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    First build complete!

    Thank you all for contributing to the forum and help steer my process.
    After 7 months I have my first MK4 done!!! Well mostly. I still need to skin the door cards and get it titled next week and waiting on some trim rings for the roll bars before final installation. I havent done any cutting/buffing yet so thats on the to do list but as far as having a fully functional roadster, I am happy to call this one complete!

    Chassis 11037 Complete kit with IRS
    ordered 3/27/24
    completed 05/11/2024
    delivered 5/19/24
    First start 9/7/24
    Painted 12/19/24
    Completed 1/7/25

    Gen 1 Coyote with TKX
    Power steering
    Northracecar AC
    Breeze front battery tray and fan shroud
    IE 427 turn signal
    Trunk gas struts
    275 17s on front and 315 17s on rear

    I went with black chrome for the overriders, gas cap, louvers and headlight outer ring. Left the rest chrome for contrast.

    Cant wait to drive!
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    Last edited by bartock; 01-08-2025 at 11:00 PM.
    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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    Nicely done! Love the color and what I assume is an ahooga horn up front!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarcasticshrub View Post
    Nicely done! Love the color and what I assume is an ahooga horn up front!
    It most certainly is an ahooga horn!
    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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    Looks great, although looks like the hood needs a little adjustment at the front!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cob427sc View Post
    Looks great, although looks like the hood needs a little adjustment at the front!
    I put some D weather seal but it's thicker than it should be so waiting on some thinner seal. Sits flush with just the rubber bumpers but seeing if I can get this to work.
    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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    Quote Originally Posted by bartock View Post
    I put some D weather seal but it's thicker than it should be so waiting on some thinner seal. Sits flush with just the rubber bumpers but seeing if I can get this to work.
    Try some 93085K67 and 93085K14 from McMaster Carr.

    My build thread https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...Roadster-Build

    Thread on Stainless Steel AN brake lines.

    Thread on fasteners and torque wrenches.

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    How did you wire your digital rear view mirror? I don't see any wires in that photo. Car looks great!
    Build 1 MK4 #10008 - Delivered 03/03/21, Graduated 7/20/22 - Sold 6/6/24
    Build Thread #1 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
    Build 2 MK4 #11061- Delivered 08/24/24
    Build Thread #2 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...006#post562006

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzboy54 View Post
    How did you wire your digital rear view mirror? I don't see any wires in that photo. Car looks great!
    I havent found a permanent solution but for now the wire runs underneath the car through the trans tunnel and back through a grommet in the firewall. It is accessible and I can pull it out and plug it in when needed. I am trying to find a better looking way to run the cable up the windshield post and along the top. Right now I just have it attached to the windshield with a universal suction mount. I didnt want to do anything permanent until I knew for sure where it would stay. I was thinking about getting a top for it and wanted a corvette style rear view that runs off a camera feed.
    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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    Congrats!
    16+ FFR kits and counting!

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    Well done! And quickly, too!
    BUILD in progress:
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    Quote Originally Posted by MaxVmo View Post
    Well done! And quickly, too!
    Thanks! Still need to tweak a few things but will go to the DMV Monday and hopefully get everything 100% squared away. I work for an airline so I end up with blocks of days off, and mostly home half the month. If I was doing a Mon to Fri job with only the weekends to work on it I would be nowhere near done Im sure.
    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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    Fabulous!
    Art Shand, Big Canoe GA
    BPE 347 FI, Hydraulic Tremec TKX, Wilwood front & rear, GAS-N Headers/Touring Pipes, many functional upgrades.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Bray View Post
    Try some 93085K67 and 93085K14 from McMaster Carr.

    Thanks the smaller bulb seal was enough for both doors and hood. I used the thicker part around the back and transitioned to the 5/16 down the sides and front. Lifting the back hinge just a hair let it sit down right.

    Thanks!
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    Mk4 Complete Kit 11037. Ordered 03/26/24 Delivered 05/29/24 Complete 1/7/25. Powdercoat, IRS, Gen 1 Coyote Donor, North Racecar AC

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