Mr. Wonderful on a diet--car updates - Page 2

s10 freak · 01-09-2009, 05:29 PM

87 s10 blazer sbc between billy and hank i should be ok

jlo · 01-09-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by s10 freak

87 s10 blazer sbc between billy and hank i should be ok

You got the right people in your camp. Good luck, see yeah out there!

s10 freak · 01-09-2009, 05:35 PM

q16 should be a great class alot of tough competitors good luck to all

jlo · 01-09-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by metzone

I am happy to say we are in the process of putting Tims car on a much needed diet. We started by removing all the tinwork in the back (it was all steel) 75 pounds easy- 20 pounds a piece just in wheel tubs, then out came the column - another 20 pounds, the factory cowl-20 pounds. thye lie front spindles. Now we will install a carbon interior and seat, carbon frontend and doors, our carbon steering column kit, spindle mount front wheels with TRZ 1.5 inch lowering spindles. We are also going to lower the entire car-redid the schock mounts in the back made the fuel cell much smaller and tried placing all the components in the best manner possible. We will post pics as we go. heres some to get started.

thanks
Bryan
www.metzperformance.com

Metz, was the tire rubbing the tub?

metzone · 01-09-2009, 06:11 PM

Yes it was, the tubs were installed with the passenger tub being to far back and the tire was rubbing the entire front of that one. The drivers side tub was installed about 3/4 of an inch further forward-just enough not to rub.

jlo · 01-09-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by metzone

Yes it was, the tubs were installed with the passenger tub being to far back and the tire was rubbing the entire front of that one. The drivers side tub was installed about 3/4 of an inch further forward-just enough not to rub.

Would that tire rubbing cause the car to drive one way on the launch?

Scotty Kegg · 01-09-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tmiletti

Well bryan Iam sure Tim's car, is going to handle alot better with you and you crew updating his car, I know from experence you do awesome work, and I am sure I will be lining up against Mr. Wonderful in the near future, and when I do I know that his car will be as safe as it can be and that he will be able to get down the track, so it will make for a great race. Tim Miletti, 70 Camaro

Miletti are racing with the Q16 or Modifieds?

Johnny Baio · 01-09-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by metzone

Yes it was, the tubs were installed with the passenger tub being to far back and the tire was rubbing the entire front of that one. The drivers side tub was installed about 3/4 of an inch further forward-just enough not to rub.

So ..."stagger"...'ain't good???...LMAO!

Kelly Leslie · 01-09-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo

WOW!!! I cant believe the car is finally going to weight what was supposed too.

X2 i never thought id see the day hehe. Good luck with it Tim, lookin forward to seeing how you do!

Racr66SSII · 01-09-2009, 08:30 PM

Tim,

Don't let Tommy T. near that thing.

Good luck with it. I'm sure it will be killer.

-Jim

superprojoe · 01-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metzone

I am happy to say we are in the process of putting Tims car on a much needed diet. We started by removing all the tinwork in the back (it was all steel) 75 pounds easy- 20 pounds a piece just in wheel tubs, then out came the column - another 20 pounds, the factory cowl-20 pounds. thye lie front spindles. Now we will install a carbon interior and seat, carbon frontend and doors, our carbon steering column kit, spindle mount front wheels with TRZ 1.5 inch lowering spindles. We are also going to lower the entire car-redid the schock mounts in the back made the fuel cell much smaller and tried placing all the components in the best manner possible. We will post pics as we go. heres some to get started.

thanks
Bryan
www.metzperformance.com

OH SHIZZZZNIT....'09 is gonna' be crazy!!

nitrousnick · 01-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey Jimmy does Tim still have to lose 50lbs LOL

jlo · 01-09-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nitrousnick

Hey Jimmy does Tim still have to lose 50lbs LOL

Nick if he loses 50lbs i would have to lose 75lbs cause i would never hear the end of it. He is already faster than me. He cant be lighter than me....lol

nitrousnick · 01-09-2009, 09:32 PM

lol

jlo · 01-09-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Baio

So ..."stagger"...'ain't good???...LMAO!

Secrets of the trade....

01-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#25
Racr66SSII Junior Member Spooled up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 114	Tim, Don't let Tommy T. near that thing. Good luck with it. I'm sure it will be killer. -Jim __________________ WTF Motorsports Stock Suspension 1966 Chevy II SS Stock Suspension 2000 Z28 Camaro

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nitrousnick Senior Member Smoked another BBC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crest Hill,IL Posts: 2,555	Hey Jimmy does Tim still have to lose 50lbs LOL __________________ Fast Forward Race Cars 815-254-1901 www.fastforwardracecars.com

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01-09-2009, 05:29 PM	#16
s10 freak Member Pullin gears Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: s elgin il Posts: 738	87 s10 blazer sbc between billy and hank i should be ok

01-09-2009, 05:35 PM	#18
s10 freak Member Pullin gears Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: s elgin il Posts: 738	q16 should be a great class alot of tough competitors good luck to all

01-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#20
metzone Junior Member Launchin Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	Yes it was, the tubs were installed with the passenger tub being to far back and the tire was rubbing the entire front of that one. The drivers side tub was installed about 3/4 of an inch further forward-just enough not to rub.