Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

SFI 25.2 Mustang/LSx build "The Renegade"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-30-2007, 10:54 AM
  #261  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by JRracing
That is one of my all time favorite colors. It looks great on mustangs or any car for that matter. I was just thinking of painting my fox coupe that color a few days ago. But I have lots of time to think about it as I don't plan on painting it for a few years. My main goal is to get it NHRA legal and up and running the way I want it. Then I'll work on painting it in the off season!!

I say paint it the gun metal grey. You will be very pleased with it. But DON'T do it in a single stage. It will not look as good as bc/cc will. And you can not buff a single stage metallic. It screws up the metallic grain of the paint. Due to wet sanding the surface. It leaves sanding streaks in the metallic.
I was going to do a gunmetal but its no secret that almost all drag radial turbo cars will meet mr concrete wall at some point. I like the fact that the black will be easy to match while the gunmetal may be a PITA. I plan on using the single stage only in the trunk, engine bay and the cage.
Old 12-01-2007, 05:25 PM
  #262  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Phil99vette
I was going to do a gunmetal but its no secret that almost all drag radial turbo cars will meet mr concrete wall at some point. I like the fact that the black will be easy to match while the gunmetal may be a PITA. I plan on using the single stage only in the trunk, engine bay and the cage.
Don't go crashing the car before you let me drive it phil
Old 12-02-2007, 07:07 PM
  #263  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Speechless...





Last edited by Phil99vette; 12-02-2007 at 07:22 PM.
Old 12-02-2007, 07:35 PM
  #264  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (43)
 
csjta2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 571
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Woo Hoo it's on the ground!!

Great work Phil!
Old 12-02-2007, 07:55 PM
  #265  
8 Second Club
iTrader: (67)
 
9sec93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

its always a big moment when a car is finally able to roll on its own wheels. SWEET!!!!
Old 12-02-2007, 08:05 PM
  #266  
9 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
ls2 bait's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: in your closet
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

progress is amazing. id do the cobra sidescoops and front fascia also. will really make it look tuff. i think the lower rockers are diff also but not sure how much hassle that would be.
Old 12-02-2007, 08:23 PM
  #267  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Looks great, so whats the plan, black car, black cage what color interior?
Old 12-02-2007, 08:47 PM
  #268  
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
T Pizzle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Katy, TX
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Badass - It a roller now
Old 12-02-2007, 08:55 PM
  #269  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I'd still put another bar on the front strut.
Attached Thumbnails SFI 25.2 Mustang/LSx build "The Renegade"-img_0533.jpg  
Old 12-02-2007, 08:58 PM
  #270  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (4)
 
ALL UC2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 347
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I Agree With The Cobra Front Bumper......black With The Alumastars Centers Black..... Also, Tell Your Dad Not To Worry About Buffing The Back Bumper Too Much, Probally Will Get Repainted Soon.......lol Looks Good
Old 12-02-2007, 09:03 PM
  #271  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
 
SSilverSSurfer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: College Station/Pasadena
Posts: 8,182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

congrats phil. cant wait to see the progress on the drivetrain.
Old 12-02-2007, 09:41 PM
  #272  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by ls2 bait
progress is amazing. id do the cobra sidescoops and front fascia also. will really make it look tuff. i think the lower rockers are diff also but not sure how much hassle that would be.
I've already got the cobra nose, I need to mock it up so I can put the 6" turbo inlet in the bumper. I want to look into the lower rockers, won't be a hassle to change it out.
Old 12-02-2007, 09:42 PM
  #273  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RAGENZ28
Looks great, so whats the plan, black car, black cage what color interior?
Black car, gunmetal cage, gray/black interior.
Old 12-02-2007, 09:43 PM
  #274  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RAGENZ28
I'd still put another bar on the front strut.
Bar is cut/notched but needs to be welded in.
Old 12-02-2007, 09:44 PM
  #275  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by ALL UC2
I Agree With The Cobra Front Bumper......black With The Alumastars Centers Black..... Also, Tell Your Dad Not To Worry About Buffing The Back Bumper Too Much, Probally Will Get Repainted Soon.......lol Looks Good
After my latest suspension revisions it will definitely be able to lay the power down. Just need to get it setup right, I have a feeling it will be on the bumper before too long seeing how it doesn't have sissy bars.
Old 12-02-2007, 09:44 PM
  #276  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Well then you have it almost done when do I pick it up for the first test drive, wouldn't want you getting hurt I should make the first pass to make sure it is safe
Old 12-02-2007, 09:45 PM
  #277  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
congrats phil. cant wait to see the progress on the drivetrain.
I'll start the drivetrain on the 17th at the latest. I'll throw up some pics as its a few interesting things going on...
Old 12-02-2007, 09:48 PM
  #278  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Phil99vette
After my latest suspension revisions it will definitely be able to lay the power down. Just need to get it setup right, I have a feeling it will be on the bumper before too long seeing how it doesn't have sissy bars.

You have the travel limiters don't you? What trans you going with a glide?

Wheelie trouble = travel limiters, PG, multi stage boost controller. Leave like a baby then pour it on BIG
Old 12-02-2007, 09:58 PM
  #279  
7 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Phil99vette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Tobacco, MD
Posts: 8,758
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RAGENZ28
You have the travel limiters don't you? What trans you going with a glide?

Wheelie trouble = travel limiters, PG, multi stage boost controller. Leave like a baby then pour it on BIG
I've got the wolfe travel limiters. Coan/Rogers Powerglide with a Chance Bolt converter.
Old 12-02-2007, 10:20 PM
  #280  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
RAGENZ28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Posts: 2,467
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Phil99vette
I've got the wolfe travel limiters. Coan/Rogers Powerglide with a Chance Bolt converter.
Little tires, big power it's all in the boost timing.


Quick Reply: SFI 25.2 Mustang/LSx build "The Renegade"



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.