BigAl's FD 20B racecar project
06-24-08, 10:50 PM
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Good luck BIG AL!!!!
I have fallowed Rob's link and became a fan of you guys.
I sold my FC racecar and I'm in the process of starting my FD racecar project.(you may have seen it parked outside CLR) [black FD with rollcage].
any way I sended my rotors to Carlos Lopez today, hope you guys give him time to work on other customers.
Carlos made me a 13B PP a couple of years ago, I'm very happy with his work. this time I'll be making a 13B BP to run down here in Dom. Rep.
you & Rob can say that you have inspired at least 1 more person to make an FD racecar.
keep on posting pics and Info.
thanks
Che.
I have fallowed Rob's link and became a fan of you guys.
I sold my FC racecar and I'm in the process of starting my FD racecar project.(you may have seen it parked outside CLR) [black FD with rollcage].
any way I sended my rotors to Carlos Lopez today, hope you guys give him time to work on other customers.
Carlos made me a 13B PP a couple of years ago, I'm very happy with his work. this time I'll be making a 13B BP to run down here in Dom. Rep.
you & Rob can say that you have inspired at least 1 more person to make an FD racecar.
keep on posting pics and Info.
thanks
Che.
06-25-08, 08:58 AM
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yes, I have seen your car, I was there the day it was taken away to be shipped. Don't worry we'll share Carlos with you. The FD is just such a good platform to start with, it just makes since to start with it.
Good luck with your project.
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Good luck with your project.
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06-26-08, 09:45 AM
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Well we installed our seat (donated from and old Ferrari Challenge Car [thank you Alain]) we made our own seat brackets (I didn't realize they only cost $47 or else I would have bought them)
We also receive and installed the Sweet Manufacturing steering column (you can't beat the kit for the price).
Here you can see the pedals in the background
Stay tuned we're now installing the dry sump tank.
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We also receive and installed the Sweet Manufacturing steering column (you can't beat the kit for the price).
Here you can see the pedals in the background
Stay tuned we're now installing the dry sump tank.
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07-08-08, 09:06 AM
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Well we've been working on the racecar, we've already installed the dry sump tank (pictures coming soon), but we had to take a week or so off to finish Rob's car (race this weekend) we'll resume our regularly scheduled program right after the race.
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07-11-08, 05:29 PM
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Build looks incredible.
Serious Question: Why not use the stock pedals? Are they not close enough together or is it because their mounting points were removed with the dash?
Serious Question: Why not use the stock pedals? Are they not close enough together or is it because their mounting points were removed with the dash?
07-11-08, 06:13 PM
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07-14-08, 10:29 AM
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email me for some information on the Penske's if you would like we would love to help you out on this build!!!!!
email= GarrettA@tripointengineering.com
email= GarrettA@tripointengineering.com
07-15-08, 10:57 AM
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Well we're back to work (btw we had a great time driving Rob's car this weekend, that new Jerico is awsome!). Below you can see the dry sump tank mounted as well as the fenders, bumper and bumper support we fabb'd up.
Dry sump tank mounted where the passenger would normally rest their feet
here you can see the fenders and bumper already mounted
other side
here's the bumper support we made, we think it turned out pretty cool
another
My plan is to attach the bumper to the support via dzus fasteners for easy removal to load and unload from the trailer.
I ordered the radiator from C&R radiators today so we should have it chopped up and installed next week
that's it for now, enjoy!
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Dry sump tank mounted where the passenger would normally rest their feet
here you can see the fenders and bumper already mounted
other side
here's the bumper support we made, we think it turned out pretty cool
another
My plan is to attach the bumper to the support via dzus fasteners for easy removal to load and unload from the trailer.
I ordered the radiator from C&R radiators today so we should have it chopped up and installed next week
that's it for now, enjoy!
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07-15-08, 11:32 AM
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07-17-08, 02:40 AM
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Can you do a write up on the dry sump work, be really helpfull to see how its done, theres one being done on a RB26 here http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...c;f=2;t=000191
07-17-08, 08:55 AM
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Can you do a write up on the dry sump work, be really helpfull to see how its done, theres one being done on a RB26 here http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimateb...c;f=2;t=000191
no problem, but it will be a while because I haven't bought my dry sump front cover ($2500-3000
) as soon as I have the cover I will do a little write up.BigAl...
07-17-08, 03:21 PM
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Props on a very methodical build. Carlos is a great guy. Definately knows his stuff inside and out. I had him lighten and balance my rotating assembly this last winter. This engine runs like a top and twice as smooth 
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Good luck with your build. Looks like a fun time.
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.Good luck with your build. Looks like a fun time.
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07-17-08, 08:17 PM
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thanks for the compliments guys, you all know how much work this is. As far as brakes, my plan is to use a set of Brembo calipers I got on a real good deal, I'm still trying to figure out what rotors to use.
I need to throw in a big thanks to my partner in this venture Rob!
Here you see we installed the dzus fasteners, two front and one on each side, we're gonna put in two more in the front down low.
here you see the bumper support with the tabs installed
We're hoping to have the radiator installed this weekend.
See you soon
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I need to throw in a big thanks to my partner in this venture Rob!
Here you see we installed the dzus fasteners, two front and one on each side, we're gonna put in two more in the front down low.
here you see the bumper support with the tabs installed
We're hoping to have the radiator installed this weekend.
See you soon
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07-20-08, 07:26 PM
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Rob and I we're at it again this weekend, we added two more dzus fasteners at the bottom of the bumper (it really feels firm now!). We also made some brackets to hold the fender independent of the bumper. We also started mocking up the radiator.
here's the bumper with the extra fasteners
Heres the all the brackets
a close up of the brackets
you can see we've started mocking up the radiator
other side
more later this week!
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here's the bumper with the extra fasteners
Heres the all the brackets
a close up of the brackets
you can see we've started mocking up the radiator
other side
more later this week!
BigAl...
