momof94850-tx Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I said I wasn't going to post photos until it was all complete but I've had a few folks ask for a sneak peak and it looks like the car is going to be mechanically finished to a degree where it will be at the Texas Spring break meet so some will get posted from that I'm sure.Aaron has done a kick ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD job working with me and has been really patient. This car should have been done quite some time ago but we've had several parts get lost in shipping for months (ex: my turbo was "lost" in shipping for over a month with UPS). We also had some issues that are unique to the '00 R that is different from the other six speed swaps that have happened. I'll cover details in the full build up thread when the car is done. Mechanically the car is 80% done and we still have to do body work and another little something Aaron has up his sleeve...look for a full build thread in another month or so.Here's a few quick teasers. I'm not going to go into a bunch of details until I post the full build. Just enjoy the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Very cool bro...can't wait to hear how you like it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 NICK FINALLY! So you coming to Carlisle with it? Can't wait to see the rest. BTW how do you like CJs toe rods? Do they transmit noise I asked him about the bushings and he didn't give me an answer so I passed on them... But I should have gotten them just cause they are LB... Eagerly awaiting your next post.... And no bracket to hold up the R mani? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Will Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 NICK FINALLY! So you coming to Carlisle with it? Can't wait to see the rest. BTW how do you like CJs toe rods? Do they transmit noise I asked him about the bushings and he didn't give me an answer so I passed on them... But I should have gotten them just cause they are LB... Eagerly awaiting your next post.... And no bracket to hold up the R mani? Why?Don't think Ben or I used a bracket to hold up our R Manifolds. I want to add one more bolt on one of the heat shields, but that should do it.Nick - cars looking good. I can't believe how clean and free of surface rust the undercarriage is. Lucky to live in TX I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Lookin' good!Why did you pull the pinion flange, though? You'll really need to pull the seal & replace the compression collar before you retorque that puppy...You have to spill the beans on the issues you had - it's not fair to string us out like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof94850-tx Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 NICK FINALLY! So you coming to Carlisle with it? Can't wait to see the rest. BTW how do you like CJs toe rods? Do they transmit noise I asked him about the bushings and he didn't give me an answer so I passed on them... But I should have gotten them just cause they are LB... Eagerly awaiting your next post.... And no bracket to hold up the R mani? Why?I doubt I make Carlisle. It's really hard for me to take off work for more than a day or so, I'm a sales manager and it really kills are sales when I'm not out with my sales staff. Also, I have several on road road races (silver state, etc) that I am wanting to make- the entire purpose of building the car.Dunno how I like CJ's rods yet. I have not driven the car since Nov 1 when I dropped it off at Aaron's shop, Race Lab Fabrications, in Houston- I'm in Shreveport/Dallas.I doubt I'll notice much.No real need for the bracket I don't think.NickDon't think Ben or I used a bracket to hold up our R Manifolds. I want to add one more bolt on one of the heat shields, but that should do it.Nick - cars looking good. I can't believe how clean and free of surface rust the undercarriage is. Lucky to live in TX I guess!Really!? I can't wait to get it home and on our lift here to clean and detail the Chassis.I will never buy another northern car for that reason.Lookin' good!Why did you pull the pinion flange, though? You'll really need to pull the seal & replace the compression collar before you retorque that puppy...You have to spill the beans on the issues you had - it's not fair to string us out like that Aaron wasn't done with everything when I took that photo. He did everything by the book, he's went through several of them.I don't want to post about the issues until we put some good test miles on the car and know everything works. I don't like giving out incorrect info. We also have some other solutions we want to try out for the best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof94850-tx Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Another bit of Aaron's greatness.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadocsr Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I needs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Another bit of Aaron's greatness....OK, I need info on these -I want rear BBK!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadocsr Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 OK, I need info on these -I want rear BBK!!!!!No doubt, man!Wait, but you're selling your sled aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 No doubt, man!Wait, but you're selling your sled aren't you?Maybe, but it still needs rear BBK, either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof94850-tx Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Info will be coming when Aaron is ready to sell the brackets. We still need to do some more road miles as well. Just hang tight...Aaron has some very cool stuff coming out but is seeking perfection. Just wanted to show this off so no one can say they beat him too it lol.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Dammit....where do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogatu'r1568908313 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Dammit....where do I sign up?lol,, it's been in the talk for a while, I had mine sitting somewhere for like 2yrs, lol.. I got the parts list I can pm you.. it's really not even a biggie lol.. after Nick's and two other VS member, it'll be time for another one of aarons' greatness ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 lol,, it's been in the talk for a while, I had mine sitting somewhere for like 2yrs, lol.. I got the parts list I can pm you.. it's really not even a biggie lol.. after Nick's and two other VS member, it'll be time for another one of aarons' greatness ...Hook it up ma brutha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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