Neil's Aventador build (Page 40/77)
Neils88 MAY 01, 02:20 PM
Now that the garage is finally cleaned, back to work. I've started work on the passenger side rear pillar. This was cut up significantly during the build, now everything needs to be closed up to match the new door opening.

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Neils88 MAY 03, 07:46 PM
Continuing with the pillar work. Finished the bottom part of the window opening.

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Neils88 MAY 05, 07:33 PM
Today I installed the inner panel that closes up the gap between the new door frame and the existing pillar.

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GlennGdman MAY 06, 07:42 AM
Looks good!
GlennGdman MAY 14, 07:41 AM
Come on...stop faking being sick and give us some updates already....
Neils88 MAY 14, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by GlennGdman:

Come on...stop faking being sick and give us some updates already....



cough....cough....

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Neils88 MAY 21, 04:10 PM
I'm just recovering from a severe lung infection that's kept me down for more than 2 weeks...still not 100% so I'll be a little slow getting back to working on the car.

But I did just receive the new widetrack rear suspension components today from Arraut Motorsports. 3" added per side. 375 lb springs for the coilovers. Still waiting for the front suspension (3.5" per side, coilovers, 1" drop spindles)

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GlennGdman MAY 22, 08:34 AM
looks like it is Christmas time!!
Neils88 MAY 24, 09:06 PM
I have the rear suspension in place, just need to modify the top of the shock mounts to move the shocks out 3" and up an inch or so.
Neils88 MAY 28, 07:29 PM
Lots of work done today on the new shock mounts. Started by cutting the existing mounts.



Then I built new mounts that are raised about 2", and moved out 3". Everything is built using 3/16" steel to match the thickness of the existing mounts (which is actually made up of several layers of steel sheet metal). I made sure everything was welded fully on both sides...didn't want any weak spots. I'll paint everything tomorrow once it all cools down.



The spacing to the panels should be pretty close. This pic was actually taken before I built the mounts...but shows that the tire to panel gap should be about 1.5". The coilovers give me lots of final adjustment...the limiting factor will be the tire - frame space, which I will keep around 2". Look at those sexy brakes....

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