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02-15-2019, 05:59 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread 818C in VA / MD / DC DMV Area in General 818 Discussions

Nice Z. Check out the registration/Emissions post, just a quick look I saw a few in your area. I shouldn’t take long for someone to reply.

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02-13-2019, 07:30 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Factory Five 818S For Sale in For Sale - Factory Five Cars

Can't answer the 0-60 times on this car but I can say these cars are pretty quick. FFR does offer a soft top or the hardtop/coupe conversion that...

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02-13-2019, 07:24 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread AZPete's 818 Build - Finished . . . I think in Build Threads - 818

Well said Lance and agree you have been an inspiration to many builders. My 818 is a light weight minimalist build but your creativity has the juices...

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02-11-2019, 10:14 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread John's EZ36R H6 818R Build in Build Threads - 818

I use a log like toy that belongs to my dog or a piece of 2-2.5 tubing to rest my wrist on to allow some freedom of movement. I have the same problem...

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02-09-2019, 07:48 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Wallace18's 35 Hot Rod Pickup in Build Threads - '35 Hot Rod Truck

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

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02-08-2019, 10:41 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Harley's 818S in Build Threads - 818

Nice, the car looks fantastic and looking forward to seeing your finished interior.

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02-08-2019, 10:32 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Fuel Cell Size for NASA Team Racing Endurance Challenge in 818R Discussions

FYI I and I believe Rob T's cars have 15 gallon cells, mine is an ATL. If you are limited to capacity by the rules to 18 gallons I would use a 22...

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02-08-2019, 07:17 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread John's EZ36R H6 818R Build in Build Threads - 818

John, as Lance pointed out the more you weld the better you get. When TIG welding I always weld some practice pieces to get some muscle memory and to...

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02-05-2019, 09:44 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread John's EZ36R H6 818R Build in Build Threads - 818

Looks great Hobby, I use the same method that lance is suggesting to purge the tubes and it works great with the freedom to roll the piece as needed...

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02-02-2019, 02:41 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Reliable Track Day/Weekend 818 Cost? My Initial Impressions...Feedback Appreciated! in General 818 Discussions

I think no matter what brakes you end up using I am of the opinion the Wilwood pedal box is a worth while upgrade for track use, I think the pedal...

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02-02-2019, 11:46 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Reliable Track Day/Weekend 818 Cost? My Initial Impressions...Feedback Appreciated! in General 818 Discussions

Here is my build thread https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?15436-My-818R-Project-has-arrived. I believe I could have built my car for...

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01-30-2019, 04:54 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Oil issues: Dry Sump, Accusump for road racing? in 818R Discussions

I debated weather to leave my KB windage tray, in the end I removed it. Bill had told me that it is designed to be used without it.

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01-30-2019, 01:49 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Oil issues: Dry Sump, Accusump for road racing? in 818R Discussions

It usually takes a few days to hear back when I e-mail him. I did talk to Bill a few weeks ago and he was going to be traveling.

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01-30-2019, 09:24 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Oil issues: Dry Sump, Accusump for road racing? in 818R Discussions

I have never heard my car form the outside, if I do say so myself it sounds darn good on Bills video.

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01-29-2019, 11:03 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Oil issues: Dry Sump, Accusump for road racing? in 818R Discussions

PM sent Discussion and photo's of Bill's plate and development process....

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01-28-2019, 04:12 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Oil issues: Dry Sump, Accusump for road racing? in 818R Discussions

Bill Walker can chime in with how may folks are using his plate. I have one of the first and have run 8+ track days with it. I believe it does to a...

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01-28-2019, 03:12 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Looking for 818 in Ohio Kentucky or Indiana. in General 818 Discussions

Come on by, just give me a heads up when you are headed this way. My car lives between my house and the track, the track is right off I65 at exit 28...

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01-28-2019, 09:25 AM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Looking for 818 in Ohio Kentucky or Indiana. in General 818 Discussions

I am in Bowling Green KY and welcome to come by and while you are here check out the National Corvette Museum ;-)

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01-25-2019, 09:48 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread The Start of a Journey - Metros Build Thread in Build Threads - 818

Congratulations.

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01-21-2019, 07:16 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Dr Dave's 818C #553 in Build Threads - 818

Dr Dave, I replaced with new the stub axle nuts front and rear and reused the rest that had come off my donor. You are making some great progress on...

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01-21-2019, 01:06 PM

Mitch Wright replied to a thread Puma's 818 Build in Build Threads - 818

I use a bar of soap on my aluminum burrs when grinding aluminum which works for me to keep them from clogging up. As mentioned above tool speed also...

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