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  1. 10-16-2009, 03:20 PM #21
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    I like it.. it is like the inverted factory paint scheme.



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  2. 10-17-2009, 12:58 AM #22
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    I like that color scheme Tristan

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  3. 10-19-2009, 11:32 AM #23
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    I guess so! ha

    Here are some better pics of the car:







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  4. 10-19-2009, 10:17 PM #24
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    Beautiful car Tristan!!!

    Can't wait to see on the track!!!

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    Those things just make beautiful race cars. Good job man.

    Maybe I need to start picking on mine in the off season....
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    That thing is going to look awesome once you get all the vinyl on; almost too nice to put in harm's way.
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    His 240sx was just as nice. Tristan turns out top notch stuff.
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    Thanks for the good words, guys. I"ve got a few more things to do before I can start the corner weighting and tuning. Might still be able to get it out for a test day somewhere before I pull the motor and do the rebuild.

    Earl, it is just a matter of time before someone does something stupid and whacks me (not that I have any immunity to DOING something stupid), so I just look at it as an "eventual".
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    Keep your stuff all in this thread! MORE UPDATES!!!
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  10. 12-17-2009, 04:10 PM #30
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    Here's that latest pics. Getting all wheels today mounted up with 275 tire. Hopefully get it corner weighted (maybe even this weekend). Determine how much lead needs to go in!



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    Looks badass fast!!!
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    Get its logbook yet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by benspeed View Post
    Looks badass fast!!!
    Only time will tell if it will live up to it's looks! It will always be handicapped with me driving it, though!

    Quote Originally Posted by joeg View Post
    Get its logbook yet?
    Nope, no log book yet. Going to wait till after the first of the year. It's essentially ready. Gotta buy new belts still.
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    Very clean looking build Tristan.
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    Really really nice! I'm looking forward to seeing it on track! VIR?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Earp View Post
    Really really nice! I'm looking forward to seeing it on track! VIR?

    Hope to get it out to many of the SE tracks this year. I think it will be better suited for places like VIR , Rd Atl, and Daytona, rather than Barber and CMP. But will try to hit the "circuit" as best as I can.
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    Tristan, I know it is a trip but come to Nashville Fathers Day weekend and I will buy you a beverage!

    While certainly not an IT build this video is pretty impressive and it is a 300ZX at VIR. (Bob Lentz)

    http://rebelloracing.com/racevideo1.htm
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  18. 12-18-2009, 12:08 PM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by pballance View Post
    Tristan, I know it is a trip but come to Nashville Fathers Day weekend and I will buy you a beverage!

    While certainly not an IT build this video is pretty impressive and it is a 300ZX at VIR. (Bob Lentz)

    http://rebelloracing.com/racevideo1.htm

    I just hope the motor sounds like that! If I get to Nashville I'll look you up on that offer!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pballance View Post
    Tristan, I know it is a trip but come to Nashville Fathers Day weekend and I will buy you a beverage!

    While certainly not an IT build this video is pretty impressive and it is a 300ZX at VIR. (Bob Lentz)

    http://rebelloracing.com/racevideo1.htm
    That may be a VQ35 from a 350z... You see in the description he states it’s a 3.5L. I could be wrong though and its still sounds amazing

    Tristan... the car looks great!
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  20. 12-18-2009, 07:07 PM #40
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tristan Smith View Post
    I just hope the motor sounds like that! If I get to Nashville I'll look you up on that offer!
    That sounds great!!

    I love the sound of a six cylinder!!

    I'm not so sure about the sound of that gearbox though!!
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