PURISTS BEWARE! who would be interested in a write up on a complete maverick build?

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  1. drag460

    drag460 T-Shirt guy

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    bad ass! I saw a couple pics of it on the MM&FF Facebook page too

    How did you do at the race?
     
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  2. Paul Masson

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    Very cool build! The perfect mix of Old and New...
     
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  3. z28th1s

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    Very cool!! What kind of times did you run with it at Bradenton?
     
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    I seen this car Sat at the NMRA race, nice car..... I believe they were having some new build gremlins.....
     
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  5. 3bars197

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    We broke on the first hit...wheel hop smoked the rear gear.

    The caltrac springs settled on the ride down, actually to the point where the shock was bottomed out. Which is what caused the hop.

    I plan on going to the GA race next month and will be more prepared (the car was first started the night before we left).
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nice car! I've seen a few pictures of it around the net. Any more pictures after the build?
     
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  7. z28th1s

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    Yes, would like to see more pics of the finished product!
     
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    Ill get some pics together in the next week or so.
     
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    Engine compartment pics please...:evilsmile :tiphat:
     
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  12. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    What a great build - Very nicely done :bananaman

    The roll cage down tubes being mounted on the outside of the towers is different but, after seeing the engine package, I can see no other option due to limited space :thumbs2:
     
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    That is just AWESOME!! :bowdown: The drivetrain of my dreams!!! You did a really nice job moving the shock towers. :yup:
     
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    The air filter location is "up in the air" as I have been trying different locations and clocking to find the sweet spot for power.
     
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    hi can u send me pics of the gauges and after market brakes?
    Fabian thx
     
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