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ReplicaR's Mustang build *finally on track again*
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Goodbye Sparco, hello Alpine Stars. Decided to replace my 8 year old gloves and balaclava for some updated stuff. Alpinestars stuff seems like a tighter fit, partially because it's newer, partially because it's designed like that. So far very happy with it.
D, do you still have the pictures of how you boxed your radiator? Your pictures won't load (likely an issue with the local IP) and if I recall it was simply metal bent on a brake and screwed to the core support. I'm finally making large strides towards my chassis and suspension mod list catching up to the engine 
ReplicaR's daily driven road race Mustang build *Roll bar is in Page 21*
Thank you sir. Thanks.. I'm going as far as removing the bumper in lieu of a bash bar.
You ever considered adding a vent in the bumper like that ragtop cobra Griggs built?
Thank you sir. Thanks.. I'm going as far as removing the bumper in lieu of a bash bar.
You ever considered adding a vent in the bumper like that ragtop cobra Griggs built?
Yeah, I have thought of it, however the real step up for me will be moving to a Ron Davis radiator. Current one is ok, but I want to be able to pound on it in 100 degree heat for a full session and not have to worry about it.
I've been considering a Fluidyne but will look into Ron Davis. I also have an oil cooler/fan combo to mount as well as a butt load of other stuff.
Alright, moving onto next logical step in the track car prep. I've thrown a few things into a spreadsheet, just to start off. Some of the stuff is free, some is cheap, some are extremely expensive with not a lot of gain. Either way, here is the spreadsheet.
| Parts To Be Removed | Parts To Be Replaced With | Weight Removed | Overall weight with full tank of gas | Date |
| Upper Control Arm Mounts on Chassis | N/A | |||
| Upper Control Arm Mounts on Axle | N/A | |||
| Quad Shock Mounts on Axle | N/A | |||
| Carpets | N/A | |||
| Sound Deadening Material | N/A | |||
| Standard Mirrors | Lightweight Smaller Mirrors | |||
| MM Heavy Duty Rear Control Arms | MM Road Race Control Arms | |||
| Parking Brake Assembly | N/A | |||
| Heater Box | N/A | |||
| Glove Compartment | N/A | |||
| Center Console | N/A | |||
| Stock Seat belts | N/A | |||
| Recliner Seats | Fixed Back Seats | |||
| Wiring for Radio Antenna | N/A | |||
| HID Ballasts | Standard Bulbs | |||
| Front Factory Bumper Support | Front Tubular Bumper Support | |||
| Rear Factory Bumper Support | Rear Tubular Bumper Support | |||
| Factory Steel Trunk | Carbon Fiber Trunk / Pin On Fiberglass Trunk | |||
| Factory Fiberglass Hood | Carbon Fiber Hood / Pin On Fiberglass Hood | |||
| Single Piece Front Rotor | Two Piece Front Rotor | |||
| Single Piece Rear Rotor | Two Piece Rear Rotor | |||
| Remove Resonators | N/A | |||
| Rear Exit Exhaust | Single Side Exit Exhaust | |||
| Air Bags / Hardware | N/A | |||
| Factory Steering Wheel | Sparco Steering Wheel | |||
| Remove Sideskirts | N/A | |||
| Speakers / Head Unit | N/A | |||
| Factory Steel Roof | Carbon Fiber Roof | |||
| Sun Visors | Vinyl Windsheild Strip | |||
| Polished Steel Coolant Overflow Tank | Smaller Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank | |||
| Factory Side Vents | Flat ABS Plastic Cover Without Vent | |||
| Windshield Wiper | N/A | |||
| Water Sprayer Reservoir | N/A | |||
| MSD 6AL | N/A | |||
| Battery Relocation Kit | Move battery to original place |
g36 monkey
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Sweet stuff. It's getting really serious now! Carbon fiber roof eh??
One of many possibilities. I know that Tiger Racing makes it, the question is, whether I'll actually end up doing it.
[video=youtube;r_z2z4s72nE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_z2z4s72nE[/video]
Today I decided to test my GoPro. Having roll bar has finally enabled me to mount it where I want it, so I was able to play around with multiple mounting positions and two cases (Skeleton Case and Waterproof Case with Skeleton Door). The video above has produced my favorite outcome. What I found was that mounting it on harness bar and using a lot of links to place the camera where I wanted it, has created a lot of vibration and instability. I ended up mounting it on a main hoop cross bar and using skeleton case.
Today I decided to test my GoPro. Having roll bar has finally enabled me to mount it where I want it, so I was able to play around with multiple mounting positions and two cases (Skeleton Case and Waterproof Case with Skeleton Door). The video above has produced my favorite outcome. What I found was that mounting it on harness bar and using a lot of links to place the camera where I wanted it, has created a lot of vibration and instability. I ended up mounting it on a main hoop cross bar and using skeleton case.
Only problem I see is that ugly mug in the drivers seat!!!
Just playin dude!!! On a side note tho......
Is your seat not bolted in or what?!? You were bouncing around like the worst bobble head doll is ever seen!!!!
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Just playin dude!!! On a side note tho......
Is your seat not bolted in or what?!? You were bouncing around like the worst bobble head doll is ever seen!!!!
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Only problem I see is that ugly mug in the drivers seat!!!
Just playin dude!!! On a side note tho......
Is your seat not bolted in or what?!? You were bouncing around like the worst bobble head doll is ever seen!!!!
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Track car br0. Its gonna be stiff. My car rides the same. Bounce bounce bounce bounce :dancing-trooper:
I've driven several track cars before and the seats didn't bounce as bad as his. That looks really loose bro
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It's a recliner, what you see moving around is the seat back. Without being fully in the seat, and strapped in, there will be some movement. Nothing is loose, but it will never be as stiff as a fixed back.
ttocs
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dang I thought I was the only one dreaming of a carbon fiber roof. I got the material and just need to invest in the vacuum rig needed...
