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*mlee* · 05-31-2011, 10:17 AM

WoW... bummer... that was one sweet Vette... Hope it goes back together someday...

Merc · 05-31-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

WoW... bummer... that was one sweet Vette... Hope it goes back together someday...

I think we might pull it out of the tag trailer later on today. We just went and got another trailer and stuffed all the debris in it. We have not even looked at it yet. We were all kind of in shock after the crash. Have to take a close look. We allready have a body for the next car. Just have to see what to do next, re-build the Vette or the next car. In the mean time we will have to bring the 38 Chev out of retirement.

Merc · 05-31-2011, 11:32 AM

Here's a look at a Canso pass from the weekend.

Merc · 05-31-2011, 07:58 PM

I just love this Gopro. Here is a inside ride to half track on a check out pass.

Supercharged SS · 05-31-2011, 08:03 PM

Hey Merc, what are you running for front skinnies?

Merc · 05-31-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Hey Merc, what are you running for front skinnies?

M&H.

Supercharged SS · 05-31-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercuryman

M&H.

Thanks! I'm assuming you are running the 4.5/28-17. How do they feel with the Hoosiers on the back? I have to get rid of the fronts....finally! The radial in the front and the bias in the rear is suicide @ 135 mph.

Merc · 06-01-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Thanks! I'm assuming you are running the 4.5/28-17. How do they feel with the Hoosiers on the back? I have to get rid of the fronts....finally! The radial in the front and the bias in the rear is suicide @ 135 mph.

They felt find at 116 mph. I noticed them a little on the first pass with them. Only cause I was anticipating it a bit. Yes that size sounds right. I have 4.5 " Bogarts on the front.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-01-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercuryman

Well was thinking about buying this TT set up for Pumpkin, but it's missing page 3 of the installation instructions.

Page three was purposely deleted. There is an assumption of knowledge, and it was simply the lefty loosey righty tighty lecture.... Remedial mechanics stuff 101.... Go ahead and install it and have it ready for us (you and I) to run in Joliet...

I'm sorry to hear about the crash... Glad there was no more personal injury than a broken foot.... You have me frothing at the mouth waiting to get to the hotel in
Macae so I can finally sit and wath all the videos.... I think I'll sit at the bar and drink three, or four, or maybe five Rum and Cokes while I watch everything you have loaded...

Merc · 06-01-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Page three was purposely deleted. There is an assumption of knowledge, and it was simply the lefty loosey righty tighty lecture.... Remedial mechanics stuff 101.... Go ahead and install it and have it ready for us (you and I) to run in Joliet...

I'm sorry to hear about the crash... Glad there was no more personal injury than a broken foot.... You have me frothing at the mouth waiting to get to the hotel in
Macae so I can finally sit and wath all the videos.... I think I'll sit at the bar and drink three, or four, or maybe five Rum and Cokes while I watch everything you have loaded...

Cool. Might be eaiser just to go to Youtube. My channel is (Mercuryman96). There all there and then some. The Boss has already ordered a new CF front body from Jeffers. So it will be full speed a head on re-building the Vette from the firewall foward. It will get dragged out of the trailer today and put on the hoist.

Have one for me......no over serving though.

Merc · 06-02-2011, 02:33 AM

Finally got around to installing the BMR LCA brackets. Not a big deal, but you have to kinda hold your tounge right to wiggle the bracket in with the bolts in and get the nuts started. If you tape the bolts to the bracket it helps.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-02-2011, 08:46 AM

Hey Merc,

did it change the angle of the end link much???

I need to get mine installed this weekend....

Merc · 06-02-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Hey Merc,

did it change the angle of the end link much???

I need to get mine installed this weekend....

No. Not really.

Merc · 06-02-2011, 09:07 PM

Just a footnote to the BMR LCA brace. Once you have secured the the carriage bolts to the bracket with tape, you have to wiggle it in from the inboard end of the LCA.

05-31-2011, 10:17 AM	#715
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06-02-2011, 02:33 AM	#725
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Finally got around to installing the BMR LCA brackets. Not a big deal, but you have to kinda hold your tounge right to wiggle the bracket in with the bolts in and get the nuts started. If you tape the bolts to the bracket it helps. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread Last edited by Merc; 06-02-2011 at 03:23 AM.

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GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Hey Merc, did it change the angle of the end link much??? I need to get mine installed this weekend.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-02-2011, 09:07 PM	#728
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Just a footnote to the BMR LCA brace. Once you have secured the the carriage bolts to the bracket with tape, you have to wiggle it in from the inboard end of the LCA. __________________ My Build Thread

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