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    Those are nice looking uprights.
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    Last edited by Mitch Wright; 03-09-2018 at 08:45 AM.

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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hv4eu...ature=youtu.be
    In car video from this last weekends event we hosted. Just not from my car but you will see my 818 in action at 9:16 lol
    One of these days I will get the camera in the car��

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    Ya kinda left that Miata in the dust...
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    Haha! That was awesome!

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    Yeah, and looked like he was hunting down the corvette that passed earlier.

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    I am pleased with how quick the car is and the progress that Has been made chassis tuning. It make you feel like a hero driver. Saturday I was a few seconds a lap slower due to traffic than I was on Thursday when it was just a few of us out.
    When I get back in town later this week I will post a data screen shot.
    PS I actually passed 2 Corvettes and a Porsche on the next lap, the car is working
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch Wright View Post
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hv4eu...ature=youtu.be
    In car video from this last weekends event we hosted. Just not from my car but you will see my 818 in action at 9:16 lol
    One of these days I will get the camera in the car��
    Looks like fun! I just need to get mine on track.
    If you want video, there are some really good track day phone apps that will do video overlaid with GPS and accelerometer data. I use Harry's Lap Timer ($10-$30).
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    Thanks, the issue is not having a camera we have plenty. The problem is the owner driver making the few minutes to mount the camera. At NCM I get caught up in making sure the client is happy and the day is running smoothly. Once that is the case I sneak out for a session or two.
    Running off to another track, Putnum, Mid Ohio, Barber or Atlanta allows me to just play.

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    Had to post the nice 818R beauty shot Zach at API Motorsports Art shot.
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    Very nice looking car. Makes me want to finish mine. Sadly, too many other car projects have jumped ahead of it.

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    The picture is awesome. Great car and some great photography.

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    That's a great pic!
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    Nice Pic!
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    Black and white photos will always be a joy. They create a study and perspective of the subject that color overwhelms. Thanks for sharing - looks super.

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    MITCH, What the heck!?

    https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...Track-Race-car


    I didn't see this coming!
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    LOL it is one of those deals if it sells ok if the doesn't sell I will have a great car to drive. I have another project I am working on plus my wife is remodeling our kitchen. if the car happens to sell my EcoBoost Falcon project will speed up due to the extra cash that won't go to the kitchen ;-)
    Along with all that I keep looking at the 33 Hot Rod or 35 Pickup. Bottomline is I am not going away.

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    I think you're prepping to build a FF GTF....you need a little space and $$. Admit it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sgt.Gator View Post
    I think you're prepping to build a FF GTF....you need a little space and $$. Admit it!
    I have to admit I'm very curious about that new car. Maybe another FFR in my future!
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    LOL Maybe!!! And we all know the build is as satisfying at playing with it, at least for me.

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    I have to say I am relieved, had my car on BAT and the reserve wasn't met. If sold I know I would have separation anxiety. So now I will move forward on work I want to do over the winter for next season.
    So my Falcon project will just continue to slowly progress, I have gotten the rear suspension in and back out but getting ready to go back in.IMG-1152 4 link 1.jpgIMG-1154 4 link 2.jpgIMG-1156 4 link 3.JPG
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    Congrats? Haha, at least you have a nice project for the winter.

    I'm likely going to be putting mine up for sale as well, within the next month.

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    It's a good thing I didn't see your car on BaT or I'd probably have another "accidental" 818 ownership!

    In the BaT posting you mentioned you were at PRI, I wish we had hooked up....did you see these there? If not I'll post more about them soon.

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    Sorry I missed you at PRI, it was a busy show. Race Track Business Conference Wednesday, meetings all day Thursday and Friday morning so didn't really get a chance walk the show until Friday afternoon. The last few years the show has been so busy/crowded that we head home Friday night or Saturday morning. I did see Wayne for about 2 minutes at the GRM booth Thursday morning, he was waring the NCM Tee that he won correctly guessing the weight of your 818R.

    I did not see the Subie oil pump, who has them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch Wright View Post
    I have tapped the holes on either end and installed bolds sealed with Lock Tight, welded up the internal shaft holes. Once that was done I got the porting tools out.
    Why not weld the outside holes?

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    No reason you can't, I had the plugs and tap handy I guess.

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    Finally had to make new rub blocks for the front splitter, the last set lasted 2 seasons. They were both paper thin and over due.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch Wright View Post
    Finally had to make new rub blocks for the front splitter, the last set lasted 2 seasons. They were both paper thin and over due.
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    What material are thy made from?
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    Looks like plywood to me.
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    Well sorta plywood, Jabrock really tough hard wood product. I have been using it for years. The front splitter touches the ground at NCM in a couple of places, bottom of T7 as you head up to T8 and the bottom of the Sinkhole (T20) https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=6180

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    My car has sold and will be delivered tomorrow to the new owner. I guess I knew in the back of my mind that once I had the car ready for the season it would sell. I have a bad case of separation anxiety but it will pass. Now I won't have any excuses not to finish my EcoBoosed Falcon and started thinking about my next FFR project. I have had too much fun building and driving this car and being a small part of this community.

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    Mitch, sorry to see it go. Hope the new owner is active in the forums.

    Hope you continue to be part of the community as well!
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    I have a 818R kit with your name on it or a 80% 818S...
    Congrats on the sale
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    Mitch. I am glad you were able to sell your car as you wanted. I am a bit sad though as I never got out on the track with you. I count myself lucky to have a new friend.

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    Rob, I expect you to be visiting me and doing some lapping next year. I am a bit sad ( a lot sad) too but I won't be getting the hairy eyeball for having too many projects I am spending money on. I do want to at least make the Falcon run this year.
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