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  1. cct1

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    #278 cct1, Mar 24, 2015
    Paul--are you dead set on the clutch master clutch? Some folks have had issues with them...I have an OS Giken going in mine, but maybe that wouldn't work with your flywheel. Expensive, but with the amount we've invested in these suckers, it's sometihng worth paying extra for IMHO.
     
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    #283 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 25, 2015
    Engine bay when I started this morning...
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    Engine bay now...
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    #284 Nathan, Mar 25, 2015
    Still need to sweep that floor...yikes.
     
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    #285 N2MINI, Mar 25, 2015
    whew.. You planning a repaint in there or something??? I think you missed that bolt in the upper left!!! haha!!! Be a good time to vent an area to let hot engine air escape out to some vented A-Panels!!! since it is now a race car, who needs the washer reservoir....
     
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    #291 TheModFather, Mar 25, 2015
    Aluminum foil works good too...

    Are you putting the plastic firewall shielding back... I wanted to leave mine out, but didnt... Maybe next time.
     
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    #292 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 25, 2015
    Sorry, I only take advice from people who know what they're talking about.
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    That's a very good tip. I hope I remember it next time. :Thumbsup:

    Yeah, I'm putting all that stuff back. Let me be sloppier with the paint in that area. :cornut:

    Oh, and that shield keeps water out of the inside air duct...
     
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    #293 TheModFather, Mar 25, 2015
    But racecar! ;)
     
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    #297 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 25, 2015
    The "red brackets" are the coveted cabrio strut tower braces. Standard equipment on convertibles, a bolt-on mod for hardtops. Supposedly helps stiffen up the strut towers a bit, reduce cowl shake...

    They start out in black... but I made them red to match my strut bar and engine mounts.
     
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    #298 Nathan, Mar 25, 2015
    Thread about them can be found at http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/suspension-brake-modifications/1410-convertible-braces-tintops.html

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    #305 TheModFather, Mar 26, 2015
    How many of the little belt line clips that go under the windshield did you break? :p

    I had to replace just about all of mine.
     
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    #307 UKCoopeR, Mar 26, 2015
    Plastic dodads like that I buy in 10-packs because I will eventually use them all lol.

    Some really impressive progress, you are getting lots done!
     
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    #321 RallyMini370, Mar 28, 2015
    looking good so far....I mean the beer.
     
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    #323 MCS02, Mar 28, 2015
    You are fast!
     
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    #328 MCS02, Mar 28, 2015
    I think at least half is a different car than what rolled off the assembly line! This is a great project, just one more reason I can't wait to get to the Dragon!!
     
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    #331 MCS02, Mar 28, 2015
    What are you talking about? Last year when I saw Dave's car it had two or three different colors of red!



    Just kidding Dave, don't run out in the garage and look.:D
     
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    #341 RallyMini370, Mar 29, 2015
    hahaha a good point Savvy. something I forget at times until I need something when I'm there. LOL
     
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    #348 abuzavi, Mar 30, 2015
    SOrry it's taken me a week to come back and post comments, Paul. Damn.

    1. Colin. Can I just say: Colin.

    2. Wellzy is the man. That is a straight-up solid.

    3. Stinko de Marko is going to be a hell of a party this year. 620 is going to be stupid awesome this year.

    4. No idea why you're worried about the lifespan of that clutch. Anything you put in there would be terminal. Damn, son, like you know how to drive a stick.

    5. Hans Brix better hold the frak on.
     
  18. Dave.0

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    #355 Dave.0, Mar 31, 2015
    I have that same shift knob it's awesome. :Thumbsup::popcorn:
     
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    #356 MCS02, Mar 31, 2015
    Yea but do you use the cheat sheet too? :biggrin5:
     
  20. RallyMini370

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    #361 RallyMini370, Apr 1, 2015
    hahaha that could be going the wrong way.....Dave 5 folks drive your car? care to do the list?

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