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11-08-2020, 10:50 AM
#161
Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Hey Caddy Dad,
I went to a couple of events in Gelcoat and got the same types of reactions.
The 1st even was last year at the High School where my oldest daughter Megan taught & coached.
The 2nd was on the way home from that event where the Coastal Cruisers were holding an open rod run near my home.
LINK: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/album.php?albumid=1523
Youngsters and teenagers loved it at both events because I let them all sit in the Red Roadster which was a ton of fun to see their reactions.
Like you the car got a lot of attention, even though it was still sporting a Gelcoat finish with no carpet installed.
Glad You Had A Great Time At Cars & Coffee!
Go-Dad
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11-08-2020, 01:19 PM
#162
Not a waxer
Originally Posted by
Caddy Dad
...How much does it cost?...
I've had that one several times and usually answer with "About a buck and a half or 2 dollars a pound." You can sometimes see them trying to do the math as they walk away Feel free to adjust the per pound price accordingly to suit your build.
Jeff
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11-08-2020, 01:47 PM
#163
Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
I've had that one several times and usually answer with "About a buck and a half or 2 dollars a pound." You can sometimes see them trying to do the math as they walk away
Feel free to adjust the per pound price accordingly to suit your build.
Jeff
Accurate As Hell Sir Jeffski!
2,350 lbs. X $2.00 = $47,000.00
-$45,000.00 is what I've spent.
Last edited by GoDadGo; 11-08-2020 at 01:50 PM.
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11-08-2020, 01:52 PM
#164
Originally Posted by
GoDadGo
Accurate As Hell Sir Jeffski!
2,350 lbs. X $2.00 = $47,000.00
-$45,000.00 is what I've spent.
You're an order of magnitude off there Steve. At $2.00/pound, you'd come in under $5,000 for the build. At that price, I'd be on build number two already!
Last edited by Papa; 11-08-2020 at 03:42 PM.
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11-08-2020, 03:28 PM
#165
Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
2,350 lbs. X $20.00 = $47,000.00
..$45,000.00 is what I've spent.
Correction Thanks To Papa Dave!
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07-14-2021, 09:56 AM
#166
Senior Member
Looks what showed up today after 6 months of hard work. The base coat color is BMW Sakhir orange with Lexus Pewter stripes. Finished off with a hand painted thin black pinstripe on outside edges of the pewter stripes. The base coat has the effect of appearing to be different colors depending on the angle of the light. Sometimes it red, sometimes its copper, sometimes its a bit orange, sometimes a bit of gold shows through. Pictures don't do it justice.
Now the hard part is to put it all back together without scratching it up!
Mk IV Roadster #9749, Kit received Jan 2, 2020, Blueprint SBF 347 TKO600 Holley Sniper EFI, Dual roll bars, IRS, 17" Halibrand, Nitto 555 G2 245, 315 Road legal Oct 20, 2020
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07-14-2021, 10:15 AM
#167
Wow, great color combo! She looks stunning.
Dave
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07-14-2021, 10:32 AM
#168
MKIV complete kit w/powder coating and cut outs, serial #9189 delivered 10/10/17, first start - 10/5/18, legal - 10/08/20. Blueprint 306 w/Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 600, power steering, Breeze fan shroud, trunk cubby, & engine compartment battery kit, CNC brake reservoirs, RT turn signal & gas pedal, mechanical throttle linkage, METCO safety loop, GASN side pipes, drop trunk, dual chrome roll bars, vintage gauges, glove box, custom center console, cup holders, and speakers.
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07-14-2021, 12:20 PM
#169
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07-14-2021, 01:12 PM
#170
Administrator
OUTSTANDING! LOVE the color combo!
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
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07-14-2021, 01:29 PM
#171
Senior Member
Wow Caddy she is spectacular, did you get it done here in Md.
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07-14-2021, 03:52 PM
#172
Senior Member
Sweet! I can't wait to see everything assembled.
MKIV Complete Kit #9822 l BluePrint 347 EFI l TKO600 l Power Steering l Heater/Defrost l
Build Thread
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07-14-2021, 07:14 PM
#173
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
ggunter
Wow Caddy she is spectacular, did you get it done here in Md.
Yes, Signature Finishes on Belle Grove Road in Baltimore. This was there first Factory Five car. The body fit and finish was a lot more work than they initially thought. But it came out looking fantastic
Mk IV Roadster #9749, Kit received Jan 2, 2020, Blueprint SBF 347 TKO600 Holley Sniper EFI, Dual roll bars, IRS, 17" Halibrand, Nitto 555 G2 245, 315 Road legal Oct 20, 2020
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07-14-2021, 07:15 PM
#174
Senior Member
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07-14-2021, 07:16 PM
#175
Senior Member
Very, very nice looking!
Chris
Generation 3 Type 65 Daytona Coupe Complete Kit #151885 received May 6, 2022. Gen 3 Coyote, IRS, Tremec TKX, American Powertrain hydraulic throwout bearing & Wilwood brakes.
MK4 Basic Kit #7404, 347 EFI - Pro M Racing ECM, 30# injectors, 70 mm throttle body, 80 mm MAF, Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads & RPM II intake, all new G-Force T5, 3:55 gears, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3-link, carbon fiber dash/custom Speedhut gauges and paint by Da Bat.
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07-14-2021, 07:48 PM
#176
Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
...................N-N-N-Nice!
Orange you glad you went with that striking color?
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07-14-2021, 08:03 PM
#177
Senior Member
Congrats, Caddy! All I can say is WOWZA!
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
Build Thread.
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07-15-2021, 07:09 AM
#178
Senior Member
She’s a beauty! Must look awesome in person.
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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07-15-2021, 07:21 AM
#179
Senior Member
Belle Grove Rd!!! I work 1/4 mile form there at the MACK dealer. I'm going to talk to them today. Thanks.
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07-16-2021, 06:44 AM
#180
Caddy-
Great choice on colors; she really looks fantastic!! You must be over the moon with how that turned out. I really love your color choices, and they really complement each other nicely!
Congratulations on hitting a huge milestone, and I look forward to seeing her all buttoned up!
Regards,
Steve
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09-11-2021, 04:24 PM
#181
Senior Member
Went to my introduction to auto cross class today sponsored by the Chesapeake region Porsche car club. Awesome people and great class. My instructor Dave was super excited to be riding with me. He was also really impressed with the cars handling and offered some suggestions on tweaking the suspension a bit and dialing in the brake bias a bit more to the rear. I was really having fun learning the limits of under/over steer of the mk iv. I even managed to do a 360 transitioning from one skid pad to the other. Everyone clapped! There’s a fine line between not enough and too much throttle on these cars. It’s a lot of fun just finding out where that line is though! Halfway through the slalom session my mk iv started over heating and dumping AF in the pits. Arg! Game over! Turns out the cooling fan was not coming on. Come to think of it I haven't heard it coming on for a while now. I got home and studied the wiring schematic and realized that the horn relay and fan relay are identical and right next to each other on the fuse panel. Horn works so I swapped it with the fan relay and now the fan works just fine. Bad relay. So I’m looking for recommendations on a robust replacement relay and a few spares to carry with me. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Here's a picture before the class.
Some more pictures from the class at the Bowie Baysox minor league stadium
Mk IV Roadster #9749, Kit received Jan 2, 2020, Blueprint SBF 347 TKO600 Holley Sniper EFI, Dual roll bars, IRS, 17" Halibrand, Nitto 555 G2 245, 315 Road legal Oct 20, 2020
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09-11-2021, 05:51 PM
#182
Any Bosch type relay will work. Pick one up at Napa or any auto parts store. If you are concerned about quality, just pick up an actual Bosch, Delco, or other name brand.
Last edited by Papa; 09-11-2021 at 05:54 PM.