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Im in no rush :) The 4th of July is my goal. Could I do it sooner... Sure. But that may require slightly less trips to the intoxication station. I would like to have it out at the track before then but whenever its done it done :)

Dont feel bad about the wall either... My tires are big but steering with the front tires in the air is probably pretty tough :drive: Im sure Ill leave some paint on the walls also sooner or later.

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Looking good guys. Very impressive craftsmanship here.

One question, is the girl friend going to get certified to drive it too?

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yes

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I got another scale today to see what this thing is starting to weigh.... with the body and frame mounted together and rear suspension / 4 link its a whopping 426 lbs. This thing will be light.

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Lol, swanny. I'm even going to try and race my car this summer. Maybe we can parade up to brainerd sometime.

edit: have you weighed the engine/tranny and glass? or are you using plexiglass?

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Wow, just wow! Damn it, now you are going to get me thinking! Now I may have a project for next winter... :banana:

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It will have lexan glass... Rules make it 1/8" but I may go thinner on all the rear windows. I wouldnt think the "glass" will weigh more than 30 lbs for all of it.

When I shipped out the engine with tranny, pulleys, alternor, the big ass crate, a few tie straps, etc... it was right in the 425-450 range. Cant remember exactly. The tranny I think will weigh about the same as the stocker so I would guess the new engine, tranny and all hat should be in the 450 range plus 50-75 for the turbo and header.

The rear tires and rims are around 50 lbs, the fronts are 25ish so theres another 150 of rims and tires.

Then there is all the aluminum interior, the few more bars that need to be ran, front suspension, brakes, steering, etc...

My best guess for the weight will be close to 2000 lbs race weight, full gas with me in it suited. Im really not sure though... small things do add up like the chute, halon, seat belt, shifter, etc...

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Who's building your engine, EnginTecs?

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I'm just at the first page but DAMN!!!!!!! that is sweet!!!!

Just wondering how did you decide to use your evo instead of a different one and keeping your for a different toy? Looks like you had ALOT of time into it. I'm not hating but just wondering.... I'm guessing money isn't much of a problem for you after seeing this.

What are you doing with the 10 PT cage? I say build a GO KART!!!! lol

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If I get some extra time and money I will turn the old 10 point into a go kart yes.

I am using my Evo because its mine... I dont have two :)

Yes I have lots and lots of time into the car... its something to do.

Money isnt a problem... I just dont have too much of it.

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I did get the car to sit at ride height. The tires fit on the whole side I prepped but I still need to make a few inches more of clearance just to be sure they wont ever hit. I also need to sooner or later smooth down all the cuts and extra little chunks here and there on the body but its getting closer.

I also finally figured out how to lock in the front end jig to ensure nothing can twist while welding so when I get back in a week or so Ill be finishing the rear end stuff then working on the front until thats done. Not much else on the frame once that stuffs done :)

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I assume these cars will be making the journey to Norwalk for the shootout this coming summer?

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Of course!

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Figured Id post the update.

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What update? :D

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He must be drunk in Cali... Ass, I hope its warm out there!

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Well Vassil got a bunch of pics uploaded to his site of our cars so here is a link to mine with the body sitting on it for the test fit:

http://www.eclipserwd.com/gallery/sh...ry.php/cat/506

Here are some newer pics of the chassis being welded... its sitting upsidedown in these pics and he flipped the pics.. kida tough to make sense of it all but at least its something :) Ill take more pics that make more sense later:

http://www.eclipserwd.com/gallery/sh...ry.php/cat/503

And here are some newer pics of his 1G getting all tacked up:

http://www.eclipserwd.com/gallery/sh...ry.php/cat/505

Im ordering Buschur's midplate and flexplate tomorrow so I should have an engine / transmission mock up shortly.

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Looks great! Cant wait to see it later this week in person.

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looks great man!!! mad props!!!

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Wow very nice...I like to see it at Norwalk ... this year. Good luck with it all.