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Old 03-12-2009 | 02:31 AM
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I have had my car done for a little over a year. I had to keep it on the down low as I had some Problem with Lambo company not liking my car.
Any way here is a link to the complete build up. it is a 2006 GXP LS4 with the 4T65e with Paddle shift. I used a Chassis works base chassis installed C5 corvette front susp. and C4 rear susp. with QA1 Polished coilovers. Torsion sway bars, with air ride height adjustments. Wilwood 6 piston brake and 14" rotors, 20" front and 22" rear GFG 3 pc wheels. I used the dash with headup displayout of the GXP, trction control ABS brakes, a/c blower and heater, Wireharness with lot and lots of mods,
the door stricker and latches so teh info center still read the door is open, Used power window motors, cut the stock tank up and used the pump and sender out of the stock tank and built a custom tank and installed them in to it. runs rides and drives like a stock GXP I named it Superleggera GXP . I did a ton of body work and custom features to make it look like the 2009 murci design. It has carbon fiber seats cover with black leather, HID headlights, Led tail lights, tv , dvd, 5,000 watt stereo here is a link t the complete build up I dont know how to add pic to the forum. if anyone wants to add pics feel free to add them off my website. hope you liek all of my hard work. John Wargo owner of The Custom Shop

http://www.customshop.org/html/sema/...2007_main.html
Old 03-12-2009 | 02:42 AM
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That is one crazy *** build! Not really my style, but I dig the car and respect all that work none the less. Congrats on a very original car.
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nice build mate! was it a kit or a custom build?

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Old 03-12-2009 | 08:48 AM
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Old 03-12-2009 | 09:04 AM
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I think it looks great. Should have put a LS7 in there though.

Good Job!
Old 03-12-2009 | 10:00 AM
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That is killer!!! Very nice work.
Old 03-12-2009 | 03:27 PM
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It was a replica body that I modifed alot. I got it from a guy in Cali. Which was a big pile of Junk fiberglass. So I made it look like the 2009 version.
So it is a kit body but heavily modified. Thanks
Old 03-12-2009 | 03:32 PM
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Thats insane sir... Huge props.
Old 03-12-2009 | 03:39 PM
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what do those bodys go for?
i want a f5r gtm
Old 03-12-2009 | 03:48 PM
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Any work done to the LS4/4T65?

That is a sick build man.
Old 03-12-2009 | 03:58 PM
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Here is a post on youtube I found that someone did when I was at the Chevy vette fest show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qakxGzoGL54

Not the best but something to look at.
Old 03-12-2009 | 04:00 PM
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Wow man! I have a spare 4t65ehd from a 2007. Has 12k on it and you can have it for $300 lol.
Old 03-12-2009 | 04:29 PM
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Love everything but the paint scheme and wheels. Just not my style.. But major props man! You deserve it for such a badass ride
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and reason you didn't go for the more traditional north south engine congif??

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Old 03-13-2009 | 09:24 AM
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because I used the 4t65e transaxle. I am a big LS motor fan and wanted to see if I could make it work. everyone I talked to told me it would not work and so I did it because of that. ALso the cost of a Medeola transaxle is outrageous. so it was a good resaon. plus I have reliabilty with this setup, Paddle shifter, I can service it all easily. I guess that is why. later
Old 03-13-2009 | 09:33 AM
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simply amazing work and detail! How did you configure the paddle shifter to work with the transaxle?
Old 03-13-2009 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by slammer454
simply amazing work and detail! How did you configure the paddle shifter to work with the transaxle?
Last I checked its an electronic automatic

Good build. You do realize that there is no murcielago superleggera though right? Cool build regardless.
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I like everything about it, its a crazy build. Congrats!
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I'm aware it's electronic, I meant more the paddle shifter then anything, I know twist machine sells a unit.
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Excellent work! I'm amazed @ the quality of work you've done. OMG, how in the World were those tires forced onto the wheels??? That had to be a real Mother...



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