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TT Build is done..... Thanks DRM!!!

Old 12-18-2011, 05:36 PM
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Default TT Build is done..... Thanks DRM!!!

We all know the car is never complete.... but for now mine is

Thanks to Doug, Randy and Todd at Doug Rippie Motorsports!!!
Phase II build list below
Forged & coated JE pistons, ported heads, cam, rods, valves, springs, rod and main bearings for a total 560 RWHP.
New Davis cooling system with 2 stage oil, trans and diff cooler, RPS dual carbon clutch, DRM coilover package, Alcon race brakes,
APR wing and Rear cage.

Now I wait for next season Ohhhh this is going to be a long winter. Although this gives me some time to start saving for tires

A couple of snaps



Old 12-18-2011, 05:47 PM
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Nice!!! (and I don't even like red Vettes). Saw the car a few months ago in the build stage. It sure looks good fully assembled. Are you planning on a few NASA Midwest region events next year? I'd like to do a couple, but other than Road America, it would require travel to Ill. or Mich. and I don't care for Audubon or Gingerman.
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Originally Posted by Lawdogg
Nice!!! (and I don't even like red Vettes). Saw the car a few months ago in the build stage. It sure looks good fully assembled. Are you planning on a few NASA Midwest region events next year? I'd like to do a couple, but other than Road America, it would require travel to Ill. or Mich. and I don't care for Audubon or Gingerman.
Looking at ABCC one or two times and the rest will be with the new Central Region Much closer and some good tracks
Where in Minn. are you?
Old 12-18-2011, 08:13 PM
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Great looking car! Congrats....
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I like it!!! Another red vette...
Old 12-18-2011, 09:11 PM
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Other than the wheels I love it
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Very nice!
Old 12-18-2011, 09:37 PM
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Nice Beast you have there!
Old 12-18-2011, 11:02 PM
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Gorgeous! The shot from the right rear reminds me of the old SCCA sharks, my fav race cars. More pics would be great, many more!
Old 12-18-2011, 11:29 PM
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Thanks for all the comments.....
It's sooooo hard to not to be able to take it for a spin

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<- Jealous

NorCal tracks are open year round... :-)
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Gary,

Looks great. DRM is a class act shop.

Let me know when you're ready to shave a few more seconds off lap times!

Mike
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Originally Posted by Short-Throw
Gary,

Looks great. DRM is a class act shop.

Let me know when you're ready to shave a few more seconds off lap times!

Mike
See ya in the spring Mike.... You lead and I'll try to keep up

Happy Holidays!!!!
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Nice!!!
Old 12-19-2011, 11:29 AM
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I'm glad to see the weather was nice down there also!!! The car looks great in the sun on a December weekend

Randy
Not to sound weird or anything but I was thinking about you yesterday. Blasting my 1911 thinking damn I should take Gary's advice and get a .22 conversion.
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The car looks great! Who says you cant drive it? A few runs around the block wont hurt anything...
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Originally Posted by Kubs
The car looks great! Who says you cant drive it? A few runs around the block wont hurt anything...
Officer..... I was just giving it a test drive

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Nice build. Central Region?
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Looks awesome! Did you go dry sump on the oiling?



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Officer..... I was just giving it a test drive
What? They don't have a sense of humor around your town?
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Originally Posted by varkwso
Nice build. Central Region?
Yep .... I'm calling that home

I'll plan on at least one trip to the Autobahn in the Midwest region this year.

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