SC to IROC/RSR backdate...

shamrockcustoms · 08:41 PM

My plan was to keep a detailed up to date build of my car, but as things go it turned out that I really didn't have as much free time as I thought.. So as I was keeping track with pictures they just kept adding up on my laptop. So I'm going to try and bring you guys up to speed with what we have been working on here..

This fall I brought my SC down to a fellow Pelican member and a old high school friends restoration shop. www.sports-car-restoration.com . Matt Mcginn owns this shop and builds some pretty crazy lightweight BMW 2002s. So our plan was to strip it down to its bare minimum. We removed the ac, most of the interior, yanked all the stereo and speakers, and did a complete sunroof delete. We are going for a IROC/RSR look and replacing most of the body with fiberglass. Matt decided to use steel on the rear flares for finish and ease of repair.

This winter we will concentrate on body/paint/cage/ and suspension. We will be adding Rebel Racings RSR coil overs and as we speak Al Reed is finishing a set of 8.5/10 fuchs that Clint built for me..

Here is a link to Matt Mcginns shop gallery that has over 100 plus photos of my project.. http://s94994139.onlinehome.us/gallery/album08?page=1

I hope you guys enjoy the photos and the updates and I will try and update often.

Jay

shamrockcustoms · 03-17-2007, 08:29 PM

More pics..

Jays72T · 03-17-2007, 08:45 PM

Very cool looking, nice.

BTW, Matt is highly respected in the 02 world.

mb911 · mb911's Garage

looks great!

wachuko · wachuko's Garage

looking good! subscribed...

SoCal70RSR · 03-19-2007, 07:52 AM

That's incredible work on the cage... and the rest of the welding around the car flares/roof/etc . Excellent!

Jack Olsen · 03-19-2007, 11:26 AM

Who made the wheels?

shamrockcustoms · 03-19-2007, 11:58 AM

Clint at Rebel Racing made the wheels for me. Im leaving the polished lip and having Al Reed refinish the centers in black.

Jay

mb911 · mb911's Garage

man the wheels look great.. Does he machine the weld down after welding??

Jack Olsen · 03-19-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by shamrockcustoms
Clint at Rebel Racing made the wheels for me. Im leaving the polished lip and having Al Reed refinish the centers in black.

What size are they?

shamrockcustoms · 03-19-2007, 06:20 PM

Hey Jack they are 8.5 inches in the front and 10 inches for the rear.. and they are going to be bolted together not welded...

Jay

randywebb · 03-19-2007, 09:37 PM

Hey -- there's a Fuchs wheel down at the bottom of that funnel!

Jack Olsen · 03-19-2007, 11:14 PM

Are they 16's or 17's?

shamrockcustoms · 03-20-2007, 05:20 AM

They are 17s Jack...I would have preferred to keep them 16s, but as everyone agrees 17s will be easier on tire choices down the road.

Jay

shamrockcustoms · 05-31-2007, 07:34 PM

Heres a update guys..seems like the sanding will never end but it is finally starting to come together. finally got the wheels and tires on to give me a little boost at what Im working towards..

Jay

SCWDP911 · SCWDP911's Garage

Wow! Coming along nicely... I think you need to keep the Warpig logo and incorporate it somehow..

shamrockcustoms · 05-31-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by v8_ranch
Wow! Coming along nicely... I think you need to keep the Warpig logo and incorporate it somehow..

thats what the guys at the shop keep saying.. maybe get rid of his balls though

Jay

Jays72T · 05-31-2007, 09:13 PM

Nice cage, no raingutters..... looking great.

mb911 · mb911's Garage

you know I have those extensions for tail pipes here that we discussed.. do you want them?

shamrockcustoms · 06-01-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally posted by mb911
you know I have those extensions for tail pipes here that we discussed.. do you want them?

Hey Ben..yes I do want them, I have just been so busy that I havent gotten around to getting back in touch with you..

Jay