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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Okay. So it didn't like that, apparently.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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Better!
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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photochop!!!
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Or abeomids car.

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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the car is that color, but the airdam/widebody items are photoshopped.

Maybe when he's done with it there will be a better pic
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Um, Im sure thats Aboemids project car or something...

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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What did you use FOTOCHOP?
Just a friendly .....

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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The paint is photochopped.

Latest pictures:







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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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The wheels on there are just for testing. They are 225-45-16 and I still have another inch on the back with the stock 2nd gen offset.










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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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Currently I am working on removing any un-used wires from the harness such as stock relays and stuff similar to it. The car will be on road soon.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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Rack and pinion with second gen suspension and crossmember. How difficult was it? And got any details on swapping the steering column in?
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Is that your garage? If so, I am very, very, VERY jealous
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:51 PM
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Well it's not something that anyone can do from scratch. I am really busy currently working on the car. I am hoping to come up with a write-up and even sell a kit that makes this swap easier. Especially the steering column. That one is a masterpiece

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Rack and pinion with second gen suspension and crossmember. How difficult was it? And got any details on swapping the steering column in?
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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THATS UGGGGLLLLLYYYYY!!!!!



You MUST UP A NICE PIECE OF ART........
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by KIRKS7
THATS UGGGGLLLLLYYYYY!!!!!



You MUST UP A NICE PIECE OF ART........
and wow... you're a n00b....

go back to your corner

and learn some proper english while you're at it...
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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awesome, new pics...its lookin' damn good as usual omid, are those the wheels your gonna be racing on?
gotta get something with huuuge dish
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:53 AM
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No those are some 5bolt wheel I had handy. I am borrowing a friend's 16x10 wheels to see how it fits and find the final backspacing and order them wheels
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:57 AM
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Sweet Omid, bring that ride out to the A-X when you've got the chance

And thanks for saying something, getting reamed by the "locals" for your nice car was kinda bad
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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As stated, "the car is that color, but the airdam/widebody items are photoshopped.

Maybe when he's done with it there will be a better pic"

Looks like there are better pics already ::waves hi to Omid:: Got the email - thanks.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 07:43 AM
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It looks like your project is coming along pretty smoothly Omid. Im Diggin the seats, did they go in pretty easy? Are you going to lower the car at all? The fender gap is huge! I didnt relize the FC suspension set that much higher.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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Yes there will be coilovers on the car. But since there is no engine in there and those springs been sitting out of the car for so long. the car sits high.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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What is the benefit of the 2nd gen A arms over our control arms?? I am new to the raicng stuff, I like to cruise and the control arms seem fine.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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I believe he did it mainly to get the rack-and-pinion steering in there.... very much more desirable. Far tighter, and a better ratio.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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Well for one the 2nd gen control arm is aluminum which weighs less and it's better for unsprong weight. Also at the bottom it has a wider track which let's me run wider wheels with not too heavy offset. And of course there is the rack and pinion and also the brakes. Plus there are a lot of choices available for 2nd gen suspension.

One more thing that I have found out is that the motor sits about 1/2 to an inch lower now.
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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Are those brackets holding your seats bolted to the floor? I ask because I just got some new sparco seats and I'm trying to figure out how to mount them. I want them to be able to slide though. Also what wheels and size are you planning to use?
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