Time for an update.
There has been a lot going on in the last month. I've gotten a lot done and am still working on all of my subprojects....
My car officially weighs 1620lbs with a full tank of gas and all other fluids.
@Ark :D - I have an easier way to install the metal aftermarket shifting brackets. This will work for ANY of the 3/8-16 aftermarket shifter bracket connectors (ZZP, OTTP, etc.) and does not require any machining/welding/fabrication other than cutting all-thread. I have not installed mine yet but will. Purchase (2) of
these adapters and about 1-2 feet of 3/8-16 threaded rod and a couple of 3/8" nuts from the local hardware store. The Adapters screw into the DF supplied shifter connectors. The 3/8-16 rod will go from the adapter to the shifter bracket. Mark and cut the threaded rod to length. Adjust and set lock nuts on the 3/8-16 rod to the adapter and bracket connectors so it can't move out of adjustment. DONE!
I have been having problems with the front steering rod ends and I ordered new ones. I was not able to tighten them enough into the steering bracket to get the cotter pin in. I'm going to replace them with new ones and see if it's the rod ends or the bracket. I'll let everyone know what I find out.
For those that haven't been following the
titling in Texas thread, I've been going through that process and the goalposts have been moved a few times. I have passed everything except for the emissions inspection but I'm working on that now. I should have some good news later this week or next. I'll have a full write up on it once I'm done. Sidenote, clean the powdercoat off of the VIN before inspection. Big shout out to Russell (
@Rttoys ) and Jason (
@JBINTX ) for their help with this. Russell has been on point with letting me borrow his trailer to get my car inspected and other help figuring out the new stuff. I go from being happy to pass something to freaking out about something else and I'm sure they're getting sick of me talking about it. Thanks for the patience as well!
I've gotten the wing mounted and it is good. I like the size. It's big enough from the back but it's not overpowering from the other angles. It's PCI Racing 60" wing with their end caps. I painted the caps with Krylon Fusion Dark Metal Metallic. The scoops are painted the same color as well as my hood vents (more coming on these soon)
We test fit body panels and are semi-prepping for paint. Part for the State and part for me. I liked the gunmetal rattle can so much that I found a color to paint the body panels that is very close to the Krylon. It's similar but different enough that the pieces will stand out in certain light and blend in other light. It's Hyundai Mineral Gray Pearl.
I'm having trouble with my front scoops. Having never done fiberglass and thinking it was easy was a mistake. I've made many mistakes along the way and I'm just about to throw up my hands. I've got two more ideas to get it done and if they don't work, I'm going to go away from them.
I have the front/rear motorcycle dash camera mounted. I used a 3/4" x 3/4" aluminum angle and created a bracket to attach at the hood mount. It projects the screen out just enough that I can see it through the steering wheel and it'll act as a rear-view camera while recording both cameras. It's the
MotoWolf M6 Plus. The cables are just long enough to go through the tunnel and mount right on the crossbar behind the driver's seat. I thought I had a picture of where I put them but I don't. I'll get one and update this post with it.
I found what I think is a good place for a head unit. I'm using the
Boss Audio gauge-size bluetooth capable marine receiver. It's AM/FM/Bluetooth and it includes a USB charging dongle so I don't need any other USB ports to charge up accessories if needed. The shifter is in 5th gear in the photos to show location. I'll be hooking everything up tonight or tomorrow.
I made a full height windshield and bent it. It's 21 1/2" from the middle high spot to the top (I think). It's 1/4" thick impact and scratch resistant acrylic. I bent it on the car with a 1300 watt heat gun. I'm not happy with the bend and I'm going to redo it using a piece of aluminum angle as the bender so it's a more consistent bend. It'll only be for occasional use. I'll probably keep one at my house and one at my shop so I can swap it out if the weather changes (like it does often in Houston)....
Still on the list to work on:
-splitter
-side skirts/floor extensions
-rear diffuser (moving further back in my mind and may not go anywhere)
-chasing down a misc. leak from the motor/transmission area. I think the oil is overfilled because of the dual oil coolers and backflowing.
-painting body panels and mounting
-redoing my windshield bending.