[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]

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.

Is there a car meet there?

[IROB-Z]

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.

Is there a car meet there?

Oh yeah. There is a few of them in Austin but the Cabellas meet has more higher end restorations, antiques, heavily modded and well built cars. It's a very family friendly meet that starts at about 6pm and lasts til about 9:30-10:00. From there you CAN go up north via SH130 and go to the street racers hide out but that's usually something I avoid. I used to race the upper deck back in the day but these days I am more interested in giving my money to parts vendors instead of the State.

Edit: It's the Cabellas in Buda, right off IH 35. Near Onion Creek PKWY. Can't miss it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by IROB-Z: Jul 8 2014, 08:47 PM

[FlatBlack]

Oh yeah. There is a few of them in Austin but the Cabellas meet has more higher end restorations, antiques, heavily modded and well built cars. It's a very family friendly meet that starts at about 6pm and lasts til about 9:30-10:00. From there you CAN go up north via SH130 and go to the street racers hide out but that's usually something I avoid. I used to race the upper deck back in the day but these days I am more interested in giving my money to parts vendors instead of the State.

Edit: It's the Cabellas in Buda, right off IH 35. Near Onion Creek PKWY. Can't miss it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cool! My girlfriend's sister is coming to visit this weekend but I'll try to make it out to the next one since it's so close

[IROB-Z]

Oh yeah. There is a few of them in Austin but the Cabellas meet has more higher end restorations, antiques, heavily modded and well built cars. It's a very family friendly meet that starts at about 6pm and lasts til about 9:30-10:00. From there you CAN go up north via SH130 and go to the street racers hide out but that's usually something I avoid. I used to race the upper deck back in the day but these days I am more interested in giving my money to parts vendors instead of the State.

Edit: It's the Cabellas in Buda, right off IH 35. Near Onion Creek PKWY. Can't miss it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cool! My girlfriend's sister is coming to visit this weekend but I'll try to make it out to the next one since it's so close

No worries. Weekend after next works.