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> State of the Race Car....I'm taking bets..., Will I be on the track Feb 19th?
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post Dec 18 2004, 06:54 PM
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Here's what my new car looks like as of December 12th. The first track date is February 19th.

What's the consensus that I'll be ready?

Let's get the betting action going!

Bill P.


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post Dec 18 2004, 06:54 PM
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post Dec 18 2004, 06:55 PM
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and another...with the car FLIPPED on the rotisserie...


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post Dec 18 2004, 06:56 PM
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And a shot of the new oil tank's placement....just a little cutting to get her to fit....


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post Dec 18 2004, 06:59 PM
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And what it's supposed to look like soon.......


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post Dec 18 2004, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(nine14cats @ Dec 18 2004, 05:59 PM)
And what it's supposed to look like soon.......

hey... thats my buddy Tony's car! There is alot of AJRS in that car!!!!!

Bill is the red one sold yet?
I hope Marc gets it, he seams like a great guy!

Before I lay money on this bet, which way are you leaning?

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post Dec 18 2004, 07:18 PM
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Hi Brant,

I got that pic from Jim Patrick who helped build that car. I hear it's pretty quick!

I hope Marc buys our old car too.....that would make it a Merry Xmas! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Believe it or not...I think it's doable...if things fall into place...a track car is pretty much a tub only...so you don't have much to go together other than the drive train.

The car is scheduled for paint the 2nd week of January. I have just received my Hoosier slicks via UPS. I have ordered (2) new sets of 16x10 rims due to ship to me the first week in January. My new seats have been ordered and are already on the truck coming my way. I will order the new racing harnesses (Teamtech) on Monday. I already have struts, brakes, pads, fuel cell.

My engine was dyno'd at Jerry Woods shop last week. I get the adjusted numbers on Monday....The engine was solid and good, no leaks or problems (I bought a 1995 993 3.6 pre-variocam motor with 35K miles out of a wrecking yard. You never know until you run them). My 915 box with Wevo sideshift conversion, 80% Guard LSD, and FIVE new close ratio gears is at Jerry Woods and will be finished by the first week of January. The only thing I haven't settled on is what fire system to buy....

That being said....I think I'll miss the first track date of February 19th. I'll be in Asia on a business trip for 2 or 3 weeks during the last part of January and the first part of February, so I'm pretty much hosed....but I'm going to try, assuming the paint goes on as scheduled.

Whew....lotsa stuff to do.

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post Dec 18 2004, 08:12 PM
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Feb 19th.....humm.....Don't worry about it, the forecast says rain that day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Dunno bout your car but mine won't be ready. The work crew
is settin' in front of this puter.......the slacker.
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post Dec 18 2004, 08:37 PM
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Hey Bill,

Looks like you got all or most of the parts. Body panels seem to be fitted
2 months... gonna be tight but if you keep pushing it should be doable I guess
Go for it!

Which wheels did you decide on?

For the extinguisher system, go for plumbed in foam kit (Eco-life or AFFF foam)
Get a "saloon" sized bottle (4 liter) and not the 2.5 liter "single seater" bottle

Is that Scott Y and Tony C in the pic?

cheers,

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post Dec 18 2004, 09:02 PM
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The blond in the pic is Scott Y. The handsome devil next to him is.....me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

It looks like I'm going to try out the Diamond Racing Wheels Avengers in the 16x10 size. I ordered 2 sets. I have the HRE's that came with the car as the 3rd set. They're 16x10's as well, but one of the wheels isn't the straightest. I'll use them for Auto-x.

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post Dec 18 2004, 10:26 PM
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Hurray!

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