Desert Sasqwatch
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Tim, fantastic and congratulations. Looks like all of your hard work has been rewarded with a successful first drive.
Tim's Extended Track Lower Entry - 10 SS/Tc *REGISTERED*
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Tim Moland
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Took it out for a night drive to check out the headlights. Found out the cruise works also. If you like watching windy videos, this is up your alley!
Tim Moland
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These are the headlights that DF sells. I assume they are DOT approved, but I can not find any info on them when I look them up.
Tim Moland
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I also installed my seat belts today. I went with the original cobalt setup. Pretty straight forward, but here are some pics in case anyone has questions.
Ross
Goblin Guru
I tried to leave the shoulder bolt and the lap bolt loose on the seat belt retainer - the same as the stock Cobalt seat belts. That allows them to change angles as the seat slides forward and back. I haven't figured out the lap belt bolt yet...but I could lock it down like you did.
Tim Moland
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The bolts on the main unit are tightened down. The shoulder bolt and bottom bolt have self locking nuts, so they are tightened all the way, then backed off enough for the bolts to rotate by hand. This allows them to rotate freely.
Tim Moland
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Started working on the hood tonight. Got it located and riveted on the front bracket. I decided when I ordered my kit that I wanted to install the NACA ducts on the inside of the hood to give it a smoother look. I ordered it without any cut outs so I had more options. So far I have located the ducts and made rough cut outs. Next I plan to adhere the ducts to the hood with adhesive and flush mount rivets from the outside.
Tim Moland
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Hey guys, I wanted to post this picture a while back but forgot. When I was attaching my shifter cables to the transmission bracket, I noticed the passenger side cable did not head in the right direction to meet the shift lever. This caused unnecessary binding of the cable. So I made up a couple of wedges to go on each side of the bracket to change the angle of that cable. It turned out pretty good.
BaltimoreHokie
Goblin Guru
Yeah I need to do the same...Maybe itll make it smoother
Ross
Goblin Guru
My attempt at reducing cable stress.
Tim Moland
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Nice. Df should redesign their mount to use the stock bracket like you did. It seems to line everything up perfectly.
IDRVSLO
Goblin Guru
Dont know if I said it......but horrible color choice.
Tim Moland
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Well, just short of eight weeks from delivery, my Goblin is officially street legal! It feels amazing!!
Karter2026
Goblin Guru
That's great. I have a slight hate for you though Lol.
I am at 6 weeks and 6 days waiting for my paperwork to come back from the state.
Lol.I am at 6 weeks and 6 days waiting for my paperwork to come back from the state.
Tim Moland
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I know. I've been reading your posts. I thought it would be the same for me. Turns out, in Kansas, it is very easy to register. I called the inspection station to make an appointment, got to talking to them about how to get the car to them. The officer says, "On rare occasions, we make house calls. How about tomorrow morning?" Blew my mind. He showed up, checked the VIN on the motor to make sure it matched my Paperwork, checked for blinkers, brakes, and horn and then did the paperwork. They even used the DF frame number plate as my VIN, so I didn't have to attach another plate. Found some cheap liability insurance through progressive (til I find some full coverage) and went and got my tag. The whole experience was less then three hours. This was the part of the build I was most nervous about, and it couldn't have gone easier!That's great. I have a slight hate for you though
I am at 6 weeks and 6 days waiting for my paperwork to come back from the state.
Tim Moland
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Downloaded an app called DragRacer. It's fun to go out and see what your car can really do. It uses GPS to track you. I have no idea if it is accurate, but it seems consistent. Here is my best run so far. I still need to try the No Lift Shift for a faster time.
BaltimoreHokie
Goblin Guru
Funny. I just downloaded one a couple weeks ago. I haven't gotten to go hard yet. Looking forward to seeing the results though
grantcropper
Active Member
Sorry if I haven't looked hard enough - Lonny, Adam said you guys were putting some more videos together for turbo builds. Is there any content that you have put together that is accessible on this forum not already uploaded with the original videos?Turbo fuel pump orientation
Turbo fuel pump orientation
Using pliers you can twist and pull the two steel rods out of the top. Turn the top 180 degrees and reinstall the rods.dfkitcar.com
grantcropper
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This is so inspiring. Your goblin looks incredible!