r3drckt - extended track - 06 SS/SC G85
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Ark :D
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I'd bet they are so busy now, if they don't keep organized, they'll sink!
Sparvy
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Sweet. Did they say when yours was shipping out? If I remember correctly they ship chassis to similar locations when they have enough for a truck. I'm #262 so mine may be on the jig.
Desert Sasqwatch
Goblin Guru
There are a LOT of frames sitting behind yours in the pic. Guess they have been busy in Red Oak! 
Looks like it won’t ship this month unfortunately as there’s no other kits coming this way on the schedule this month. My kits not on the schedule this month anyways, doesn’t mean it won’t change. May end up biting the bullet and do a pickup. Waiting a week or 2 for delivery I might be able to contain my excitement for, not sure if I’ll be able to hold back for a month+
Since I’m going to be running 93 Octane, I’m assuming I’ll be around the 400whp mark, maybe a little more. I still need to buy my ported head or have a place around me do it, but it’s going to be required (plus the 82# valve springs) to reach that number and spin to 7500rpm.
400whp is my goal anyway. Same mod list (or pretty similar one minus the turbo) is what JustinRead was running when he did his 587whp run on e85. He was using the S257 turbo though. The Z57 is supposed to be similar, but not quite as potent.
400whp is my goal anyway. Same mod list (or pretty similar one minus the turbo) is what JustinRead was running when he did his 587whp run on e85. He was using the S257 turbo though. The Z57 is supposed to be similar, but not quite as potent.
pisco
Well-Known Member
350-400 whp is my end goal as well however I’ll be starting out stock to tune suspension and get a feel for the car. 1st winter after assembly is complete I’ll do my engine build. I’ll be watching your build in the meantime. Anxious to see how it works out for you
Heh, you and me both haha
Sparvy
Active Member
I heard the other day that mine is shipping out on the 15th so it appears like they are sending them out in batches on a weekly basis these days. Business is booming.
Yea they are trying to send in batches to similar regions. Chassis 268 is scheduled to ship Monday because that batch is hitting the west coast, but mine that’s 261 is headed to the east coast 2 weeks later. Rather pay $800 in shipping than $1400 in taxes and gas to pick the chassis up (plus my time driving) if it means waiting a few extra weeks, so be it.
Sparvy
Active Member
Sounds like we are on the same shipment. My chassis is 262 and heading to NH so depending on your location on the east coast we will likely be days apart. I also considered picking mine up but the gas, hotels, food on top of the TX tax wouldn't have made much sense since my shipping is supposed to be in the 1300 ballpark.
Ya all the added expenses on top of the tax isn't worth the few weeks I can wait haha. I'm down in Pensacola, FL (near the Alabama boarder) so a few days apart sounds about right. Not sure how many others are along the way either. The $800 was just a guestimate. I haven't received my final invoice yet so not sure what the shipping is going to be.
I plan on driving the Goblin (or potentially towing it) when @GoblinGal organizes the First Annual Goblin Fest at the DF HQ.But y’all miss the factory tour.
JPas914
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If that event happens, I’d haul mine over.
GoblinGal
Goblin Guru
That'd be great, huh? I agree! However, have you ever been to North Texas? Have you ever driven in Texas traffic? The roads here are not the nicest to go cruising on & the traffic is even worse! You'll see our Goblins & crew here & throughout the coming year but having a get together here? Not that we don't LOVE our Goblin family but NAH....