TheSubaruJunkie Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Here's an idea... tell us about the "secret" when its revieled so we dont sit in suspense for 2 months. or tell ken to hurry it up so we can finally see this thing! -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Keep your panties on, its all in good fun Theres reasons why its being handled this way. You know, for several years now we have been doing more and more increasing mods to our Soobs. Each time we make improvements. Some are small, some are big. It seems theres some people out there, even some that own Soobs, that dont think they are capable off road. This time its going to be in thier face Done with rant, I aint saying no more. Oh, and big kudo's to the crew. They worked thier butts off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Scoop's been on for a few months. But the photo Craig put up is a perfect one for comparison between new and before. Now we just gotta wait for Ken to finish up some details under it so we can get him to his computer to begin posting the photos you guys are really gonna flip over. BTW. What we just did to it involved 3 men working 17-19 hour days for 4 days straight. Ken, Mudrat and Me know cuz we were there. Rob lives just around the corner from Ken. There are 3 others from the board who know as well. 2 happened to show up while we were working on it. (We had to erase their memories though, "Area 51" type stuff.) hehe Nothing like being the first ones to do what we did to it! :smokin It definatly sits higher but judging buy how much work it took to do whatever the hell yall are talking about I'd say its more then just a higher lift... I'm going to guess at some extensive drivetrain modifications for the kind of effort it took and the hype behind its secrecy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84Scoobaroo Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Makes me wanna take a trip up to Ken's just to see whats going on. Sheesh, I was up at Rob's Tuesday and if we didnt try to rush home, We (Brandon and me) were actually going to stop by Ken's. Im kicking my rear for that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Well, I like to see everyone push the limits, it just ensures we will have to go further on the next one. I do wish we could get more technical collaboration on these mega projects going. However, let me say this, my current project, when complete, will be a whole new level of performance that will go beyond old and new school's current limits. Let me promise this, it will be Diablo fast. Nay say if you will, but people nay sayed me before and I delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I dunno what you are doing, all I know is this thread made me have some strange dreams last night... one was Ken made this thing into a 4 door BRAT... when I woke up I thought, why would he do that, it would hurt the breakover angle... I am guessing something is being done to drastically increase the suspension articulation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm dying to know. I have an idea though ZAP, call me. I don't have your new number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Oh boy I'm so in the inner circle, and I got to hear about it direct from the source! Thanks for the call Ken, I've been wondering about your project and how it was coming along. I thought you moved out there to be close to Evans Creek but now we know it was just to hide your projects from snoopy soob-heads. Can't wait to see how it turns out and functions. This evolution/mutation thing is kinda funny...sorta like when Zap gave in and finally installed a lift kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 This evolution/mutation thing is kinda funny...sorta like when Zap gave in and finally installed a lift kit. Hhhmm - sounds like a solid axle swap to me. That would take care of the stub axle, and axle breakage problem. At least in the rear. Either that, or an independant rear suspension from one of the newer Chevy trucks. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I have no plans for the weekend. I could come up and take pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 So what I'm interested in knowing before you post all the details, should we assume this is going to be larger than SubaruBrat's Brat? If so, thats a pretty good feat, we're going to have to start and East Coast - West Coast battle - soon we'll all be listening to rap! This is no contest to see who's biggest. So far, Mudrat made a 12 inch lift sitting on 32s. That turned out to be a little too big for practical purposes. (See Subarubicon 2.1) This is aimed at the big rigs, not other Subarus. We as the Hatch Patrol and Oregon Offroad Club have pretty much been to and pushed past the limits of Subarus as we know them. Lifted or not. This is the next level. As much as you all feel teased, the product will be worth the wait. Saw Ken today, 'No photos till it's been to and kicked Evans Creek's rump roast'. Followed by, 'No photos of it sitting on a trailer or in the driveway.' We left, he went back to bed. More to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 This isn't a competition(so to speak). It is about pushing the limits and raising the bar. I apologize to those that feel left out. But, I want this to be done right and it will be. Once debuted there will be full documentation of it. I'm glad to see that there is still an interest in what the HP is up to. Sometimes it seems like we have made the rare and impossible mundane. It's cool to know we still shake things up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatch4x4 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I'm pretty sure I see it... Zap, I think you told me about this idea almost a year ago when I stopped by to pick up a part. If this is what I think it is, this should be pretty amazing (and helpful!) Good luck Ken! - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik R Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 While we are waiting...................... For those who have not seen it, contact Zapar and get a copy of "Subarubicon 2.1". Very cool....... Two thumbs up!! Note: it will play on your PS2 ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam N.D.J. Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 First off I'd like to say that I hate working all day, and then working on my Brat most of the evening to get it done for the dunes trip. I get in on all this stuff too late. Also, I do have to nominate Eric for the C#$KTease of the year Moosie award. Good to know that I'm not the only one with a supersecret secret squirrel mission going on with a Brat. Pushing the Bar, thats whot it's all about. And finally Ken, Good to see that you finally got some Real Tire.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 "'No photos of it sitting on a trailer" Crikey, is this beast even street legal any more???!!!! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Also, I do have to nominate Eric for the C#$KTease of the year Moosie award. My friend, you've got me confused with someone else unless all you guys are C#$ks. . . I be down with the female persuasion. I know Qman said no "on the trailer" photos, but how about just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 My friend, you've got me confused with someone else unless all you guys are C#$ks. . . I be down with the female persuasion. I know Qman said no "on the trailer" photos, but how about just one? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1041 Linky no worky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 link no good here. first pic too fuzzy/dark to tell whats up. well Im not that concerned I will wait. not worth talking about what you dont know and cant see. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Here's a towel, dry your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 the placement of the plant hiding something??? -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 the placement of the plant hiding something??? -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Here's a towel, dry your eyes I did not mean any disrespect just stating the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Being no computer geek, that one took a bunch of wrestling with the damn computer to get it to show up. I was trying to figure out what I'd done wrong as you guys posted. No disrespect felt or sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsfabman Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Just have to boast that I too know what is going on with Ken's Brat, as I sold him most of the parts to do it and watched the evolution take place. I just hope he shows more pics soon and that a few people like what he has done because I have more parts to sell!!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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