LFX update

[★ Shandelle ★]

The car has been on the road for almost two months now. It was finished on the Monday morning we had to leave for MRLS. With only 18 test miles, the car headed west 2500+ miles to Monterrey, where it spent two days on the track.

While on the West coast we spent some time working with the ARB regarding requirements needed for an EO number. Those items were noted and back across the country we went. Average mileage for the trip was 30mpg; this is pre-tuning.

Upon arrival the car went up on the lift and was fully inspected. We're proud to say after a 5K plus trip and two track days there were zero issues!

Since back, we've been working on a handful of items, fine tuning and preparing for production. In the next few weeks the car will receive a differential swap to the Ford 8.8 with a better suited ratio for the trans and tire diameter. Once these items have all been tested and certified for production, the car will make a trip back to CA for final approval in hopes of receiving an EO production number.

[— Phatmiata —]

30 MPG !!!??? Who needs SkyActiv !!

[PAT CONLON]

Do you plan to take it to Diamond Bar, Ca?

[★ Shandelle ★]

Steve would need to verify what specific area. He has been working with a few groups in SoCal.

The car car is currently on the lift and the 8.8 differential is being installed. OEM Camaro harness is going in to updated the wiring.

[PAT CONLON]

Hey Shandelle, any updates on the development of the LFx?

[★ Shandelle ★]

Nothing new to report Pat. Our TN shop was closed for almost two weeks because of weather. Playing catch up at the moment for the down time.

[detroitdarin]

Anything to report - especially with regards to the RX8? Pics? Vids? Thank you!

[— Phatmiata —]

Anything to report - especially with regards to the RX8? Pics? Vids? Thank you!

the owners of V8Roadsters are setting up a booth at the Mitty at RoadAtlanta, they are probably driving there right now. Most likely wont hear from them until after the show.

[detroitdarin]

Thank you!

btw - I miss the 93LE I sold in 2005; I miss it a lot.

[— Phatmiata —]

Thank you!

btw - I miss the 93LE I sold in 2005; I miss it a lot.

I had mine up for sale briefly, but the buyer tried to lowball me so I just ended up keeping it, so time to modify

[detroitdarin]

woot! I had SS HDHC Bar, 10AE wheels, RB i/h/e, RB Springs.



Sorry to derail the thread.

[— Phatmiata —]

no worries, I can split the chatter into a new thread.


what ships are those? The one directly behind you? is that a carrier?

[detroitdarin]

I don't recall the name of that carrier, actually - was at Bremerton Naval Shipyard - was mothballed a long...long time ago. I lived in Bremerton, then Puyallup (near Tacoma) while working for Dept of Army. Then to LA (Lower Alabama) before moving up here to Detroit area - still with the Army.

[Rogue]

Wiki=The shipyard contains a portion of the United States Navy reserve fleet, a large collection of inactive U.S. Navy vessels, including four aircraft carriers: the USS Independence (CV-62), the USS Constellation (CV-64) and the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). The ships are mothballed, meaning that they are stored in case they are needed by the Navy in the future.
(Update-USS Constellation CV-64 is currently being scrapped in Brownsville,Texas.)

[PAT CONLON]

the owners of V8Roadsters are setting up a booth at the Mitty at RoadAtlanta, they are probably driving there right now. Most likely wont hear from them until after the show.

I hope when things settle down after the Mitty, we can get a update from Shandelle on the evolution of the LFx