Hey I love the build!

What Tow hook did you use before you started to turn it into a track car?

Happy Update!! :driving:

RJM Oil pump Gears went in

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Had issues we couldn't figure out with spark and ended up figuring out that the cam phasers were on backwards. Fabricated seat rails and have been driving for the last 2 days. Everything is running flawlessly. Finally!

Now we go back to the track.... on Saturday :stirthepot:


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Glad to hear she is back, have fun at the track!


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congrats bro and good luck on the track :tup:

Last picture: first thought came mind installing some side view mirrors on fenders :icon17:

Late update but on the 10th of this month I went straight to the track. Car handled perfectly and the motor ran solid. On the parade laps I actually blew up my rear tire (of course... never a dull moment with this car)... so I borrowed a friend's set of wheels to keep myself going for a couple of sessions.


It needs a tune desperately but I will be at Soho Motorsport for Ecutek next month on the 13th. I scheduled my 10pt. cage to be fitted on the 9th and will be welding it in myself. Don't mind the front fenders. I am working on making a one piece dry carbon fiber front end from the windshield to the bumper. All CAD designed and CFD simulated. I won't spoil it now but it's happening very very soon. All of the car will be remodeled.

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obligatory busted front splitter photo. My track day ritual for some reason.

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I'm glad you enjoy the track as much as you do!


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You are maniac, keep it up brother!!!

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Sweet man, glad u r up and running. Can't wait to see the new front end.


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Whole body will be remoulded. Plan on cutting off a majority of the exterior shell after the roll cage and replacing with dry carbon. Should be able to remove an easy 400lbs or so. Goal is 2400 with me in car.

Daaamn bro! can't wait to see that! wish you best of lucks bro! :tup:

Finishing up the CAD model before CFD sim testing. But here's just a slight view of what to expect.

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That are going to look insane Thomas :tup:

nice job on the CAD..

i see what you did there on the rear quarter panel :tup:

10pt. Chromoly Cage Current status. Lots of work :eekdance:

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Nice!


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Also drove over to Soho Motorsports in Charlotte to get a tune for the new motor. Not a bad dyno for minimal power mods. We also raised the limiter to 8k thanks to the oil pump gears from RJM.



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Miata rim! Secret Mazda owner?:pics:

I'm working on the car in a friend's garage. He has an RB25 Miata

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Apologies for the slow progress! Got the tube bender a few days ago. Cage is almost done

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Awesome work Thomas! can't wait to see the body work man! :tup:

You've gone a long way.....after you got hooked. Thanks for the update.

Great job! Looking forward to seeing her in person at ZDAYZ!

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what 3d scanner did you use for the body ?

I used a free model off google. Can't remember the site

This thing is redonk! Do you host viewings? I am in the 'ville quite a bit when football season rolls around... would love to witness this build in person!!!!

Definitely. Give me a shout when you are around. I'm typically stupid busy but we can find some time

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Looking forward to the end results!!!! :tup:

Trotting along. A bit more body work and then mold making process.

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wow.

hot damn... I want my car like that... hot damn

:tup:

Saw a lot of teaser photos on your Facebook! It is looking insane!

Lack of progress in the last couple of weeks due to the fact that I've moved the car over into a shop space. More room for activities!

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Sprayed some surface gelcoat over the plugs in prep for the molds. :)

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Looks crazy badass.

Been a bit. Just some recent progress. Scrapped the widebody stuff due to the expenses and insane downtime.

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List to do. Need sponsors! :ugh2:
-more chromoly to finish front and rear frame
-paint chassis and clear body panels
-new rad
-AN20 fittings for rad and thermostat
-coilovers
-diff build
-flat underbody
-wing
-fire suppression
-Lexan everything
-New hood

The truck in the background is my new toy and trailer hauler. '04 2500HD Silverado. Does the job quite well!