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Old 08-04-2020, 10:37 AM
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I purchased my seats from a gentleman in Poland, who is a Recaro specialist.
What model Recaro seats did you use?

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Old 08-04-2020, 06:31 PM
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Old 08-04-2020, 10:36 PM
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Holy **** !!

I just found this thread and all I can say is I’m blown away. Looking forward to more progress pictures and can’t wait to see this one finished.


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Thanks for the kind words! Will try to keep the updates coming, and I, too, can’t wait until it is finished!!


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What model Recaro seats did you use?

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Hey Dave,

The seats are Recaro LS-C model seats, produced in the 1980’s and 1990’s. They’re pretty similar to Recaro Specialist seats currently being sold. They were completely refurbished with new seat and side bolsters and then covered in the leather of my choice and I could choose from endless stitching colors/patterns. Cost was about the same as purchasing a pair of new Recaro Specialist seats, but the ability to customize the upholstery was a big deal for me. Thanks!

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Hey Dave,

The seats are Recaro LS-C model seats, produced in the 1980’s and 1990’s. They’re pretty similar to Recaro Specialist seats currently being sold. They were completely refurbished with new seat and side bolsters and then covered in the leather of my choice and I could choose from endless stitching colors/patterns. Cost was about the same as purchasing a pair of new Recaro Specialist seats, but the ability to customize the upholstery was a big deal for me. Thanks!

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Brian,

Thanks for the information. They look great! The whole build looks great. If your in IL, I hope to see it cruising around!

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Minor setback... as we attempted to get the driveline in, we had some issues with the Katech LS9X clutch I had planned to use. The LS9X clutch is a package developed by Katech combining the dual disc clutch that was used in the C6 ZR1 Corvette with a flywheel adapted for the 6 bolt crankshaft of most LS engines. As it turns out, the LS9 clutch is a meaningfully “thicker” clutch and won’t fit within a standard LS bellhousing. I’m using a standard Quick Time LS bellhousing.

In order to use the LS9X clutch within the Quick Time bell housing, you need a spacer between the transmission and the bellhousing that is approximately .85”, which moves the transmission back in the chassis .85”. D&D used to sell an aluminum spacer that they CNC machined to provide the appropriate clearance (Stielow used one of the D&D spacers when he put a LS9X clutch in his Mayhem build). I’ve already positioned the transmission cross member, transmission tunnel, as well as a custom QA1 carbon fiber driveshaft assuming no spacer. So the D&D spacer was not an option for me.

Based on some quick research and through discussions with the folks at Tick Performance, I ended up purchasing a Monster LT1-S clutch, and will need to sell the Katech LS9-X clutch package. The Monster clutch is similar in concept to the Katech LS9X clutch, but a newer variation. While the Katech LS9X clutch uses the C6 ZR1 factory dual disc clutch with a modified flywheel for 6 bolt crankshafts, the Monster LT1-S clutch uses the GM OEM dual disc set up from the C7 Corvette, again with a flywheel modified to work with LS engines. Importantly, the Monster clutch is physically smaller than the Katech clutch and fits within the standard QuickTime bell housing.

I’ve read a lot of great reviews about the Monster clutch; hopefully it works well in my application. Like the Katech LS9X clutch, the Monster clutch is supposed to have a factory feel, with absolutely no rattling or chatter that is common with dual disc clutches.

Back moving in the right direction, but the whole thing has pushed us back a bit. We won’t get the clutch until Friday so motor and transmission won’t go in until early next week. A little frustrating, but not unusual to have a few bumps in the road along the way...


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Old 08-06-2020, 09:00 AM
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Back moving in the right direction, but the whole thing has pushed us back a bit. We won’t get the clutch until Friday so motor and transmission won’t go in until early next week. A little frustrating, but not unusual to have a few bumps in the road along the way...
As you said, while frustrating at least you found a solution and it wasn't too hard like, more fab work or rework. Looking forward to seeing the final results. It's coming out awesome!

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Old 08-07-2020, 10:20 PM
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As you said, while frustrating at least you found a solution and it wasn't too hard like, more fab work or rework. Looking forward to seeing the final results. It's coming out awesome!

Dave

Thanks Dave... definitely lucky that we don’t have to do any more fab work! New clutch arrived today, so hopefully we can get engine and trans in next week without further issues...


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Have been looking all over for the “right” steering wheel for the Nova. I was looking for something with a flat bottom (but not too crazy) that fit the look of the interior. Looked at a bunch of Momo wheels, Sparco wheels, and NRG wheels. The wheel I like best is a Quark model that Momo makes.
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I really like the look of this wheel... pretty stealthy, flat bottom (but not too crazy) and nice thickness. Problem is that the wheel is made out of polyurethane with leather inserts. I wasn’t liking the feel of the polyurethane on this wheel, which is a huge deal for me since the steering wheel is your most direct connection to the car that you’re constantly in contact with.

Recently, someone here on the forum asked me about the seats I’m using for my Nova. I forwarded the link to the web site for the craftsman (Marek) that did my seats. I noticed that he had a new website that had a gallery of a bunch of his work/projects and I noticed that he recovers steering wheels. So, I reached out to Marek and discussed what I was looking for. Marek suggested we buy the Momo wheel and recover it in the same leather that he used to cover my seats. He also said he could add a stripe at the 12 o’clock position, and could stitch it together using the same red thread he used on my seats. He finished the project this week and the wheel is currently in transit to me, but he shared a couple of pictures with me. I can’t wait to get it and see/feel it in person. Let me know what you think. I’ve also included a picture of my seats as a reminder.
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Old 08-09-2020, 10:49 AM
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Perfect! Nice stitch-work!
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