2nd Gen JCW Finished with my build... thought I’d stop in and say hi...

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  1. orangecrush

    orangecrush New Member

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    #1 orangecrush, Jan 29, 2011
    Hey all... haven’t been around much lately, here or the sewing site. After hitting a wall at 120, the rebuild is done and I thought I’d post some pics showing the end of my journey. This will be the short version.

    As many of you know, the car got crunched.

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    Disassembled the car.

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    Changed color.

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    Installed BC coilovers with swift springs.

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    Installed OS Giken clutch and LSD

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    Had some rear seats made to match front seats.

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    Painted my homemade wing in candy.

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    Put bottom panels under car.

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    Bought some diffusers, didn’t work... had to modify them.

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    All done...

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  2. N2MINI

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    #2 N2MINI, Jan 29, 2011
    Turned out GREAT..
    Hope to see it in person one day..
    Since I'm just up the road in W-S..
     
  3. iwashmycar

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    #3 iwashmycar, Jan 29, 2011
    Very well done Mark.

    Love the new color!
     
  4. Justa Jim

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    #4 Justa Jim, Jan 29, 2011
    Nice, I like that color too. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    #5 Ofioliti, Jan 29, 2011
    Yes, nice color! Wonderful job.
     
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    #6 tmors424, Jan 29, 2011
    Looks nice- did your insurance pay for all that? I want a policy with them. I dont think the company you deal with does it "in 15 minutes or less".
     
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    #7 Minidave, Jan 29, 2011
    So did you get a handle on the torque steer problem you were having?

    What's your first track outing then?

    Surely you didn't spend all this time and money on mods to not take it to the track to see how they work! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 Metalman, Jan 29, 2011
    Very nicely done.
    Like the new color.
     
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    #9 JSart, Jan 29, 2011
    You took her up one more notch. Nicely done, Mark.
     
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    #10 Rae, Jan 29, 2011
    Wow! What a wicked build! Can't wait to see it on the track.
     
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    #11 Mike, Jan 29, 2011
    That car makes orange look good.
     
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    #12 futuremini, Jan 29, 2011
    Looks awesome Mark! :Thumbsup:

    So what is going to be your next mod? :D
     
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    #13 orangecrush, Jan 29, 2011
    Thanks everyone... Just thought I’d let ya’ll know where I was on the car. And yes, I’m definitely doing another track day... I had to make sure everything was alright first before I stuffed my car into the wall or someone else.


    NOTTA.... I am so done.... okay, maybe a roll bar but that’s it... I promise.


    Mark
     
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    #14 minimark, Jan 29, 2011
    Looks great!!!
     
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    #15 Crashton, Jan 29, 2011
    Great job. When life gives you lemons make em orange! :Thumbsup:

    A roll bar is a very good idea for a track car.
     
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    #16 INIMINI, Jan 29, 2011
    Nice "Orange Crush" Color! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #17 Jan, Jan 29, 2011
    Love the color and I'm not into Orange.......very nice...........

    my guess is he's out driving...................or melting tires
     
  18. Blainestang

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    #18 Blainestang, Jan 29, 2011
    Awesome, like I said elsewhere. Love the color!

    BTW, what happened with the crash, if you don't mind me asking? Anything mechanical-related that we should be wary of?
     
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    #19 orangecrush, Jan 29, 2011
    Definitely not mechanical related... not unless you consider a 250lb passenger added on said lap....lol.


    Mark
     
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    #20 Blainestang, Jan 29, 2011
    Gotcha! That is practically 10% more weight, so I can see why that would handle a little different! Something to think about, that's for sure.
     
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