Sky Render's Build Thread

[Sky Render]

My mechanic Lugnut the Corgi loves when new parts are delivered.

 

[Wes06]

we need more corgi pics

 

[bujeezus]

He doesn't look too enthused to me. Lol!

 

[Sky Render]

we need more corgi pics

The damn Corgi has more followers on Instagram than I do.

https://instagram.com/_u/lugnutthecorgi?r=sun1

 

[Wes06]

The damn Corgi has more followers on Instagram than I do.

https://instagram.com/_u/lugnutthecorgi?r=sun1

because corgi is adorable....you are lame....lol

 

[Speedboosted]

Alright, I take back the mean things I say about you. Because Corgi

Regarding the hose clamps, Summit and a few other places sell heat shrink hose clamps. Haven't used them but I like the look (not noticeable) and the idea.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Gates/Gates-Power-Grip-Clamps/943359/10002/-1

 

[Sky Render]

Yeah, the heat shrink ones look good, but I don't like the irreversible nature of them. Because I never get things to fit right the first time!

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Would be fun to run with you at VIR with TrackDaze and NASA (4 days at the track) in HPDE 3 17 & 18 and 19 & 20 August. I've been out of the game for the past 3 years, but ready to get back on the road courses this year. You have a really impressive Mustang. Would be fun to see two gray Mustangs tear up the full course. Mike

 

[Sky Render]

The Missus got me a Torque 22D Random Orbital polisher for my birthday. I love detailing cars as much as modifying and racing them, but I always did EVERYTHING by hand. Now I can do real paint correction and apply wax/sealant in about a quarter of the time, and the 22D is professional grade to boot.

Yesterday, I did a full clay bar service, minor paint correction with some V38, Black Light glaze, and a nano "M Seal" sealant (all Chemical Guys products).

The paint doesn't even look real. It's like a liquid.

Would be fun to run with you at VIR with TrackDaze and NASA (4 days at the track) in HPDE 3 17 & 18 and 19 & 20 August. I've been out of the game for the past 3 years, but ready to get back on the road courses this year. You have a really impressive Mustang. Would be fun to see two gray Mustangs tear up the full course. Mike

Hey, thanks! I would like to get down there, even if only to watch.

 

[Sky Render]

I got bored and broke out the DSLR.



Shiny.



Carbon.







Every good photoshoot needs lens flare. And this is real lens flare, not some photoshopped bullcrap.





More:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dusty_duster/albums/72157682309693076/with/33901524006/

 

[Sky Render]

I found a good deal on the 2011 Factory Service Manuals​ on Flea Bay.

These things are great! I should have gotten them sooner. Complete repair, diagnosis, and troubleshooting information. Definitely worth the money.

And I started assembling this contraption:

Coolant expansion tank by Radium Engineering. I took lots of pictures, but they're on my real camera, so you'll have to wait. Beautifully machined and constructed piece.

 

[travelers]

The car look really good. The only paper book I have is the wiring diagram.

 

[Sky Render]

The coolant surge/degas tank is assembled but not yet installed. Radium Engineering sent me a 1.5-bar (22-psi) pressure cap for it; apparently the 2015+ Coyotes use a higher-pressure cooling system than ours, which use a 1.1-bar (16-psi) cap.

Radium is sending me the lower-pressure cap, so I hope to get this thing installed sometime next week. But I won't be able to test it at the autocross this weekend. :-/

 

[QuickShift281]

I found a good deal on the 2011 Factory Service Manuals​ on Flea Bay.

These things are great! I should have gotten them sooner. Complete repair, diagnosis, and troubleshooting information. Definitely worth the money.

And I started assembling this contraption:

Coolant expansion tank by Radium Engineering. I took lots of pictures, but they're on my real camera, so you'll have to wait. Beautifully machined and constructed piece.

Ive got a manual for my 05. By far one of the most underrated "tools". Always nice to have one.

 

[Sky Render]

First Autocross of the year tomorrow!

 

[travelers]

First Autocross of the year tomorrow!

Good luck tomorrow. I'm going to try and make a couple this year. Not sure what class I would be in with a 2.3 whipple Tremec trans all kind of suspensions mods.

 

[Gab]

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'd seen your articles on MotoIQ and love them! Of course, it helps that I'm also an engineer.

Great work on your car, I've enjoyed the entire thread!

 

[Sky Render]

Good luck tomorrow. I'm going to try and make a couple this year. Not sure what class I would be in with a 2.3 whipple Tremec trans all kind of suspensions mods.

If you're talking SCCA classing, I think you'll be in a MOD class. :-/

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'd seen your articles on MotoIQ and love them! Of course, it helps that I'm also an engineer.

Great work on your car, I've enjoyed the entire thread!

Hey thanks! I've got a couple more articles in the works, too.

 

[Sky Render]

Today's best run. First place in the"Muscle Car" class.

I could NOT figure out that first corner. I think I lost at least a second there.



Test & Tune is tomorrow, same course. Help me figure out that damn corner!

 

[oldVOR]

Today's best run. First place in the"Muscle Car" class.

I could NOT figure out that first corner. I think I lost at least a second there.

Test & Tune is tomorrow, same course. Help me figure out that damn corner!

You looked good out there, nice and smooth.

My son and I are trying to figure it all out as well, second event for us both.