GT500 BUILD THREAD! 'vert is being replaced!

[AbdullaGT500]

As I possted before it looks great, but I do have a few questions.
How long will the wrap last, I know stripes are only good for a few years
I'm assuming the prolong use will damge the paint
How to you condition it? Wax

It's pretty much the same as stripes, it lasts as long as the conditions allow it. If you keep it clean and garaged, then I could see it lasting several years. If you daily drive it, park it outside in rain and snow, then I can't imagine it lasting more than 2-3 years. As long as it is factory paint underneath, you shouldn't have any problems removing it years later.

 

[SherrodMustang]

Parked under a light after class:

That is freaking awesome looking.... love it!

What color is it? Matte grabber orange?

 

[AbdullaGT500]

That is freaking awesome looking.... love it!

What color is it? Matte grabber orange?

Thanks man! It doesn't have a color name that I am aware of, I believe it is just 3M Matte orange. It's amazing how it looks different in every type of light.

From a local meet this past weekend:

 

[SleeptGT904]

Thanks man! It doesn't have a color name that I am aware of, I believe it is just 3M Matte orange. It's amazing how it looks different in every type of light.

From a local meet this past weekend:

WOW that looks too good! It almost looks fake haha

 

[HellsBells]

I want a matte orange car.......so jelly.

 

[toorbeenee]

Very nice Abdulla

 

[LAStang1234]

That last shot is tits!!

 

[Makdaddy]

That last shot is tits!!

^^^^^^^X2

Abdulla did you sell the Vossens

 

[Mystickeith50]

man the car is looking great!!

 

[Chiron]

'dulla, hurry up and let these guys see some pictures with the new wheels.

 

[AbdullaGT500]

Thanks fellas!

^^^^^^^X2

Abdulla did you sell the Vossens

Yes I did, that sale has been nothing but trouble. Firestone damaged one while demounting the tires. UPS damaged another in shipping...

'dulla, hurry up and let these guys see some pictures with the new wheels.

I haven't taken any good pics yet!

 

[LAStang1234]

Damn that sucks Abdulla!! Is it considerable damage? Are they going to pay for the wheels?


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[AbdullaGT500]

Damn that sucks Abdulla!! Is it considerable damage? Are they going to pay for the wheels?


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Firestone paid to have the wheel repaired, only the lip had some clear coat damage. I had it fixed by a local wheel repair shop for $75. The damage from UPS was on a different wheel. The lugs were in a box with the wheel in a bag. The box was damaged on the outside and the lug bag was busted. The lugs put some small chips on one of the spokes. It's weird because the wheel was covered. I need to call them Monday. I've never had to file a claim, so we'll see what happens.

Quick pic of the new wheels!

 

[stephen1371]

Those look great as well

 

[AbdullaGT500]

A little update! First, I want to say FUCK RACESTAR LUG NUTS, I snapped 3 of them on Friday putting my drag setup on. I ordered some Mcgard lugs from Summit Racing with next day air Saturday delivery since I've been planning on going to the track on Saturday for weeks now. Also installed my BMR Billet LCA's and BMR relocation brackets, along with deleting the front sway bar.

Now, for the track times. Our track is only 1000 FT.
First pass of the day:

Best run of the day:

I'm still trying to figure out why my trap speed dropped so much with the quicker time.

We were getting ready to head out, when this guy with a heads/cam Camaro SS decided to call me out and insisted that I wouldn't leave until we had a Ford VS Chevy Battle. He lost :

 

[Seer]

better 60', lower trap, thats how it works. Typically a spinning 60 is a higher trap, dead hooking 60, lower trap

 

[AbdullaGT500]

better 60', lower trap, thats how it works. Typically a spinning 60 is a higher trap, dead hooking 60, lower trap

I knew that, but I didn't think that little change in 60' would make a 4 MPH difference.

Some pics from the track today:

Me on the left, Eric(Chiron) on the right.

 

[BHD]

the car is sick! nice work you've done, I like the videos

 

[one eyed willy]

Just in case you don't know.....racestar lugs are junk!...lol

 

[Mike K]

Your car looks great and is definitely putting the power down.