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This is going to be epic! :pop2:
 

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Discussion Starter · #23 ·
I know in the end it's gonna be BADASS. But in those pictures, I just think; poor cadillac. haha
LOL wifey said the same thing...I said "look someone stole the whole interior"
 

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LOL,

I just sent Joe an e-mail about a possible cage for my car, before I even bothered to do a search over here.

Junior, Can you PM me your e-mail, I'd like to talk if possible.

-Chris
 

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This would be would be awesome to have..

When people got in they'd think, "uhh, this dude is serious".

Say you get chosen for lunch taxi... you get squirrely and people start questioning your behavior, demanding to get out of the car, etc, you just say: "shutup and relax!, we have a rollcage."



I wonder if you get a discount or dropped by the insurance company with this mod :hmm: :alchy:
 

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Discussion Starter · #28 ·
LOL,

I just sent Joe an e-mail about a possible cage for my car, before I even bothered to do a search over here.

Junior, Can you PM me your e-mail, I'd like to talk if possible.

-Chris
PM sent...
 

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Yea can't believe you are doing this to a car with such low miles.
Didn't want to be the one to say it but :yeah:

Could have sold this one and bought a high milaege car and been further ahead IMHO. Oh well a little late for that! :)
 

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Discussion Starter · #31 ·
Didn't want to be the one to say it but :yeah:

Could have sold this one and bought a high milaege car and been further ahead IMHO. Oh well a little late for that! :)
I like to build off strong foundations. I've owned the car since 3,400 miles. All the quirks are worked out, all reliability mods were done and everything that needed replacement was done while still under warranty.
I'm yet to come across any competitive race team that didn't either start with a body-in-white or somewhat completely new vehicle. Yes, it may cost a little more in the end, but I can rest assured I'm not dealing with a headache. Not to mention I can readily sell any part I don't need off the car since it is in such great condition...
 

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I like to build off strong foundations. I've owned the car since 3,400 miles. All the quirks are worked out, all reliability mods were done and everything that needed replacement was done while still under warranty.
I'm yet to come across any competitive race team that didn't either start with a body-in-white or somewhat completely new vehicle. Yes, it may cost a little more in the end, but I can rest assured I'm not dealing with a headache. Not to mention I can readily sell any part I don't need off the car since it is in such great condition...
A fair way of looking at it! Good luck with your build, I'll be keeping an eye on it.
 

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PM sent...
Chris,

Great talking to you.

I will be talking with Joe soon about my car.

First thing I need to do is get the dents on the saide of my car pulled out, and then I have a few maintenance things to get cleaned up.

I look forward to following your progress.

-Chris
 

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Discussion Starter · #34 ·
*UPDATE* 12/30/2011

Removed caulk and seam sealer from the interior.

Put on the lift and prepped anchor points from below.

Race seat came in, Recaro Pro Racer HANS XL, along with aluminum mounting brackets

Black Product Personal protective equipment Sportswear Sleeve


More pics to follow over the weekend...
 

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Discussion Starter · #36 ·
*UPDATE* 1/4/2012

As promised, some updated pics after I went to the shop to drop off the seat and brackets...

Caulking, seam sealer, and sound proofing removed. Mounting points being prepped

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Auto part Hood Vehicle Automotive exterior Engine
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Hood Auto part Automotive exterior Vehicle Wheel
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Discussion Starter · #38 ·
*UPDATE* 1/20/2012

Few more pictures to add...

Making some progress on the cage...Main hoop, Halo, Door Bars, A Pillars and Rear Mounts
And removal of some unnecessary items and A/C equipment underhood.

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Discussion Starter · #39 ·
* UPDATE * 1/25/2012

Lexan windows got delivered today. Windshield, Back glass and Rear Door glass with Makrolon coating.
All 4 pieces plus the shipping materials and box were not even 50 lbs.

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Discussion Starter · #40 ·
* UPDATE * 1/29/2012

Few more pics of the cage

Vehicle Car Vehicle door Automotive exterior Auto part
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