09-07-2009, 10:26 PM
I would use what I know best.
Mitsubishi's world renowned rally car. The Lancer Evolution. Which I already own, and is knocking on the door of 500awhp. As far as lightening fast recon vehicle that seats 4 + gear and is AWD...
Hard to beat. Ground clearance would definitely be an issue on wooded terrain, but I'm sure I could pillage some adjustable coil springs from some derelict rice bucket at some point. I still get 28mpg on the highway and she'll drink methanol / E85 / and probably anything short of diesel you can stuff in it. The ecu is flashable so I can adjust for whatever fuel that can be scavenged.
It would need some reinforcement in the front and windows. I'd probably just yank the front end off and make my own front end / fender area out of tube steel and plate. And chain link over the windows.
Mitsubishi's world renowned rally car. The Lancer Evolution. Which I already own, and is knocking on the door of 500awhp. As far as lightening fast recon vehicle that seats 4 + gear and is AWD...
Hard to beat. Ground clearance would definitely be an issue on wooded terrain, but I'm sure I could pillage some adjustable coil springs from some derelict rice bucket at some point. I still get 28mpg on the highway and she'll drink methanol / E85 / and probably anything short of diesel you can stuff in it. The ecu is flashable so I can adjust for whatever fuel that can be scavenged.
It would need some reinforcement in the front and windows. I'd probably just yank the front end off and make my own front end / fender area out of tube steel and plate. And chain link over the windows.