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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Can you post a little more detail on the booster install? The C6 one is metal correct? I may be interested in this mod if it isnt too much more work for myself.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Can you post a little more detail on the booster install? The C6 one is metal correct? I may be interested in this mod if it isnt too much more work for myself.

There are 2 dimples at the top after you remove the booster. Drill those out an the top is mounted. Measure down and 2 more holes to drill. You will need a backing plate for the lowers. That's as far as I got. The support will more than likely need to be notched. I'll have more when I get future.


Gonna try a new rack out while I'm in there.

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There are 2 dimples at the top after you remove the booster. Drill those out an the top is mounted. Measure down and 2 more holes to drill. You will need a backing plate for the lowers. That's as far as I got. The support will more than likely need to be notched. I'll have more when I get future.
Awesome, Thanks!
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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I love this car , it's looks like a street version of my car ..
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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I love this car , it's looks like a street version of my car ..
But your tires are so skinny

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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Hi,

Been following this thread with interest. Got your note on the "other side" & figured I'd return the favor. It's great you've been able to get your son involved. I showed my youngest how to change a tire this morning, but that's not quite the same thing, eh?

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Gonna try a new rack out while I'm in there.

Sweet Mother of Pearl!!!!!!!

details!!!!!!!
Please?
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I just read this thread and all of your other threads... your car is just about everything I'd want in my car. I am blown away
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Originally Posted by 3D87C4
Hi,

Been following this thread with interest. Got your note on the "other side" & figured I'd return the favor. It's great you've been able to get your son involved. I showed my youngest how to change a tire this morning, but that's not quite the same thing, eh?

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I don't get to spend much time on forums as I work all the time. Was just scrolling thru and remember your SN and checked it out. There is so much going on in the forums its hard to keep up with it, and now days with ppl dropping the kind of money on builds, you have to stand out in different ways. As far as getting lil man involved ....the only reason it's out is because of him.
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Sweet Mother of Pearl!!!!!!!

details!!!!!!!
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Flaming River billet rack. Just checking it out for now. So much to do with so little of time.

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I just read this thread and all of your other threads... your car is just about everything I'd want in my car. I am blown away
Most ppl don't even notice my threads
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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The cool parts that are never seen.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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The cool parts that are never seen.
Rod bolts? I thought about those...but for now I'm making stock HP.
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But your tires are so skinny


haha yeah but the rears are on a 12 inch rim ... so i guess it makes up for the fronts .
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Been awhile since it's been put together and I've forgot half of whats been done. I need hot pipes in bad way.




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Been awhile since it's been put together and I've forgot half of whats been done. I need hot pipes in bad way.

Love those "Chariot Wheels" on that rolling chassis! Classic!
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Love those "Chariot Wheels" on that rolling chassis! Classic!
Come in sizes up to 48x1. Not very sticky even when hot.
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Come in sizes up to 48x1. Not very sticky even when hot.
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Originally Posted by COPO
Come in sizes up to 48x1. Not very sticky even when hot.
But at least no sidewall flex...depending on which way the grain is.
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