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Old 06-14-2017, 08:49 PM   #1
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My '03 track build

I've been racing a '99 base for several years, but have been fighting overheating every event (no third rad). I think I blew a head gasket earlier this year (car is still being diagnosed).

So, I picked up an '03 and finished my first event in it a few weeks ago (Streets of Willow). The car performed great! Made it into the top 10 for BRI. Anyway, just wanted to post some pix:

When I bought it:



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Looks great, did you do anything to the engine other than the deep sump?
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Should I even ask why you numbered both cars 420?
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Old 06-15-2017, 09:31 PM   #6
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Should I even ask why you numbered both cars 420?
If he tells you, he will have to shoot you
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Old 06-16-2017, 07:08 PM   #7
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Looks great, did you do anything to the engine other than the deep sump?
No engine mods.


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Should I even ask why you numbered both cars 420?


Just because I thought it would be a fun number. Gets lots of comments.

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