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The master panel is almost done. A few more switches and knobs go on tomorrow. This will eventually be replaced with CF. You can't bend CF, so we will make a template with the AL and change it over later.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1007/...e315778b_o.jpg This car will sit very low to the ground! I'd love these on my Z06, but they'd never make it on public roads for one day! :willy: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/...386c3055_o.jpg A good look at the front fascia and side skirts. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1008/...60e68d55_o.jpg The rear hatch is sitting on the pin instead of through it here, but I still like the pic. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/...9fa6178d_b.jpg One of my favorites! Rear Hatch sitting better. :lol: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1092/...dd8548c6_o.jpg Tomorrow is crunch day. If all goes well, I will pick up the car tomorrow night and have it at the track Saturday morning. I will try to get some video although my pulse may be a bit high. Next pics and video will show the entire car, wheels and all. Get ready for some KATECH Rumble! Mike :cheers: |
Oh man.......................you are amazing Mike. I mean that in a totally good way. Many have said it, but you're having WAY too much fun. It is SPECTACULAR!:cheers:
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I am getting excited too! :cheers:
You should put the passenger seat in, you never know somebody might want to take a ride with you, :D |
WWWWOOOOHHHOOO!!!! Showtime is almost here! Man I wish I could be there to see it rumble and to see the excitement on your face! Soon enough though!
Congrats Mike, the long wait is almost over. You deserve this! Adam Boca |
so close
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Phenomenal...:willy:
:cool: One question - the front splitter doesn't have any air slots like the Z06 to aid in cooling the brakes, was it decided that the brakes have enough cooling? Josh. |
Originally Posted by Foosh
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Oh man.......................you are amazing Mike. I mean that in a totally good way. Many have said it, but you're having WAY too much fun. It is SPECTACULAR!:cheers:
I feel like it's a new pair of shoes....afraid to get them dirty. I'm sure I'll get over it real quick! :D Mike :cheers: |
Originally Posted by 805Z06
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I am getting excited too! :cheers:
You should put the passenger seat in, you never know somebody might want to take a ride with you, :D The passenger seat goes in tomorrow. No reason I should be the only one scared! :eek: :eek: :eek: :rofl: |
Originally Posted by Adam Boca
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Man I wish I could be there to see it rumble and to see the excitement on your face! Soon enough though!
Adam Boca |
Enjoy!
Most of us are living vacariously through you. So try & stop & pause to smell the fumes, enjoy the sensation of the first few turns, brakes, etc... I'm putting the pressure on you to be "bulldogmastiff like" in your description of the way the car feels when the time comes when you share it with us. Wow!:cheers:
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Originally Posted by LA Brit.
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Phenomenal...:willy:
:cool: One question - the front splitter doesn't have any air slots like the Z06 to aid in cooling the brakes, was it decided that the brakes have enough cooling? Josh. There will be many things attended to over the next month as part of the initial shake out, including adding slots. We do have a plan to route air to the brakes. I'm not sure it will be completed tomorrow, but I will take pictures of it when it's done. The Brembo GTR monoblocs I'm running will not make it so urgent. |
Originally Posted by 1stZ
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Most of us are living vacariously through you. So try & stop & pause to smell the fumes, enjoy the sensation of the first few turns, brakes, etc... I'm putting the pressure on you to be "bulldogmastiff like" in your description of the way the car feels when the time comes when you share it with us. Wow!:cheers:
For starters, I can tell you right off the bat my Z06 has a much better stereo! :smash: |
for a moment there....
Originally Posted by Short-Throw
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One of the things I really look forward towards, is the comparison between this car and my Z06. I'm sure there will be aspects that show us just how good our beloved Z06 is versus a true race car.
For starters, I can tell you right off the bat my Z06 has a much better stereo! :smash: |
Congrats Mike!
She looks amazing. :thumbs: :cheers: Dimitri |
As I remember Lou G. saying about Jace during the Forza Showdown on Speed -- just before he took the track for the final event (not verbatim, but you get the idea): "the butterflies are hitting him hard right now, but that's natural, that's to be expected. It's ok, though - they will go away as soon as the engine is fired..."
Mike, I can't add any superlatives other than what's already been said but to re-iterate this: Do the final safety and integrity checks -- then -- get that vehicle rolling on the track. Please. Then, enjoy nothing other than: the nervousness as the electronic and fuel systems come online. the sound of the engine as it fires and settles into idle. the exhaust note as it grumbles into gear, the rear diff whining as it runs through the RPM band, the clunk of the sequential during the shifts, the wind whipping through the windows, and then as the colors and shapes come screaming by at warp-speed you realize: THIS IS IT! I AM HERE! Live those moments in their purity. All the rest is irrelevant. Cheers. -Jim PS- It couldnt hurt to have a few friends on-hand with video and still equipment to capture the moment as bystanders. :lol: |
Fantastic job! We'll be waiting for your post after you get a little track time. Best of luck! :cheers:
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Originally Posted by 2KZ28CAM
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Then, enjoy nothing other than: the nervousness as the electronic and fuel systems come online. the sound of the engine as it fires and settles into idle. the exhaust note as it grumbles into gear, the rear diff whining as it runs through the RPM band, the clunk of the sequential during the shifts, the wind whipping through the windows, and then as the colors and shapes come screaming by at warp-speed you realize: THIS IS IT! I AM HERE! Live those moments in their purity. All the rest is irrelevant. Cheers. -Jim Well said Jim! :cheers: |
The car looks great Mike, everything is really coming together. Enjoy the moment they pass way to quickly. I look forward to hearing how Saturday goes. JD:thumbs: :cheers: :eek:
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It will not be long now.:thumbs:
:party: TRR |
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