Track Car Post #5 (Radiator air intake/Brembo GTRs)
03-04-2008, 09:44 PM
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Track Car Post #5 (Radiator air intake/Brembo GTRs)
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10 pt cage
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1926928
Favorite paint job
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1936820
Acp/roof nitro jacks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1942595
Suspension
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1946748
We’ve just installed the Ron Davis Radiator. Shown is close up (front) of radiator and shroud and side aluminum panels. Ergo no air can escape out the sides or top.
Shown is same opening viewed further back with ram air tunnel above splitter.
Shown is undertray which has internal air deflector. Ergo the splitter undertray deflects air upward into the radiator and the radiator shroud keeps the air from escaping up top.
Back of radiator viewed from above into engine compartment.
8 piston, Brembo GTR front brakes with 15” rotors
Inside of one piece forged monoblock caliper; note the drilled out titanium pistons
Fuel Cells(Pratt & Miller)
13 quart oil Tank for use with Dailey Dry Sump system, now secured in trunk area
Shot of oil tank from underneath
Front sway bar(approx 2 1/4 inches thick!)
Carbon dash secured atop telescoping steering assembly.
Brain damaged idiot building this mess!
10 pt cage
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1926928
Favorite paint job
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1936820
Acp/roof nitro jacks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1942595
Suspension
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1946748
We’ve just installed the Ron Davis Radiator. Shown is close up (front) of radiator and shroud and side aluminum panels. Ergo no air can escape out the sides or top.
Shown is same opening viewed further back with ram air tunnel above splitter.
Shown is undertray which has internal air deflector. Ergo the splitter undertray deflects air upward into the radiator and the radiator shroud keeps the air from escaping up top.
Back of radiator viewed from above into engine compartment.
8 piston, Brembo GTR front brakes with 15” rotors
Inside of one piece forged monoblock caliper; note the drilled out titanium pistons
Fuel Cells(Pratt & Miller)
13 quart oil Tank for use with Dailey Dry Sump system, now secured in trunk area
Shot of oil tank from underneath
Front sway bar(approx 2 1/4 inches thick!)
Carbon dash secured atop telescoping steering assembly.
Brain damaged idiot building this mess!
03-04-2008, 09:51 PM
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Le Mans Master
Snitz!
Great progress!
Those 8 piston GTR's are an envy for any racer. You will start thinking about braking just past the "1" markers!
The sway bars are also great!
That smile on your face will remain for a very long time.
Better start booking the skidpad now.......
Mike
03-04-2008, 09:57 PM
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Snitz!
Great progress!
Those 8 piston GTR's are an envy for any racer. You will start thinking about braking just past the "1" markers!
The sway bars are also great!
That smile on your face will remain for a very long time.
Better start booking the skidpad now.......
Mike
Great progress!
Those 8 piston GTR's are an envy for any racer. You will start thinking about braking just past the "1" markers!
The sway bars are also great!
That smile on your face will remain for a very long time.
Better start booking the skidpad now.......
Mike
03-04-2008, 10:06 PM
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UNREAL!!! Those brakes are so awesome!!!
Look at the size of that sway bar!!! What will the rear size be?
Look at the size of that sway bar!!! What will the rear size be?
03-04-2008, 10:26 PM
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Racer
Damn Tom, you have parts that I've never even heard of before. I have a rear sway, but I don't think I have a front 'after-market' sway . . . Amazing project!
At least we now have a 5-head Swiss shower to enjoy prior to your 'TOWEL OFF'.
See you soon!
At least we now have a 5-head Swiss shower to enjoy prior to your 'TOWEL OFF'.
See you soon!
03-04-2008, 10:51 PM
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PS. Speaking of amazing feats; people’s jaws are going to drop when they see your and Mike’s handiwork at the garage open house Sat!
03-05-2008, 01:50 PM
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Thanks. They should definately put me through the front window!
But seriously folks, Short Throw has been using the GTRs for a full season and loves them. I'm going with separate f and r master cylinders to allow adjustment of brake bias.
Can't wait to try them out soon.
But seriously folks, Short Throw has been using the GTRs for a full season and loves them. I'm going with separate f and r master cylinders to allow adjustment of brake bias.
Can't wait to try them out soon.
03-06-2008, 10:32 PM
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Wow... I may be totally wrong, but that swybar look very similar to the setup we have on the front of the Panoz.
Don't take this as rude... but are those brakes the ones that cost like $25,000?
Don't take this as rude... but are those brakes the ones that cost like $25,000?
03-06-2008, 11:52 PM
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It’s your f--king fault I bought these damn brakes.
