[IROB-Z]

Hello folks,
Just wanted to let you know that I am new here and will be lurking frequently for the purpose of building a G92 IROC-Z for "track day" fun for around Austin, TX events. I am an Auto Tech for Chevrolet (and multi certified for other makes) but knowledge from there to here has minimal transfer compared to the experience that doing this brings. I have already read the write-up sticky which I found to be informative but I am strongly considering reading much more literature on the subject so I can get a better grasp of suspension dynamics. Current progress of the car is a rolling chassis with glass that I have completely disassembled from a complete car for a complete rebuild including chassis and paint. I have bought numerous parts for it but I am awaiting for my "appointment" to have subframes welded in (TDS/Alstons) so I can begin the suspension portion of the build.

I did have the pleasure of meeting one of your veterans in person one afternoon while buying a rear end. I was very impressed by the car and wish I could have talked further but I was in a hurry to get back on the road. IIRC, he really preferred the Global West Suspension products on his car and had many season wins.

Anyway, I don't plan on muddying up the water with "build my car for me" questions but I will probably need some pointers here and there to make sure I am not wasting money. lol! I know this will be a long process and I am just going to strap in and enjoy the ride.

Thanks.

[FlatBlack]

You don't want to move here. The roads are trashy, the people are rude and and the racing is pretty much non existent. Okay, I tried. Seriously, Austin is a nice place to live as long as you live outside it. I've lived here off and on since I was just a speck on the sheet and I can tell you that it has seriously grown. Mostly Californians but other transplants as well are moving in by the hundreds daily. So if you come, bring enough money to add another lane to every major highway this city has... That way you can actually get somewhere.

You're not far off there - I work and San Marcos and live in Kyle. I don't know how people commute in Austin everyday, I think I'd have a mental breakdown. It's always nice to visit friends on the weekend, but with the skyrocketing housing prices and the traffic, it's not the easiest city to navigate.

Really cool to see someone on here that's local. Hopefully we can meet in person before too long!

I'm always down to meet with a fellow car nut - let me know if you ever want to check out the car or have a beer! (IMG:http://www.roadraceautox.com/images/smilies/toast.gif)

This post has been edited by FlatBlack: Jul 8 2014, 01:18 PM

[IROB-Z]

You don't want to move here. The roads are trashy, the people are rude and and the racing is pretty much non existent. Okay, I tried. Seriously, Austin is a nice place to live as long as you live outside it. I've lived here off and on since I was just a speck on the sheet and I can tell you that it has seriously grown. Mostly Californians but other transplants as well are moving in by the hundreds daily. So if you come, bring enough money to add another lane to every major highway this city has... That way you can actually get somewhere.

You're not far off there - I work and San Marcos and live in Kyle. I don't know how people commute in Austin everyday, I think I'd have a mental breakdown. It's always nice to visit friends on the weekend, but with the skyrocketing housing prices and the traffic, it's not the easiest city to navigate.

Really cool to see someone on here that's local. Hopefully we can meet in person before too long!

I'm always down to meet with a fellow car nut - let me know if you ever want to check out the car or have a beer! (IMG:http://www.roadraceautox.com/images/smilies/toast.gif)

Yeah, the housing is rediculous expensive right now. That's even if you can find a house. I have been looking for a while and if you don't go as soon as MLS shows the listing - it's gone! We are looking in Georgetown right now... Only if I had some property to sell (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif)
We can definitely meet up one of these weekends for sure! I usually go to Cabellas on Sat. nights.