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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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What's under the hood that required such reinforcement?
It's the flywheel, clutch, foot, tires, and pavement that make the reinforcement necessary.
what he said... I refuse to drive slow b/c something might break. I make it not break so i can drive how I want!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Got everything finished up

DSS came through on the axles.. perfect fit with no vibrations.. and they did it in what amounts to 3 days.




This is the input flange with the s2000 flange welded to the ford flange so everything would bolt up to the stock drive shaft


Ready to go in the car.


another pic of the main mounting plate.



I'll get some pics of it in the car tomorrow.


Also, with the way its mounted now, there is plenty of clearance above the diff, so no having to beat the gas tank in.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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I cant see the pics
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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They should be visible.. I cant find any reason they wouldnt be on my end.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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lol they work now! great work man
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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very cool.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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more pics..

since my exhaust wouldnt fit i had to make a new one. and since my exhaust guy is on vacation this week I had to make my own..



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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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It's nice to be able to DIY things like that. I bought a welder a few months ago, and it's become my favorite tool.

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Great! If I ever break my diff I'd definitely go this route.! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on the results!
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Hmmmmm. I forsee a new project in my future! I love this thread!!!!!!!!!!!
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