Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Installed Pauls rear toe arms today which finally fixed the really bad toe in I had when I installed Bobby's upper arms. Even with out the race alignment done and aftwr just 1 test drive I can already feel the difference the suspension changes have made and it feels great.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Few little updates:
-My compworks fender braces showed up today.
-Sergio has asked me to get a quote on fixing the hood. As well as said he's just about ready to give me a full refund for the hood.
I tried 2 places today to get quotes both of which said they wouldn't touch the hood and both recommend I get a new corrected hood. There is only one shop left that does collision work so maybe they'll work in fiberglass but not holding my breath.
I love the look of the hood and need it's functional ability so far I'm seeing a 13 degree drop in temps when I DD it to work.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Ordered up my sparco side mounts and bolt kit today.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Looking for a discussion on cages.

I'm torn on what I want to do for a cage at this point in my build.

I want to be safe and I run my race seats.

With my size 6'4" tall and now 270lbs. And reading up on cage threads. I almost feel like I'm limited to 2 options.

1)only put in a 6pt maintain factory interior
2)basically go full race car and gut everything, modify the drivers seat position to give me clearance for width as well as extra headhood clearance. Which I'm stI'll doubtfull I'll get even wit removing the headliner and lowering the seat as far as I can.

Another option would be to remove the sunroof/roof skin and go 1pc roof.

I know this car is for road racing. But I still love /enjoy driving it on the streets from time to time.

Thoughts on how/if a person of my size will fit with a full cage (AER spec)

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Well you need to decide what you want but I am 6'3 and made my cage work. It wasn't easy but seat position was important and I did bend the cage for ability to still use the interior but now that it's done I won't put it back in. I wouldn't do a halo hoop just cause u won't be able to get it up away from you enough from what I found. I clear all my cage components very well and no sitting crooked required. If u buy a pre bent cage and have someone weld it in my guess from research is u won't fit.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Ya I also have that dilemma of finding a cage builder.

So far all the known road racing shops near me don't build cages here in SC.
RRT is 6hrs away so that's not practical for fitment testing trips.
And Panic motorsports send there cars to there sister shop in florida. Again not practical.
I have a welder that I trust here. But he said I'd have to build my own or buy a pre made cage which I don't like as I'm sure it would have to be modified for fitment.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Any old muscle car shops around? Don't have to stick with just import shops.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Modified my mishimoto coolant overflow (so that it mimics stock)

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Not car related but - bought a racing suit will be here tomorrow.

Was on close out on jegs got it for $440.
Sparco Pro Cup X2.

Also contacted RRT about getting a cage and seat brackets made for the car. Decided Id rather drive to a shop that has experience working in dsm's in the road racing scene then be the guinea pig for a shop.

Will be going for a full cage set to AER specs. And if it requires car becoming a dedicated track car. So be it.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Suit showed up a day early. May be 1 size to big. But it's comfortable all around.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Well got in on the Bobby Gould. Group buy on tuners. For rear adjustable tubular laterals and trailing arms.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Finally got around to installing my Paul Volk LCA with my porsche brake ducts today. 10 days off work would have kicked myself if I didn't work on the car at least a little bit.
I may tackle my fender braces tomorrow but we'll see.
Was a good thing I installed them. The bushings in my old oem ones were shot and I noticed the bushings for my front sway bar are torn as well. Hopefully the RM sway bar group buy on tuners will go ahead and I'll jump on a complete set then.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Also here you can see how much lower the LCA made the front.

Also got a new neighbor across the street the last one Mr. Morris wife died and he was put into a home.

The new neighbor is a car guy. He has a yellow vette. And what ever chevy that is in the background at least has an exhaust done to it.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Small update :
Purchased DC sports csb 1001 and 2007 strut tower bars. As well as the complete RM Sway bar set but for now just plan to use the rear.
Also heard from Sergio of carbonetics about my hood
And on top of replacing my hood he also gave me a discount on his dash and doors. I have since passed on the door panels per my brothers advice. Till I get the cage installed, then if I have room for the door panels I'll get them later.
I'm 95% sure I'm going full race with this car at this point. It'll still be street legal but may only be used to drive the 16 miles to cmp and back. Otherwise trailered.
-Going with fully gutted (might still put the paneling back in but there won't be anything behind them like speakers, etc it'll just be for looks)
-Full road race spec cage.
-also looking to install race capture and some sort of display to use for my dash like johns freund has. Or maybe and AIM setup.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Off topic, but I know you live near CMP. On Monday, April 9th there is a Noble and Rossion track day out there. I'm trying to time a work trip to Charlotte and taking a personal day to attend the event. There are going to be a lot of pretty cool cars there, I know at least 8 or so Noble/Rossion, plus some R8/GT3/GTR, etc.

If you have that day free, I think it would be pretty cool to at least check out for a bit.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

April 9th..

I'm off the entire weekend fri, sat, sun. ( i had alreadt put in for vacation as the kids will be out of school)

I'll see about putting in for Monday as well.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Well just made the deposit on the white 2g shell.

Just have to arrange a way to get it here. Spent a little bit more but got a whole lot more.

-brembro brake set up, 3g booster, carbon hood just to name a few.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

Let me know if you need help finding a truck to haul it for you; I work with a few freight brokers that may be able to help.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

So far I currently have a guy from work who said he'll take his encloses trailer and go get it. It's just a matter of him scheduling a weekend off.

I swear I don't think this guy sleeps ever. On top of working at my job 8-12hrs a day 7 days a week.

He also owns a turkey farm, oil change and service station, he repose cars, owns a vinyl sticker/wrap shop.

He's in his early 30s.. but says his plans are to be retired by 40.

Re: 1997 GSX - DD, RR, and 11's.
 

SLOWWHITE 2.O - is officially on its way