With the physical wheel, ride height and track width heading in the right direction and really falling where we wanted them to, we could pretty much finalize the concept as we approached the aesthetic part of the build. There were many tweaks and revisions along the way, but it was around this point we established the final 'look' for the car.
On the ground for the first time!
This pic truly gives an idea of how low the roofline now is.
Why did you choose to go with a screwed on fender flare vs welding?
Looks very aggressive, just curious.
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Originally Posted by omiotek
My opinion is because they wanted something easily removable and fixable if you hit something.... Plus the rivit look is oh so "because race car"
Definately glad you guys are letting us see the work
Exactly: not that anyone is planning on dinging the car, but the risk is there. Making the flares in sheetmetal would be initially possible, but any damage would be very costly having to either repair or replace the sheetmetal piece. With the carbon 'bolt-on' pieces, if one gets damaged, we have the all the molds to make them exactly the same forever.
Chris is this car slotted to compete in any exhibitions or events?
Not yet. The SEMA debut was really the first reveal of the car in 'built' form. We are planning a few months of performance setup, shakedown, suspension tuning track laps etc to make sure it is fully dialed in and bombproof.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
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