AstroDan Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 You will not believe its the same car when they are done… My exact thought the first time I drove Betsy down Hollywood St near SAI! edit*** Roger looked me in the eye and said, "Leave the traction control on!" I said "Holy Sh**!!! So, it's being dropped off... Are you going to pick her up in person and drive her home? Highly recommended. It'd be all broken in by the time you get home. Congrats! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Of coarse we will need pictures when it`s done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Congrats Swede! I'm happy to hear that you're finally pulling the trigger on the power issue! Now you'll be ready to chew up and spit out all those silly "bow-tie mobiles" that you come in contact with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 My exact thought the first time I drove Betsy down Hollywood St near SAI! edit*** Roger looked me in the eye and said, "Leave the traction control on!" I said "Holy Sh**!!! So, it's being dropped off... Are you going to pick her up in person and drive her home? Highly recommended. It'd be all broken in by the time you get home. Congrats! Dan Dan - I had originally planned to drive it back home but now I am not sure. I don't want to get any more road rash but I also know it would be a drive of a lifetime and one to remember How long was your drive home mine is to the Portland Oregon area. Yes I am really enthused about this conversion to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Have it trucked to you. The process of getting to know the car after the conversion is one, IMHO, that is best done close to home and a little at a time. Driving it on the Interstate is not terribly exciting and there is always the possibility that you could get frisky at the wrong moment and attract unwanted attention. It does have stripes all up and down it. I hear tell that those stripes make your car more noticeable than most. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 The more I think about it, I want to drive it home! However the more logical mind set comes out and says "no extra road rash and break it in at home safely". So Gran Tourismo Motor Sport has scheduled Friday to pick up the car and then we are set to go. I'll keep everyone updated. Thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke4true Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I.m jealous. Wish it were me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'd drive it home.... those exit/entrance ramps will be the high points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 VERY COOL! Looking forward to your post-install experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 congrat dave! :happy feet: you are going to love it...... what are you getting done with the sc? 3 gauge pod? brakes? whipple or kenne bell? how long did they say they would need to complete the car? Hay Wicked! Whipple Polished (upgrades that will promote long life and clean belt wear), back and forth on what gauges but most likely gauge pod but really don't know yet, Brembo take offs already and having SS lines installed, other mods yet to be determined exactly what , 5 weeks on the install and mods...................hopefully. Just very upbeat about the whole thing. I'll keep you up to date. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi Randy - Thanks I am pretty stoked about it. Just another opportunity to do something different with the car. Can I ask what would you do differently if you did it again? I'll update as it progresses. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi Randy - Thanks I am pretty stoked about it. Just another opportunity to do something different with the car. Can I ask what would you do differently if you did it again? I'll update as it progresses. Dave Well I have to say absolutley nothing at the time...and I would do the install again at SA 1000 times over, its that cool. I do think that my clutch is getting a wee bit tired...Ken commented that he can not believe it has lasted this long. May want to ask Roger about a clutch install. Also a driveshaft saftey loop is nice/required for the tracks and general saftey. Roger also had a prototype watts link on his car at the bash that had me drooling, that I would ask him about for sure, apparently it really changes the handling in the rear. I really love the Ferrodo front and Hawk rear pads, ATE fluid with the FRPP cooling kit,,,the braking is flawless...fronts squeek a little on the street but I can accept that real easily. You will need the brakes trust me, the car is downright scary with the SGT ones on there...I cannot speak of the stock GT500 pads, but Ken probably could. I have an odd combination on my car as I have no guages, and I like that. But it's probably a good idea to monitor the boost and fuel pressure. Also get the widest possible rear tire on there, the power is really there when you nail it... Congratulations Dave you are really going to enjoy the car so much more. My friend who has driven many exotics, Panteras to F50's said that the SGT/SC is the most bang for the buck he has ever seen and the only fault he could say was that the rear end could be more "planted" after some laps at the bash... If you have a kid in your family drive the car back with them and make it memorable...you only live once and if the cars got a chip or two it can be fixed and the memory won't be of the chip. Besides you can't drive your car in the next realm that I can tell... I am very happy for you Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Well I have to say absolutley nothing at the time...and I would do the install again at SA 1000 times over, its that cool. I do think that my clutch is getting a wee bit tired...Ken commented that he can not believe it has lasted this long. May want to ask Roger about a clutch install. Also a driveshaft saftey loop is nice/required for the tracks and general saftey. Roger also had a prototype watts link on his car at the bash that had me drooling, that I would ask him about for sure, apparently it really changes the handling in the rear. I really love the Ferrodo front and Hawk rear pads, ATE fluid with the FRPP cooling kit,,,the braking is flawless...fronts squeek a little on the street but I can accept that real easily. You will need the brakes trust me, the car is downright scary with the SGT ones on there...I cannot speak of the stock GT500 pads, but Ken probably could. I have an odd combination on my car as I have no guages, and I like that. But it's probably a good idea to monitor the boost and fuel pressure. Also get the widest possible rear tire on there, the power is really there when you nail it... Congratulations Dave you are really going to enjoy the car so much more. My friend who has driven many exotics, Panteras to F50's said that the SGT/SC is the most bang for the buck he has ever seen and the only fault he could say was that the rear end could be more "planted" after some laps at the bash... If you have a kid in your family drive the car back with them and make it memorable...you only live once and if the cars got a chip or two it can be fixed and the memory won't be of the chip. Besides you can't drive your car in the next realm that I can tell... I am very happy for you Dave! Thanks Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 SWEDEMAN, Congrats on the upgrade! I wish I was in your shoes Having made 4x trips to SAI for the Annual BASH, I keep hoping to win enough $$$ so that I can leave my car at the Mod Shop for the SC Upgrade... But keep us posted on how this goes, as you never know when that POWERBALL will hit Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks Gregg. Just got the call a few minutes ago from the transport company, tomorrow @ 3:00PM is the ETD. I should have the SGT er SGT/SC back in about 5 weeks...... hopefully! I like the decision the more I think about it and talk to other owners who have them. I'll keep updates on the package build out & mods selected. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Car picked up @ 5:30 PM PSTand is now in transport. SGT #1182 soon to be SGT/SC #1182! Thanks everyone and I'll update soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Car picked up @ 5:30 PM PSTand is now in transport. SGT #1182 soon to be SGT/SC #1182! Thanks everyone and I'll update soon! You're gonna love what it does to the car. It makes it a totally different machine. And that sound of the supercharger is so cool! You're gonna love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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