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Sep 2, 2013 | 06:00 PM

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Finally had a little time...brake caliper against the shock!!! Good stuff. Also cut everything out of the doors, need to weigh all that junk.

Sep 4, 2013 | 06:31 AM

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Oh snap, two updates in one week!! Progress!! Finally!!

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Dual rear caliper bracket is next, then I hope to make my own HVAC delete panel this weekend.

Sep 8, 2013 | 11:49 PM

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ENVY! i have been wanting to build my z28 into a drift machine, ill pm you on those brackets when i am ready, what wheels specs do you have to run sorry if i didnt see it.

Sep 9, 2013 | 06:07 AM

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I just ordered some 17x8's with a +2mm offset to try. If those dont do it then I'll step down to a 17x7 with +2.

Sep 9, 2013 | 09:53 AM

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That angle is gettin' crazy with those brackets! I bet finding the right width and offset of tires to clear everything will be quite a challenge. Looks good!

Sep 10, 2013 | 01:38 PM

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Look at centerlinewheels.com. All forged aluminum custom builds/backspace for very reasonable prices.

Sep 23, 2013 | 04:13 PM

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She's getting so close! I've subscribed to this thread and am a HUGE drift fan. Please! UPDATE when you have a chance Jenson!!

Sep 25, 2013 | 07:10 AM

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Dual rear caliper brackets, success on first try

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Sep 26, 2013 | 08:19 AM

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Can you explain the reason for dual calipers? Is one for hydraulic e brake? I don't know the finer points of setting up a drift car.

Sep 26, 2013 | 09:15 AM

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You got it. The second rear caliper locks the rear wheels much much easier and more consistently than the stock parking brake. My parking brake was very weak, even when properly adjusted. Also, when running a setup like this you want to run the E-brake caliper and master cylinder as a separate system from the other 4 calipers. Inline systems cause many problems and is very inconsistent by comparison to a separate E brake system.

Sep 26, 2013 | 11:55 AM

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Cool build! I like the car!

-Garrett

Sep 26, 2013 | 08:00 PM

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Hurry up! I am about to start my second drift build in less time than your 1 build.

Sep 26, 2013 | 09:04 PM

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True, you can just buy stuff though...and you have a cage already. I'll build the missile car super fast

Sep 26, 2013 | 10:17 PM

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I guess building an engine for me took time from your build...

Sep 27, 2013 | 06:25 AM

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Not as much as the Delta Wing...and tons of customer cars. Plus engines are fun. Its time to make a lower intake manifold to mount an M122 in your car. Brand new one on ebay for $700.

Sep 27, 2013 | 06:59 AM

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Just want you to know this is awesome. Always wanted to see an fbody sliding.

Oct 7, 2013 | 08:56 PM

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hello. I wanted to know if you would sell the parts you made to the front control arms for better steering angles, with the joints you have on the rack ?