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Dan, Looks awesome! The build seems to be moving along at a nice pace. And I think I can here the Defiant in the background screaming "Finish me!". :cheers:

Why do I feel slightly out numbered? :jester:

Noshest, Welcome to the forum. Great looking car.

Mike, Thanks. And yes, I think these folks have cornered the market on aluminum. I truly don't know yet. Based on RPM's web site, 8.5x20's have shipped from the InTech factory weighing anywhere from 2980 to 3920 depending on how they were equipped. I figure that mine, with 5200 lb axles and the options I ordered, will fall somewhere in the low-to-mid level of that weight range. Here is a link to some of the aluminum trailers that RPM has sold. Most of the trailers listed in the link will have a shipping weight listed: http://www.rpmtrailersales.com/categories/aluminum-trailers

Great looking car. And two thumbs up on the headlights. . . . . . . :cheers:

Great quote; one that has proven very true in my own life on many occasions. I am, by a fair margin, not the sharpest knife in the drawer; my edge has been dulled by perseverance, determination and sometimes, just down right stubbornness. And while my bed isn't always perfect, I persistently make it the next morning if I've slept in it the night before. It's nice to be able to pull the covers down on a set of tight sheets after a long day.

Well, sense starting this thread back in February, this is where I have arrived. The folks at RPM Trailers sent me a few photos of the early-on build stages of the trailer which should be arriving June 11. :hurray: Here a few of the photos I received. I've also created a photo file for interested parties: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=25611 . . . . . . :lurk:

The other frame would have to be yours; the rear was definitely modded for a bigger set of sneakers.

degoetz, When I stopped by and visited with Glen and Scott a while back, I took these photos of two autocross cars (frames only) Scott was building. Would one of these be yours? Both frames had mods to the rear end to make room for a set of those try-and-change-the-earth's-rotational-speed sized tires. http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=24554 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=24567 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=24569 :cheers:

Thanks for the NJMP update. And, 'As for Donington', any incriminating video? :jester: :cheers:

It will be.

toedrag, I'm sure MB7 won't mind my posting this. You ask about the tranny; here is a link to a few shots I took of the car prior to completion. One if the photos shows the Tremec. From what I got from Scott Mineheart (MB7 can confirm) ALL parts used in this build are new: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=24553

What a great speech! :flag: . . . . :cheers:

Getting closer! :grouphug::driving::party: . . . . . . . . :lurk:

Not yet. NJMP in July will be the maiden voyage. However, the Lightning course runs CW and only has two left-handers, but we'll see. I went back and reviewed my other videos from the March 22 event at MSR Cresson (1.7ccw course). It's worth mentioning that on one of the videos, the low oil pressure light illuminated briefly in a 'left-hand' turn. :ack: That was a first.

The Improved Racing pan (LS1 style w/ baffle) is good up to around 1.2G with 6 qts (1/2 qt extra) in the engine. Ask me how I know this.

Nice car! have you given thought to renting a storage unit?

:iagree: :cheers:

MB7, The car looks fantastic! Is that a new cowl design for the windshield? When you get a chance, I'd like to see (via photos, of course) how Scott mounted the front/rear wings. :cheers:

Photos, Photos, Photos, please! Words don't work here . . . . . :drool: :Chevy_anim: :flag: . . . . . :cheers:

Been following this thread . . . very interesting resolve. :rofl:

Only two more years . . . buy it, store it . . . . import it!

Would that make it a blart or a fat? :smilielol5: