chuckthefuk - 97 BDGT/Track | Sept 13' - Rollcage is DONE !!

[chuckthefuk]

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[chuckthefuk]

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[2.5GT]

A little bit of elbow grease and you're good to go! :grin:

[02_Legacy]

Just wondering if its got a 2.50" exhaust why are you going to a 2.25? I'm thinking of doing exhaust on my car and was going to go with 2.50 is there something wrong with that?

[chuckthefuk]

Just wondering if its got a 2.50" exhaust why are you going to a 2.25? I'm thinking of doing exhaust on my car and was going to go with 2.50 is there something wrong with that?

2.5" produced less back pressure and causes lag during low rpm acceleration. I found that 2.25" is the sweet spot at least in my configuration.

[evolegacy]

Just wondering if its got a 2.50" exhaust why are you going to a 2.25? I'm thinking of doing exhaust on my car and was going to go with 2.50 is there something wrong with that?

2.5" produced less back pressure and causes lag during low rpm acceleration. I found that 2.25" is the sweet spot at least in my configuration.

i can agree with you on that, do you plan on doing anything to get the torque back in the low end of the powerband? I find that it would be more effective to go with a supercharger if you plan to do forced induction or go hybrid with the CAI and keep the snorkle so you don't lose the torque

[chuckthefuk]

i can agree with you on that, do you plan on doing anything to get the torque back in the low end of the powerband? I find that it would be more effective to go with a supercharger if you plan to do forced induction or go hybrid with the CAI and keep the snorkle so you don't lose the torque

no plans really since all the engine stuff is temporary, I never did feel the difference between snorkle/snorkless. I plan on doing a few events with the EJ25D then swap a JDM Ej205 head w/ a JDM EJ208 bottom end. And the transmission I plan on using is undetermined at the moment.
-Chuck

[Huffer]

Looking forward to it chuck!

[evolegacy]

no plans really since all the engine stuff is temporary, I never did feel the difference between snorkle/snorkless. I plan on doing a few events with the EJ25D then swap a JDM Ej205 head w/ a JDM EJ208 bottom end. And the transmission I plan on using is undetermined at the moment.
-Chuck

I never tried the snorkle idea I only heard the possibilities from doing it, so figured i'd ask. what would the benefits be from using the 205 heads on a 208?

[chuckthefuk]

204/205 blocks are known for breaking. 204/205 heads are better flowing the 206/207/208 heads. The 208 bottom end is much stronger then the previous generations. I am only choosing this combination since this is a known fact on the inter-webs and my buddy with a GC8 just went through this nightmare.

:grin:

[chuckthefuk]

*update* end of first post.. GD flares and gut n' strip.
-Chuck

[2.5GT]

There's a old member(s) here that did the same impreza flare. It does look good if done right. Hardest part is getting everything line up. I would like to see the final results :grin:

[chuckthefuk]

Ya I'v seen that thread. He actually lived 20 minutes away from me. I am still debating going with a 1 - 1/2" gap between the original fender and the gd fender, this would create a fender vent from behind similar to widebody fenders.. OR just mount them flush by using just the flare and not the GD wheel arch.

Hmmmm.. I'll decide this weekend when i mock up the other side and restock some cutting discs.

My biggest concern is wheel fitment after this fender upgrade.. I am running 205/55/R16's now... I know I can fit 225's no problem with some rolling of the fender lip and the right alignment..

Any suggestions?

-Chuck

[MoclovFlop]

Just don't get sidetracked with other projects/Miatas/Cameros/STIs....and everybody will love you.

[)2edline]

Just don't get sidetracked with other projects/Miatas/Cameros/STIs....and everybody will love you.

oh no he didn'tttttttttttttttt - yes, yes he did =]

[chuckthefuk]

more GD flare goodness.. check 1st post

[MoclovFlop]

I like you better already.

Looks good.

[aurelius]

brb, wiping the drool off my keyboard when I saw this.

[2.5GT]

That's pretty cool :smt023

Any plans for the rear?

[chuckthefuk]

not sure yet... my options are:
1) GD STi rear quarter cut outs and door cut outs
2) GD STi widebody fiberglass add-ons
3) GC 22b rear quarter replica (similar to xXGTBspecXx wagon)
4) SF Forester rear quarter cut outs and door cut outs

-Chuck

[slaytalera]

Just don't get sidetracked with other projects/Miatas/Cameros/STIs....and everybody will love you.


oh he went there :lol:


looks great so far, cant wait to see what you do with the rears

[chaksq]

Those GD flares look HOT. If I ever find a WRX in the yard...

[chuckthefuk]

Those GD flares look HOT. If I ever find a WRX in the yard...

2.5RS / WRX / STi all have the same flares. Although the rear flares are larger on the sti
-Chuck

[chuckthefuk]

Where to start... Good new... or bad news.......... Good news it is!

Good news:
-Sold my EJ25D for $400-ish.
-Sourcing out a chargespeed (replica or original) rear quarters and doors
-removed most of the insulation and interior paint.
-prepping for seam welding and bracing with gussets.
-debating going with a weld in cage from http://www.customcages.co.uk (local dealer can offer there product line up) http://www.customcages.co.uk/Rollcage/M ... rer=Subaru (http://www.customcages.co.uk/Rollcage/Models.castle?manufacturer=Subaru)
or going with a custom cage made by a local shop. I have no real purpose for this car so certified cages are not my concern.
-Priced out carbon/kevlar single racing seat, harness, fire suppression system, and fuel cell.


Bad news:
-My father passed away in his sleep on Nov 21st 2009 @ age 58 from cardiac arrest.
-I am forced to sell my fathers body shop, since I can not become a full time body tech currently.
-I have lost the ability to work on my car in the winter.
-I have lost most of my ambition/motivation to complete the chassis prep this year/winter.


Please do not send your condolences.. I've had a month + of people reminding me.... I appreciate the thought, but lets just keep it strictly legacy in this thread.

From the bitter north.
-Chuck

[chuckthefuk]

Check 1st post ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
----------------Mar/13th/2010------------------------------------------------------
Picked up a set of fiberglass 02-07 GD Impreza ARP (replica) rear quarter panels.


-Chuck

[httrdd]

That should look really good!

[Okin DaVanh]

:smt023
trim the fat and get to the good stuff.. all while keeping it simple. I like. You're definitely off on the right foot and running.

[chuckthefuk]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/4474790286_1149a7f580_t-1.jpg

End of Original Post. Looky-Looky!

-Chuck

[B's Legacy Wagon]

Looking great nice that you update the first post alot with all the new stuff. Cant wait to see more.
Keep up the good job chuck..

[anothernord]

Now this is a member's ride thread!

[Lone_legacy]

Exciting stuff Chuck! Looking forward to seeing how those flares turn out.

[chuckthefuk]

check OP.

[chuckthefuk]

Check OP.. more pics to come tonight.

What a relief to finally have a SAFE and proper platform to start seam/stitch welding the chassis and cage preparations.
- Chuck

[STIdarkside]

How's the progress on the widebody going?

[chuckthefuk]

Slow if that.

Plans:
Remove rad support w/ spot weld drill bits
Remove all engine accessories that are still attached to firewall strut towers etc.
Clean and prime engine bay.
--
Then I'll start the wide body....
I still have to join both sections door/quarter panel together so I got a lot of fiberglassin' to do. I am not looking forward to this itchy stuff.
-Chuck

[ndto]

holy crap :eek: , I had no idea this is what you were building, i have to see this when its finished

[chuckthefuk]

Its going to take a few years at the pace i am going. Custom one off parts. and a complete restoration, lexan glass.. track only baby!

-Chuck

[Bataru]

Woooo go track car
-Bat

[Reason]

Current pics please!!

[chuckthefuk]

check the end of OP but heres a link of the dolly

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N ... 677137229/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43663513@N04/with/4677137229/)

[chuckthefuk]

Check the begining of the OP for detailed specs and the end of OP for the flicker link.

STi....

-Chuck

[Soul Shinobi]

I am trying not to shriek with joy over this STI swap :smt005

[Dead91silvia]

Damn, the STi swap is something I have been dreaming about, but I'm broke, so my EJ25 will have to do...

Cant wait to see this thing driving!

[AussieDan]

Looking good Chuck!

[chuckthefuk]

So time to explain why this happend.. I am sure this will make its way to the OP so here it goes. Oh by the way its long and sectional.

The beggining:
1) Original plan was to swap in a JDM v.5 swap w/ 4.44 LSD & 4pot/2pot FHI.
2) For almost 2 years Derek "DIP" as been trying to sell me his car "98' LGT 04' STi Complete Swap" for more then I could afford.
3) I did not have the money to even attempt this purchase nor did I really want 6MT since I bought all this 5MT stuff and AVCS/DBW/Newer ECU since its all very complex and unnecessary.

The Decision:
1) Derek tells me he wants lots of cash for his entire car and thats the best he can do.
2) I tell him I want to build my own car thanks but no thanks.
3) He offers me the swap w/o chassis for a very good deal w/o turbo, fuel pump, hsd coilovers, stereo, enkie rims, Sti LCA, intercooler.
4) He offers his chassis w/ sti modified hood to Zak for a price to that was reasonable.
5) I offer Zak all of my stock GT parts from my track shell. He Accepts.

The New Beginning: ??

1) I accept the offer from Derek and within 6 days that car was test driven and torn apart.
2) Zak takes ownership of Dereks chassis and all stock parts + 97' BD harness gets delivered from my place to Zaks.
3) The entire 04' Swap from the engine to the diff to the Brembo's to the wiring are put into storage until I am ready
4) All stock parts are installed. Zak now has to piece together an EJ25D from a 97 BD/K to put into the New Old 98' BD GT w/ 97' wiring harness.

So. To finish off this informative part of the process... I am really not sure about AVCS/DBW/2.5ltrs displacement.. this was not my goal.. this is a bit to extreme..

So.............................. after some thinking and calling Paul @ Neetronics in Oakville, ON we decided that my goal is not Fire Breathing Godzilla! Its actually a high-reving stock slightly tuned EJ257 :-D So were going to use the stock ECU with an OpenTune and go from there.

I am going to get the motor rebuilt with a new valve train and some bottom end reinforcement. ARP will hold the long block together and I'll figure out all the little things and my goal is with rev-response..

I've probably forgot something along the way so I'll edit it as I remember.. MY back still hurts..
-Chuck

[Bataru]

AMAZING!!! i want one tooo!!! :smt007...well thats the dream anyways .....i am looking forward to seeing your dream come together and helping! :wink:

[TGX4776]

Its going to take a few years at the pace i am going. Custom one off parts. and a complete restoration, lexan glass.. track only baby!

-Chuck

is lexan not road legal?

[Lone_legacy]

My hair just stood on end! This thing is going to be a beast! Awesome.. pics...pics!

[Reuben]

OMG so much rust :( Man cars get beat up but the salt over there... Cool project though, can't wait to see how it pans out.

[chuckthefuk]

My track shell is mint no salt in Montreal however, zaks shell got abused by Toronto salt.. either way my shell is going to be stripped down to bare metal.
-chuck

[chuckthefuk]

I am pretty sure its not road legal unless its part of a old muscle car.



Its going to take a few years at the pace i am going. Custom one off parts. and a complete restoration, lexan glass.. track only baby!

-Chuck

is lexan not road legal?

[Reuben]

Good to hear. And good on yah for going higher revving, so fun to drive with, i love my 8K redline. They come into their own on the twisty back roads.

[chuckthefuk]

Its the final drive and gearing that made me go with the valve train upgrade.. but I got a long ways to go.

-chuck

[Huffer]

Looking good chuck, you should just update the thread instead of updating the OP... much easier to read through everything in chronological order... ;P

But GL with everything! I think it's a smart move to not go with a "Godzilla eater" setup - get something straightforward, onto the track and build from there as your needs dictate.

[chuckthefuk]

The OP is in chronological order? Anyways thanks for the input time to start the body work. Oh ya i forgot to add, i found a local supplier for automotive grade lexan glass for $5 sqr ft.
-chuck

[lord flashheart]

update? :D

[chuckthefuk]

I need to run 220v into my garage and purchase a welder.
Take welding courses and start spot welding the chassis.

Other then that:
-Complete 04' Sti swap is packed and stored.
-Chassis is completely stripped except for glass.
-6-spoke GC rims sold to Zac.
-4/2 pot FHI w/ rear hubs + axles & R160 4.44 LSD sold to Zac
-Carbon fiber hood put away in storage
-Rethinking the Cusco GC bolt in cage. Thinking about a custom proper 12+ point...
-Figuring away to delete the sunroof. either a new roof skin or just weld in a plug
-Thinking about another carbon/kevlar bucket .. co-driver/instructor seems like a good idea when i apply for race school

oh and this

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=20199 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=20199)

This is a massive project with just 1 person working on it. Life gets in the way and besides I think I made some good progress since the summer :-D

-Chuck

[StatGSR]

Ditch the Cusco, I basically hear they do not meet racing standards for anybody here in the states (SCCA and NASA)... (not that you plan on doing any wheel to wheel where you need an up to snuff cage, or live in the states for that matter....)

either way keep it up chuck!

[lord flashheart]

hell yeah! if u didnt live so far i would help ya wrench.

[chuckthefuk]

i thought about welding new plates to the cusco cage and welding all the bars together but for the effort need i could just save some $$ and build what I really feel safe in.

I find the only reason I am going overkill on safety equipment is peace of mind.

-Chuck

[chuckthefuk]

harness pulled...
donor gone..

time for a weld in cage !

[nikolaus.conrad]

How goes progress?

[chuckthefuk]

So so I guess...

The Bad.
- Still waiting for the roll cage builder to fit me into his schedule
- Still waiting for tools, time and sanity
- Still helping friends fix, find, mod their subaru's

The Good.
- Pulled the front winshield, rear quarter glass, rear windshield, removed and cleaned sealer
- Installed a 110v winch in my garage so I can roll the body dolly out of the garage when needed then bring it back in with a push of a button.
- Started measurements for the wide-body and GD bumper conversion.
- Decided that I am going to run rear door handles on the front doors to delete the lock setup.
- Started designing the "driver cooling system" involving ducts through the lexan side windows.
- Mock-up of rear door "framed" lexan windows for rivet install
- Debating if I should or can install manual front window cranks... while still using lexan without scratching it......
- Spoke with my tuner and we decided for the beginning the setup will be ECUtek via Tactrix cable and a modest tune.
- Spoke with my engine builder and we decided on a complete rebuild including:
--- rebuilt stock EJ257 heads
--- rebuilt short block w/ forged H beams and stock sized pistons
--- cosworth bearings, blueprinted oil pump, oil baffle, oil pan,
--- killer b oil pickup / ARP everything / Upgraded Headgasket
--- Aiming for stock compression nothing fancy just looking to stay together for awhile.

Blah blah blah... its all crap until i post pics... I am just tired and busy.. but all goes well I guess :-D

-Chuck

[nikolaus.conrad]

Sounds like a lot of work, can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Garrison]

chuck,

I'm digging the ride sir, keep heart!

[maddoc]

DAMN. I need one of those car dollies built!!

[chuckthefuk]

Its worth every penny when its only 1 guy working and moving it.

-Chuck

[chuckthefuk]

Some news is better then no news..

Well to sum this up.. My mother has decided that next year she will be selling her home which currently houses my track build.. So in recent events my buddy with the MK3 Supra had recently purchased a property in northern Ontario and it includes a seperate 4 car garage :-D.

So the list goes:
1) Finish the outside of the garage..
2) Spray foam the interior
3) Build a compressor shed in the back
4) Re-frame for a hoist
5) Bring my tools .
6) Bring my Legacy!

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7475/20111219163209medium.jpg

So.. even though its been a year this will finally get me moving in a optimal enviroment where I can:
1) Spray without concern.
2) No noise bylaws!
3) Proper room to work
4) Proper tools + workshop + security
5) Storage! I have parts spread around Ontario in garages, basements, and closets..

So I know this was not that interesting but like I said at the top.. Some news is better then no news.

-Chuck

[hansvonaxion]

Jealous.

[httrdd]

Nice. Are you paying him anything or are does he just have the extra space? I have a nice garage, but like you said it would be nice to have something away from houses that you can spray in and rev the shit out of your car.

[Reason]

That's the best news chuck, having a proper work area with the proper tools in a comfortable setting is ideal. I can't wait to see it finished.

[chuckthefuk]

My buddy understands the kind of project I took on and he is more then willing to help me. Hes a licensed mechanic and half a body guy so both of us combined should be enough knowledge to build that car properly.

Hes not charging me since he has the space and he loves projects.. once my car gets settled my buddies 72' Datsun 240Z is going in for a SR20DET swap and other goodies.

In the long run this is the best situation.. to many restrictions in the city.. thanks for the input.

-Chuck

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Sometimes you take 2 steps forward and one step back! Either way this build is amazing! I agree that I wish I was closer to help put her together!

[chuckthefuk]

*sigh* you are righter then rain.

[Dead91silvia]

What I wouldnt give for an open area shop like that right now! I'm looking at getting a 4-5 bay shop for my business and that will make all kinds of life better.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

What I wouldnt give for an open area shop like that right now! I'm looking at getting a 4-5 bay shop for my business and that will make all kinds of life better.

What I would give for just a garage for my own use! Instead I have to move my dads truck out when I need to borrow his!

[chuckthefuk]

So things are starting to roll..

Dropped $2000 on a deposit for my rollcage.

specs:
- Builder = Ronnie O'Brien Motorsports / Brampton, Toronto
--- He makes cages for CamJam Canada and most ORC/CRC rally cars.
- TiG Welded
- un-painted
- cage will be tied into rear subframe
- cage will pass through the firewall and tie into the shock towers.
- 10-point = $3300
- chromoly = $500
- gussets on pillars = $150
- air jack tubes = $200
- undertray/pan mounts = $200-400
- jack points = $200

Ronnie let me take some photos of his current setups.. he didn't let me take pics of certain things like his shop / door bar design / and other custom trade secrets. Here is a E46 M3 he was about to finish and paint. Sorry for the sloppy shots.. it was iffy with my smartphone acting up and constantly talking to Ronnie.

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Looks like he produces some quality work. Can't wait!

[chuckthefuk]

I cant begin to explain the level or workmanship / years of experience / knowledge this guy has..

Its rare to find a fabricator who will stop working for 3 hours to talk to a random customer. Even after I paid him and came back the next week I told him I had a few questions and did not want to take up his time.. What happened was 2 hours of him explaining things to me from aerodynamics of the front bumper / negative air pressure / to changing the geometry of the control arms. to talking about techniques and materials..

Ronnie is a straight up guy..

If only I had an endless supply of money.. The monster I could have!!

[mlitz]

I only went through some of the pictures and HOLY CRAP! that welding and how every thing fit so nicely.... I don't even know how to explain how nice that stuff looks.

[Garrison]

I only went through some of the pictures and HOLY CRAP! that welding and how every thing fit so nicely.... I don't even know how to explain how nice that stuff looks.
Ditto.
Coming from someone who welds amateure-ly, his work is exceptional. You have a true gem their Chuck, kudos on the find.

[chuckthefuk]

Thanks.. and this is one of the reasons why ... its been a year since my last update... this guy is in demand.. when he tells me that hes burning himself out and doesn't want to do this anymore, just makes me happier knowing I got in before he got out.

More updates later.. I should post pics of the stripped down shell..

I need to post some pics before I ship her off... Shocking sometimes to see a stripped shell..

-Chuck

[Reason]

I want to see progress on the Legacy, let's get to it.

[Dead91silvia]

Why cant I see the pics?! Dead is not happy! :smt022

[chuckthefuk]

imageshack WTF!

u should be able to see them here

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/slichuck/

[Reason]

Nice cage, nice welds, and nice work all around. But I got bored quickly because it wasn't a Legacy...

[chuckthefuk]

soon enough..

[lord flashheart]

Dude.... Holy shit.

[Okin DaVanh]

..... because it wasn't a Legacy...


Yeah... cause those sports cars always get cages. I too, would like to see a caged retired grocery getter, that can now whoop some ass. :smt023

I got bored of and disliked seeing E36/E46 cars period! (calm down Bimmer owners... I own 1 too) Sad to see them caged, with full interiors and systems and have never been tracked etc...
My point being, Chuck, you better beat the snausages out of this BD. If not, my visit to the Canuck region will entail destroying this thing if you so help me Gawd don't get to track it! :grin:

[chuckthefuk]

calm down... time-attack build... mmm snausages!

[lord flashheart]

I have a friend who has a LGT wagon with an auto and he has won a lot of local races and championships we always go up to him and say shit like " Dang you were throwing the grocerys around on that lap" or " Bryce you drive like you gotta get home before the ice cream melts"... Grocery getter ftmfw

[Dead91silvia]

..... because it wasn't a Legacy...


Yeah... cause those sports cars always get cages. I too, would like to see a caged retired grocery getter, that can now whoop some ass. :smt023

I got bored of and disliked seeing E36/E46 cars period! (calm down Bimmer owners... I own 1 too) Sad to see them caged, with full interiors and systems and have never been tracked etc...
My point being, Chuck, you better beat the snausages out of this BD. If not, my visit to the Canuck region will entail destroying this thing if you so help me Gawd don't get to track it! :grin:

HAHA! I agree with Reason and Okin... The work looks good, but its a BMW, nothing new there... It's like with me, I love S13's, but after owning 18 of them, seeing one caged dont get my pecker up any more. I like and can admirer a clean build car from any maker, but ANY Legacy with something done to it catches my eye!

Chuk, I'm assuming that when you car is done, like when I finish my Volvo, your gonna beat the living crap out of it on the track! People keep asking what I'm doing with the Volvo. They think Vintage racing, road racing, something like that. I'm gonna beat the crap out of it drifting! Nothing like building a car the way YOU want it!

So Chuk, hurry up already! hahaha

[chuckthefuk]

The plan is to complete the car by next summer in its "stock form" meaning full race exterior / interior and stock power/drive train.

Looking into race school/lessons with inclass and on track with instructor.

Looking into purchasing new saftey gear..

I've lost almost 60lbs towards my "get in shape and fit in my racing seat" mission.

So once I understand the tracks I am driving on and most importantly the dynamics of my legacy, I will then BEAT the living shit out her...

Then once I get bored I'll drop coin on mods and new tune. Currently 18psi w/ COBB AP @ 290~300 AWHP.

...

The BMW was just an example of his work.. if i didn't post the main picture of the entire car all of your comments would be different.

If Ronnie would of let me take pics of his personal 4 door 98 Impreza.. bricks you guys would shit!
...

-Chuck

[N3M3S1S]

Im excited for you on this build Chuck! Let me know when Ronnie is finished, I wanna come have a look see.

[chuckthefuk]

Sure :-D When you bring your car to Noahs in the summer to get painted you will see it then :-D

I hope to have the widebody done by the time you are ready for paint.

Oh also JP wants to paint his BE GT at the same time so maybe we can have a weekend of body prep and paint. :-D

[N3M3S1S]

Awesome! Im getting excited already!

[r3v_v3ng3]

So things are starting to roll..

Dropped $2000 on a deposit for my rollcage.

specs:
- Builder = Ronnie O'Brien Motorsports / Brampton, Toronto
--- He makes cages for CamJam Canada and most ORC/CRC rally cars.
- TiG Welded
- un-painted
- cage will be tied into rear subframe
- cage will pass through the firewall and tie into the shock towers.
- 10-point = $3300
- chromoly = $500
- gussets on pillars = $150
- air jack tubes = $200
- undertray/pan mounts = $200-400
- jack points = $200


:shock: You can probably buy 3 more legacy's lol but that frame will be stiff as hell :smt023

[chuckthefuk]

Yes... I am aware.. its a constant reminder that "this is a big waste of money"

[amgarrety]

Yes... I am aware.. its a constant reminder that "this is a big waste of money"



Thats my logic!


Are you ever going to bring it to the states for a meet? I'd like to see it once the rollcage is finished.

[chuckthefuk]

I have been thinking about it.. SLi meets in Canada are as rare as the S401..

I have been talking to Yamazaki about meeting up with him and driving 2 trailers.. 1 for the S401. and 1 for my Lego..

If this happens it will be next year after the car is assembled and probably for the RI meet..

Only time will tell. At the moment I have a long list of things to do before any of this is ready.

-chuck

[Reason]

RI meet ftmfw!

[Dead91silvia]

I have been thinking about it.. SLi meets in Canada are as rare as the S401..

I have been talking to Yamazaki about meeting up with him and driving 2 trailers.. 1 for the S401. and 1 for my Lego..

If this happens it will be next year after the car is assembled and probably for the RI meet..

Only time will tell. At the moment I have a long list of things to do before any of this is ready.

-chuck

If this happens, I'll fly over and Yamazaki should let me roll his STi! :grin: HAHA

[chuckthefuk]

That will most likely happen since he can probably tow the s401 with the Outback.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

If this is happening, I'm requesting off A YEAR in advance for the meet! lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

If this is happening, I'm requesting off A YEAR in advance for the meet! lol
Same!

[chuckthefuk]

ahahah that made my day :-D

So i guess after 2 pages of just comments I should post some stuff...

So I did some measuring and I am not impressed with the stance of the RS/WRX fenders flares so... off with their head!!

In comes some "sold as version 7... which is GDA bugeye STi" front fenders!!

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6968/img20120409165111.jpg

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ignore the pizza boxes..

Not sure if I am going to keep the side marker or not.. I thought about going with a BD/BG jdm clear lense.. but i am on the fence about it

-Chuck

[nikolaus.conrad]

YESSSSSSSSSS To the fenders that is ;)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Yes... I am aware.. its a constant reminder that "this is a big waste of money"


Heck I've done it with 4 cars. Dumped hella money to it and made it the way I wanted it, enjoyed it and at the end of it, sold it for a little more than I paid for the car. Eventhough I invested hella money and time on the car.


I bought my BD because I couldn't afford an STI but in the end I will probably spend enough money to buy a modded STI. I like the challenge and do the work myself. Its the passion :smt023

[Dead91silvia]

Yes... I am aware.. its a constant reminder that "this is a big waste of money"


Heck I've done it with 4 cars. Dumped hella money to it and made it the way I wanted it, enjoyed it and at the end of it, sold it for a little more than I paid for the car. Eventhough I invested hella money and time on the car.


I bought my BD because I couldn't afford an STI but in the end I will probably spend enough money to buy a modded STI. I like the challenge and do the work myself. Its the passion :smt023

I think this is why half of us have these cars! You can buy slow, build up, and go just as fast and say YOU built it! :smt023

[chuckthefuk]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/

[Dead91silvia]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/

I'm so about to use this as my sig! Story of my life! :smt005

[chuckthefuk]

:smt005

[Perdue]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/
If SLi had a "Like" button, I'd use the shit out of it right now. :lol:

[chuckthefuk]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/
If SLi had a "Like" button, I'd use the shit out of it right now. :lol:
Chuck likes this. Google +1 :smt023

[Dead91silvia]

Hey Chuk... Look at my sig... :grin:

[chuckthefuk]

oh that made my day! thanks for that!

[Dead91silvia]

I told ya I was going to! :smt023

There is so much truth to it though... I dont completely hate Imprezas, but everyone has one... And I do love how Audi's drive, but they suck balls to work on and they have stupid things brake all the time..

[chuckthefuk]

Oh I forgot to update my thread..

I picked up whiteline sway bars for dirt cheap. $300 got me 27mm front bar.. 25mm adjustable rear.. front and rear whiteline endlinks and matching whiteline bushings.

What a steal!

I'll post up pics later.. Its standard silver whiteline bars with surface rust :-D

[Yamazaki]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/
Speaking as a guy with an Impreza and had an Audi... :-(

[r3v_v3ng3]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/


Seems like we can all relate to this lol. Aint gonna lie, the gc8's are light and nimble but I like deadsilvia says everyone has one. Alot of people don't even know the legacy or it can be fixed up. I always get asked if they come turbo cause it has a hood scoop.

As far as audi, I don't even want to go there lol. I own a 98 a4 quattro with many problems (specially an oil leak that i can't pinpoint) and that sorry ass cup holder :smt013 . I don't know how many times it spilled drinks on my pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dead91silvia]

I bought my leggy becuase I hate the impreza and cant afford to fix audi's every week :-/
Speaking as a guy with an Impreza and had an Audi... :-(

Dont worry... Not pointed to you at all bro... I still like your car a lot... :smt002

Like I said, I love how Audi's drive, but the Germans made those cars a living hell to work on just to do something simple.

[lord flashheart]

i would own an audi if i never had to work on it... however i have to work on them anyways so i guess i should just buy one..

[chuckthefuk]

UPDATE - 9/2/2012 - Shell delivered to rollcage shop
:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026
aftermath of the final strip and moved the 6MT/EJ257 back home for now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Rolling her out.
Removed
-windows/sound deading/dash/heatercore/blower
-unroof/doors/engine/trans/diff/suspension/fuel tank
-brake lines/fuel lines/seatbelts/interior/door sensors/
- EVERYTHING except the brake booster/master & slave clutch/wiring harness
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Backing her up

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
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Slowly rolling her up the ramps.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Shes loaded and ready to go!
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Watching her while we drive
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View out the back of the truck
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Unloading @ O'Brien Motorsports
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Her new home for the next few months.
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[Dead91silvia]

About damn time!

[chuckthefuk]

Your telling me! ... I am exhausted.. I had to do the final strip between 7pm (friday) - 4:30am (sat) ... sleep .. 7:30am (acquire tamper torx to remove air back ecu and gut dash) till 9:00 and then loaded the trailer. Got the cage builder at 11:00 and now I am going to sleep :-/ YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

About damn time!

^ second. lol

[chuckthefuk]

So happy. and loosing more weight to fit in this little tin can!. its hard enough being 6'4 and fat.. with doors that open.. climbing into a caged tin can is my biggest concern.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/853/yayfh.jpg

[chrish8r]

Cant wait to see how it looks with a nice cage in it

[r3v_v3ng3]

This is gonna be sick!!! Are you planning to color match the cage or custom color?

[Bataru]

Yay Progress!

[chuckthefuk]

This is gonna be sick!!! Are you planning to color match the cage or custom color?

Exterior = Satin Black / 2 stage base|clear
Exterior Protection = Plastidip Flat Black (4 layers)
Underbody = broze/gold
Cabin/trunk = white
Cage = black
Engine bay = black

[omgshitsjrdn]

What happened to your gt hood?

[chuckthefuk]

I don't understand the question?

[Dead91silvia]

So any progress pics of this beast or what?!

[chuckthefuk]

No shes in hibernation.. More so to do with the cage builders schedule but at the same allowing me to refine some of my aerodynamic mockups.. Talking with various tuners/builders/engineers... attempting to not half ass this mega build.

Spoke to one of my bestfriends.. www.sevenautomotive.ca (http://www.sevenautomotive.ca) looks like we will be taking a few cars on tour to a few events so looks like I will be representing SLi and Seven Automotive. So i think my cage has now been scheduled for a neon green paint job :-D

And "omgshitsjrdn" ... I am not sure what you are talking about. Bought the car.. Sold the hood. Got a Carbon Fiber GT style Hood.
-Chuck

[omgshitsjrdn]

OHHH! I thought you still had the GT style hood. My bad!

[4n70n1n0]

Any updates? I love your project

I want to see caged BD

[Muse]

Where did you get the carbon hood?

[chuckthefuk]

Cajual.. ex-legacy member.. he bought it from CarbonFX.. they lost the Mold.. so only 10 made.. VIS makes one I am pretty sure

[Muse]

I reeeeally hope so...

How do you loose something like a hood mold? :smt009

[chuckthefuk]

I don't want to have this conversation again.. lets just leave it at that..

[lord flashheart]

I own a 98 a4 quattro with many problems (specially an oil leak that i can't pinpoint)!

its probably coming from the engine. :smt002

dude chuck im sooo stoked on this for you on this! your project is probably one of the coolest on the site!

[chuckthefuk]

nahh.. i wouldn't say coolest... STI22B has the cleanest restoration and race heritage to be much better. and with the guys running Viper Transmissions and H6 turbo setups.

I am just a guy .. who likes Legacy's..

- Chuck

[amgarrety]

I thought this was the car with the rusted strut tower. I'm so happy it's not. That makes me very happy to see this project is still in the works.

[chuckthefuk]

ya i have to go check on the progress of the cage.. once the car is back i'll finish the body work and send it over to my shop :-D for mechanical and wire assembly. yay!

[chuckthefuk]

She's back!

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.... mmmmm ... oh and my BH driveshaft just blew up.. can't wait to see the carnage... :-/ driving a 99 BG 5MT borrowed from a friend...

Cage should be done next week.. ahaha

[Muse]

Oh, sweet.

are there any other caged leggys on the forum?

[chuckthefuk]

there are a few that i have come across but none that had much detail or explanation.

[Garrison]

Holy sunroof batman.

What is that made of? I want it!

[chuckthefuk]

standard sheet metal.. i wanted a carbon fiber insert but meh.. this is more... Model L :-D

[Dead91silvia]

I would have had a plex piece made, but it is a race car right?

[chuckthefuk]

You got it.. I would choose carbon over plex or lex. It can be popped out easily and the wind abrasion would scuff the lex/plex till it was opaque .

Anyways.. next week lol.. then suspension and bodywork

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah, hurry up and get it home!I love seeing progress!

[Yamazaki]

Whoa. I guess this'll be a coupe then huh? Nobody'll be able to use the rear doors it looks like (not that a dedicated track car would need rear doors), might as well weld them shut and shave the handles.

I wonder how that'll look... Where are our photoshop queens?

[chuckthefuk]

Yeah.. jungle gym makes it hard to hold passengers..

Pfft anyways the back cabin is going to hold my telemetry gear and fire suppression system.

I did a pshop long time ago when trying to design my widebody. with the chargespeed/apr replica kit I have it would look so weird that its not worth it.

I am on a slow build for making carbon fiber doors when I have a chance next year.

My carbon trunk should be ready I just need to get it shipped over..

Anyways progress is slow but its progress non the less.
- chuck

[chuckthefuk]

Shes coming along nicely. Airjax.com tubes on order.

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/4563/66k0.jpg
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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

BAD ASS!

[Muse]

Soooo muuuuch droooooool!

[98legwag]

Giggity.....

[Grimmrican]

Oh


My


God










Awesome

[Sub-Goon]

Wow! That looks great!

[Muse]

What series are you building this for?

[chuckthefuk]

I felt like a little piece of me was whole again... its been so long since i've seen my baby... its been so long and so many conversations of what will happen and very little outcome/production.

Today I visited Ronnie.. once again.. one of the most down to earth cool knowledge filled guy I have ever met.

I bolt in my Carbon Kevlar seat and test fitted my seat position. Sitting in the car with the A pillar bars complete and getting the first glimpse and feel of what its like to climb in my caged car....... i .... i... i.. i.... i was speechless..

I know to most people .... its just a cage man.. jungle gym of a mess.. but to me its more.. its another step towards something I want...

As far as class.. well honestly.. Open Class Time Attack... no tech inspection.. no hassle.. no angry competition.. just race against myself..

So here's the final list so far until the cage is built:
- Waiting for 4 x AirJax tubes to arrive and get welded in.
- Rockers/Side Skirts are getting side access jack points welded in + custom triangle jacks to mate with the rocker jack points
- Cut and relocate seat supports
- Harness bar
- Dash bar
- primed

Whats done so far:
- A/B/C pillars
- Firewall to Strut Towers
- Welded sunroof
- Main Hoop
- Passenger X-brace
- Driver Side X-brace extended for my fat ass.. notice the pics ... B pillar is cut into for more room.. yes this means i need custom/gutted doors... meh

I am crippled with a non-smart phone so a friend came with me a snapped some pics.. later tonight i will post them up.

Cheers SLi.. and as always thanks for the support.

- Chuck @ Seven Automotive

[Muse]

Open Class Time Attack. Nice. Seems to me like motorsports in it's purest form.

[chuckthefuk]

Its to much hassle to spec my build to compete.. I don't care for it.. if I get 4 hours of seat time a year I am good.. take it shows.. bring it out to RI meet.. do what I want.. ppl judge me.. ppl like me.. i don't care.. i build what I want how I want. My money my goals my vision.

All I am saying is I have no desire to go up against anyone with a higher skill level them me.. I don't see the enjoyment of that form of competition..

If I had it my way I would like to get staged in 2 minute intervals to prevent contact but thats not going to happen..

[Muse]

bring it out to RI meet..
Wait... Like, on a trailer? Or is this monster gonna be street-legal?

I know what answer I'm hoping for...

[chuckthefuk]

trailer ..... :-( but at least she can be with her family

[Grimmrican]

My feelings towards this

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/07/edaqehe3-1.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

trailer ..... :-( but at least she can be with her family
So Much Win, she'll be beautiful when she's all done :smt023

You should go I the Rhode Island meet in a few weeks, I'm just slightly suggesting :smt023

[chuckthefuk]

This year is no not the year to travel.. work.. life.. and lego!

[chuckthefuk]

As promised more pics.. Tomorrow I'll another update for you guys

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This is the style of rally side jack points I was describing above. The skirts hide the craftsmanship
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[Dead91silvia]

Why is the driver side pipes cut into the b-pillar?

[chuckthefuk]

driverside x-brace is bent and xtended out to give the driver more room.. i need every inch.

[Garrison]

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[Bataru]

Sweet Stuff!

[chuckthefuk]

So..... ya... I've been busy.. work and such... things like

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/8707/4stq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/4stq.jpg/)

and

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/4084/vbn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/vbn4.jpg/)

and

http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9623/1m6m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/1m6m.jpg/)

and

http://imageshack.us/a/img824/3325/0jms.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/0jms.jpg/)

So....... shes done.. yes the cage is done and I can move on to a new chapter of this build..

Here is a bit of documentation for you below..



All degreased
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How she sat for almost a year
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/31/u0i1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/u0i1.jpg/)

Gussets / Frame to cage welding done / Temp dash fitment (c/f version coming eventually)
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/7/k6i3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/k6i3.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/202/5lst.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/5lst.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/849/j5xz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/j5xz.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/443/8xp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/443/8xp9.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/690/1g9p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/1g9p.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/209/71hc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/71hc.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/801/i036.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/i036.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/594/b3xo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/b3xo.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/404/jk7d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/jk7d.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/33/uxd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/uxd7.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/826/c217.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/c217.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/13/rpu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/rpu4.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/849/omla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/omla.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/38/b6nr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/b6nr.jpg/)

Airjax.com (support tubes) welded in !
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/59/g2qv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/g2qv.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/94/cv1y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/cv1y.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/600/yb29.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/yb29.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/199/xwz1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/199/xwz1.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/4/oyt8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/oyt8.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/30/7etu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/7etu.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/19/odb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/odb7.jpg/)

Harness Bar w/ belt loops
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/823/u8g2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/u8g2.jpg/)

Seat position moved back and lowered including new I bolt for a 6-point harness
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/571/k9sh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/k9sh.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/29/vzuq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/vzuq.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/31/kl5u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/kl5u.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/41/4c7q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/4c7q.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/198/6mct.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/6mct.jpg/)

Side jack / Rally Jack Stand / stationary jack points installd. (doubt I will keep the LGT skirts but its a good refernce point)
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/46/nv3p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/nv3p.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/853/h2e2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/h2e2.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/31/rm8o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/rm8o.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/38/xoiz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/xoiz.jpg/)

Window net including removable mounts.
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/513/zqei.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/zqei.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/22/29ie.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/22/29ie.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/822/sz52.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/sz52.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/22/og8m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/22/og8m.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/27/jocg.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/jocg.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/4/phqn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/phqn.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/29/8fzz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/8fzz.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/826/2ek9.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/2ek9.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/845/505r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/505r.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/853/b9qs.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/b9qs.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/268/fbfk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/fbfk.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/11/3fzl.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/3fzl.jpg/)

Roof welded and primed
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/13/eehq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/eehq.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/19/1c73.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/1c73.jpg/)

All primed and looking fresh
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/703/kk6b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/kk6b.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/703/zjvq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/zjvq.jpg/)


On the body dolly getting ready to leave
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/cuwz.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/jqil.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/8ejd.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/k2a2.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/ho8b.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/do7t.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/bnoa.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/lln3.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/cuwz.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/jqil.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/8ejd.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/k2a2.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/ho8b.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/do7t.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/bnoa.jpg/)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/lln3.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/5/phv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/phv2.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/834/su7a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/su7a.jpg/)

At my place of business Seven Automotive and her temporary home until I can sandblast / powder coat the suspension and get wheels on her.
Then shes off to my psuedo body shop up north for widebody fitment and wheels.
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http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/30/b3qr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/b3qr.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/9/9lfw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/9lfw.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/21/mejc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/mejc.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/822/vggd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/vggd.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/407/j1j4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/407/j1j4.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/18/n6a5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/n6a5.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/513/0lfi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/0lfi.jpg/)


Next step.. order wheels... Volk GT-U?

[Bataru]

AAwwwwww Sssshhhhit

[Dead91silvia]

Bout damn time!

[1996Battlewagon]

Sweet mother of mary, you're actually pulling this thing off! Chuck for the win!

[chuckthefuk]

Ya... attempting to at least..

Feels good... inside and out.. I am really impressed with how the floor has been modified to fit my large frame. 6'4" with a helmet on and I have plenty of room even for my my feet avoiding the jack tube :-D

In the next 5 weeks I should have the jack stands ready for pickup and possibly some funds for my wheels..

But to be honest I think I will just find some garbage replicas that fit my needs to build the widebody around.. Yay itchy fiberglass

[Grimmrican]

Oh

My

God

O.0 this is so awesome. And ur doing a wide body kit? Hang on a moment......

.......ok I def subbed.

On a side note. What's up with that Datsun 280z in the background. That has some chunky ass tires on it lol. I like.


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[lord flashheart]

Im so pumped up on this shit!
Thata super super awesome bro!
I think this might be my favorite build!

[chuckthefuk]

@Dead91silvia ... Yeah.... ur telling me.
@Grimmrican ... I believe thats a 240z and its getting a tarmac cage done on it. I think I noticed a RB26 in it but I was focused on my car to be honest.
@lord flashheart ... Thanks :-D But I've seen more intense builds

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

FINALLY!!!!!!

[GTDrifter]

Looking amazing chuck

[demarioii]

so. much. win.

[86bratman]

Anything new with this beast?

[chuckthefuk]

been busy with work.

suspension should be on in a few weeks and some 18" fitment rims.. then strapped and shipped up north to start the widebody conversion..

its going to be a slow process.. but it will happen.
- Chuck

[lord flashheart]

When your build is this epic, updates are mandatory.