Opera Performance S2000 Insane Build Sequence

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Apr 4, 2008 | 12:15 PM

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Luke530

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2167lbs!

Apr 4, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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Antonov

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Originally Posted by Luke530,Apr 4 2008, 12:15 PM

2167lbs!

I know, thats awesome. That and 230whp and 160wtq, can't ask for much more. I love how it looks like a standard car to the unsuspecting eye. So sick, drive to the track, mop up just about everybody, drive home.

Apr 4, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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Ouhei

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Originally Posted by modMonkey,Apr 4 2008, 08:56 AM

Nice!

Any significant reason why most tuners paint their car with the blue/greenish tone for the engine bay and inside?

I believe fluids and the like show up better on that color or something.

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:07 PM

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ITRbroham

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Originally Posted by Ouhei,Apr 4 2008, 01:07 PM

I believe fluids and the like show up better on that color or something.

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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modMonkey

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Originally Posted by Ouhei,Apr 4 2008, 01:07 PM

I believe fluids and the like show up better on that color or something.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Apr 4, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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chetly

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It has more to do with checking for fractures and stress cracks in the chassis. Most race cars, DTM, NASCARS, ALMS, SPEED GT and Touring, are painted a grey or another light color. Thats from the mouth of a shock engineer on the Tri Point Mazda in the Speed Touring series.