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Old 05-05-2017, 03:54 AM
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Old 05-05-2017, 09:57 PM
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Machined out a part of the bumper. had to mock it up to see what it looks like.

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Old 05-24-2017, 09:27 PM
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frankly speaking, GTR are good for their engine, ready to be tuned up, and great transmission and electronics. But speaking about the look and style, Maserati are much better than any GTR.
 
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Old 05-25-2017, 01:17 AM
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Great progress. Excited to see where this goes .
 
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Old 05-25-2017, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ig3506
frankly speaking, GTR are good for their engine, ready to be tuned up, and great transmission and electronics. But speaking about the look and style, Maserati are much better than any GTR.
Maybe the performance of the transmission, but not the reliability of it. That tranny is pretty much the weak link in the drivetrain of that car. Anytime I see them at track days or autocross they are overheating anytime they make a few consecutive runs without time to cool down. There are tons of stories of owners having massive issues with them and having to put a new tranny in to the tune of $12-20K once you're out of warranty.
 
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Old 05-27-2017, 11:42 AM
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just a quick update. Ive machined out all the plug parts and am in the process of sealing them for molding. Ill take pictures once parts are sealed. Here is a cool feature that i added to the kit. Instead of the gas cap being located on the side of the rear fender, ive placed it on the top of the fender similar to exotic cars. The lid and housing is designed to use the same hardware as the g35. The only thing is to extend the gas spout to the new location.

 
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Old 05-28-2017, 01:23 AM
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Neat. Thanks for the updates as always.
 
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Old 06-13-2017, 05:08 PM
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progress pics.



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Old 06-16-2017, 11:44 AM
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any final picts -done - changes
 
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Old 06-16-2017, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by skynet808
any final picts -done - changes
not sure what youre asking.
 
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Old 06-16-2017, 06:32 PM
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Pretty neat bud. Is the final product metal?
 
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what did you prime the foam with? Just a regular primer or something specific for foam?
 
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wow OP you really are serious about this idea. And are turning out great work so far. Subbed to see this thru
 
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Old 06-19-2017, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JOKER
what did you prime the foam with? Just a regular primer or something specific for foam?
After skimming a layer of spackling on the surface, i sprayed 6 coats of "drywall PVA sealer/primer". I did this to build up the surface to be able to sand smooth. after that i will put a few coats of latex and then a few coats of partall PVA as a mold release before fiberglassing.

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wow OP you really are serious about this idea. And are turning out great work so far. Subbed to see this thru
thanks. i wouldnt have bought the car if i wasnt serious
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Pretty neat bud. Is the final product metal?
fiberglass.
 
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updates? the front fender design looks awesome
 


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