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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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^^ Its ok.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 04:40 AM
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Can you say, street killer?
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Not really a street racing guy. I used to do it a lot in PR long time ago and i got in a lot of trouble. Lucky me i never got into an accident but i had friends that got killed doing.it. But racing is in my blood, i just do it responsibly and safe at the track. It will be bad *** though
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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car will be taken Monday to a chassis guy to make sure the 8.8 job was done correctly, tranny mount will be redone, chassis and rear subframe will be reinforced. he will also weld all my turbo pipping with the new clamps. Pic's will start coming Monday. Hope you guys enjoy them as I am going to enjoy my car when is done.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:30 AM
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boss!! LOVEE LOVEEE WHAT U DID TO THE 8!! MAD PROPS!!

sorry, but i dont know if u've mentioned before, have u lowered ur car? also what wheel set up are you using? rims, off set size? cuz that looks really gooood!! im bout to get rims for my 8 and now looking into ur set up =D

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
car will be taken Monday to a chassis guy to make sure the 8.8 job was done correctly, tranny mount will be redone, chassis and rear subframe will be reinforced. he will also weld all my turbo pipping with the new clamps. Pic's will start coming Monday. Hope you guys enjoy them as I am going to enjoy my car when is done.
Don't worry, ill be sure to point out other things you NEED... Like a Big Brake Kit for sure, Especially with all that power. (front and back BBK)
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Selling my BHR axles..
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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getting the car ready for the trip to the chassis guy.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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One of many many new upgrades coming.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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Dual rad?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Dual rad?
Just making new brackets for the one I had. It was a pain in the butt to take it out.

All new intercooler pipping is next.

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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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very nice! this build just keeps advancing.

any close up pics of the welds on the ferrules? my welder had a tough time getting clean welds on them because the aluminum was very dirty.

the sleeves are a real pita to put on and take off, but they also for slight movements which is very nice. you may also need to get some new silicone o-rings as the ones that come with them are slightly large.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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very nice! this build just keeps advancing.

any close up pics of the welds on the ferrules? my welder had a tough time getting clean welds on them because the aluminum was very dirty.

the sleeves are a real pita to put on and take off, but they also for slight movements which is very nice. you may also need to get some new silicone o-rings as the ones that come with them are slightly large.
Ill take better pics tonight.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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The turbo's outlet is 3 1/2 so I decided to remake the pipping 3 1/2 instead of the 3" it had.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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thanks. the welds do look dirty from the aluminum. the ferrules aren't great, but the clamps function as they should. I like what you're doing there with the piping welded to the IC. No More Couplers!!
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Opening this thread every time makes me hate and admire your car.
Love the detail going into every piece!

Uggh, I'm gonna go look at my own "build"...
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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thanks. the welds do look dirty from the aluminum. the ferrules aren't great, but the clamps function as they should. I like what you're doing there with the piping welded to the IC. No More Couplers!!
As long as they do their job, I can live without having the cutest welds. And yesssss, no more clamps!!

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Opening this thread every time makes me hate and admire your car.
Love the detail going into every piece!

Uggh, I'm gonna go look at my own "build"...
Thank you sir, Its been a long way. But I cant complain, I have enjoyed the car very much. But every once in a while I just take it apart and put more crap into it. lol
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Its all ZumnRX8's Fault... It was his Idea to change to Wiggins.
White snowflakes is missing. He always had something on his mind to add to the car.
Anyone else.. lol
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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1 more to go and then powder coat all black to match the rest. Intercoller. Still needs some welding and a couple of sensors.
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