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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Some shots of the cage going in my green car at Vanishing Point. They will have it done by the end of January as a rolling chassis. Then back to ECS for the powerplant install. I actually think this will go down the track in 2007.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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That looks like a few more than 6 points
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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That looks like a few more than 6 points
Full 25-2 spec. From the outside and with the single turbo front mounted low - It will look stock except for the rear tires, wheelie bars and chutes.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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It is good to see that project back on track

When do you think it will be ready to hit the track?
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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It is good to see that project back on track

When do you think it will be ready to hit the track?
Not sure. The turbo system (turbo placement,ducting/intercooler etc.) is already fabricated & fitted, and the motor is just about built. It will be in the capable hands of Mr. Ring to finish.

BTW - thanks for the words of encouragement during the down times.
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No Problem

OK Dougie let here a date
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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How do you get in and out of that?
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It looks like it's comming along pretty nicely !!!

Hope to see it in action soon !!


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How do you get in and out of that?
Open door, remove steering wheel, sit on bar - swing legs over and slide in. Need to practice emergency exits!
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Looks good Alan & brings back some memories

ECS is doing the hole motor "motor,tubeing,computer,tune" or subbing it out???

Gonna be tight getting in and out. If i was you ,i would start a diet
Good luck with it, i'm sure its gonna rock

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Looks good Alan & brings back some memories

ECS is doing the hole moter "moter,tubeing,computer,tune" or subbing it out???

Gonna be tight getting in and out. If i was you ,i would start a diet
Good luck with it, i'm sure its gonna rock
All the turbo fab work was done by Bob Kasper who is a sub to ECS. Motor was built by ECS with some input from Jesel. Engine management will be Bigstuff. Up to Doug to decide on the tune - whether to bring in someone or not.

Best motivaton yet to drop some lbs.

Are you going to the nationals in February?

Spring can't get here soon enough
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OK Dougie let here a date
I dont know if we will make the first challenge, but as soon as it gets back we will be on it. I have all the parts except some minor stuff I'm sure I forgot.
It is going together with the engine we built 2-2.5 years ago now for it, and I have to work through the learning curve of BS or Gen7, we have both so I'm deciding which one to use. We will be doing the tuning etc as we always have so I will have my hands full next season.
We are not planning on coming out running crazy numbers just yet, we will get our feet wet and work into it safely, but at least the car can grow as much as we want without any major changes. That should make it easier to get used to each combo as the progression of surpassing you transpires.

Good luck next season Paul, I hear your really going to step it as usual and run several events, hopefully you still make it to the pro 8's even though you will have to run at half boost to not get disqualified.
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Originally Posted by asmokegars
All the turbo fab work was done by Bob Kasper who is a sub to ECS. Motor was built by ECS with some input from Jesel. Engine management will be Bigstuff. Up to Doug to decide on the tune - whether to bring in someone or not.

Best motivaton yet to drop some lbs.

Are you going to the nationals in February?

Spring can't get here soon enough
Don't know yet about the Nationals,if iget the bugs out of motor-- 50% chance. Lots of variables involved .I might just go an watch.
When is GREEN do out?? date???
I will be FIELD FILLER this year, at least the 1st half of the season ( i hope)
I just like to cruise around town in a STREET ROD. I wonder if my new speakers are in
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Never ever expect to be field filler.

You run 9.99 or better you will likely get in
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Never ever expect to be field filler.

You run 9.99 or better you will likely get in
Sounds like you have first hand experience with this.


Mike, I cant put a date on the completion because this is obviously farther than we normally go so there are variables that I cannot nail down from doing it everyday. I will say the major hold up this car went through was not because of us or vanishing point so it wont sit idleing for long, we are supposed to get it back here at the end of the month maybe.
No speakers to worry about in this car, but Alan has the blue car for that. Thats getting a little make over as well, nothing crazy, but maybe a good runner for your car.
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Never ever expect to be field filler.

You run 9.99 or better you will likely get in
Edgar, when i said "I hope" it meant running 9.99 or better
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Originally Posted by asmokegars

Best motivaton yet to drop some lbs.


I'm down a few pounds, Alan. Of course, I'd still want to drive it barefoot.
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Alan
Good to see that your car will be ready this year.
To the boys @ ECS it takes alot of time to build a car like yours.
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