and added some details to. The tire is all new artwork.



I grew patterns for the tire and wheel halves. Since the tire is directional I designed it to be cast in two pieces so I could have good sidewall detail on both sides. I also designed the 3D grown parts to be post-machined for better tolerances.

To make sure the tire halves aligned correctly I machined a ring from PVC. This saved a few hours of grow time by not having it as part of one half.


Like the tire, the wheel was designed to be machined after it was grown. Because the tires are hard, the rim has to be two pieces for a proper lip/bead on both sides.
I originally grew the inner part of the wheel in 3D, but it was very fragile and I couldn't machine it to fit the main section as well as I as wanted. So I machined a new one from PVC. It and the main part of the wheel have an interlocking step-fit so they snap together.



The rotor hub was machined with the lug holes to match the wheel. The five larger holes were machined into the wheel and the hub for magnets. (I made the studs and lug nuts too.) Not shown is the aluminum outer lip that I still have to make. Now it's time for hand finishing some of the parts before the molds can be made.

This is a Fisher Model & Pattern resin kit from the mid '90s
These kits take a little extra effort compared to modern injection molded kits, but the results are worth it.
WIP: https://www.automotiveforums.com/vbu....php?t=1161053

bought a catch can that has a breather, should I use it to let it breath or plug it off and just let it draw from motor

Basically the title. I'm trying to find the name of the panel in the attached photo so that I can look for a replacement. Thanks in advance for the help. Have a great day!

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I've been researching different Chevrolet dealerships and noticed that most buyers seem to focus on a few key things before making a purchase. Inventory selection is usually at the top of the list, especially for people looking for trucks and SUVs. Some dealerships have a wide range of new and used vehicles, while others may only have a limited selection.

Good morning.

New owner of the #7 Chassis Penske Panoz (now numbered 12).

I am trying to find someone with rear rotors that resemble the ones on my car. I have been in contact with Panoz, Brembo and PFC and no one has a solution. I realize that there were many different variations, but I believe the Penske versions came with the same rear rotors.

I will eventually have Coleman or ProSystem make the rotors, but I would like to see the measurements of any that have been made in the past.

Thanks in advance.

Marc

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I'm working on my grandkids '08 GP and it's not shifting out of park. Before I go the tranny rebuild route, I was told by a friend that it may be the TCM, and a possible fix is unplugging it and then after a minute or so, plug it back in. I'm going to try it and if that doesn't work, I'll buy another TCM before taking it to the transmission shop and paying $1900 to rebuild it. Can anyone tell me where the TCM is located on this car? I've done multiple searches and most of them say it's in the bottom of the air intake box, but the only thing in there is the ECM/ECU module. I can't find the TCM anywhere. I've been looking for a blue plug like my buddy told me it would have, but I'm having zero luck. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Lee.

Ladies & Gentlemen instead of buying the plastic hubcaps to fix my Mercury I was thinking about getting wheels from a mustang or something. Any help would be great as what I should look for and what can go straight on without much modification.