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Maybe not us car guys. But to the average plebeian, if it lacks the anticipated exterior embellishments that traditionally signify 'fast', it will probably be mistaken for a Saturn. In 2012, I am ok with this.

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Who would race a Saturn on purpose?

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Ill run it lol

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Oh, they will expect it to have power, no doubt. However, how much power is another story.

It isn't like you see a 1g with this set-up running around on a daily basis or anything.

And, there are still plenty of clean 1gs scooting about that aren't laying down huge power... :)

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Thought I'd comment,

B.e.a.utiful car brotha,

GoodLuck on obtaining 800HP, that would be a fun ass car to drive!

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Thank you, I will keep you all updated through the process.

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Looks like a simular setup. I love the way top mount manifolds look. Kick ass clutch & transmission, holy shit 14 grand is no joke!

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Thanks mark actually the cost for clutch and transmission is $11700 another $1800 for transfer case

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How much was the carbon/carbon clutch? It's a nice piece!

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about $5500

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Wow, I wish I had money like this. Awesome build so far.

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That's some serious $$$. Wow. I would love to see how a carbon clutch launches. I cannot control my quarter master slippage consistently, resulting in broken shit.

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$5500 for a clutch thats just sick! Im sure its probably worth it though.

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Looks like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwNzbcEXudE

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Quick update...I'm sending out some parts to get powder coated this weekend. Going to get the thermostat housing, cas and maybe the front control arms done.

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Brakes ordered!!

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What brakes did you go with?

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Brakeman?

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No lol, I can't see a reason to spend that kind of money on brakes. The only real advantage to me would be the weight savings, sure it would be nice but not that nice. I have I got 2 piston calipers with pads that have a really high bite at cold temps. Breaks don't get real hot in the short amount of time that you use them for during a drag race. I think I might end up with willwoods at some point but for now I am using stock calipers, stainless lines and axxis ultimate pads.

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:shocked:

I thought for sure you were gonna have brakemans or one of the cheaper STM kits or TCE kits

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Nah, I don't have an extra $1000 laying around right now. TCE will be what I go to if I change anything but I have always been impressed with the stock 2 piston calipers, even from 145 plus mph.

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Im sure alot of members can vouch for the stopping power of the 2 pisiton stock calipers. You could always pull the shoot if you cant stop. Assuming your gonna need one.

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Yeah but I just don't think I will have to, lots of time to slow down at the end of a run.

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Depends on the track I guess.. If it was at our rock falls track then you would have zero time to stop/slow down.

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I really only run the car at NHRA certified tracks like Norwalk.

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Well thats good. We have brainerd for that.

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Cobra brakes :)

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Don't you need a 17 inch wheel for those?

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I've stopped at rock falls on 2G brakes at 150+ and it wasn't too bad.

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Yeah, the big brakes are really needed more for repeated stops. Plus, even with stock pads, they were meant to haul down 3500 lbs of 2G plumpness, and no quick 1G weighs anywhere near that much. :D

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Looks like I need to upgrade my 1 pistons.

What pads/rotors are you using xtc?

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Oem mitsu rotors not cheap advance auto ones. Mach V has a killer deal on them right now and I am trying the axxis ultimate pads.

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Wow, I didn't know they still made thos Axxis pads, I've been using them for 10 years with good results. I can't even remember the last time I changed them.

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Yep. I used to have the metal masters and I liked them so these should do well.

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Brakes are in, need to order lines now. Still waiting on fuel fittings ( starting to get pissed as I ordered them on feb 4th) Now I am looking for the best price on a set of hankook R-S3 tires in 225/50-16

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For some reason TireRack has been the cheapest I've seen for RS3's of late.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Z222&tab=Sizes


$106 ea. + shipping

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Discount tire is actually cheaper $116 each, shipped.

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Starting to come together!! Don't mind the dirty engine bay.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...et_173880_.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...-43-06_833.jpg

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just went through the build pics and well....i have an erection