Liwa Lite Single/Dual Seat
Spec
Base Price 39,900.00
Wheelbase 279 cm – 110 “
Weight 620 KG 1350 LB
Frame 4130 material
Engine 2.4 liter ecotech 4 cylinder 195 HP Optional 300 HP V6 0r 350 HP V8
Transmission Mendeola “E” optional 2d or RD 4
Wheel travel 18 “ front and rear 4130 material
Shocks front 2.0 king coil over with reservoir Optional Internal Bypass with adjuster
Shock rear 2.5 king coil over with reservoir Optional Internal Bypass with Adjuster
Steering Howe 2.0 Power Ram Rack and Pinion
Brakes FR Front : Funco 2 piston
Brakes Rear Rear 4 piston micro stub style Hubs
Seat Beard TSX Upgrades available
Seat Belts Simpson 3 “
Lights 2 100 watt halogen Optional Light
Body Base side panels Optional Hood
Powdercoat Choice of color
Insturments Water temp , Oil Pressure , warning lights
Wheels Polished aluminum front and rear
Tires STA 14.50 X 15 Paddles 9.5 X 15 front implement
NO CHINESE PARTS
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Full Version: New Funco Lite Update For Final Assembly
Could the wheelbase be shortened to 100" to meet class 9 specs?
Cool Grant. However, I may not be a buggy expert but the nose seems a little squared-off to me and I personally would add a few more tubes here and there. 
But on a serious note, what's up with the name "Liwa Lite?" That sounds like the name of a Chinese beer.
But on a serious note, what's up with the name "Liwa Lite?" That sounds like the name of a Chinese beer.
QUOTE (sandfreak4life47 @ Apr 20 2011, 06:04 PM) 
Could the wheelbase be shortened to 100" to meet class 9 specs?
Excuse me if I'm wrong as it's been over 15 years since I raced Class 9, but aren't they required to have VW-style suspension components?
Hold on the big guy.......Where are the air bags....
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QUOTE (sandfreak4life47 @ Apr 20 2011, 06:04 PM)
Could the wheelbase be shortened to 100" to meet class 9 specs?
Excuse me if I'm wrong as it's been over 15 years since I raced Class 9, but aren't they required to have VW-style suspension components?
your not wrong they require VW suspension.I 've been going to some offroad races lately and am consideing building one or buying one.This chassis looks like it would work good and look good.
QUOTE (KingGlamis @ Apr 20 2011, 06:40 PM)
I personally would add a few more tubes here and there.
Nice!
You will be dune bashing in this l.l.
Not sure I would call a $40k price tag getting back to basics. I hope I am wrong and you sell a boat load of them though.
I have always dreamed about a killer single seater. Why not stay with the airbags? Of course the car will be pretty light as it is with coils. I would do a subie 350-400hp. Dont have to worry about torque like a 4 seater.
Got Bags?
and
Where the heck are the door cut-outs?
and
Where the heck are the door cut-outs?
How about a rear A arm set up like Greg's buggy?
QUOTE (sandfreak4life47 @ Apr 20 2011, 06:04 PM)
Could the wheelbase be shortened to 100" to meet class 9 specs?
Anything is possible , probably not practical for uus to do it though . Sorry
QUOTE (KingGlamis @ Apr 20 2011, 06:40 PM)
Cool Grant. However, I may not be a buggy expert but the nose seems a little squared-off to me and I personally would add a few more tubes here and there.
But on a serious note, what's up with the name "Liwa Lite?" That sounds like the name of a Chinese beer.
But on a serious note, what's up with the name "Liwa Lite?" That sounds like the name of a Chinese beer.
Liwa is the area that we dune in UAE. The first batch of these cars will go there ,hence the name.
There is a customer base there that is not ready to go into full size cars yet. They want more then a SxS or a busa. Most are still riding bikes and go solo, that is why they are single seat.
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Apr 20 2011, 07:57 PM)
Not sure I would call a $40k price tag getting back to basics. I hope I am wrong and you sell a boat load of them though.
We are just not ready to take the quality out by using all the CHINA parts.
Brakes, Hubs, steering, etc etc.
If we use all that junk it will just fail. Then you will need to replace it with the right stuff anyway.
QUOTE (onanysunday @ Apr 20 2011, 09:10 PM)
I have always dreamed about a killer single seater. Why not stay with the airbags? Of course the car will be pretty light as it is with coils. I would do a subie 350-400hp. Dont have to worry about torque like a 4 seater.
These things will be serious fun to drive.
Turbo 4 cylinders will be the ticket.
QUOTE (mytyfast @ Apr 20 2011, 09:14 PM)
Got Bags?
and
Where the heck are the door cut-outs?
and
Where the heck are the door cut-outs?
Bags ... probably not. This is about lightweight
Doors ... for sure
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Apr 20 2011, 10:05 PM)
How about a rear A arm set up like Greg's buggy?
The double a arm rear is highly tuneable and valuable for racing . The complexity and primarily packaging issues don't weigh out for this application
40K
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Can't wait to see it done..Nice job as always
Grant it's good to see some innovation in the sport - Sounds like the UAE is still a hot market and you are addressing it. I am interested in what bodywork will be? A small 40K Enzo?
I applaud the US made parts approach as well, and I drive a Ford - not a toyota so I may be biased
I applaud the US made parts approach as well, and I drive a Ford - not a toyota so I may be biased
Can't wait to see it finished!
Any new pic's?
Good job Grant, wait for more pic.
Great job Grant!
I think these will be a fun replacement for quite a few rhino guys.
I think these will be a fun replacement for quite a few rhino guys.
any updated pictures Grant?
I will have some stuff up next week, we just got back on the project
We went a little deeper on the body then we originally planned but we are happy with the results
This Lite is also getting a Supercharged 2.4 ecotec 375 HP against a Fortin 5 speed light sequential
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This Lite is also getting a Supercharged 2.4 ecotec 375 HP against a Fortin 5 speed light sequential
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Mmmmmm. I think i like it.
Now that looks like it would be a whole lot of fun!
So far I love what I see. Cant wait to see it sitting on the ground to give me a better look. The echotec and Fortin should be bullet proof.
looks light and fast 
just another cool idea. That's why I think funco is the leader in fab, engineering, design and development. Never resting on what has been in the past, and pushing the envelope...way to go boys!
just another cool idea. That's why I think funco is the leader in fab, engineering, design and development. Never resting on what has been in the past, and pushing the envelope...way to go boys!
NICE!!!
I want one! Can't wait to see the finished car.
Sleek bullet design - Nice!
very very nice, cant wait to see it in person.
Wow! I like it Grant! Good job Funco!! 
Im going to have to order one with an LS7, 4.0 blower, and an S4. Tab one for wheelie bars Grant!
grant do you see these going in to desert racing, 3000 class or similar?
how wide is that little bugger?
still 40K?
Very nice
I assume the lower cooler with two fans is the intercooler. What is the long middle cooler?
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