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Old 10-13-2012, 11:23 PM   #169
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following this build with great interest.

this is how i want to setup my car, when it arrives lol
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:37 PM   #170
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Very nice track project there!The c63 lap times will soon be broken:happy0180:
I agree, its only a matter of getting used to the car and finding what can i do to improve my time even more



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following this build with great interest.

this is how i want to setup my car, when it arrives lol
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Old 10-14-2012, 09:29 PM   #171
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Old 10-16-2012, 12:34 PM   #172
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Something is about to happen here......



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Old 10-16-2012, 01:02 PM   #173
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Old 10-17-2012, 02:20 PM   #174
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I detect a small but very appreciated weight gain in the tubular steel variety...
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Old 10-18-2012, 04:23 PM   #175
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I detect a small but very appreciated weight gain in the tubular steel variety...
Your detection skills are awesome!! lolz

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Old 10-21-2012, 10:25 PM   #176
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A few more pictures of the roll bar progress!! Harness bar goes in tomorrow after we do a seat fit test.






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Old 10-21-2012, 10:44 PM   #177
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nice! are you doing a full cage or just half?
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Old 10-21-2012, 10:55 PM   #178
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nice! are you doing a full cage or just half?
Just half for now since i still want to drive her on the street, i can always upgrade down the road to a full cage if i want to.
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Old 10-22-2012, 06:44 PM   #179
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Gentlemen it appears we have lift off!!

Voltex wing is installed, better pics once the car leaves fabrication!!

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Did you get a good deal on the wind tunnel testing?
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Did you get a good deal on the wind tunnel testing?
Not the best deal but it was a good deal. I was tired of waiting on apr to release their version, they were not going to give me a good deal either so i decided to go with voltex and i am glad i did.
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Oh man this thing is turning into a monster... me likey...
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