Nice work on the certification, and I think carbon doors are gonna cut alot of weight. Are doors carbonetics as well?
Yep carbon/kevlar doors too.
The doors save alot of weight! Way more than I expected. My old doors have the cross beam removed and as much of the sheet metal on the front removed. The new doors have polycarbonate windows that dont roll down, this helps on weight too. The total weight saved per door is a bit over 34 pounds!
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Slowest: 2017 Corvette Z06 - Z07 Trim
Fast: EvoIX SE Blouch 2.0xtr turbo E85
Faster: Evo IX MR PTE6266 E85 823WHP 9.90@147
Fastest: 92 Talon AWD 8.14 @ 171 MPH www.maperformance.com
Wiseco is sponsoring my new MAPerformance engine build by supplying buck wild custom hp pistons/rings/wigged out TP1 coated pins!
Also, I just finished painting the interior and cage. Super pumped how it turned out! I used paint code mixed cans and 2 part 2k clear coat in a can. Very easy to get great results! I also used carbon tube protectors to protect the paint.
Looking forward to a great season!
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Slowest: 2017 Corvette Z06 - Z07 Trim
Fast: EvoIX SE Blouch 2.0xtr turbo E85
Faster: Evo IX MR PTE6266 E85 823WHP 9.90@147
Fastest: 92 Talon AWD 8.14 @ 171 MPH www.maperformance.com
Little teaser of the project. It's coming along nicely! The interior is complete now! I need to repaint the side mirror deletes, work on some side trim, and determine if I'm going to cut out an intercooler opening. It's going to be an awesome day when I get it all wrapped up! This was the largest winter project I've taken on.
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Slowest: 2017 Corvette Z06 - Z07 Trim
Fast: EvoIX SE Blouch 2.0xtr turbo E85
Faster: Evo IX MR PTE6266 E85 823WHP 9.90@147
Fastest: 92 Talon AWD 8.14 @ 171 MPH www.maperformance.com
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1997 GSX - new ride
1997 GSX - dedicated track car
2004 R6 - sold
1992 GSX - sold
1996 GST - sold
1995 GSX - sold
Best 1/4 - 11.7 on 93oct
Best 1/4 MPH - 120mph
First off, thanks guys! This is going to be a building year for me, with so many changes.
The new chassis work is almost done. I had a problem with trim with the carbonetics fenders, the factory trim would not work. (Even with significant mods)
I learned that I needed to use Eclipse rear trim to eliminate the the eagle talon side/rocker trim. So fast forward, I removed the trim and it uncovered a rust spot on the passenger side and a big dent on the drivers side. I patched in new steel on the passenger side. This sucked, and was a good for me to learn body work...i also patched the holes for the trim mounting locations.
What is crazy is this was all done with custom paint mixed and 2k clear cost aerosol cans!
I also cutout the intercooler opening, I was unwilling to keep the front end closed off after research on the benefit. I built air guides on the intercooler to match the bumper profile.
Super pumped to get this project wrapped up and get it down the track!
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Slowest: 2017 Corvette Z06 - Z07 Trim
Fast: EvoIX SE Blouch 2.0xtr turbo E85
Faster: Evo IX MR PTE6266 E85 823WHP 9.90@147
Fastest: 92 Talon AWD 8.14 @ 171 MPH www.maperformance.com
Just noticed your hood pins. I was thinking about doing those for various pieces on my car.
What are your thought so far about them. Granted your using them to hold your hood, so that definetly says something by itself at the speeds you run.
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1997 GSX - new ride
1997 GSX - dedicated track car
2004 R6 - sold
1992 GSX - sold
1996 GST - sold
1995 GSX - sold
Best 1/4 - 11.7 on 93oct
Best 1/4 MPH - 120mph