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Old 02-22-13, 04:52 PM
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Congrats - awesome build, thanks for sharing the journey with us. Look forward to seeing videos on the track.
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Old 02-23-13, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by shaun.sheldrake
Congrats - awesome build, thanks for sharing the journey with us. Look forward to seeing videos on the track.


Al what class are you racing in and will you guys be going to Sebring?
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Old 02-24-13, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn


Al what class are you racing in and will you guys be going to Sebring?


because of the engine it would be GT1 if I were to run SCCA. Which Sebring event are you talking about? I drove Sebring when I used to race gokarts and it was pretty awesome, there's just so much history there!

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Originally Posted by BigAl...
because of the engine it would be GT1 if I were to run SCCA. Which Sebring event are you talking about? I drove Sebring when I used to race gokarts and it was pretty awesome, there's just so much history there!

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I had no specific event in mind that's just my favorite FL track and I'd love to see some vid etc....good luck racing that beast it should be an incredible experience
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Old 02-25-13, 08:33 AM
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Hey Al,the car sounded incrediable, everybody was talking about it, congrats
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Great turn out AL...... Car looks great
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Old 02-25-13, 07:20 PM
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OK, so this weekend was my first outing with Pepper, the car had great speed, the brakes worked perfect and it turned the way a race car should. All the temps were good, unfortunately I hurt the tranny at the end of Saturday. No Worries, growing pains, I'll have it repaired shortly. Overall I couldn't be any happier with the results!.

Below is a short video of me coming on to the front straight at homestead (thanks Cuda for the video).


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Old 02-26-13, 06:45 AM
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Daaaauuuum Al. That sounds SO freakin awesome! Congrats again! I definitely need to go 3 rotor NA!!
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Beautiful shes a beast!
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Old 02-26-13, 07:16 PM
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Guys, I really appreciate the kind words!

Below are some pics courtesy of my good buddy Dan


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Looks awesome Al.

Not sure if it is an illusion or not. In the last pic it looks like the front bumper is pulling away from the fender from downforce. Might want to look into reinforcement if that's the case.

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Old 02-26-13, 07:49 PM
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Old 02-27-13, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by wlfpkrcn
Looks awesome Al.

Not sure if it is an illusion or not. In the last pic it looks like the front bumper is pulling away from the fender from downforce. Might want to look into reinforcement if that's the case.

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I agree, it looks like the front splitter is being pushed onto the track. Al can check if it is though by just looking for scratches underneath.

The car is amazing, and now its finished I'm looking forward to videos and changes you do too it whilst racing
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Old 02-28-13, 02:16 PM
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Car looks like a monster great build!

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Old 02-28-13, 03:06 PM
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he looks good man. I know it felt good to get her on the track man.
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That diffuser is out of nightmares.
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Old 05-15-13, 10:39 PM
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Still got it.

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WOW, this is amazing.

Bringing me back to the forum to do some serious digging.

Awesome man, just awesome.
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Old 05-15-13, 10:46 PM
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Old 06-01-13, 05:57 AM
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BigAl, been in training for almost a year. finally done and settled in korea now
the car looks and sounds amazing!!! major thumbs up!!! been hoping to see this beast like this well done!!!
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Old 06-01-13, 07:46 AM
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looks great. congrats i hope i get to here this in person since that is my local track =)
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Old 07-31-13, 09:32 PM
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I've fired up the welder again, pics soon

it's gonna get crazy!


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Hardly been finished and your modifying it already!!
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Old 08-05-13, 01:37 PM
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I feel like I just time traveled to 1995 JGTC championship. That is one ssssexy monster!
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This car is absolutely ridiculous!!
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