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Nov 10, 2004 | 12:09 AM

#101

ilike2eatricers

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From: bay area

So how much is the lip and how long is the waiting period? Full CF or CF over fiberglass?

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:51 PM

#102

chris_stampe

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From: Spearfish, SD

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:19 PM

#103

TurboSmoke

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From: Ft Myers Fl

gauge pod bump

Nov 10, 2004 | 08:46 PM

#104

RX-Heven

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Originally Posted by Carl Byck

First off the car is very nice looking. Aren't those drag only wheels front, and rear? Is the car only for Drag? Are those wheels DOT? I assume you are running 335-30-17 rears(sorry if that is covered in the preceeding 7 pages

), what is the ride height, pavement to the rocker(not the lip, but the actual )? How much negative camber are you running in the rear to get those tires to fit(looks like more than -3*)? Are you using stock trailing arms? If you are, what wheels will the car actually roll on for drag? for road race? I am curious, and have a thousand questions since the concept is not unlike my FC. Perhaps we can compare notes on some aspects of our two cars. What axles do you plan on running with the 250 shot(~600 on spray?) If they will be custom, I may need a set as well. Anyway, nice job, way cleaner than my beast, but then mine is a dedicated track car. Keep up the good work, and please drop me a line when you get a chance, Carl Byck 707-696-2705

Carl, his flares are nowhere near as big as the Tri-Point kits that allow the steamrollers under them.

Nov 10, 2004 | 09:16 PM

#105

Bad2ndgen

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Ok, I can say my FC makes a millionbazillion horsepower too!

Prove it!

Im just jealous of how much props you guy's get when my fc is just as nice and nobody gives me any love.... Maybe its because I don't get out much....

Nov 10, 2004 | 10:50 PM

#106

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What engine mount did you use ? Your engine is much lower than mine. Sorry if you already answered this question I didn't fell to read the 7 pages.

BTW, very very nice ride, it's my new wallpaper

Nov 11, 2004 | 12:11 AM

#107

Carl Byck

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From: Big Island Hawaii

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Carl, his flares are nowhere near as big as the Tri-Point kits that allow the steamrollers under them.

I was not sure, but a 17X12 would be near max even with the tripoint. I have 13" slicks on 16x12s, and the tire clears the trailing arm by a 1/2" max at its max section width. I chose a tire whose max section width corresponds directly with the maximum clearance point on the trailing arm. This is why I asked the question about camber, it seem to me they must have used near 5* of negative camber to get the tire to fit (assuming a 335), in which case, what's the point, it's just a show car. Upon acceleration, the car will squat, yeilding even more negative camber, meaning you might as well go back to a 315(11" tire). I wish the guy would respond. Anyway, I think too many people assume a shop car is the ****, when so many(not neccessarily this one), are really for show. case and point, those wheels are designed for straight line only(and the rears at that) according to Bogart, perhaps these were made specially. Hopefully the owner will respond. Carl

Nov 11, 2004 | 12:18 AM

#108

sub9lulu

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From: FL

^ carl what offset u have on ur rims

Nov 11, 2004 | 12:26 AM

#109

RX-Heven

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Originally Posted by Bad2ndgen

Was your car down at SevenStock?
I checked out you vbgarage area and it looks familiar.
Very nice rig btw.
Check mine out....

Have your raced it?
What do they say about that filler neck?
Can't imagine they'd let that pass.

Nov 11, 2004 | 12:30 AM

#110

RX-Heven

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Byck

He has Bogart RT 3 piece wheels (17X12 rear 17X9 1/2" front)

255/40R17 front
295/40R17 rear

The rear has been totally cut out, and the AWR fenders were riveted and glassed into the stock portion.

Nov 11, 2004 | 12:30 AM

#111

Phr00t

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From: Kelowna

All pics are not working.

Nov 11, 2004 | 02:18 PM

#112

Carl Byck

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From: Big Island Hawaii

295s explain it, I assumed he was using a larger tire. My backspacing is 6" in the rear, and 5.5" in the front. I could go alittle larger in the front with a full custom offset, but the reasonable priced 3 piece wheels are only available in 1" increments, so my front is a 16x11 with 6" backspacing, and a 1/2" spacer. basicly -12.5mm offset on an 11" rim. Dave, are the Bogarts ok for turning so far as you know?

Nov 11, 2004 | 04:45 PM

#113

eViLRotor

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What did you use to cover the EMS wiring harness? Looks like some kind of black neoprene covering? Very clean way to do it.

Nov 11, 2004 | 05:41 PM

#114

Bad2ndgen

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From: Richland Wa.

it's legal because the cell has a check valve in it so fuel can only go in and not out.

Nov 11, 2004 | 06:02 PM

#115

RX-Heven

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad2ndgen

it's legal because the cell has a check valve in it so fuel can only go in and not out.

Thanks for responding.
I figured it did have a check valve as most fuel cells do but was not sure in your case since I have not seen a setup like that.
Props to you.

Nov 11, 2004 | 06:53 PM

#116

fc3s.org

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From: Charlotte NC

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The wiring wrap is all Heatshield Products stuff. I used black sleeving right where the wiring goes over the motor (http://www.speedmachineperformance.c...l?v=1&pid=3344) and the silver wrap is where the wiring goes into the car is reflect-a-sleeve (http://www.speedmachineperformance.c...t_a_sleeve?b=1) Really good stuff. I also installed the stealth turbo kit (http://www.speedmachineperformance.c..._turbo_kit?b=1) It comes with the turbo blanket and a downpipe wrap as well in the kit.

All of the wiring inside the car itself is wrapped with a cool chinese fingers type wrap that I got at Fry's electronics. It makes for a really clean install.

The Bogarts are designed as a road race wheel. They are custom made to order, as are all the bogart wheels. The engine mounts are the new designed ones we are about to release. They will be available in Titanium as well

The lip is being produced now. I have a FG one at the shop ready to ship. Cost on the FG lip is $229 and the CF lip is $299. I will add them to our store tonight but there will be a bit of delay on the CF ones, and any of them after the FG one is sold.

Last edited by fc3s.org; Nov 11, 2004 at 07:07 PM.

Nov 11, 2004 | 07:11 PM

#117

Bad2ndgen

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From: Richland Wa.

Thanks dude...I got props!!

Nov 11, 2004 | 07:21 PM

#118

ddub

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From: Kirkland, WA

What kind of ports are on that motor?

Nov 11, 2004 | 10:33 PM

#119

bcool

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fc3s.org

any updates on the tripple gauge pod?

Nov 11, 2004 | 11:28 PM

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TurboSmoke

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Originally Posted by bcool

any updates on the tripple gauge pod?

Nov 12, 2004 | 12:55 AM

#121

RotaryWeaponSE7EN

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Sweet car. I cant find anything wrong w/ it.

Nov 12, 2004 | 11:47 AM

#122

fc3s.org

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboSmoke

The carbon guy is working away on it

Nov 12, 2004 | 01:02 PM

#123

Agent_D

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yikes, i hate to sound negative... but that is a bit on the ugly side, the hood mirrors and front lip look ok, but the car overall looks like an american car now, it looks like someone tried to take the FC and make it look like an american "muscle car" type.

not trying to bash, just my opinion.

edit: on a side note, do you make the sunroof carbon panels in just a plate so i can remove my sunroof setup?? and how much if yes

Nov 12, 2004 | 01:18 PM

#124

TurboSmoke

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fc3s.org

The carbon guy is working away on it

Sweetness. please let us know when its done.

Nov 12, 2004 | 01:18 PM

#125

1987RX7guy

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From: Laredo, Tx

I honestly don't like how it came out. A lot more could have been done to "clean" it up. And I really dislike exposed CF. Talk about ***** problems.....

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