03-29-2013, 02:08 AM | #1 |
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G5.R
Introducing Project G5.R. The main goal is to push the envelope in the suspension/ handling department. Our dream would be to get an invitation to the Optima Challenge. The second goal is to build it with a level of attention to detail worthy of a spot at SEMA. The plan is to shed as much weight as possible (approx 500 lbs). We will also be pushing the engine back 2" and drop it 1". The will help transfer weight off the front and lower the center of gravity. Last edited by Moreno1; 11-25-2015 at 05:25 PM. |
03-29-2013, 03:55 AM | #2 |
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Absolute work of art. Your patience and persistence is just amazing. Can't wait to see what the final weight is going to be on this thing!
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03-29-2013, 05:32 AM | #3 |
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Great choice. This has been an amazing project to watch come together and I can think of no better partner for the suspension than Pfadt.
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03-29-2013, 05:54 AM | #4 |
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Wow! I wonder how long it would take for the new Z/28 brakes to be available. Wouldn't that be worth taking a look at? Maybe the guys at GM Performance would be able to hook you up???
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03-29-2013, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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pfadt, is the way to go. love their stuff . nathan ur gonna have a work of art when u get done. U have dont lots for the site . keep it up.
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03-29-2013, 09:38 AM | #7 |
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03-29-2013, 11:02 AM | #8 |
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weeee! another Moreno thread, cant beat that. the Moreno Bros garage and pfadt...america!
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03-29-2013, 01:48 PM | #9 |
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Good choice with Pfadt. Nothing but good stuff to say about them. I'll be watching this for sure.
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I will be attacking G5.R in two stages. ~Stage one will be to put everything back together and working all the mechanical bugs out. ~Stage two will be pulling it back apart and going more radical. Think......... removing factory shock tower and replacing all of it with chrome moly tubing and filling all the spaces between the tubes with carbon fiber inserts. Quote:
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Quick update: Received my Hammerhead today............. HUH?...........HEY............WAIT..........WHAT?. ..............WHAT THE !!!!!...............................HELL???? Last edited by Moreno1; 03-30-2013 at 12:09 AM. |
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03-30-2013, 08:13 PM | #11 |
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No guts?
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03-30-2013, 10:24 PM | #12 |
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Exactly!
JK......... I have to send props to Frank at DSS. I explained to him the attention to detail I am paying to each component of the project. He suggested he'd send me the housing shell so that I can detail them to fit the theme. They actually hand picked the casting they sent me to make sure I got the cleanest piece. I will be removing all the casting except the Hammerhead logo. I am having the cover powder-coated in texture black and replacing the bolts with ARP 12 point stainless. This will match my oil pan which was given the same treatment. I'm thinking I will paint the housing in the same BMW Frozen gray as I did the engine and transmission. After I'm done, it will go back to DSS for final assembly. Stay tuned! |
03-31-2013, 12:25 AM | #13 |
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thats one sweet build Nathan you are an inspiration to us all
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03-31-2013, 09:00 AM | #14 |
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Thanks Fast! I'm glad I've been able to contribute to such a great community here.
Details on Cradle: In keeping with the goal of dropping 400 lbs, I replaced the factory cradle with Extreme Innovations chrome moly tubular cradle. The original is 63 lbs. The standard Extreme cradle is only 34.5 lbs. By the way, this cradle has been used in to all out track cars, one of which Pfadt Racing was involved with. My cradle is even lighter as I will be making custom brackets to mount the radiator, therefore I had no need to have the rails go passed the cross member, so I had Craig cut them short and weld in an end caps. Here you can see the cradle on the jig before he shortens the rails. Here you can see where the rails have been shortened. The level of workmanship is over the top. All the welds are this nice! My decision to incorporate Pfadt suspension components has motivated me to bring every other part of the build to next level. As their pieces are engineering ART pieces. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow. I will be updating the thread daily at least for the next couple of weeks till I get caught up with were I am in the project. |
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