Todd's SLC build

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Todd

• Apr 25, 2013

• #1

Here is my first attempt at starting a thread. Wish me luck!
So my Superlite SLC arrived yesterday and I am psyched to get going on the project. I have been watching this website for some time hopefully getting some insight from all the experiences that everyone else has had. I have included a photo of the car as it arrived from RCR and positioned in my garage. No small task, buy the way, with the steering and brakes not hooked up and body work rubbing on the tires. The two drivers from Passport Transport were awesome in helping me get the car around the back of my house and into a basement garage.
Tonight I was able, with the help of two of my sons, to get the body work removed and all the parts that were shipped in the cockpit area inventoried and put away. The second picture shows the bare chassis waiting for the project to get underway. I'm excited to get going and certain that I'll be looking for help from the SLC build crew. Wish me luck!

 

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Todd

• Apr 25, 2013

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Sorry, still trying to figure things out-like how to post photos. Here is the picture of the car as it arrived.

 

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Matt K

• Apr 25, 2013

• #3

Looks great Todd! Beautiful garage too! What are your plans for the build? Engine, transaxle, interior, etc?

Best of luck to you on your build!

 

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Michael Fling

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #4

A recliner next to the project is awesome! Look forward to your build. If the car turns out as well as the garage, it will be killer (I bet it will).

 

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Ricardo Montalvo

• Apr 25, 2013

• #5

Congrats and welcome! I love your garage. I see you have a head start with the crate engine and front dress.

 

Randy V

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #6

Dude! Your car is in the living room!!!

Nice!!! :thumbsup:

 

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Todd

• Apr 25, 2013

• #7

Ok, so the garage did turn out pretty nice. I don't know if I'll get much opportunity to use the recliner now that the car has been delivered, but it's there in case I need it.
So a little more detail on the project. The engine is an LS7 with a Porsche GT3 transaxle. I have upgraded the suspension with Penske shocks as I anticipate quite a bit of track time although it will be built to be streetable. I have included a pcture of the engine in chassis. The tranaxle is still in the box waiting installation.
I have four sons and a son-in-law that will be helping me with the project, so it should be fun!

 

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Jim T

• Apr 25, 2013

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Todd, congratulations and the very best of luck! :thumbsup: I'm jealous, my SLC is not due to arrive for about 3 more weeks (if Fran is still on schedule)! I'm looking forward to following your build progress. Please keep us posted.


I hate being redundant but I have to agree with everyone else...
”Great Looking Garage”!
Jim

 

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Mesa

• Apr 25, 2013

• #9

Welcome Todd,
Nice you have a 'home grown' build team! That recliner will be a handy place from which to bark orders to the build crew A somewhat famous scratch built Countach was built in a basement "garage", only problem was there was no garage door to get it out when it was done. At least you have a real door *chuckle*

Seriously, the chair will be a nice place to enjoy the art at the end your day's work.

SLC 001

 

Doc Kaler

• Apr 25, 2013

• #10

SLCtodd said:

I have four sons and a son-in-law that will be helping me with the project, so it should be fun!

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Crew Development: You can hire them, squire them or sire them......:thumbsup:

Impressive garage!

 

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Yos

• Apr 25, 2013

• #11

Congrats Todd! :thumbsup:

 

Ken Roberts

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #12

All the best with the build!

 

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Jack

• Apr 25, 2013

• #13

Todd, nice work. In one word, WOW!

 

Dave Lindemann

Lifetime Supporter

• Apr 25, 2013

• #14

Todd - Great to hear that you're getting your family involved! Best of luck with the build.....and I agree, you have a great looking "garage"!
Dave L

 

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Tyson Silva

• Apr 25, 2013

• #15

Very cool. Congrats

 

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Todd

• Apr 25, 2013

• #16

I'm looking for some help from previous builders regarding the amount of Dynamat or equivalent sounds deadening to purchase? 12 square feet seems too little and 48 seems to much. Any clues as to what is the correct amount?

 

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Jim T

• Apr 26, 2013

• #17

SLCtodd said:

I'm looking for some help from previous builders regarding the amount of Dynamat or equivalent sounds deadening to purchase? 12 square feet seems too little and 48 seems to much. Any clues as to what is the correct amount?

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Todd, the amount of sound deadening you need will depend on what areas you want to cover and how elaborate you want to get.


I intend to go a little overboard with my sound deadening and use a combination of 3 different materials in an effort to achieve maximum sound deadening. I will be installing DEI spray Boom Mat, over that a layer of DynaPad and a final layer of Thermo Tec Heat & Acoustical Control Mat.


I will be installing these products in the following areas:
Front bulk head
Cockpit floor pan
Door shells
Engine fire wall
Gas tank area floor pan
I also want to insulate the roof; however, not having seen the carbon fiber headliner yet, I don't know how much room there is.


I have purchased the following amounts:
4-18oz. Cans of DEI spray Boom Mat
2-Rolls 1/2” x 32” x 54” DynaPad
3-Rolls ThermoTec #14720 60” x 36” Heat & Acoustical Control Mat.


Is this the correct amount? :idea: I have no idea but I would rather be over than short!
Jim

 

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Michael Fling

Supporter

• Apr 26, 2013

• #18

I have samples of all of DEI's products. They also have an adhesive backed dampening material that has a leather like finish. It looks very nice. You can look at YOS'es build thread where he shows reflect-a-gold by DEI that he applied to the rear frame. It is placed to prevent heat sink in the frame. I am using it because it looks cool... :laugh:

 

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Yos

• Apr 26, 2013

• #19

SLCtodd said:

I'm looking for some help from previous builders regarding the amount of Dynamat or equivalent sounds deadening to purchase? 12 square feet seems too little and 48 seems to much. Any clues as to what is the correct amount?

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I think you'll be more than ok starting with 48 square feet. If you check my thread...you'll see exactly how much coverage about 40 square feet has gotten me. I plan on using a total of about 100 square feet if you include inside the doors, firewall, etc...

Then again...I hear 25% surface coverage is more than enough. I'm going overboard on purpose :thumbsup:

Hope that helps...

 

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Cam

• Apr 27, 2013

• #20

Nice garage, tile floors! Thats one nice thing about a brand new SLC, you dont get dirty! you can go out work 2 or 3 hours wash your hands. then go directly out to eat after washing your hands. until you get it on the street. What transaxle did you pick?