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Old 04-07-2012, 07:58 PM
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Default Winter Project Complete and Ready to Compete

Winter project started in October last fall is now complete
From the motor to suspension to areo... A major upgrade to this car.

It will find it's way to the new/old St.Louis track next weekend for it's debut

Pics below of the finished project.....









Old 04-07-2012, 08:10 PM
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Very good looking project. How about some more details on the mods, engine, suspension, cage, etc ?
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Awesome, glad everything is done and ready for the season. I know its been a long road
Old 04-07-2012, 08:25 PM
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you should bring that to the NARRA TT event at Road American in May
Old 04-07-2012, 08:33 PM
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Good Luck looks great! To nice to track and get chipped up and sandblasted.
Old 04-07-2012, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CHJ In Virginia
Very good looking project. How about some more details on the mods, engine, suspension, cage, etc ?
See below...
Old 04-07-2012, 09:07 PM
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looks great hope to seeya at the track sometime!
Old 04-07-2012, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dvandentop
looks great hope to seeya at the track sometime!
I'll be at MAM with NASA 6/30 & 7/1 and 8/4&5

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Old 04-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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Love to see the inside, Kirkey seats sounds nice!
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Looking good Gary! See you next weekend!
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Looks great Gary! Enjoy it and be safe.
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Man thats to pretty to beat up! Is that an apr wing thats frame mounted? Didnt think they had one
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Default Hey Gary !

Very nice ride! It just keeps getting better.
See you soon.

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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
Man thats to pretty to beat up! Is that an apr wing thats frame mounted? Didnt think they had one
Thanks I know I'll be getting chips and dings.... just the price you pay to play the game
Yes, Yes & Yes....

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