ACG Build: C63 Weistec Stage 2 - Page 22

Oct 27, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by obsidian05e55

Why are the trunk, and hood painted Red? Is the whole car getting resprayed?

The hood and trunk are CF and body colored with CF accents on the outside. The undersides are sprayed red to complement the new interior which hasn't been shown yet and the upcoming install of other items during Phase II. Much of the red won't be visible after Phase II.

Edit: Yes, the whole car has been resprayed with House of Kolor. It pops pretty nice now.

Jim

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Oct 27, 2011 | 01:43 PM

#527

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C63, Grigio Medio E46 M3

Oct 28, 2011 | 08:39 AM

#528

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The front disks are 405mm. Keep looking for the other mod in the pic...

Single lug wheels.

Congrats on the car, would like to hear your driving impressions once you get so much more rubber in the back.

Oct 28, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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Thanks for the updates on all of your cars!!! And for you to be healthy and able to enjoy your cars.

Oct 29, 2011 | 12:08 PM

#530

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I probably won't get to drive it a t before CES. It has to go in for more work on electronics.

The doctors have my blood pressure stabilized now and took me off blood thinners. They tell me my vision in my left eye won't be coming back. So, for those of you that ever experience that sparkly tunnel vision thing, get your butt to the doctor before its too late.

Jim

Oct 29, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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Looking great!

Jim, Peter, and James, I'm very glad Chapparone Auto Body could be a part of this stunning project!!

More updates from what we have done to the car can be found on my company's fb page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapp...08655519164009

Oct 30, 2011 | 05:36 AM

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holy crap

Oct 30, 2011 | 05:41 AM

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Looks awesome!!
Great job ACG and Chapparone.

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Oct 30, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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More to be installed at SEMA tomorrow. The top of the hood is interesting.

Photo shoot at SEMA coming soon.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:03 AM

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Looks AWESOME so far Jim!! CONGRATS!!

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:30 AM

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Thanks Keith. I'll have to talk to you about handling with the new rear bias on traction.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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Quote:

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More to be installed at SEMA tomorrow. The top of the hood is interesting.

Photo shoot at SEMA coming soon.

Jim

Can't wait to see the pics. Wished I took time off to head over to SEMA.

Oct 30, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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I can't wait to see the car either. By the luck of timing I have two cars that are just getting wrapped up and I haven't seen either car in its final form yet out in the daylight.

I'll see the C63 for the first time just like everyone else; at SEMA.

Hopefully my 993 is up and running when I get back in town next weekend. The exhaust came in and ACG needs to replace the clutch, flywheel and intake as well as straighten out some minor changes caused by the body kit getting installed.

If I can get the above Porsche work done, we'll have 2 out of 4 cars finished for at least the time being.

I need some take off C63 spindles from a junk yard to finish the wife's car. And hopefully will have the C63 done with Phase II by New Year. Phase III is going to require engineering/manufacturing some new products that don't exist and I need to gut an S55 or S65 for an interior.... Might need some parts off an M6 and a 911 too.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 05:38 PM

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I need some take off C63 spindles from a junk yard to finish the wife's car. Jim

Are there some LKQ knuckles lying around out there? Have you tried Potomac Parts?

Oct 30, 2011 | 05:56 PM

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I haven't done any looking yet. Just found out Friday night what was needed to transfer AMG takeoffs to her C300.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 06:03 PM

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Thanks Keith. I'll have to talk to you about handling with the new rear bias on traction.

Jim

Jim,
I'll help you all I can! The car is turning out incredile!! We should race together sometime!!

Oct 30, 2011 | 06:32 PM

#542

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I haven't done any looking yet. Just found out Friday night what was needed to transfer AMG takeoffs to her C300.

Jim

Other than the spindles to fit the calipers, does it need a different brake booster?

Oct 30, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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Jim,
I'll help you all I can! The car is turning out incredile!! We should race together sometime!!

Ok, but I get the left lane so I get a good view of you going by me with my good eye.

Oct 30, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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Other than the spindles to fit the calipers, does it need a different brake booster?

It might. After SEMA we need to compare the Merc parts lists. Probably ask for an opinion from Brembo too.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 07:49 PM

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MOAR PICS!

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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MOAR PICS!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296920776/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296389807/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296921756/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296423453/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296423283/

A few that show some more details. I really don't have that many available. The car came together mostly in the middle of the night over 2-3 days.

Jim

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Oct 30, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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Holy Crap!!!! I havent been following this thread. Good God Man! Will it be able to do wheelies?

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:17 PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296920776/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296389807/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspporsche/6296921756/

A few that show some more details. I really don't have that many available. The car came together mostly in the middle of the night over 2-3 days.

Jim

holy sh*t!!!!!!! i cant wait to see the rest

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:21 PM

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Added two more.

Jim

Oct 30, 2011 | 08:23 PM

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Holy Crap!!!! I havent been following this thread. Good God Man! Will it be able to do wheelies?

I'll be happy if the rear end doesn't float like an air hockey puck when you poke it off idle like it did in the beginning.

Jim