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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vmapper
Very interesting, I remember BadVMan attempting a solid axle, I dont remember if he ever finished though.
Are you complete this part?
No I'm not done with it yet. I'm waiting on the motor to get here. Going to install that the trans clutch and everything else. Then it's going down for the rear and the 6 point cage that I forgot to mention and the cool over setup. It will probably be mayish before the car is 100% and tearing up the streets.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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RUCA bushings for the V, and fixing the turbo oil cooler line on my S475 that pisses oil on the duraskank. Then again it's 75*s here on a daily basis....
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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New brakes and pads then send them out to get nickel plated...looks like chrome all the time. Rev shift trans mount, hopefully a group buy on a hood.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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continue to collect parts and hope to get them on the car in late april/early may...this time of year keeps me long hours at work...
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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I'm just getting an entirely new car.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Im envious of everyone's mod budgets. Since money is tight and I am finally paid up on my cc, my only winter mod will be the revshift bushings all in 95a. Then wheels and tires this spring/summer. Looking forward to some of these build threads.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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I am planning on making mine a convertible this winter; and taking it to the Texas Mile.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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In hoping I have mine done by the mile as well I'd like 200 but doubtful probably 150 lol
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 04Vguy
In hoping I have mine done by the mile as well I'd like 200 but doubtful probably 150 lol
Get after it and bring it to the mile At the last event in October I was the only V1, but the V2's were out in force!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 04Vguy
In hoping I have mine done by the mile as well I'd like 200 but doubtful probably 150 lol
What have you done?

Originally Posted by GulfM3
Get after it and bring it to the mile At the last event in October I was the only V1, but the V2's were out in force!
This.

I just printed out registration info and I am checking into what I need to do to run.

It would be great if we had 3.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Convertible would be cool haha interesting way to cut down weight.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 54inches
What have you done?



This.

I just printed out registration info and I am checking into what I need to do to run.

It would be great if we had 3.
This is my idea so far. May change up some of the motor setup but this is it fit now.

Built t-56
Katech Ls9r clutch
B&m shifter
Custom 4 link solid axle ford 9"
4" aluminum drive shaft
Iron block 408 12:1 compression
West coast ported Ls9 heads
Nw 102
Fast 102
60lb injectors
Aluminum fuel cell with magnufuel
Custom fully adjustable coil overs
Small shot of dope

Some of this is already in the car but most not

Also got a fresh paint job and the wheels and grills done. With the rear end will be running an 11" tire and hopefully some 335 or 345's on them. Build thread will be posted when car is complete. So don't worry it's comin.

Probably a few more things I'm forgetting but that's the plan. Should be ready by February.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Yeah I wish I had some of the mod budgets you guys have lol! I am waiting for my coilovers to arrive now, I have a set of Patriot Stage 3 LS6 heads waiting in the garage for the perfect cam to be selected and the supporting upgrades to be purchased. At least that is what I say when the wife can't hear me...
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Recently:

- Ditched the boost a pump for an Aeromotive in-tank pump
- Gutted the cats
- New dyno Tune
- Front bumper re-painted last week

Today
- Installed H&R with MM spacers (Will be swapping coilovers later)

Tomorrow
- Forgestars arrive, install
- Roll Fenders
- Do some more cutting to clearance the blower (rubbing on shock tower)

This month
- Re-do all the tint
- Fab up custom cat back
- Sell CCWs

By spring
- Kooks LTs
- New headlights
- New fog lights
- Cadillac spoiler
- Tint tails
- SS shifter

There is plenty more, just trying to fly under the radar with the ole lady as much as possible lol
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