Dave Lindemann
Lifetime Supporter
Okay, so I'm a little slow getting started......
I've been a member of this forum for some time now and my original goal was to build a GT40.....and I may still do that one day. What got me sidelined was Fran Hall - yes Fran I blame YOU! The original SLC with the transverse GM 4 banger out of a Cobalt caught my attention. But there was something about the styling that I didn't connect with. Then RCR unveiled the redesigned SLC with the 1UZFE twin turbo engine - that was it - I was hooked. I visited Detroit a couple of times, and I may have some of this out of order but, I placed my order 9/15/2007, found a decent 1UZFE, ordered a Haltech harness and ECU and BAM! May 25, 2008 a tornado takes our house and virtually everything in it - thankfully, no one was hurt, not even the cats or dogs.....though the gold fish didn't fare too well (may they rest in peace).
Jump forward a few months and we are in a different house on 5 acres with a pole building (who cares about the house!). Yes, the tornado was the worst physical experience my wife and I and our animals have EVER been through and I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone but, I now have a pole building! In the interim I've called Fran and told him of the situation and the loss of the Haltech and most of the 1UZFE and requested that he hold off on delivery for....awhile. I then decided to go with the LS3 which Fran could provide along with the ECU and pedal TBW. The car and engine were delivered on 10/10/2008 and I was THRILLED to say the least.
Unfortunately, between the time of the delivery and now there were quite a few .....shall we say distractions. However, I am now able to spend "some" time working on the car. I have already learned a great deal from Jack, Rob, Howard, Cam, Will, Doc, Alex and others, I only hope that at some point I can contribute to the build knowledge.
Bear with me - I work slowly and methodically. I'm familiar with doing restorations but the "build from component parts" thing is new to me so I'm sure to ask some stupid questions.
Here are some photos of the delivery and my Lotus car club (Lotus Owners Oftha North - LOON) friends helping with the unpacking:
Dave L
I've been a member of this forum for some time now and my original goal was to build a GT40.....and I may still do that one day. What got me sidelined was Fran Hall - yes Fran I blame YOU! The original SLC with the transverse GM 4 banger out of a Cobalt caught my attention. But there was something about the styling that I didn't connect with. Then RCR unveiled the redesigned SLC with the 1UZFE twin turbo engine - that was it - I was hooked. I visited Detroit a couple of times, and I may have some of this out of order but, I placed my order 9/15/2007, found a decent 1UZFE, ordered a Haltech harness and ECU and BAM! May 25, 2008 a tornado takes our house and virtually everything in it - thankfully, no one was hurt, not even the cats or dogs.....though the gold fish didn't fare too well (may they rest in peace).
Jump forward a few months and we are in a different house on 5 acres with a pole building (who cares about the house!). Yes, the tornado was the worst physical experience my wife and I and our animals have EVER been through and I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone but, I now have a pole building! In the interim I've called Fran and told him of the situation and the loss of the Haltech and most of the 1UZFE and requested that he hold off on delivery for....awhile. I then decided to go with the LS3 which Fran could provide along with the ECU and pedal TBW. The car and engine were delivered on 10/10/2008 and I was THRILLED to say the least.
Unfortunately, between the time of the delivery and now there were quite a few .....shall we say distractions. However, I am now able to spend "some" time working on the car. I have already learned a great deal from Jack, Rob, Howard, Cam, Will, Doc, Alex and others, I only hope that at some point I can contribute to the build knowledge.
Bear with me - I work slowly and methodically. I'm familiar with doing restorations but the "build from component parts" thing is new to me so I'm sure to ask some stupid questions.
Here are some photos of the delivery and my Lotus car club (Lotus Owners Oftha North - LOON) friends helping with the unpacking:
Dave L