Frank's Florida Street Goblin Build (#227) - 06 SS, 2.4L donor

[Rttoys]

Hopefully they won't look at the photos and immediately declare its a dune buggy or sand rail, that would not be good.

make sure to have as much bodywork on as possible, so it doesn't look like a dunebuggy. One of the Houston folks has this same problem because they didn't have bodywork on just so it would be easier to inspect.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

make sure to have as much bodywork on as possible, so it doesn't look like a dunebuggy. One of the Houston folks has this same problem because they didn't have bodywork on just so it would be easier to inspect.

It's all there (including fenders) except an engine cover !!!

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Finally after nearly 5 month's I was able to get a Seibon Wing. Car is officially done. Just waiting on hearing back from the state of Florida on my paperwork.

 

[Ark :D]

Nice job Frank, looks great!

 

[95Blitz]

Great job Frank...

 

[Vwsaabvt]

I think your wing is on backwards

 

[r3drckt]

I think your wing is on backwards

I was thinking this as well. Their picture shows it facing the other way on the Seibon website. But since it’s strictly looks, if you’re happy with it frank then keep it.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

I think your wing is on backwards

Actually I tried it both ways. There were no directions that came with my wing. To me it looked the best like this.

As a pilot I can tell you there are NO forward swept wing's on any production aircraft. There have only been a few forward swept wing aircraft ever produced. The advantage is that a forward swept wing reduces the "Critical Mach" speed. And since I will mostly be driving at just under Mach 1 this doesn't seem to be an issue. Lol

PS: The front suspension & engine are now mounted in the back, backwards? So now it all matches.

 

[Fozda]

Are you trying to create lift with this wing?

PS: The front suspension & engine are mounted forwards in the rear.

 

[G Atsma]

Actually I tried it both ways. There were no directions that came with my wing. To me it looked the best like this.

As a pilot I can tell you there are NO forward swept wing's on any production aircraft. There have only been a few forward swept wing aircraft ever produced. The advantage is that a forward swept wing reduces the "Critical Mach" speed. And since I will mostly be driving at just under Mach 1 this doesn't seem to be an issue. Lol

PS: The front suspension & engine are now mounted in the back, backwards? So now it all matches.

Keeping sub-Mach 1??? Coward.... LOL

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Are you trying to create lift with this wing?

PS: The front suspension & engine are mounted forwards in the rear.

Why yes I am but in the downward direction.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Floor Mat's - Ordered some custom made floor mat's from "Coco Mats". Sent them a pattern & they did the rest. Not cheap but pretty nice.

 

[ctuinstra]

I really like those. Gots me thinkin'

 

[ctuinstra]

Floor Mat's - Ordered some custom made floor mat's from "Coco Mats". Sent them a pattern & they did the rest. Not cheap but pretty nice.

How much? Did you give just dimensions or a template?

 

[CaptFrank2001]

How much? Did you give just dimensions or a template?

I bought some heavy construction paper for a template, cut it to fit & marked it as they explain on their website. Sent it in to them and it took about 3 weeks. They did a great job. $220 plus tax & shipping.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

VERY NICE! Love the checkerboard pattern.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Picked up the MPVI2 tuner from HP Tuners. Also bought the AEM 30-300 X-Series, wide band Air/Fuel sensor. Pretty straightforward mounting it above & behind the turn signal control. Difficult spot to weld in the bung for the sensor. Now I need to fine a good tune file for the 2.4 NA Ecotec.

 

[Zoom Zoom]

Bit the bullet & paid $192 for a professional 4-wheel alignment on a very expensive machine. Disregard where it says Chevy Cavalier, they had to plug something in as a baseline.

How’s your Goblin driving sense you got it aligned ?

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Have not driven it yet. Still waiting on a tag & Title. Hopefully later this week or next week at the latest.

 

[CaptFrank2001]

Working on adding the Parking Brake (E-Brake). Having difficult finding much information on the E-Brake install. Be nice to know the torque specs. After installing the brake caliper, rotor and brake pads I noticed the rotor was rubbing metal to metal (see picture). I added the supplied washer between the adapter and the brake caliper and that cured the problem. Not sure if this is the recommended procedure but it fixed the problem. Anyone else have this issue?