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Gearbangin's NA Track Build

Old 01-20-18, 01:08 PM
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Thanks it funny seeing an 08 Lexus parked with Mclarens. Lol
Old 01-21-18, 08:39 PM
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Congrats on being the first with th CF roof transplant :-)
How is it? Any difference in road noise? Any squeaks , vibrations?
Can you feel the 100 lbs off? How much is the typical installation, if you don’t mind sharing?
Old 01-21-18, 09:00 PM
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Thanks lol can't say the shop took it to the show on a trailer. Car going back to shop. I won't be driving it until spring.
Old 01-24-18, 05:35 PM
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Brother I have to give it to you by far for me your ISF has to be one of sickest ISF ever done. Like you I'm about performance first and everything you've done so far has deeply added to performance capabilities of your ISF well done looking forward to seeing WHAT else you have planned. Oh luv your license plate it says it all LOL.
Old 01-26-18, 10:29 AM
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Thanks so much. Shes back home waiting for spring.




Old 02-03-18, 03:22 PM
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At this point what would you calculate your total weight savings with all the work you've so far from roof, interior suspension rims etc?

With all weight reduction that you've done so far where do you notice the biggest change? handling, acceleration, braking? Where do you think the cars benefits most from your weight reduction program.

One last thing how much more competitive has F become with all your changes. What's been response from fellow racer on track when they see how competitive your ISF is.
Old 02-03-18, 07:41 PM
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If it is indeed 100+ pounds from the tallest point on the car (which I don't doubt), this would bring down the CoG fairly significantly, and I suspect that it would be easily felt in transitional maneuvers and also acceleration. I definitely want more information as I find this one of the best overall mods yet since it truly delivers on all performance fronts. Truly a big differentiator that BMW has offered with the M3 as an available factory option.
Old 02-04-18, 12:33 PM
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Curious on Weapon F's questions as well. Should also help roll couple and increase effective spring rate.
Old 02-08-18, 07:15 AM
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We shall see in a few months. I also plan on getting her weighed in.
Old 02-08-18, 03:22 PM
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love your progression over the years man.
Old 02-09-18, 10:56 PM
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What's the go with the strips on the roof can you just stick then down
Old 03-02-18, 11:36 PM
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Is your front grill painted? plasti dipped? or vinyl wrapped? How about front lexus logo? THX!
Old 03-07-18, 10:04 PM
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Is your SEIBON carbon fiber hood everything painted? or vent part not painted?
Old 03-13-18, 01:48 PM
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Some updated havent installed the RR Racing engine mounts yet but will have in before first track day. I hate wings but this is a track build so wanted something functional and tasteful. I went with the Mode Carbon Black Series Track Wing its from the C63 AMG Black Series (a factory track car lol)





Old 03-13-18, 02:49 PM
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Looks great! ...but how functional is functional? Found no downforce stats after a quick search, though she isn't cheap so suspect the claims of functional must have *some* merit?? But for that kind of $$, you're almost into active wing territory...

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