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will69camaro 10-31-2016 02:06 PM

Did a little work this weekend and got a few more parts coming today (year one sales and such).
Front and rear glass got installed on Friday. Guy came to the house and installed it in my garage while I watched. He uses a rubber gasket as I dislike the stainless trim. I do have to use the factory stainless windshield molding but that's PC black and will be installed soon.
http://i.imgur.com/EMatKgG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FKBnqbj.jpg

After that was done, I took on the challenge of swapping out the front springs to a taller and stiffer spring. I was maxed on the coilover and wanted to get more adjustability. I went to a 7" 650lb/in spring from a 6" 600lb/in. Added some camber to the front and replaced the ugly standard shims with a nice set of billet anodized ones from DSE (why not right?).
http://i.imgur.com/XO6Dw0p.jpg

Ride height is ok. Didn't rub going into same parking spot.
http://i.imgur.com/MqeC5a7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GoI1MpD.jpg

Also got the seats mounted fully and the seat belts (lap only for now) in the car. I'll do the shoulder harnesses when I get the rear bar back in the car.

waynieZ 10-31-2016 02:42 PM

Nice to see it coming together, It's got to feel good knowing when it goes in it's staying. Looking good.

Juicypop 11-01-2016 09:01 AM

Can you pm me the glass guys number I like the way that looks for sure. Car is coming along great man really love it!

califconstruct 11-01-2016 09:08 AM

looking bad ass!..

randy 11-01-2016 08:28 PM

So stock glass and stock channels he just added rubber trim? Looks great

will69camaro 11-02-2016 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy (Post 648309)
So stock glass and stock channels he just added rubber trim? Looks great

Yea not too crazy and definitely less expensive than flush mount. I think it's a nice middle ground solution.

Flash68 11-02-2016 11:16 AM

That looks great. Killer car.

will69camaro 11-02-2016 11:29 AM

Thanks, It's slowly getting there. Going to dial back the progress a bit i think. Been burning myself out last few weeks as it's getting close and see some quality slipping and fatigue setting in between normal job and this. I'll push on it, just not the same pace I have been...

Dr. Jekyll 11-09-2016 10:31 AM

I like how the color changes with the lighting, great looking build keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more progress updates.

will69camaro 11-27-2016 08:47 PM

Some progress and some revelations I think.

Rear bumper installed.
http://i.imgur.com/CoY0IlW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QYxdN08.jpg

Got the hood installed and cut it for the aerocatch hood latch installation with some help of friends.
http://i.imgur.com/hAt2OKL.jpg

No turning back now!
http://i.imgur.com/xLRfenH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LTJpCPN.jpg

Got the grille installed also. Still have to get the headlight buckets trimmed, painted and installed to finish that up. Front end has some fitment issues but nothing I can do about it. All goes back to some of the fab work on the car.
http://i.imgur.com/uSjx6XY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GhSD6hk.jpg

Still working on getting the front bumper on, but that will be another day.
http://i.imgur.com/YRI3XdF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8Xr84uA.jpg

Got the ride height setup (tall) so I can drive around without rubbing fenders, so far so good on that front. Will work it back down after i get a few more things sorted. (Dont mind the rear bumper pointing down, didn't realize it needed to be adjusted at that time, I will get it sorted in the coming days. Got the horn working too. No pics of that as nothing to see, and video not uploaded. It's comically loud!
http://i.imgur.com/Rjfn3oZ.jpg

After getting this stuff together, I decided to take it around the block and hit up a straight wide section. Car saw 6-6500 and 9psi boost. I think it's fair to say, I will likely be dropping the spring in it and planning to start out a little slower. Walk before you can run situation. Car feels unruly at low speed. It hooked but just a little too violent for me to learn with. Hoping to get it more road legal and put some miles on it next weekend.


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