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03-23-2009, 04:33 PM

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what are you building this car for? SU? looks really pretty

are those ACP body parts?

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03-23-2009, 05:21 PM

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what are you building this car for? SU? looks really pretty

are those ACP body parts?

This would make a good SU car. Or ST1 if you added weight and/or cut some power. Most of our customers enjoy HPDEs, time trials and etc. This car will run a couple open roadraces also. You could run it in WC, I'm sure NCCC and SCCA have a class for it also. This is a good start to just about anything you would like to do with it.

They are ACP WC spec fiberglass complete body (1/3 the cost of carbonfiber)

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03-24-2009, 01:35 PM

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Sorry guys I didn't update this thread like the one I have going on the C6Z area

Very nice body gap for a racecar

The back fenders are sitting on top of my office until we are finished working in the back of the car. The rear bumper is in the paint booth getting some more bling after the exhaust got finished.

More to come soon

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03-24-2009, 02:34 PM

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Fire system and brake bias control mounted and done!

Randy

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03-24-2009, 03:40 PM

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Nice build randy!!!

if you dont mind, whats the ballpark cost of this build?

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03-24-2009, 05:54 PM

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Nice build randy!!!

if you dont mind, whats the ballpark cost of this build?

It's up in the air right now. This one will be in the 150-160 range. We are thinking of three different packages to choose from. We are adding up the parts and labor totals in the next couple of weeks. We still have to give the package a name and cost. Ready to build 3 more

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03-24-2009, 06:23 PM

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Randy, what's the rationale for mounting the guages on an angle. Normal reading is straight up so when racing you can read them with a glance?

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03-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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Randy, what's the rationale for mounting the guages on an angle. Normal reading is straight up so when racing you can read them with a glance?

That is the idea. If all are pointed up, good to go. If not, take a double take. Old racer trick, simple-easy makes a driver

Randy

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03-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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A couple days ago, I got a PM asking about a dead pedal. Well Todd finished the fab work on it. He looked like he had a long day so I stuck around and got it welded, picture taken and ready to be mounted in the car in the AM.

Randy

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03-24-2009, 08:36 PM

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That is the idea. If all are pointed up, good to go. If not, take a double take. Old racer trick, simple-easy makes a driver

Randy

I think that started in the aviation industry or at least a lot of older (WWII and earlier) aircraft are set up like that. Same story, 20 gauges to check and more important things to worry about like

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03-24-2009, 10:01 PM

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Randy

Let's have a Corvette Forum contest to "name the car".

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03-24-2009, 11:49 PM

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I think that started in the aviation industry or at least a lot of older (WWII and earlier) aircraft are set up like that. Same story, 20 gauges to check and more important things to worry about like

The aviation companies and racers have always been friends. Thank you AN (army-navy) thank you Zues, thank you trick pop rivet, thank you air plane boys!!!

This car has over 500 dollars worth of parts straight out of the airplane catalog

Randy

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03-26-2009, 12:31 AM

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Great looking setup!

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03-26-2009, 12:34 PM

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Looking good!!!

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03-26-2009, 02:58 PM

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Looking GREAT Randy. Love the look of all white with those rims. I'm liking the brake bias control too. Keep up the good work.

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03-26-2009, 03:37 PM

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:droool: :drool:

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03-26-2009, 03:55 PM

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Thanks Midwest buddies

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03-26-2009, 04:03 PM

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Thats what I call **** for the car nut!!

What class is he running at Big Bend?

Also, I love the white body with black wheels!

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03-26-2009, 04:22 PM

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Thats what I call **** for the car nut!!

What class is he running at Big Bend?

Also, I love the white body with black wheels!

I don't know what class they are going to run. We know the owner is no stranger to going fast, but not in something like this. Next time I talk with him, the same question will be asked!!!

Randy

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03-26-2009, 10:32 PM

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Randy Randito! Very nice post... I will trade you my job in the Army for your's at DRM any time you want. FYI, my shipment did arrive yesterday... Thanks!

PS Dont be intimidated, but my vette's power / weight is at .240 (Please dont mention my overheating issues).

Steve

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