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Old 09-14-08, 06:55 PM
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I have a plan for a different material than heat wrap. I will keep you all posted on how it turns out...Car has got to look good...

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Old 10-01-08, 11:39 PM
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No pics on this post, but just to update that the custom paint and bodywork is progressing well. I expect the painting to be completed by the middle of next week or so. I should be shipping the car back to my home by that weekend. I may post up a few pics before then...The front bumper should be hot!!

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Old 10-02-08, 01:58 AM
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So the TT install is done?

Congrats....
Old 10-02-08, 07:43 AM
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Oh yes!!! The hardest part is completed...I will be ready to duke it out with the other FI'd V8's in 2009 at the V8 Shootout...

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Very nice. The craftsmanship is excellent!
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Thanks, wait till you see the paint, body and interior...

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Looks great Ryan. I'm glad he finished up your nightmare of a downpipe because I flew him out here to help us finish up some more fab that we were behind on!!!

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Originally Posted by qksl2
Looks great Ryan. I'm glad he finished up your nightmare of a downpipe because I flew him out here to help us finish up some more fab that we were behind on!!!

Ian
Wow, another Ian...Obviously, not like the one Mike worked for here...

I am glad Mike was able to help you out as well. Yeah, this project has been riddled with challenges...Not because I was not willing or able, but finding a reliable shop to do the work......It is great Mike is a stand up guy and stepped up and completed the work...Anyway, wait until it is all complete...I know I am on pins and needles thinking about it.

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Nope, we are on great terms with our customers! We know who puts food on our plate...

Anyway, I'm excited to see how it turns out. The fab work is awesome, but what else would you expect from that guy? When is your target up and running date?

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Hey gang. I was going to go over to the shop and take some pics, but ran out of time this afternoon. So, I asked them to send me a few phone pics. They are poor res pics, but the work is obviously well done. Looks like the bumper is a single unit...Awesome work. Can't wait to see it in person and take the high res pics tomorrow. Enjoy:











More to come...

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Here are a few of the hood:





I will post the high res pics tomorrow...

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Sorry, forgot to post up the pic with the TurboSmart BOV:





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Clean/Factory look, yet tastefully aggressive at the same time. Perfect! I can't wait to see it painted with that intercooler gleaming through..
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Originally Posted by SC400TT
Sorry, forgot to post up the pic with the TurboSmart BOV:


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Whats this place called and where are they that is doing that fab work for the turbo's? They take some serious care with the tape and the foam...
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Originally Posted by twizted
Whats this place called and where are they that is doing that fab work for the turbo's? They take some serious care with the tape and the foam...
I put down the tape and foam myself before sending the car to them. but they added some to be sure they did not damage my car. I had the engine bay painted before taking the car to them so I could install the engine and loom and tranny before shipping it to the shop.

The shop that finished off the project is in Tampa, and is F&H Performance. Victor is the man over there, and Mike Young, formerly of Driven Concepts, went over to F&H and finished the work he started.

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