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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Race Car Update

A little update on the race car. Its coming along together fairly well.

Here are the things I've done so far over the "winter" to get it ready.

  • The right front brake line was busted, so I installed 4 new ones. Also new pads from BHP Brakes and fresh rotors all around.
  • New harness as the one I bought with the car was expired
  • Got the seat mounted up closer.
  • Installed the quick release for the steering wheel
  • Wired up the DL1 data aq to the ignition, so it will turn on with the key
  • Got the right side net installed. Figured I'd get one as they seem to up the safety
  • Painted/cleaned up the interior. Touched up some rock spots and rough patches. Looks like new
  • Nut and bolted the car. Went through and made sure nothing will fall off
  • Switched to 800F/1200R springs, and sent to Koni 28s off to get inspected and revalved
  • Flushed all the fluids: oil/brakes/trans/radiator

Now the car is sitting around on jackstands and waiting for me to borrow some shocks and springs to take it to Maaco to get the paint finished. Also need to get some stickers from KC at http://www.rallydecals.com to complete the look.

I'm excited as hell to start the season on March 21st at Road Atlanta!

Some pictures of the nice finished interior, and rough looking (for now) exterior.

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1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nice Tom. will you find your way back to NC any time?

April 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM  

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