The big build has started :)
08-07-2010, 02:11 PM
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well It'll be done for the race season next year
08-07-2010, 07:44 PM
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Yeah It will be done by end of this year / end of Jan at the latest if all goes well and I dont loose my job lol
08-07-2010, 10:02 PM
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Wow!!! Gonna sub and watch your build.
08-09-2010, 02:54 PM
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Cage is almost done! Just ordered all my suspension parts (SPL) minus coilovers. Getting those here shortly! Will post pics in next day or two!
08-10-2010, 08:39 AM
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Good luck with the build from this side of the pond, looks great and some lovely works so far
08-11-2010, 01:15 PM
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CAGE
The cage being built. About 1/4 of the way done. Looking good so far!
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08-13-2010, 05:51 PM
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Cage is done!
Cage is done, air jacks are in, rear tube chassis will be finished tonight, custom steering column and pedal assembly goes in tomorrow moring, and off to powder coating afterwards!
08-14-2010, 08:52 PM
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Car was taken to powder coater. Will have pics up of the chassis powder coating beginning of next week! Next is suspension and wheels!!
08-15-2010, 08:04 AM
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cant wait til this car is done, good work so far, its making great progress
08-17-2010, 11:28 PM
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08-18-2010, 02:49 AM
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2jz? RB?!?? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, you know that I know, you know that you know that you love boosted inline 6 motors, they just sound SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sexy.
08-18-2010, 04:46 AM
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you're off to a solid start man...cant wait to see how this project progresses and the finished item
08-18-2010, 05:36 AM
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Sub'd nice looking project.
08-18-2010, 07:47 AM
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2jz? RB?!?? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, you know that I know, you know that you know that you love boosted inline 6 motors, they just sound SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sexy.
They don't sound as nice as the purr of a LS series V8.
08-18-2010, 09:42 AM
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So since the cage is going in to reinforce the rear end, there was no need for the rear strut brace, so here is a picture to show how open up the car looks when its gone!
Now you will finally be able to fit 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk!
Sub'd
08-18-2010, 12:26 PM
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HAHA If I golf that would be a good thing, but now perhaps I can put some of my dive gear in it
I do love the sound of the inline 6, but cant beat american v8 especially with 427ci of it!
08-18-2010, 04:48 PM
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the inline 6 with big boost sounds the best imo...love it...
08-19-2010, 10:07 AM
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How about big v8 with big boost?? Overkill and a half!
08-19-2010, 10:21 AM
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the inline 6 with big boost sounds the best imo...love it...
over a boosted V8?
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How about big v8 with big boost?? Overkill and a half!
what's the ETA on this?
08-19-2010, 10:27 AM
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over a boosted V8?
what's the ETA on this?
yes..everyone has their own taste..imo when i hear a big single on a supra with a nasty exhaust it is pure sex and nothing better souding wise...
08-13-2010, 05:51 PM
Cage is done!
