Citroen Ax V6rwd

[C2V6]

my latest project
a nice little light AX
obviously iv got a lot to do yet






all the rear end is sorted, engines mounted.
need to build a transmission tunnel and bulk head along with a roll cage to get some strengh into the baked bean tin.

[Blukoo]

Bloody hell. Looks interesting.

One question: Why is the engine mounted soooo far back? I know this is generally done for better weight distribution, but that looks a bit too far back.

[C2V6]

to try shift as much weight as possible to the rear wheels, the front of the engine is parallel with the front hubs,
Yes i could of mid mounted the motor behind me but wanted to try something a little differant just to see how this thing is gonna handle. its all just a bit of a experiment really, whatever it'l end up a hoot to drive

[sniff diesel]

Big fan of V6's then? Looks a hell of a project.

[C2V6]

sniff diesel said:

Big fan of V6's then? Looks a hell of a project.

to be honest id never ever rated them til i put one in a mates nova few years ago,, Jesus that thing was insane....
the C2 was gonna be a 1600 16 valve with a supercharger but got the chance of the 406 running gear to cheap to turn down,
As for the Ax car was gonna be scrapped due to blown motor and my mate was gonna scrap his Omega cause of a clutch fault £150 later this is how it is lol

[Allyc85]

Thats going to be so much fun Looking foward to the uodates mate.

[shalmaneser]

Wow nice work. Is that the standard rear end on that AX, thought they ran torsion bars? Or is that stuff you've fabricated?

Either way this project looks amazing. Once you've finished pop down the scrappy for some mismatched bumpers and wheel trims and go winding up some 911 drivers!

Edit: Looking again it's clearly stuff you've made!!!

Edited by shalmaneser on Sunday 4th January 20:47

[mb148]

+1 for updates, it is going to be mental. Are you going for track style?

[C2V6]

shalmaneser said:

Wow nice work. Is that the standard rear end on that AX, thought they ran torsion bars? Or is that stuff you've fabricated?

Either way this project looks amazing. Once you've finished pop down the scrappy for some mismatched bumpers and wheel trims and go winding up some 911 drivers!

Edit: Looking again it's clearly stuff you've made!!!

Edited by shalmaneser on Sunday 4th January 20:47

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The entire running gear is from a vauxhall omega of all things!!!!!!
basically everything has been fabricated from scratch for the front and rear subframes off the omega to fit into the Ax shell. so as you can tell the width is about 10 inches wider than a standard ax. what im gonna do about bodywork to cover wheels is still uncertain as yet

[ChristianZS]

C2V6 said:

shalmaneser said:

Wow nice work. Is that the standard rear end on that AX, thought they ran torsion bars? Or is that stuff you've fabricated?

Either way this project looks amazing. Once you've finished pop down the scrappy for some mismatched bumpers and wheel trims and go winding up some 911 drivers!

Edit: Looking again it's clearly stuff you've made!!!

Edited by shalmaneser on Sunday 4th January 20:47

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The entire running gear is from a vauxhall omega of all things!!!!!!
basically everything has been fabricated from scratch for the front and rear subframes off the omega to fit into the Ax shell. so as you can tell the width is about 10 inches wider than a standard ax. what im gonna do about bodywork to cover wheels is still uncertain as yet

Please dont stick a body kit on it!

[OlberJ]

C2V6 i think i have just the thing for you. We supply a set of universal custom arches that should fit over your wheels.

We've fitted them to Mr2's and they've also been put on a Fiesta with great results.

If you're interested, let me know and i'll get you some photos and a price for them.

[C2V6]

OlberJ said:

C2V6 i think i have just the thing for you. We supply a set of universal custom arches that should fit over your wheels.

We've fitted them to Mr2's and they've also been put on a Fiesta with great results.

If you're interested, let me know and i'll get you some photos and a price for them.

that sounds like what i need. can you post me a pic please

[Xaero]

Proper project look forward to seeing progress.

[C2V6]

ChristianZS said:

C2V6 said:

shalmaneser said:

Wow nice work. Is that the standard rear end on that AX, thought they ran torsion bars? Or is that stuff you've fabricated?

Either way this project looks amazing. Once you've finished pop down the scrappy for some mismatched bumpers and wheel trims and go winding up some 911 drivers!

Edit: Looking again it's clearly stuff you've made!!!

Edited by shalmaneser on Sunday 4th January 20:47

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The entire running gear is from a vauxhall omega of all things!!!!!!
basically everything has been fabricated from scratch for the front and rear subframes off the omega to fit into the Ax shell. so as you can tell the width is about 10 inches wider than a standard ax. what im gonna do about bodywork to cover wheels is still uncertain as yet

Please dont stick a body kit on it!

Can you suggest another way to get the wheels inside the arches???

Edited by C2V6 on Monday 5th January 18:37

[tybo]

Interesting.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread

[Negative Creep]

Wow, that's great! Is it going to be road legal?

[C2V6]

Negative Creep said:

Wow, that's great! Is it going to be road legal?

yes its to be fully road legal, need to have fun on the roads hunting down these sports cars lol

[ChristianZS]

C2V6 said:

ChristianZS said:

C2V6 said:

shalmaneser said:

Wow nice work. Is that the standard rear end on that AX, thought they ran torsion bars? Or is that stuff you've fabricated?

Either way this project looks amazing. Once you've finished pop down the scrappy for some mismatched bumpers and wheel trims and go winding up some 911 drivers!

Edit: Looking again it's clearly stuff you've made!!!

Edited by shalmaneser on Sunday 4th January 20:47

#

The entire running gear is from a vauxhall omega of all things!!!!!!
basically everything has been fabricated from scratch for the front and rear subframes off the omega to fit into the Ax shell. so as you can tell the width is about 10 inches wider than a standard ax. what im gonna do about bodywork to cover wheels is still uncertain as yet

Please dont stick a body kit on it!

Can you suggest another way to get the wheels inside the arches???

Edited by C2V6 on Monday 5th January 18:37

I mean try keep it looking slightly sleeperish! Not like blinging rims type!

Im looking forward to seeing the finished article though!

[C2V6]

It wont be getting any fancy expensive bits on this one its purely a fun budget build, the white wheels you see in the pic are the ones staying on, E-bay specials £36 with the tyres lol Bargain!!!!!
naturally i want it lookin nice and tidy and well presented but not throwing a lot of money into it.

[cheezburger]

What is your rear suspension from?