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Old 11-28-2006, 02:26 AM
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All I can say is welding sheet metal takes time!! Oh and yeah that's a nice piece!!
Yes you are right! But still expensive piece of tubing.
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:24 AM
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Mike,I will find out how long the install took.
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:44 AM
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Mike,I will find out how long the install took.
Thanks Jonny. Much appreciated.
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Old 11-28-2006, 04:46 PM
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Couple of shots here:

http://www.detroitspeed.com/projectp...avola_main.htm
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:10 AM
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Thanks guys for all the help. It's been ordered.
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Old 11-30-2006, 07:10 AM
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Keep in mind that that piece is certainly no replacement for a set of SFC or a cage. It's addition to stiffness is relatevely minor compared to those components.
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Old 11-30-2006, 08:51 PM
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Mike, I talked to Pascual today and here is what he said.
It should take about 5 to 6 hours on a gutted car.A completed car would take quite a bit more time.I hope this helps you.
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Old 11-30-2006, 09:04 PM
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Mike, I talked to Pascual today and here is what he said.
It should take about 5 to 6 hours on a gutted car.A completed car would take quite a bit more time.I hope this helps you.
Cool Jonny thanks. The car is completely gutted right now. No interior no engine, no tranny no nothing.
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Old 11-30-2006, 09:29 PM
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The car is completely gutted right now. No interior no engine, no tranny no nothing.
Well then!!! Perfect time for a, uh, well, "different" approach on the rear suspension....

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Well then!!! Perfect time for a, uh, well, "different" approach on the rear suspension....

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And let me tell you.. his "different" approach is very very nice...

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