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*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 04:56 PM

Here is a little bit more detail image from the new trans mount and cross member modification...

As mentioned before, this thing is beefy... and combined with the new billet motor mounts, the power will be going where it's needed and not be lost in the drivetrain as extra waste due to component movement...

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 05:01 PM

I got a phone call from The DriveShaft Specialists of Texas today, and went and picked up this monstrosity...

It is a 4" aluminum one piece driveshaft custom built for this car and the new trans...

The U-joints are Spicer XL Cold forged 1350 pieces... top shelf items... The yoke is the one we got from Strange, it's a billet piece, and the shaft itself is simply massive... We have 3/16 of an inch minimum clearance around it and with the trans mount and the sturdy mounted diff, nothing will be moving much so it's nice and snug....

I want to throw out a big shout to Brent, Billy and Co. for the great work and quick service... Great Guys to deal with...

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 05:05 PM

One other items came in today, well, several items did, but I have pics of this one...

Brandon at IPS, Terri, Darth Emma... Thanks to you folks for this one...

WooHoo... My Corbeau seats came in....

I'll wait until we finish the cage and interior work to do anything other than check them for fit, but they are amazing... much better in person than what I thought seeing them online...

fcu678 · 04-18-2012, 05:41 PM

I've been keeping up with your build and it looks like Brandi is coming together quite well, everything looks great

We have 5 or 6 cars from the Cajun Camaro Club that are going to G16, Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet and who knows

Craig

Darth_Emma · 04-18-2012, 06:04 PM

Those seats look amazing. Much nicer than I thought they would be too! I will probably get a set of those once I get the current round of mods completed.

What harness did you get?

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fcu678

I've been keeping up with your build and it looks like Brandi is coming together quite well, everything looks great

We have 5 or 6 cars from the Cajun Camaro Club that are going to G16, Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet and who knows

Craig

Man, I'm still hoping to make it to the Gathering, but at this point I'm not too sure... I've got so much work to do and I still need to get the AMS1000 dialed in when we get her running and I need some seat time prior to the Fest... I've also got to do some modifications to a couple of trailers before the Fest... It seems way out there time wise, but I leave in five days and wont be back for a month... and then a month at home and off to work for another month and then it's time for the Fest... We'll see, like I said, I'm still hopeful....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Those seats look amazing. Much nicer than I thought they would be too! I will probably get a set of those once I get the current round of mods completed.

What harness did you get?

Hey T.

I haven't gotten any harness yet... I'm going to go over to Simpson when I get back and see what they have available and what looks best and will perform to what I need... I'll let them custom fit my harness...

Yeah, I was very pleased when I opened the box with the seats... I like the hard back as well... I forgot to get pics of that, but it's nicely done, and all leather upholstery... Very good quality leather too I might add...

PQ · 04-18-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

One other items came in today, well, several items did, but I have pics of this one...

Brandon at IPS, Terri, Darth Emma... Thanks to you folks for this one...

WooHoo... My Corbeau seats came in....

I'll wait until we finish the cage and interior work to do anything other than check them for fit, but they are amazing... much better in person than what I thought seeing them online...

So might I have the pleasure of being scared to death in one of those?

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

So might I have the pleasure of being scared to death in one of those?

Sure... bring the phone book and the depends...

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcu678

I've been keeping up with your build and it looks like Brandi is coming together quite well, everything looks great

We have 5 or 6 cars from the Cajun Camaro Club that are going to G16, Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet and who knows

Craig

I gotta wonder how many people know where Houma is without looking it up on a map... I've spent quite a bit of time there... and got one nasty ticket...

It was on me though so no complaining...

PQ · 04-18-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Sure... bring the phone book and the depends...

Print ad is getting smaller. I might have to go to encyclopedia.

Kyle.Gilmour · 04-18-2012, 06:29 PM

when you check for fittment of those seats... will you measure the head room...
if you gain some decent numbers then I will get on ordering one a bit quicker!

PQ · 04-18-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

when you check for fittment of those seats... will you measure the head room...
if you gain some decent numbers then I will get on ordering one a bit quicker!

One? Won't that look kinda funky?

Kyle.Gilmour · 04-18-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

One? Won't that look kinda funky?

if you know one thing about my car.... its about function.... who is dumb enough to ride with me when doing shit that requires a 5pt harness

plus i am broke.

buy my clutch.... eeer....KB BAP... .and then i can get two!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-18-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

when you check for fitment of those seats... will you measure the head room...
if you gain some decent numbers then I will get on ordering one a bit quicker!

I'll measure the head room... first with the factory seats and then with these...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Print ad is getting smaller. I might have to go to encyclopedia.

Problem solved just for you bro...

04-18-2012, 04:56 PM	#3207
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,491	Here is a little bit more detail image from the new trans mount and cross member modification... As mentioned before, this thing is beefy... and combined with the new billet motor mounts, the power will be going where it's needed and not be lost in the drivetrain as extra waste due to component movement... Attached Images __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

04-18-2012, 05:01 PM	#3208
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,491	I got a phone call from The DriveShaft Specialists of Texas today, and went and picked up this monstrosity... It is a 4" aluminum one piece driveshaft custom built for this car and the new trans... The U-joints are Spicer XL Cold forged 1350 pieces... top shelf items... The yoke is the one we got from Strange, it's a billet piece, and the shaft itself is simply massive... We have 3/16 of an inch minimum clearance around it and with the trans mount and the sturdy mounted diff, nothing will be moving much so it's nice and snug.... I want to throw out a big shout to Brent, Billy and Co. for the great work and quick service... Great Guys to deal with... Attached Images __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

04-18-2012, 05:05 PM	#3209
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,491	One other items came in today, well, several items did, but I have pics of this one... Brandon at IPS, Terri, Darth Emma... Thanks to you folks for this one... WooHoo... My Corbeau seats came in.... I'll wait until we finish the cage and interior work to do anything other than check them for fit, but they are amazing... much better in person than what I thought seeing them online... Attached Images __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

04-18-2012, 05:41 PM	#3210
fcu678 5Th Gen (Craig) Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 766 View My Garage	I've been keeping up with your build and it looks like Brandi is coming together quite well, everything looks great We have 5 or 6 cars from the Cajun Camaro Club that are going to G16, Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet and who knows Craig __________________ 2014 C7

04-18-2012, 06:29 PM	#3217
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	when you check for fittment of those seats... will you measure the head room... if you gain some decent numbers then I will get on ordering one a bit quicker! __________________

04-18-2012, 06:04 PM	#3211
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Those seats look amazing. Much nicer than I thought they would be too! I will probably get a set of those once I get the current round of mods completed. What harness did you get?