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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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lol yup, i know about Fred's build.

Teaser.....




And here is a video of the turbo on the previous owners car. it made 400hp at 16 PSI on a stock port 6 port motor


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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Bada$$ Alex. Get it going so I can copy it setup. =)

Btw, may end up hitting u up on that rear spoiler.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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now that's a teaser lmao
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Fred, He should be done with the mold this week so i'll let you know when i know.

Today i decided to throw the Southern Ways on the 82 just to see how they'll look. If the car didnt have 25k original miles, i would think about keeping them on, Just needs to be lowered a bit
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Got my wide body kit in, Just waiting for the front airdam.

Ill post better pictures and more information later. I also picked up some XXR 002's for my SE.





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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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i love that bodykit can't wait to see it done
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Nice man. How much wider are the fenders compared to stock? U'll probably get ur car done before mine.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Nice man. How much wider are the fenders compared to stock? U'll probably get ur car done before mine.
I'll have to measure them this weekend when I test fit them on the car. From what i can remember, yours might be wider.

LOL you are the one with a running motor, Your car is light years a head of mine

Here is a picture of the smaller IMSA wing and the plexiglass 1/4 windows.




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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Nothing new to report this month. I am also STILL waiting on my wing to be finished
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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This is a cool build I was expecting to see a V8 build but was pleasantly suprised, I'll be sure to follow it.

I must say I'm really concerned about the welfare of your cat. No mentions since pg1, is it ok???

I've got the choice of two cats for my engine... Not sure if I'll use Bridgeport or Felix Wankel the cat... which one do you recomend I use? lol
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still no wing???
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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This is a cool build I was expecting to see a V8 build but was pleasantly suprised, I'll be sure to follow it.

I must say I'm really concerned about the welfare of your cat. No mentions since pg1, is it ok???

I've got the choice of two cats for my engine... Not sure if I'll use Bridgeport or Felix Wankel the cat... which one do you recomend I use? lol
Thanks man! I have also been following your thread over at AusRotary, Its nice to see you started one here also.

As for the cat, He is still alive and doing well. If you can fit them in, I would try and used both cats in one car




Fred, The wing is still in the body shop. My body guy likes to leave town and not tell me. Not to happy about it.

I have some wheels you should try out on your car!! They may not fill your fenders but it will be fun to try.

15x8 0 offset on my GSL



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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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i am a big fan of the IMSA wing... nice find!
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sure, we can definitely see what those wheels would look like on my car but i know the offset is not aggressive enough. if i'm doing my math correctly, i would need at least an offset in the -50's (on a 8" rim) to be close to where the front fender is. rear would be even more. give me a ring some time. if u need my number, pm me.

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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keep it coming. nice thread
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Been following this for awhile, Cant wait to see that wide body on there.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks guys!!!

Just got the front air dam in the mail. I had a hard time trying to figure out how to fit this box in my SE

I'll post some more pictures of it when i get home.

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Update on the IMSA wing....

So after repeated text messages and phone calls to the guy I dropped my wing off to, I decided to drop by and see whats going on.

I show up and of course he is not there. I then walk up to one of the employees i see there regularly and ask him where is (Man's Name).

He tell's me that he does not work here anymore and he will not be coming back

So i am out $300 that i will probably never see again and missing pieces to my wing.




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well, that sucks alex. and the shop can't help you in any way?
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lx_machado
Update on the IMSA wing....

So after repeated text messages and phone calls to the guy I dropped my wing off to, I decided to drop by and see whats going on.

I show up and of course he is not there. I then walk up to one of the employees i see there regularly and ask him where is (Man's Name).

He tell's me that he does not work here anymore and he will not be coming back

So i am out $300 that i will probably never see again and missing pieces to my wing.





Man that sucks!!!

I can see why he doesnt work there anymore! Im a body man and when I rough the parts in my repairs wouldnt look that bad!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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well, that sucks alex. and the shop can't help you in any way?

Nope, He was running his own company that was not affiliated with the other part of the body shop.

I could really care less about the $300, what i am really upset about is that we can not find the missing parts to the wing.

Where did you end up taking your 2002? do they do any fiberglass work?
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Where did you end up taking your 2002? do they do any fiberglass work?
the 02 was painted at miracleglow in duluth. not sure but u can always contact them to ask...i'm assuming so though. here's their #: 770-476-7048 talk to gabe and tell him fred w/ the 02 sent u. keep me informed.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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the 02 was painted at miracleglow in duluth. not sure but u can always contact them to ask...i'm assuming so though. here's their #: 770-476-7048 talk to gabe and tell him fred w/ the 02 sent u. keep me informed.
Will do, thanks for the number

O and i sold those wheels today, we wont get to try them on your car

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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doh! wonder if they can do a reverse negative of the other side to create the missing piece. maybe do it yourself with foam or bring it over here and i can attempt it.
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