S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[antman450]

Kevin is very experienced with these cars and he's very thorough.
He's been a huge help with this project. Can't thank him enough.

I may have to bring my car up your way for a couple days when he has time in the future. Then we can go hit some tracks together.


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[Fabman]

I may have to bring my car up your way for a couple days when he has time in the future. Then we can go hit some tracks together.


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Do it!


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[Fabman]

New anti squat brackets/Stronger and with better adjust-ability.
My BMR brackets only had two settings for anti squat. "Not enough" and "Too Much".
The 3 holes are closer together so you can better dial things in.
Worth the effort in my opinion.

 

[Fabman]

Suspension cam

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Sal, what are those reinforced clear tubes down on the underside of the car? Fuel venting? I see you have your EVAP deleted (as do I).

 

[Fabman]

Sal, what are those reinforced clear tubes down on the underside of the car? Fuel venting? I see you have your EVAP deleted (as do I).

water lines for the intercooler.

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

Here's a fun one....

*Then and Now*

(Taken 23 years apart)

 

[stangfever]

That's a great looking throw back!

 

[mattlqx]

Now that's some proper use of the spare tire well!

 

[Fabman]

I noticed that I used to have a bigger "7".
I was young and virile then.
These days my "7" is not so big. So my Dr. suggested I use "Number Stretcher" and now through the magic of technology I have managed to increase the size of my "7" and I'm pretty happy about that.
Not only that, but "She's" satisfied as well. And that, I think is a good thing
Hoo-Rah.

(Before Using Number Stretcher)


(After Using Number Stretcher)

 

[Fabman]

OMG that was almost funny....but not

Apparently, more coffee is needed.

Carry on....

 

[302 Hi Pro]

So, Size does Matter!

Nice pics of the Now and Then

302 Hi Pro

 

[Fabman]

A teaser:

 

[VoodooBoss]

Did your Forgestars arrive?

 

[Fabman]

Did your Forgestars arrive?

Yes Ma'am.

 

[Fabman]

I will miss my APEX wheels for sure, but by the time they committed to making 11's I had already ordered flares and committed myself to the 12's. Plus, it only took 3 weeks to get custom wheels and APEX still doesn't have the 11's and wont for some time yet. I feel bad about it...I really do, but a man's gotta do what a Man's gotta do. I wish Apex was more aggressive in the market....if they do decide to make 12's I'll be first in line for them.

 

[Fabman]

On a side note,
I do have a sh*t pile of used 295 Hoosiers and a set of APEX 18 x 10's for sale.
Maybe 2 sets if Byron doesn't get his butt back to the track pretty soon.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Yes Ma'am.

Waa!! Green with envy....

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[Fabman]

Do these tires make my butt look big?