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Originally Posted by Racingswh
Hey, gotta tell you the car looks great.
Just read the whole thread. Nice job.
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Thanks. The thread has some 210 or so pictures, making it one of the more pic-intensive ones I've ever seen. I only hope that they're being truly appreciated, cause it's quite an effort to take and post them. But it seems like most do, and my further hope is that they actually provide guidance for upgrades, issues, etc. Keep in mind that I only post about 7-10% of the pictures I've taken, meaning I have lots of others to draw on when people have specific questions.
As for the car, it's definitely a labor of love. I like (much to my wife's chagrin) to think of her as my less-demanding, less-expensive second wife!
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Originally Posted by Racingswh
Will you have it done for next year in SRX? It looks like you're making some decent headway. Push and get it done! lol!
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Hardly. I have so many things left to do that it's likely going to be 2007 season before I'm able to compete. Most of the stuff I have left to get is safety-related, and I certainly don't want to skimp there. That being said, I can't afford to buy everything in time for next season. Plus, this way I have a whole year to add safety equipment, work out some bugs, and improve my skills as a driver.
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Originally Posted by Racingswh
Are you planning any changes or modifications to the car? Are you going to do a full cage?
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Yes, I have tons of changes planned, in the following order:
1) Decently-wide and lightweight 4-lug wheels & R-compounds
2) Z32 brakes & BMC, Carbotech pads (XP8's or XP9's)
3) cage (read below) and polycarbonate windshield
4) Safety equipment, suit, helmet w/HANS, etc.
5) Z32 aluminum uprights, 5-lugs, new wheel bearings, inverted monotube coilovers with lower adjustment perches and camber plates (not sure which brand/series yet, but comprabale to the Tein RA or RE)), 5-lug wheels and tires
6) Power, if I'm satisfied that everything else is worked out
Some of these things will take place concurrently, but I only need to get to #4 to compete in SRX. I will also continue to shave "free wight" here and there as time allows.
As for the cage, I am thinking 8-10 point since I want to tie the front strut towers into the cage for stability. I'd also like to add a hoop around the back to protect the fuel cell, some elaborate work at the doors to protect me and potential passengers, and gussets at the A-pillars. The downside is that all of this adds to the complexity and cost, thus pushing it out further. If I have to though, I'll take out a small 2-year loan to get it done because I'm ready to roadrace this bish!
Rest assured that I'll keep you all updated...
