jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/12/13 12:10 p.m.

Now wouldn't this look cool sticking through that screen?

brobinson
brobinson New Reader
9/18/13 7:22 p.m.

The build is getting close to being done. Keep checking this thread for updates!

Bill

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/18/13 8:49 p.m.

You mean it might be looking like this?

Looks great, guys! Can't wait to see it in real life.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
9/19/13 10:17 a.m.

Is that a pre-production street front bumper without the mini-splitter?

Warren v
Warren v Reader
9/19/13 12:19 p.m.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the splitter is just on the 818R. The 818S looks just like that.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
9/19/13 1:39 p.m.

From the last pics I saw, the latest revision of the S got a small splitter (maybe closer to a lip) while the R got a big proper one. Also the the grille opening was bigger. If I'm correct the bumper above is the revision before the final production version.

Warren v
Warren v Reader
9/19/13 2:43 p.m.

You mean this guy?

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
9/19/13 2:49 p.m.

Yep that's it.

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/19/13 2:55 p.m.

Not sure on the bumper guys, we do have the first production kit, so it is very possible that minor changes have been made.

I'm back with more pictures for you!

More bodywork being done:  photo DSC_3582_zps2375610b.jpg

Measure twice?  photo DSC_3616_zpsa0129fbd.jpg

The front end of this thing just looks awesome:  photo DSC_3589_zps6488773e.jpg

 photo DSC_3604_zps82911511.jpg  photo DSC_3578_zps79366607.jpg  photo DSC_3631_zps4d0a2611.jpg

Caption this photo!  photo DSC_3621_zps9666c6fe.jpg

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury MegaDork
9/19/13 3:15 p.m.

kevlarcorolla
kevlarcorolla HalfDork
9/19/13 3:48 p.m.

Probably didn't fit because of the way the end of the tape is folded while measuring.

brobinson
brobinson New Reader
9/19/13 7:53 p.m.
jstein77 wrote: You mean it might be looking like this? Looks great, guys! Can't wait to see it in real life.

Yep, something like that. Just finished. We got most of the aluminum panels installed today. Lots of good pictures and videos to come! This is the finishing part of the build. Lots of small details. Keep checking back so you wont miss any part of the build!

Bill

Warren v
Warren v Reader
9/20/13 12:30 p.m.

Congrats guys!

Revlover
Revlover New Reader
9/20/13 1:18 p.m.

I'm addicted to this thread! Can't wait to see the video.

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/20/13 2:15 p.m.

Doing some wiring:  photo DSC_3666_zps97b12535.jpg  photo DSC_3681_zpsc6bf2e50.jpg  photo DSC_3669_zpsa7e19bcb.jpg  photo DSC_3660_zps120a5e74.jpg

Always nice when a plan comes together:  photo DSC_3672_zpse3d28834.jpg

Look at her!  photo DSC_3721_zps10b74dff.jpg

And the team at the end of build trip number two (A few weeks ago).  photo DSC_3730_zps9c7be2c9.jpg

Caption this photo!  photo DSC_3722_zps41bb4f00.jpg

The guys went up to Wayne's shop starting yesterday to button the car up. Basically it needed some finishing up and a bunch of little things, as bill said. Once they return i'll have the final run of build pictures.

As for now, here is a teaser:  photo 1237910_10151958466088140_1406684737_n_zps74a73fb8.jpg

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury MegaDork
9/20/13 2:59 p.m.

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/20/13 3:02 p.m.

Needs some of those major league graphics, not just a little sticker!

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/23/13 9:07 a.m.
jstein77 wrote: Needs some of those major league graphics, not just a little sticker!

We're planning on a vinyl wrap for the car in the very near future.

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/23/13 9:41 a.m.

And welcome to build trip number 3.

Let the finish work begin!  photo DSC_3747_zps910454ae.jpg

Making our doors close properly:  photo DSC_3772_zpsa9fbff25.jpg  photo DSC_3780_zpseb4479b1.jpg

Installing more aluminum panels:  photo DSC_3794_zpsae5ddcf6.jpg  photo DSC_3799_zps466da29d.jpg  photo DSC_3804_zpsfc3fe5c0.jpg

Caption this photo!  photo DSC_3811_zpsbf70b2bf.jpg

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/23/13 10:46 a.m.

More videos:

Bodywork: http://youtu.be/qAFlzsNpr4A

Cooling system install: http://youtu.be/Ui0B75zqsFg

Installing the harness, does it run? http://youtu.be/-IlwvqvJzYk

Shifter assembly install: http://youtu.be/M7Y1u8pJwjM

Handbrake assembly: http://youtu.be/-RIosk5YC7c

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy Marketing Assistant
9/24/13 3:42 p.m.

A bit of eye candy:  photo DSC_3885_zpsa939d8e9.jpg

Installing door panels:  photo DSC_3850_zpse44f91a2.jpg

More aluminum panels:  photo DSC_3822_zps641e74c8.jpg  photo DSC_3825_zps5dadf83a.jpg

Our interior is looking much better:  photo DSC_3843_zpsdd2ea089.jpg

Blue mirrors will do for now until we get our vinyl wrap done:  photo DSC_3869_zpsd2ad466b.jpg

Caption this photo!  photo DSC_3842_zps52d82dfd.jpg

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/24/13 8:15 p.m.

"A Team, eat your heart out!"

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/27/13 11:19 a.m.

So? Is it in Florida yet?

Darren Vannoy
Darren Vannoy
9/30/13 10:37 a.m.
jstein77 wrote: So? Is it in Florida yet?

 photo 20130930_111516_zps9d3b54d3.jpg

It is home! Though I still haven't driven the thing yet... I will soon. I am gathering another round of photos for you guys today.

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
9/30/13 10:54 a.m.

Awesome!!!!!! Any chance that you will bring it to the state champs in Sebring this weekend? I'll be there on Sunday.

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