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Old 03-16-17, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearbangin
No back seat. Just full harness bar.
What I meant was a fixed - back racing seat, but I forgot you bought some Evo seats.👍
Looking forward to watching the rest of your build.
Old 03-17-17, 06:53 AM
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More fire.
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Old 03-17-17, 10:11 PM
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Just curious how much weight do you think has been removed with all your mods ?
Old 03-18-17, 08:32 AM
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Well I also got the few more tricks havevnt posted yet. The bar does add weight so I'd say 200-250.
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If I leave doors off more.
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Neat build. I'm subscribing as I'd like to see the finished project. SCCA or IMSA club racing?
Old 03-18-17, 09:20 AM
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Not for any sanctioning body but bar is built to spec. Just a fun track day car. I live 20 minutes from Pittsburgh international raceway.
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What spec are you building the cage to? I am concerned about the rear brace bars going to a cross bar instead of into a pillar box. Always exciting to see a cage going in none the less.
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Scca solo® roll bar standards
a. Basic design considerations but it's more of a harness bar not a full cage.
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Butting up the rear seat delete and some more carbon.
Old 03-24-17, 06:38 AM
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Windshield out and some billet Fs.
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Very nice...

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Custom water jet logos. Will all be wrapped alcantara.
Old 03-24-17, 02:21 PM
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Dude, the water jet emblems came out cool as hell. Since I'm an aircraft mechanic, I think it would good just to have them riveted in place and maybe paint that portion black. Great build!


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