Hi guys, im looking forward to doing a k-swap project very soon in the near future, already have some of the parts such as ITR subframe and steering rack, EKK2 K-swap mounts, gear linkages, selector box and soon will have an engine etc.
I have been looking for a cheapish tidy ek9 shell for a while now and have been struggling, didnt see the one Firas was selling in time so missed out on that cracking shell, others ive come across are just too expensive and are just bare shells, nothing else on them.
I understand EK9 is one of the best chassis out there, seam welded, additional strengthening and thicker rear beams or something etc making it a fantastic handling car.
Other chassis's/shells such as the ek4, ek3, ej9 etc, whats the differences between those shells? which one is the next one down from the ek9? or are the rest exactly same other than different engines, rear brake discs, i believe some are 4 stud others 5, but in terms of chassis strength/stiffness and handling, which one is the next one down from the ek9?
If i cant find an ek9 rolling shell, im unsure which one i should go for. Any opinions??
I am a patient guy, still going to hold out a bit longer for the right one to come along, but just need to have a better understanding of different shells. tried searching online but couldnt find much.
Most guys in america will use the cheapest shell they could find, but in terms of handling i really don't want to spend huge amounts having the worst shell possible seam welded, better suspension, bracing etc etc only to find out its still sh1t in handling around a track compared to a ek9 handling wise.....
Discuss guys:-
ANY help or opinions will be very welcome.
(if cant make my mind up, il just buy a tidy ek9 and run that standard instead of kswap, but not sure what il do with alot of the parts i have collectedlol)
I have been looking for a cheapish tidy ek9 shell for a while now and have been struggling, didnt see the one Firas was selling in time so missed out on that cracking shell, others ive come across are just too expensive and are just bare shells, nothing else on them.
I understand EK9 is one of the best chassis out there, seam welded, additional strengthening and thicker rear beams or something etc making it a fantastic handling car.
Other chassis's/shells such as the ek4, ek3, ej9 etc, whats the differences between those shells? which one is the next one down from the ek9? or are the rest exactly same other than different engines, rear brake discs, i believe some are 4 stud others 5, but in terms of chassis strength/stiffness and handling, which one is the next one down from the ek9?
If i cant find an ek9 rolling shell, im unsure which one i should go for. Any opinions??
I am a patient guy, still going to hold out a bit longer for the right one to come along, but just need to have a better understanding of different shells. tried searching online but couldnt find much.
Most guys in america will use the cheapest shell they could find, but in terms of handling i really don't want to spend huge amounts having the worst shell possible seam welded, better suspension, bracing etc etc only to find out its still sh1t in handling around a track compared to a ek9 handling wise.....
Discuss guys:-
ANY help or opinions will be very welcome.
(if cant make my mind up, il just buy a tidy ek9 and run that standard instead of kswap, but not sure what il do with alot of the parts i have collectedlol)