[y5e06]

hmmm, maybe it was a bad idea to build racer out of a higher mileage, abused f-body. I'm moving towards the point where its time to put it all back together . So what do I do? I diassemble the opti to verify its in good, usable condition
here's what I see
http://www.vilipend.com/~frrax/clutch-and-opti
it was actually even worse than you see there. I cleaned it up some. Well, I was kinda frustrated when I got to that point so I ended up bending the optical disc. Looks like I'll need a new one regardless. Thats an extra $400. Opti and WP, who wouldn't replace the opt w/o a new water pump?

This thing coated w/ oil and grime, go back in the album and look at the engine, including the opti.

Man, there are so many other things in this build up that are nickel and diming me to death. Lets just say I have a bad propensity to replace anything I touch that looks in the least bit questionable.

should have just bought a low mileage ride and thrown a suspension and cage on it! it would have been cheaper in the long run.

[CMC #37]

Guess you guys will be interested when the #37 CMC '84 Trans-Am will be for sale from this conversation! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Been there, done that. I think many of us come from a hot rodding background and you NEVER want someone else's hot rod. I assumed this was the case with race cars, however, after spending years sorting the '84 instead of focusing on my driving I am finally able to say it is fully sorted this year and I shoulda bought a sorted one! Surprise surprise my lap times dropped seriously at Thunderhill this last weekend (2:06.5) and I am really looking forward to next season!

As soon as the 4th gen is built and sorted, hopefully by mid season, the present #37 will be for sale and will make someone's life real easy here! Using a build plan with versions tested out by Alan Blaine and Nick Steel, I am sure it will not take long to get the 4th gen track ready.