The gel coat is pretty clean, but it really needs to be painted. If it was going to be a rat rod I'd just slap on a quick coat of paint and call it a day.
Yup, Ford brakes, the fronts are 2015 Mustang GT. Backs are just a regular Mustang. StopTech pads all around.
e-brake setup could be better, but at least there aren't inside shoes for the e-brake.
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I gotta get it together first, but as you know we can never have too much HP. It's in our DNA.
Then maybe a 100 shot and I'll be needing a better tranny.
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Should have used the anodized blue....just for you.
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
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Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
With that car being so light Jim, it will be interesting to see what that 4L65 can handle. Might be quite a lot.
It's rated for something like 425 ft-lbs IIRC, but that's in a regular car that will weigh at least 1000 lbs more than mine.
Got the diff in tonight, what a PITA job that was, me and the floor jack.
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Tough times we live in when it is so ridiculously easy to make power that even a brand new, reasonably stout transmission is at risk!
So what kind of a diff is that, good old 8.8?
Yup, an 8.8.
Could have got a 9.0 but it was a lot more money.
8.8 should be way more than strong enough Jim! (and less heavy than a 9")
Yeah, should be plenty strong! Car is so light, it just gonna jump when you goose it!
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Guess it'll be doing a LOT of jumping.
Finished with all the rear suspension tonight. So nice to work on something new, no rust or corrosion.
Tomorrow I'll mount the rear rotors, brakes, and the rear braided brake lines. Then start on the front suspension.
Finally got a car with coilovers.
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Aww, you didn't powder coat the wheel carrier?
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Looking real cool already Jim! Did you get the hoops yet? Been trying to picture which rims I’d go with if I was building it. Have you looked at the Budnik line of wheels? Pricey stuff, but man! Nice stuff!
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Was going to do their Cobra kit years ago but found an RX7 swap project cheap. Turns out it would have been cheaper doing the FF5 Cobra.
Look! Before our very eyes, the future is becoming the past.
The wheel carrier/knuckle is from a Mustang GT IIRC.
Didn't get a lot done today, just the rear rotors and calipers mounted.
Will start the front suspension tomorrow.
A few guys stopped in today with a present for the garage. So we had to start filling it up....my excuse for not doing much.
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Nate, my current oven isn't big enough for them.
I did spray them with clear acrylic to keep them from oxidizing.
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Steve, I'm thinking American Racing hoops. Their Torque Thrust II wheels.
Either 17 or 18".
http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/...ust-ii-1-piece
I'll take a look at Budnik.
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Oh come on, my Anodized Blue is killa, everybody (cept U) loves it.
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What did you stick in under the hood? This '33 will be another BMW (Break My Wallet) project. Can't take it with you.
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Those wheels are exactly what I was imagining for that beast, Jim! So yummy... Gonna need some big meats on the rear, and an amply wide stance on the front to hit the look just right. You'll get it right I'm sure.
Those wheels look classy yet tough! Very nice!
I was noticing those knuckles looked a bit shiny for bare alum. Looking great so far. I see only 7 beer caps in the new art piece. Pick up the pace.
98 540i 6, 525 whp, 120 mph 1/4, V3 Si S/C'er @16 psi, W/A I/C, Water/Meth, Supersprint Headers, HJS Cats, 3" Custom Exhaust, UUC Twin Disc, Wavetrac LSD, GC Coil Overs, Monoball TA, AEM FP, Aeromotive FPR, AEM Failsafe AFR/Boost, Style 65's w/275's, M5 Steering Box, Eibach Sways, M3 Shifter, Evans Coolant, 85 Deg Stat, PWM Fan, 10" Subs, B.A. speakers, Grom Aux/BT, Still Rolling as my DD!
I'd stick with 17 inchers. Too big and they can kinda look like an early 00s Boyd Coddington car. Which, IMO, isn't great; a lot more show than go.
Plus, sidewall is your friend for a street driven car.
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Built Gen 1 383 Stroker, Magnum T-56, Ford Racing 8.8
Engine took 4 builds before I was satisfied but you know how that goes.
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Looking forward to watching your build. I sold the RX7 last year and the itch is starting again.
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Look! Before our very eyes, the future is becoming the past.
Wow Jim! You've made a lot of progress...and oh the cleanliness.
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The chassis must always be regarded as a means to an end and never as an end itself
I'm thinking some 315's on the back, probably 245's on the front.
Nate, I wouldn't go any bigger than 17", the prices for the wheels starts taking off at 17" and climbs pretty quick.
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Neighbors came over this afternoon....we're working on it.
Did get some of the front suspension done, waiting for the lower control arms to show up.
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It's not going as fast as I hoped, waiting for the short shipped parts is a PITA.
At least the rear end is done.
How's your LS build going? Going to be terrorizing the local roads this spring?
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Holy guacamole, I get busy for a couple weeks and drop out and miss everything. Looks great Jim! Man the idea of working with all clean new parts is like a dream... The poor 540 is gonna be the weaksauce garage mate when this whole project is finished!
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By the way - love the idea of the dark blue. Black is classic but boring unremarkable obvious undistinctive. Maybe a super dark blue that almost looks black would be good tho'. Carbon black kinda deal. In fact... how about BMW carbon black?
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2002 540iT Sport Vortech S/C 6MT LSD TiAg
2008 Audi A3 2.0T DSG (the daily beater)
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wifemobile)
Former:
1985 MB Euro graymarket 300SL
1995.5 Audi S6 Avant (utility/winter billetturbobattlewagen)
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