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Old 02-24-2011, 04:22 PM
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Well my Z is ready, Now if the weather will turn.
I just completed a 5 month project on the Z to get it track worthy.
From a complete suspension overhaul, Harland Sharp rocker conversion, ARE drysump system,
LG headers with B&B's, Forgline's and CCW's as my spare set, a few body mods,
other goodies and corner balanced and Dyno tuned by DRM

Like a proud owner I have a few pics to share











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That's purdy.
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Looks awesome. Very jealous.
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Looks great, we'll see you at Autobahn!
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Sweet!!
Old 02-24-2011, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 96CollectorSport
Looks great, we'll see you at Autobahn!
Absolutely 4-15,16,17 will we have the full track? Or just the south
Warmer temps can't come soon enough. I'd like to get to MAM for a prelim but regardles I'm all in
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Nice looking car. What paint did you use for the satin black finish? I am getting some paint done on my car and was thinking of using satin finish, but I've been told it cannot be worked so any scratches, bugs, etc. will look like a shiny spot if buffed, or otherwise.
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Originally Posted by trackboss
Nice looking car. What paint did you use for the satin black finish? I am getting some paint done on my car and was thinking of using satin finish, but I've been told it cannot be worked so any scratches, bugs, etc. will look like a shiny spot if buffed, or otherwise.
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It's a Hot Rod satin black.... it may be from the House of Color. My paint shop owner said it was the best he has found because it has a catalyst in it to make it more durable. I was told to just use soap and water and detail spray. If you wax or polish it will get a more sheen look. I haven't done anything to it because it's not cured yet although it was baked in the paint booth.
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Sharp looking car. What class are you running with it?


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Sharp looking car. What class are you running with it?


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Man that is one sharp looking track car. Stickers and paint scheme really look good.
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Originally Posted by Gman57
Absolutely 4-15,16,17 will we have the full track? Or just the south
Warmer temps can't come soon enough. I'd like to get to MAM for a prelim but regardles I'm all in
If it's like last year Friday is enduro only - on the North track and then Sat and Sun are HPDE/TT/W2W on the South track only. We'll see you there, look for #421 - red C6 in ST2, #222 - black C5 in ST2/TTS (and your friendly Regional TT director) and #53 - blue C5 in TTA/PTA.

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Originally Posted by 96CollectorSport
If it's like last year Friday is enduro only - on the North track
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I was wanting to drop the trailer at the track around 4-6pm before going to the hotel Friday night. Will that work?
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I usually pull in a little later than that, but I'm lucky Geff usually marks off a spot for me and I call him when I'm at the gate. So I'm not sure how early the gate opens but between 4-6 is a good time to shoot for.

BTW - if you haven't been to Autobahn, you have to sign in at the front gate, there's a little building on the RH side as you come in so find a place to park and get your wristband and then they will let you in.
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Looking REEEEEEEEEEAL good! I can't wait to see it fly this year!
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Originally Posted by BFoster
Looking REEEEEEEEEEAL good! I can't wait to see it fly this year!
Hey Brian!! Great to hear from you. Did you get yor new racer?
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Nope, looking more and more like I may sit this season out once again... I went WAY over budget on the home improvement projects over the winter.

I'm still not sure what it is I want yet. As little as I drove my previous car on the street, it would make sense to purchase a race car. But then again, it'd be nice to have the option of driving on the street as well. Who knows, I'm not good at resisting temptation either!

Get ahold of me one of these days and let me know what your racing schedule looks like this year, I'd love to see you run this beast! It looked great last fall, and you've only made it better!

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Too pretty to trash on the track. We should just swap cars and you can finish trashing mine and I will baby yours.
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Awesome looking car!! Looking forward to seeing it at Autobahn! I'll be running that #421 Joel mentioned...
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Originally Posted by clubracer6
Awesome looking car!! Looking forward to seeing it at Autobahn! I'll be running that #421 Joel mentioned...
I'll be looking for you guys.... Is there a forum group parking set up? May be fun to hang with other CF members
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