future spec racer - Page 5

aclark · 04-05-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by priapism

I'm of the opinion that...these are 20-25 year old cars, everything is going to have to be replaced or rebuilt no matter how nice the shell is.

I agree with that if the car is still bone stock or mostly stock, for sure.
This particular car I started with happened to have a clean shell. Although, the main reason I purchased it is because it had many of the spec parts (springs, shocks) on it already, and many of the bushings had recently been replaced. It was a great platform to get into spec racing, IMO, without having to go through the entire car with new parts.

aclark · 04-13-2012, 02:45 PM

A few more updates.
I just installed a short shifter (no pics)
Also, I got all the roll bar padding on. First track day next weekend now that it's done!

jaywood · 04-13-2012, 02:51 PM

Super nice

I'm with Kershaw....let's see some more pics of the mansion!!

neighborhood · 04-24-2012, 01:17 AM

To hell with what everyone thinks. Now that is out of the way,why did you reinstall the radio in a race car?

mcr_driver · 04-24-2012, 01:39 AM

I know this is about your e30 which is coming along amazingly well but post picks of that fastback mustang as well please it looks so delightful just lurking in the background

aclark · 08-13-2012, 01:57 PM

it's been a while since I have updated this thread. Here are some more updated pics.

here is a pic at the track about a month ago

I had to replace the rear spoiler. The one I had wasn't spec legal. I found an IS spoiler at the junk yard and repainted it.

I added a new front air dam

aclark · 08-13-2012, 02:01 PM

I got a new drivers seat, and moved the old one over to the passenger side.

One of the things I absolutely love is the new dead pedal. I think it came out perfect. It was entirely made from scrap metal laying around the garage.

ak- · 08-13-2012, 02:06 PM

This is great!

aclark · 09-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Next up is the paint.

getting the body work straightened out.

primed and ready

02Wrxdriver · 09-03-2012, 04:17 PM

Very nice build. Super clean. I helped Jparkr with his Pro3 build and I have to say this is very well done. I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

aclark · 09-06-2012, 03:45 PM

I attempted to shoot a single stage flat black. (Not easy to do)
It came out like shit, so I repainted it with rattle can flat black.
It came out better, but still not great. Flat black is a PITA.

MattAvino · 09-06-2012, 08:14 PM

haha nice diy paint.
Post pics of all the things that people have requested!!!

A Sucked Orange · 09-06-2012, 08:49 PM

john deere makes a satin black. it is the way to go.

aclark · 09-07-2012, 04:25 PM

now time for the bottom half.
RED

kingston · 09-07-2012, 06:15 PM

Aclark,

You're kicking some serious tail on this build! I'm working on stripping out my Alpine coupe for SE30 duties next year, too. Can you offer any insights on how you went about removing the sunroof cartridge?

Car's looking great! Can't wait to see it completed!

04-24-2012, 01:39 AM	#65
mcr_driver No R3VLimiter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 3,650	I know this is about your e30 which is coming along amazingly well but post picks of that fastback mustang as well please it looks so delightful just lurking in the background __________________

08-13-2012, 02:06 PM	#68
ak- R3V OG Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hacienda Hts, CA Posts: 9,441 Images: 3	This is great! __________________ _abbi. http://www.abelvalenzuelastore.com Home interiors; Upholstery, car upholstery, floor covering, window covering, carpets, & all kinds of repair. PM me for exclusive pricing. The reputable Castro's Motorsport. N. Hollywood, CA 818-765-3606

09-03-2012, 04:17 PM	#70
02Wrxdriver PRO3 Mechanic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 20 Images: 1	Very nice build. Super clean. I helped Jparkr with his Pro3 build and I have to say this is very well done. I'll be keeping an eye on this one. __________________ Don't worry I'm working on Jparkr's Pro3 in this picture.

09-06-2012, 08:14 PM	#72
MattAvino E30 Mastermind Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,945	haha nice diy paint. Post pics of all the things that people have requested!!! __________________ E30 buildy things http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=195286

04-13-2012, 02:45 PM	#62
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	A few more updates. I just installed a short shifter (no pics) Also, I got all the roll bar padding on. First track day next weekend now that it's done!

04-13-2012, 02:51 PM	#63
jaywood No R3VLimiter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 3,275	Super nice I'm with Kershaw....let's see some more pics of the mansion!!

08-13-2012, 01:57 PM	#66
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	it's been a while since I have updated this thread. Here are some more updated pics. here is a pic at the track about a month ago I had to replace the rear spoiler. The one I had wasn't spec legal. I found an IS spoiler at the junk yard and repainted it. I added a new front air dam

08-13-2012, 02:01 PM	#67
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	I got a new drivers seat, and moved the old one over to the passenger side. One of the things I absolutely love is the new dead pedal. I think it came out perfect. It was entirely made from scrap metal laying around the garage.

09-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#69
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	Next up is the paint. getting the body work straightened out. primed and ready

09-06-2012, 03:45 PM	#71
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	I attempted to shoot a single stage flat black. (Not easy to do) It came out like shit, so I repainted it with rattle can flat black. It came out better, but still not great. Flat black is a PITA.

09-06-2012, 08:49 PM	#73
A Sucked Orange Mod Crazy Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Eternity Posts: 710	john deere makes a satin black. it is the way to go.

09-07-2012, 04:25 PM	#74
aclark Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41 Images: 1	now time for the bottom half. RED