Quoting Larry Parker:
I opted to NOT tie them in due to the added headache... I plated the tops with some waterjet .250 plate and left it at that. I didnt notice any issues, but it can help when you stuff the car in the woods.
Believe me, I am all about avoiding the headaches at this point. It's been five years and I've come to the decision it's better to run a less-than-perfect car, than to never finish building the perfect one.
Your car remains an inspiration, Larry, and not just for me.
Quoting curtis:
This is why I'm running the SRT4 IC (and the picture what helped me figure out how to install it.) As Larry said, it fits nicely around a DSM radiator. Considering they can be had for $20-$50, I might pick up a spare or two.
Quoting curtis:
First thing I notice - door cards. I need to figure something out. Saran wrap with gooey black tar can suck it, and factory door cards won't fit. Those are really nice and suggest it's best to wait for the door/sill bars to be installed before finalizing their design. (Though I would like to know the material used for those...)
I also notice the door bars. No doubt, they're solid, and I like the double bar action, but I think I'll opt for more of an shallow, gusseted X in that location.
Quoting curtis:
Looks like Larry ran the harnesses all the way back in the car. Very nicely tied together back there, although I can't make out how the cage is tied into the rear turrets in that picture. Looks more like wheel wheel (which is dome-shaped, and likely on the stronger side). The bulkhead between passengers and fuel cell is clean as well.
Quoting curtis:
Kinda need this bit to move the car to the shop for the cage. Once it comes back, I suspect I'll remove it, clean it, and address the 4WS lines.
Quoting curtis:
Elevated shifter and e-brake are on my #todo list fa show.
Quoting curtis:
HDPE FTW. Great, lightweight protection of brake and fuel lines, and apparently useful for retaining GVR4 lower mouldings. Might be a bit of a bitch to access anything under that during a 20 minute service, so I suspect I'll try to come up with another way to mount mine.
Larry also came up with a sweet design for a front skidplate that I'll be looking to replicate before too long.
Quoting curtis:
Please tell me that's an ice water reservoir for the AWIC or cool suits. That can't possibly be a fuel cell. Who would think that was a good idea?
Quoting curtis:
Illegal in rally. Exhaust must exit behind the driver/co-driver. (But cool for sure.)
This is good stuff, gents. Thanks for taking the time.