1999 Swift 010c

[2M6]

So I wanted to buy something different that you don't hear about or see very often. I was looking hard at 348/F355 Challenge cars and other factory modified exotics and I ended up with something I never even THOUGHT I'd own....at anytime in my life.



Well here is what I have tucked away in my garage now.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CClogo1.jpg

It's a 1999 Swift 010c, 1 of 15 built (not sure how many are left). This is chassis number 004 It was originally used by Newmann Haas and then by Rocketsports. It's last duty was a promotional piece for the '07 Las Vegas GP and the never fulfilled Arizona GP. Now it's sitting in my garage waiting for major surgery to implant a VG for some reliable go power. I will post updates as they happen.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CClogo3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CClogo4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CClogo2.jpg

Future Cahmpionship driver?
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CCbabyViper.jpg

Baby Onboard!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/babyonboard1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/babyonboard3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/babyonboard2.jpg

Washing my Champ Car. :)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/front2.jpg

You can see our 24 Hours of LeMons entry in the background.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/front3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/washing4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/washing3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/washing1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/washing2.jpg

[2M6]

It came with a trailer!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/rear2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/rear1.jpg

The air jacks are all there and seem to function.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/rear3.jpg

405/40/15
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/reartire.jpg

All Clean!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/side2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC5.jpg

[2M6]

Vrrroooooommm vvrrrrrooooooooooommmmmmm
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC2.jpg

Is there a problem officer?
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC5.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC6.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC7.jpg

[2M6]

Bodywork removed.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Cockpit2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Cockpit1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/SwiftPlacard1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CARTsticker1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/siderear1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/side3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Front5.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/frontsuspension1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/undercover.jpg




The list of To-Do's is quite large but I feel it will be well worth it in the end. The plan as of now is to run a single turbo VG with either an EMS or Zem. The biggest hurdles will be finding a clutch/fabricating a flywheel and getting a VG to rev high enough to attain a respectable top speed. The dry sump will also be a good chunk of time/$$$. The smaller jobs will be fitting shocks and brake calipers and completeing the clutch and brake pedal assemblies. A set of belts needs to be fitted (the mounts are already there) along with a seat pad.

[2M6]

The inside of the trailer.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carintrailer.jpg

I entered the car in a local car show.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Carshow001.jpg

My GF's dad likes it.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Carshow002.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Carshow003.jpg

My father's Testarossa next to my Champ Car.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Carshow004.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Carshow005.jpg

Parked the car in front of the house for some shots.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2651367059_9d9648f687_b.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652194142_742380b7b7.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652195510_6b8397a9f1_b.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652197074_723592da49_b.jpg

So much for my idea of driving it on the street. I got stopped and I wasn't even MOVING! ;)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652194910_f5e32c3876_b.jpg

[2M6]

These pics are way behind, they were taken just over a year ago.

Radiators, wheels, rear wing, sidepods and engine cover removed.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5796.jpg

Notice the beautiful air directors that normally go unnoticed.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5797.jpg

Radiator ducts and undertray removed.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5798.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5799.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5800.jpg

The bodywork in the driveway.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5801.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5802.jpg

Down to just the tub.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5803.jpg

Rear suspension/gearbox assy.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5804.jpg

Bulkhead removed to gain access to fuel cell.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5805.jpg




Rob

[2M6]

Today I worked on gutting the data aquisition wiring/sensors from the tub. I also moved all the pedals forward to accomodate my long legs. Then I installed the clutch fork and TO bearing back into the gearbox. I also test fit a clutch.

Footbox all cleaned up.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5806.jpg

The fork and bearing housing are aluminum with only the wear points/pivots being steel.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5809.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5812.jpg

Note the hollow wing stantions. Too cool!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5813.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5822.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5824.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5825.jpg



Rob

[2M6]

This is the frame that will hold the Yamaha R1 bike engine and connect the tub to the gearbox (not complete but you get the idea). The square tubing is 1.25 X 1.25 X .120" wall. The flat bar is 1.5 X .375".
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5854.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5855.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5857.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5858.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5859.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5860.jpg

Test fit of brake pedal.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5847.jpg

Brake pedal and bias bar.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5863.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5866.jpg

Remote adjustment cable is a nice touch.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5864.jpg

[2M6]

Modified R1 output shaft with flange to mount flywheel.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5888.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5889.jpg

Chromoly flywheel after facing.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5890.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5891.jpg

Machining step for friction surface.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5893.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5894.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5895.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5897.jpg

[2M6]

The bearing housing/driven shaft/flywheel/clutch.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts004.jpg

Chain to housing clearance.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts005.jpg

The housing has a counterbore to hold a 47mm OD bearing and a 62mm OD bearing. There is a sleeve between the two bearings so that the thrust load (from disengaging the clutch) is shared by both bearings.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts006.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts007.jpg

R1 output shaft coupler.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts008.jpg

When I welded the sprocket to the coupler the splines shrunk and the sprocket would not fit the R1 output shaft. I machined the splines away and machined a counterbore for the second sprocket to center in and bolted two together to complete the coupler.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts009.jpg

24 tooth sprocket welded to flange welded to splined shaft out of '04 R1 gearbox. This shaft will be shortened on both ends.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts010.jpg

The coupler will be welded on this end.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts011.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts012.jpg

This is a rough orientation of these parts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts013.jpg

[2M6]

R1 engine fully mounted in the frame.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts015.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts016.jpg

Removable upper brace/engine mounts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts014.jpg

Coupler in place.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts017.jpg

Location of bearing housing.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts018.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts019.jpg

The 24 tooth sprocket (not pictured) will drive the 14 tooth driven sprocket for a 1.714:1 ratio. This will provide a geared top speed of 172 mph though there is currently not sufficient power to push through the drag created by the roadcourse aero package. By changing the gear selection in the R1 gearbox the overall gearing can be adjusted to suit different driving situations.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts020.jpg

[2M6]

Today's progress.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6016.jpg

Clearance issue with the frame.....it will need some modification.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6013.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6012.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6010.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6014.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6015.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6009.jpg

[2M6]

I've been VERY busy on the car lately. The track event that I'm trying to prepare the car for is less than three weeks away. I think I can make it.

Bearing carrier for end of driveshaft.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6019.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6020.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6021.jpg

[2M6]

This is what I did today. It is actually pretty close to being equal-length.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6024.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6025.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6028.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6029.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6030.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6032.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6031.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6033.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6034.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6035.jpg



Rob

[2M6]

As it sits now.

Fuel cell with R1 fuel pump.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6037.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6038.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6039.jpg



Braced/painted frame.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6040.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6041.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6042.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6043.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6044.jpg

[2M6]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6045.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6046.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6047.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6048.jpg

[2M6]

CNC'd steering arms and camber inserts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic002.jpg

You can see where I added a considerable amount of material in favor of strength.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic003.jpg

Writing the command for machining the circumferential groove for the retaining ring for the pillow ball took a long time but it turned out great.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic004.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic005.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic006.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic007.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic008.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic009.jpg

[2M6]

Going back together.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic010.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic011.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic012.jpg

Sunday I removed the gearbox to swap the 3-plate clutch for a 4-plate version. I was not getting full disengagement with the thinner pressure plate on the 3-plate version because the clutch fork was bottoming out on the wall of the opening in the side of the case.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic015.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic016.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic017.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic018.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/pic019.jpg

[2M6]

This was THE first run of the car. It was slow and twitchy (not aligned yet) so keep that in mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kcBj-gEhXs

This was THE first run of the car. It was slow and twitchy (not aligned yet) so keep that in mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kcBj-gEhXs

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift7.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift5.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift6.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift8.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift9.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swift11.jpg




Rob

[2M6]

OK here is another video from one of the other participants. That's my old room mate going by in his modified 951. It pains me to watch the road cars pass me but it was a shakedown afterall.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSllH...layer_embedded





http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Swiftcarousel.jpg

[2M6]

I visited Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ for the second time (first time was in the Viper for the Grand Opening) and the Swift came along. The plan was to put the car on display next to the track owners' '91 Lola. Well that didn't happen, instead.......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe2efuh84hc



A tad faster but still nowhere near the limit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYaIXKRBP68

As much as I want to let it hang out I keep thinking about the lack of (read NONE) spare parts available for this car and it slows me right down.




Rob