SINISTER build (update 2/8/13)
01-27-2013, 01:00 AM
#81
I don't think I posted this earlier, but I managed to pick up an Mgw shifter for the built tranny. Should be nice on the road.
I also managed to pick up a lot of -20 an fittings that ill be using to plumb my radiator to water pump lines. This should make for a really clean setup once finished.
I'll follow up with this once I get the pump, and have the radiators bungs welded on.
On to another little progress I picked up a set of front tires for this thing finally, 295/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear. It should grip like a mother ******. Especially with the full tubular setup and Koni/ strano shock spring combo. Soon to be paired with sans sways also.
I had them mounted and balanced and managed to get the front suspension mocked up so I could install the longer wheel studs, and test fitment with the wheel/ tire combo and the ctsv brakes and spacers.
Fit like a glove and looks killer too.
Last but not least, a couple more pictures of the seats, cause I find myself sitting in the car pretending I'm hauling *** sitting in these seats more often than I'm working on the damn thing.
I also managed to pick up a lot of -20 an fittings that ill be using to plumb my radiator to water pump lines. This should make for a really clean setup once finished.
I'll follow up with this once I get the pump, and have the radiators bungs welded on.
On to another little progress I picked up a set of front tires for this thing finally, 295/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear. It should grip like a mother ******. Especially with the full tubular setup and Koni/ strano shock spring combo. Soon to be paired with sans sways also.
I had them mounted and balanced and managed to get the front suspension mocked up so I could install the longer wheel studs, and test fitment with the wheel/ tire combo and the ctsv brakes and spacers.
Fit like a glove and looks killer too.
Last but not least, a couple more pictures of the seats, cause I find myself sitting in the car pretending I'm hauling *** sitting in these seats more often than I'm working on the damn thing.
02-08-2013, 03:37 AM
#86
Managed to finally get a damn windsheild in this thing today. What a difference. It'll probably get 35% all the way down with a 5% strip later though. Because racecar.
Right before with the window weld bead laid out.
And after!
Don't worry about the 1/4 way finished engine bay, that's a lot of time and effort I just don't have right now, but I'll get back on it when I do.
Also, the motor is temporary in the car for mock up purposes. I've gotta run my coolant hoses and get the radiator setup all squared away, as well as check some lengths on some of the wiring and run my starter cable and engine ground straps. I'm going to also do some custom interior touches, so now it will stay nice an clean inside the car all sealed up. I'm doing suede a pillars, headliner, and door inserts to match the seats. Should look subtle and clean once finished up. I picked up some TA door panels for it also, but of course I can't leave them alone either, so the outside trim will probably be leather wrapped to give it a little nicer feel. I'll have pictures of all the interior touches as they go.
Right before with the window weld bead laid out.
And after!
Don't worry about the 1/4 way finished engine bay, that's a lot of time and effort I just don't have right now, but I'll get back on it when I do.
Also, the motor is temporary in the car for mock up purposes. I've gotta run my coolant hoses and get the radiator setup all squared away, as well as check some lengths on some of the wiring and run my starter cable and engine ground straps. I'm going to also do some custom interior touches, so now it will stay nice an clean inside the car all sealed up. I'm doing suede a pillars, headliner, and door inserts to match the seats. Should look subtle and clean once finished up. I picked up some TA door panels for it also, but of course I can't leave them alone either, so the outside trim will probably be leather wrapped to give it a little nicer feel. I'll have pictures of all the interior touches as they go.
02-19-2013, 12:04 PM
#92
I got my Corbeau Forza seat in today.
Corbeau- 18#
bracket(adj. slider from corbeau)-8#
total- 26#
stock 01 power cloth seat-40#
Weight savings- 14#
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...-vs-stock.html
06-29-2013, 08:41 PM
#97
The suspension and chassis is slowly coming together, all I lack in that department are sways, watts link and transmission crossmember/TA relocation. Should have this thing mocked up on the ground for a little teaser here soon.
I sold the kooks headers that were on the motor just to replace them with ARH headers and carted y-pipe. I will tell you the ground clearance is definitely better with the ARH headers vs the kooks but they were a little tighter fit even with be tubular K. All in all though it should be a little better than the kooks just with the better y pipe design and merge, so I'm really excited about that plus after running the lt1 without cats, I will never own another car like that, I hated smelling like exhaust all the time. +1 for the carted setup now. Through them on for mock up in just a few minutes.
I also drilled a small 1/4" hole in the top of the shock tower for ease of rebound adjustment on the KW's. the twist of a 2mm Allen wrench and I can fine tune it once I get it on the track.
Don't mind the still unfinished body work on the shock towers.
I've also started on my AN radiator hoses, but its still in the works
I sold the kooks headers that were on the motor just to replace them with ARH headers and carted y-pipe. I will tell you the ground clearance is definitely better with the ARH headers vs the kooks but they were a little tighter fit even with be tubular K. All in all though it should be a little better than the kooks just with the better y pipe design and merge, so I'm really excited about that plus after running the lt1 without cats, I will never own another car like that, I hated smelling like exhaust all the time. +1 for the carted setup now. Through them on for mock up in just a few minutes.
I also drilled a small 1/4" hole in the top of the shock tower for ease of rebound adjustment on the KW's. the twist of a 2mm Allen wrench and I can fine tune it once I get it on the track.
Don't mind the still unfinished body work on the shock towers.
I've also started on my AN radiator hoses, but its still in the works
07-02-2013, 11:40 AM
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I don't even live in Texas and I follow this thread. Sweet ride; really shows how easily (a relative term) you can customize these cars.
Why'd you replace the windshield?
Why'd you replace the windshield?