Building a Car in AZ

4Jenna

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Is such fun in the summer, in the garage, on the floor, under the hood.

We are over 100 every day this month, I think I lost 10 lbs this week from working on the car.

Monthly Weather Forecast for Surprise, AZ - weather.com

 

94GTLaserRC

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Ernan Says "here it comes... dushbag"

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We want to see that Dripping Mess!!

Ask Jose how it feels. Even though it's not quite that hot here, he worked on his car withOUT a garage...out in the sun. When we worked on my car, there were a few times when we spent an hour or so outside getting parts off the other car, and it was BRUTAL.

Let's see what you got cookin'
RC

 

4Jenna

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At work, I'll post a pic when i get home!

 

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4 big box fans FTW! That's how I roll.

 

BlackVert

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holy crap ... 100+ EVERY DAY this month.

look at the bright side ... the 31st is supposed to be ONLY 99 ...

at least you have a garage to put your car in ...

 

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Here its been raining every day for a week......... I want to finish painting my wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

4Jenna

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Redsnk95 said:

4 big box fans FTW! That's how I roll.

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Even with my port-a-cool swamp cooler it makes no difference

 

4Jenna

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Extra dirty but I am working out some bugs....will detail her when thats done.











I have some pics of the Glide swap i will post also


Chris

 

4Jenna

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Still going to fab up a tranny mount deal






And my cage is offically legal and cert'd to 8.50

 

94GTLaserRC

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I asked for pics...I got them

How do you get your car to sit up so high off the ground in the bacK?

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Amazing...when do you think you'll be ready to run it?

Phoenix heat is killer. I had a lay over last Sunday and almost past out in the tunnel from the plane to the concourse.

 

69clark

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Alwayed loved your car. Pure badass.

 

Redsnk95

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4Jenna said:

Even with my port-a-cool swamp cooler it makes no difference

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Man if I had a port-a-cool I would be in heaven.

 

4Jenna

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94GTLaserRC said:

I asked for pics...I got them

How do you get your car to sit up so high off the ground in the bacK?

RC

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All new rear suspension with stock 4 cyl springs. I have yet to adjust the ride height to my liking yet.
Once i get it on the track I'll play with ride height and shock / strut settings for optimal 60's.

Also the anti roll bar is abit stiff since it has never been driven on yet, and it kinda holds the rear up. Wolfe said after a few launches it will break itself in and no longer hold the rear up.
After I jack the car up and then set it back down, the ARB holds the rear up even higher than the pics, I have to actually push down on the trunk for it to settle.

 

94GTLaserRC

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Nice Rims TOO...!! Which ones are those? SO far Im happy with my ARE Rebels, but If I ever DO change again...I want THOSE!!!
RC

 

4Jenna

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Bogart D10s

 

4Jenna

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Also everyone thank you for the kind words!!

Chris

 

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Great car!! I admire the way you have dedicated your car/project to Jenna. I also began my project with the father in mind. He has always been my inspiration to push harder and further and so I wanted to build a car with him as a tribute.

Love your idea, great valve covers by the way!

 

4Jenna

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That is awesome what you are doing for your father!

Good Luck!


Chris