Project Bad Penny - more changes because done is boring

[Twentyover]

I should know this but don't- what does stepped lip mean?

[Bjkadron]

Don't know.. but I will weigh it. The amp will go on the passenger's side where I need a couple pounds anyways.

Three speakers, and iPod and one small amp isn't gonna kill me. After all, it's not a race car

Yeah... Tell that to all the Poor/unfortunate/unlucky people that you've annihilated on the autoX and road course. Let me know how it works with all the audio equipment in it.

[Bjkadron]

I should know this but don't- what does stepped lip mean?

It means that the lip of the wheel "steps" towards the center of the wheel before it connects to the center.

you can see it on Steve's wheel

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks for the installer advice

Today Chris at BOS worked on wiring. The STACK stuff is really nice, all the wires are labeled and the instructions seem to be very clear.

Chris built the loom and then hooked up some 12v power to it to check functions.

The center section is off at powder and we're waiting for the Covans dash to arrive. Once we have that everything can be mounted and secured (including the audio stuff).

The red warning light in the picture is telling me I have low oil pressure. The other light is to warn of low fuel. The dash can also display data logger stuff but I already have a Racepack so I didn't get that STACK option.

Also noticed the the new senders are VERY nice as well.

[David Pozzi]

Steve,
I like that it has a "real" tach and not an LCD one.

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,
I like that it has a "real" tach and not an LCD one.

Yea, that's what drew me to it as well. Analog is just so much faster to track. Reading takes far too long.

The STACK stuff has a ton of features. Like how the water temp and fuel gauges both have relays that can trigger fans and fuel pumps.

Plus the quality is off the chart.. like the mil-spec connectors..

[streetk14]

Hey Steve,
Did you ever get around to installing those steering stops? Just curious as to what/how you were going to do it. I have an AME sub and would like to limit the steering a hair as well.

Also, what do you think about the control arm bushings on the street? I have been looking into replacing the rubber ones in my C5 arms but I just have a problem with poly bushings. I don't want to add too much in the way of vibration to my car/steering but would like to tighten up the front end a bit.

Oh, and do the bushings just tap in and are held with loctite and a clip, or are they a tight press-fit like most bushings?

[dipren443]

Yea, that's what drew me to it as well. Analog is just so much faster to track. Reading takes far too long.

The STACK stuff has a ton of features. Like how the water temp and fuel gauges both have relays that can trigger fans and fuel pumps.

Plus the quality is off the chart.. like the mil-spec connectors..

MMMM, mil spec connectors. I have contemplated making a custom engine harness using Amphenol connectors. Every time I look at the price of them, I start to think otherwise.

[69Nova]

Any pics with the new wheels yet?

[CamaroJesse]

Any pics with the new wheels yet?

X2 on that one.

[ebncrdr]

X2 on that one.

X3 for me!

[Steve1968LS2]

X3 for me!

Wow, the natives are restless!!! lol

Here they are.. sorry for the crappy angle, will get better shots later.

Tomorrow we plumb the oil cooler and switch to a mechanical water pump.

[CamaroJesse]

Awesome!!!

[Krazed]

I think my heart just skipped a beat. and my wallet shrunk.

[Steve1968LS2]

Mock up of new new center section.. Still need to add some switches and turn signals.

[RSX302]

Steve, dunno if you got to the wheel sensor yet, but I used 5 bolts on the Wilwood hub for sensing pick-up. You can choose how many and the more you have the better the speed resolution at low speeds.

Your gonna love this unit...I do

One of these days I'm going to brake down and get the timing beacon for the tracks.

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve, dunno if you got to the wheel sensor yet, but I used 5 bolts on the Wilwood hub for sensing pick-up. You can choose how many and the more you have the better the speed resolution at low speeds.

Your gonna love this unit...I do

One of these days I'm going to brake down and get the timing beacon for the tracks.

I think I've found a way to read the VSS off the ECU. I have the sensor as a back-up

I don't have any of the data logging since I have the Racepac.. but it looks pretty darn good.

[Steve1968LS2]

Getting closer..

Ditched the elec water pump for a mechanical one. The electric one was sweet for the street, but I think it hurt on the track since it doesn't increase pumping as the RPM goes up. It never gave me any trouble for over 4,000 miles. Decided to try the new Edelbrock unit since it's supposed to have good flow. I will say it fit just like a factory unit.



Here's the new AFCO radiator in place with the oil cooler lines attached. Because of the new water pump I now have a TON of clearance between the water pump and the radiator fan.



Tomorrow she's off to the interior guy, Eric Thornson, to get a little work done. Ship date to Gingerman is the 12th.

[Jagarang]

LOL....BLUE CARPET!! Sweeet!

[Steve1968LS2]

LOL....BLUE CARPET!! Sweeet!

It's worse than that.. it a big rug that says "FORD RACING" with the logo.. lol

Finally got the car fired back up and outside (to go to the interior shop for a little "work" - Eric Thornson in Agora Hills, CA)

This was the first time I could actually stand back and look at the wheels. I must say, I've gotten use to them and really like them now. So much so that I'm sending the WC3s to Forgeline to have the hoops brushed. They I will have zero need for any aluminum polish.