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nice progress...I think his front end has an overbite look that is not as attractive as the C5...agree?

02z06dave

I don't see it. The Ferrari is, in every way, better looking

sircampsalot2

Nice Job! have you thought about painting the tops of the Lights red like the paint? I thin it would be nice. Just up to the top of the lights

steven31371

I like the C5 looks better...but the tiger shark front ends put the C5 over the top of at least that Ferrari IMHO

I ordered some Lazer Mesh fog light and brake duct inserts that will dress it up a bit

steven31371

I did consider that, and think it looks cool, but I like the big splash of chrome on my car, because it ties into the red black and chrome theme of this particular car.

Ties into the mods to the rear fascia and side brake duct exits.

I'm adding a few more chrome pieces to the front that will make them tie in better.

Not going for a "mean" look with this car....more of a California Sunshine Cruizer with Bruizer power and cat like handling ;-)

sircampsalot2

Kinda like this im not good with paint shop lol. just an idea

steven31371

if I did something like that I'd probably take the light apart and paint the inside...but leave a cone like shape chromed going back from the actual led area...could be cool for sure

sircampsalot2

Yeah, Ive seen a bunch do that on the F150 Ford truck headlights, they would paint the inside and it turned out good. I think they would bake the headlight assembly in a regular over at a certain temp and then the assembly would come apart easier when the glue warmed up.

steven31371

thanks bro...that baking thing is a good tip...was Trying to figure out the best way to get them apart without cracking them, because I want to try some interesting things when the new tape lights you see on the newer Land Rovers and stuff

torchredmadness

Very nice job on all the work you've done. Very nice.

sircampsalot2

No problem i will try to find a link to it so you will have a reference when you decide to attempt taking them apart

sircampsalot2

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=163593
http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f123...lights-546050/

Here's a couple

steven31371

Its a subjective thing

regardless of where you land on aesthetic preference, there is no debating the numbers....my car is faster, more agile, and has a lot better quality of construction ;-)

Its in better condition after 126,000 miles and 15 years than his car is after 3,500 miles and 8 years

Big Duk

He spins thousands more rpm than a push rod eng. can! just sayin. Speed?

steven31371

yep, he spins thousands more RPM's, but makes less torque, and about the same HP, and his engine will be functionally useless after 15,000, so the car cannot really be enjoyed for very often or very long. Its a garage queen.

Basically its a lower performing disposable car that costs 10 times more than mine lol

Basically, buying a Ferrari is only about two things...funding a subpar Formula 1 team....and having a flashy well engineered but poorly built ego symble that sits in your garage.

My car is a real driver's car, with higher performance, that can be driven hard everyday for decades.

steven31371

steven31371

I have not updated this thread in a while!

And since I'm going to take the car in a whole new direction I'd thought I'd revive it.


Am gunna do something a but unique, and convert the car into a lightweight Roadster dedicated track day car.

I am taking the whole car apart and removing every possible bit of weight to try and get it down to 2500-2600 lbs....we'll see if its possible.


Some people dismiss the idea of a vert track day car, but I love going fast with the roof off, and I can get it pretty close to as light as a Z06 I think.

As far as stiffness goes, a cage will stiffen up the vert deficiencies there I think.

I'll post picks as I go along.


I am think of going with a Crower crank and Quartermaster lightweight racing clutch for a lightweight rotating assembly, but need some advice on the most bulletproof valve train, i.e. lifters and all that.

Would like to spend less than $5000 bulletproofing my ls6...any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

steven31371

I don't mind changing the springs every year, but otherwise want an engine that will last for 50 + track days or so.

CCA Corvette Parts

Nice work


Regards
Chip

Jims79

Awesome work so far. Its vette **** for sure.... My suggestion a newer race steering wheel not a fan of steering wheel covers.