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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Well guys...the EK had been collecting dust for some time while we decided what in the world we were going to do with it? As some of you may know I have roots in drag racing but, my true passion is on the road course. So why not build a road race car to go out and have some fun while showcasing our drivetrain skills? We have had the pleasure of building transmissions for some of the fastest cars in our industry. Now its time for us to go fast!

First on the list was to send it over to the very talented Jason Whitfield of Whitfield Racing to get started on the cage. He is an awesome fabricator to say the least and is well known in the drag racing community with all his accomplishments. So I decided to give him a break from the drag scene while trying to persuade him to join the dark side. Well take a look at what he has began to create! There is much more that will be coming from the team there. Its an all in one shop with so much talent in one place.

Next on the list will be paint which I will be doing once the cagework is complete. We have gathered up a great group of sponsors and supporters of the project and would like to thank the following for their past, present and future contributions: Whitfield Racing, Kiwi@Special Projects Motorsports/Gear-X, Loi@Sportcar Motion, Brian@Hasport, Mark@OS Giken, and the whole Gearspeed/ H&A Transmissions gang for making this dream become a reality!

I will be updating the plans as we go along to keep everyone posted. Please be patient!

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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Get that dry ice out and remove the sound dampening lol. Can't wait to follow this though, good luck with the build!
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Get that dry ice out and remove the sound dampening lol. Can't wait to follow this though, good luck with the build!
Thanks!! Yes!! Dry ice and some pounding is in order! LOL We gotta straighten the floor a bit too..its got some bends in it.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Looking good. Have you decided on your brake set up? We've talked on FB.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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Good luck with that ek build!!!!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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This is gonna be a sick build
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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Looking good. Have you decided on your brake set up? We've talked on FB.
Still up in the air! I am having a hard time finding the calipers at a decent price. Did some ebay shopping the other day and found mostly plastic caliper covers! LOL

@Flatbush...Thanks brotha! Thanks chuwi_pty
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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What calipers are you looking for?
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Keep up the good work!
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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i like red.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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What calipers are you looking for?
NSX

Egezzy...family has bad luck with Red cars..Priming and painting white asap! LOL
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Subscribed and all the support you can ask for!
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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very nice! in for this
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Were in for more pictures =p
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Thanks fellas!! We got such a great groups of sponsors and friends!
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Excited to watch the build.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Want some Meris Motorsports power??

I'll build you your engine
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Want some Meris Motorsports power??

I'll build you your engine
Im on the short list for some Meris Motorsports Power!
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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This is gonna be sick! Hit me up James when you need a hand.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Good stuff James
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Good luck on the build James!
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Looking good so far, I am definitely subscribed.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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subscribed.. looks to be a great build with great results
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Looking forward to the rest of the build!
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Its nice to see so many getting into road racing or transitioning from drag to road recently.

What sanction are you planning to run in? I assume Honda Challenge because of your location.
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