GrabberGT Ev. 5

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by GrabberGT, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. bayareamav2

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    now you gotta do a stripe that matches that hood and those wheels.
     
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    Awsome.. I keep wishing a carbon GT scoop would be made.. so I can put it on my shelf somewhere..:rolleyes:
     
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    Gene ... I can relate to that .... :biglaugh:
     
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    Wow!!! I love it...
     
  5. GrabberGT

    GrabberGT Chris

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    Weighed the sock hood. 38 lbs. So I lost 20 off the top and front of the car by going to the new hood.
     
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    very nice!

    geez.. with that and a battery relocation.. you may not even need that larger sway bar up front now. :D
     
  7. GrabberGT

    GrabberGT Chris

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    Battery is already gone to the rear. There is really not much more I am willing to do to the front end to lighten it up besides wheels. But thats BIGGGGGG money.
     
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    yeah.. I figured as much and was just teasing in relation to the thread we're in.

    Should have some more time to fool around with and possibly finish your render this weekend. ;)
     
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    Hey Chris.... I love your car just wondering if you can post more pictures of your car. fr500s are my favorite wheel and ive had them on my mark viii for the last 4 years. The 3 link is finally under my maverick and the guys that did it love my car but I wanted to show them pictures of yours.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    I guess it has been a little while since my last update.

    I've changed tires from BFG to Super Sticky Falcon Azenis. Same Size front, little smaller rear until I can clearence the inner wheel tubs a little.

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    Took some photos while cruising downtown Fort Worth

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    Next stop is the North Texas MCCI mini-meet in Carrolton. Then the following weekend, the NTAX autocross at Texas Motor Speedway. Hopefully my new sway bar will be here by then.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    So what 3-link did you go with? How was the install? Any photos?
     
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    Same as you... I had a shop do everything, I will be getting it back in a few weeks and Ill have pictures for you then. Amazing pictures there, thank you.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    Cool. I'd really like to see how a real shop would do it vs my jackstand fab version. But then again, it would likely result in a lot of :slap: followed by :cussing:then :badwords:, and :banghead:, and eventually :cry: . Hmmm. Maybe I really DONT want to see how I should have done it. LOL

    Cant wait. Is it a driver or work in progress?
     
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    Its a driver/work in progress haha, no interior in it except for the dash and drivers seat... 302 and a slipping c4. I have a 408w on a stand waiting for a carb and trans. Im thinking about having this shop put the engine, trans, and notch the shock towers all at the same time done in the fall. I am looking for a house right now so I need to stop spending money haha...
     
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    Hey Chris, Why the Falken logo on the windshield? Any sponsorship from them?
     

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