Progress Pics of my Widebody Turbo Vert
09-29-05, 08:37 PM
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Sorry, no pics until tomorrow 
and there will be lots to follow
I will be picking up the car tomorrow...primered and most likely without the sideskirts done. I have a ton of **** I need to do before the engine even gets here which looks like Tuesday or most likely Wednesday. That means some all nighters to get it ready for Sevenstock. I am still hoping to make the caravan down on Friday morning with the I-5 south crew.
I also need to have it running by Wedensday night so I can (hoping to at least) take it to Roger Krauss Racing to be lowered, aligned and cornerweighted on Thursday morning. Right now there is enough camber in the rear that only 2/3 of the rear tire touch the ground as can be seen from some of the pics. The front also has to much camber. Also it sits WAY to high for me right now. I'm not into prematurely wearing the tires down on the way to and from Sevenstock (750+ miles).
Also, we are definately going to make some molds and replicate these fenders. These will be the absolute widest fenders available anywhere and they will actually cover the whole tire unlike every other flare out there. These can fit 315/18's and 345/18's in the front and rear respectively and maintain the option of slamming the car to the ground.
GO BIG
and there will be lots to followI will be picking up the car tomorrow...primered and most likely without the sideskirts done. I have a ton of **** I need to do before the engine even gets here which looks like Tuesday or most likely Wednesday. That means some all nighters to get it ready for Sevenstock. I am still hoping to make the caravan down on Friday morning with the I-5 south crew.
I also need to have it running by Wedensday night so I can (hoping to at least) take it to Roger Krauss Racing to be lowered, aligned and cornerweighted on Thursday morning. Right now there is enough camber in the rear that only 2/3 of the rear tire touch the ground as can be seen from some of the pics. The front also has to much camber. Also it sits WAY to high for me right now. I'm not into prematurely wearing the tires down on the way to and from Sevenstock (750+ miles).
Also, we are definately going to make some molds and replicate these fenders. These will be the absolute widest fenders available anywhere and they will actually cover the whole tire unlike every other flare out there. These can fit 315/18's and 345/18's in the front and rear respectively and maintain the option of slamming the car to the ground.
GO BIG
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09-29-05, 09:26 PM
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GAWD I LOVE IT....When I do my TII Swap into my FB, I want beefy *** tires and some flares..not too much, but gawd do I love it.
I remember seeing a flat black camaro(last model made), some thick tires, and nice beefy body, and was fast as hell. After that, I just could never get that image of a beef monster out of my mind...and seeing this*drools***
I remember seeing a flat black camaro(last model made), some thick tires, and nice beefy body, and was fast as hell. After that, I just could never get that image of a beef monster out of my mind...and seeing this*drools***
10-01-05, 05:34 PM
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Well I picked up the car last night and I took lots of pictures today.
I am very happy thus far but there is still work to be done besides the obvious need for paint. The new hood latches still need to be installed. We need to figure out a way to mount the sideskirts so they do not look so "kittish" and please let me hear your ideas and/or criticism. I'm hoping to get a lot of input at Sevenstock for any final touches cosmetically before we make molds and spray the car.
I am very happy thus far but there is still work to be done besides the obvious need for paint. The new hood latches still need to be installed. We need to figure out a way to mount the sideskirts so they do not look so "kittish" and please let me hear your ideas and/or criticism. I'm hoping to get a lot of input at Sevenstock for any final touches cosmetically before we make molds and spray the car.
10-01-05, 05:44 PM
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How much is the tire/wheel cost? if you dont mind answering... Atleast the tires, cus I wanna go wide but with different rims... However, the car looks fukin sick... congrats. I thought I wasnt gunna like it, but damn it looks good as ***.
10-02-05, 12:16 AM
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WOW! I wish I could afford to do that with my car. I've long since immagined being able to run 315's and 335's for the track so I can spank everyone in the corners. That's beautiful. It's also really nice to see people runnign widebodies for the right reasons, not styling, but huge *** tires!
10-02-05, 12:54 AM
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Damn that looks sweet man. If you ever come out wit a kit for this I would buy it in a heartbeat! I'd love to do that with my vert. Is that a Corksport type RE wing?
10-02-05, 01:57 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys.
What I am really looking for is some criticism and or suggestions. Don't be afraid to hold back...please.
Hence the dilema.
We are most likely going to keep them removable but attach the fastening hardware to the backside of each skirt and then to the backside of each fender.
I definateley do not want to see any mounting hardware on the outside of the car.
My CCW's cost around $2100 and the tires can be had from $900-$2000 for a set depending on what brand. Obviously you could find less expensive rims too. Carl Byck found a nice set of very lightweight rims from Real Racing iirc for a very reasonable price. I imagine you could get the wheel and tire combo from as little as $1500 if you are resourceful and patient.
Very soon.
What I am really looking for is some criticism and or suggestions. Don't be afraid to hold back...please.
Originally Posted by adrock3217
molded skirts :\ only way to fight the kit.
Originally Posted by staticguitar313
skirts are fine, keep them removable incase they get damaged, easier repair.
We are most likely going to keep them removable but attach the fastening hardware to the backside of each skirt and then to the backside of each fender.
I definateley do not want to see any mounting hardware on the outside of the car.
Originally Posted by MARTIN
How much is the tire/wheel cost?
Originally Posted by DREYKO
how bout some pics with the top down?
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10-02-05, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Juiceh
Damn that looks sweet man. If you ever come out wit a kit for this I would buy it in a heartbeat! I'd love to do that with my vert. Is that a Corksport type RE wing?
There are NO wider fenders in the world for 2nd gens than what I will be offering, with the exception of the IMSA/GTU stuff from Mazdaspeed for tube chassis cars. Additionally, these will be the only flares that cover the entire wheel and incorporate sideskirts.
There should be no doubt about the quality of these as I will have them professionaly done and for those of you that know me, you know I expect nothing but the best from myself and others.
BTW, the wing is no longer available anywhere.
10-02-05, 03:28 PM
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Is there anyway that you could paint it another color that is not white??? I feel that other color would make it come out really nice. Something like silver or black or a combo of both.. I just dont think that with body work as extensive as this, that you should use a color that is so bland.
10-02-05, 06:07 PM
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whoa...your car looks like a Porsche 944turbo on steriods.... j/k.
Your engine is almost done. My little accident yesterday didn't help me any.
but I got all housings ported.
will give you a call later
steve
Your engine is almost done. My little accident yesterday didn't help me any.
but I got all housings ported. will give you a call later
steve
Originally Posted by RX-Heven
Well I picked up the car last night and I took lots of pictures today.
I am very happy thus far but there is still work to be done besides the obvious need for paint. The new hood latches still need to be installed. We need to figure out a way to mount the sideskirts so they do not look so "kittish" and please let me hear your ideas and/or criticism. I'm hoping to get a lot of input at Sevenstock for any final touches cosmetically before we make molds and spray the car.
I am very happy thus far but there is still work to be done besides the obvious need for paint. The new hood latches still need to be installed. We need to figure out a way to mount the sideskirts so they do not look so "kittish" and please let me hear your ideas and/or criticism. I'm hoping to get a lot of input at Sevenstock for any final touches cosmetically before we make molds and spray the car.
