Another project over-budget but finally done.

Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 03:09 AM

What started up as a simple wheel upgrade once again turns into a major, over-budget project. A good Friend sold me Strange brakes, springs, coilovers and ever other part needed for 100 dollars to change my Duster over to 4 3/4 inch bolt pattern so I could get away from the 5 bolt 4 inch Mopar pattern. It was all for a spindle type wheel and smaller brake pads so I ordered new Strange brakes and sent the struts out for a rebuild so everything was ready to race. The weld wheels I ordered were going to take 3 weeks to build but weld Racing finished them up 10 days early. got my tires mounted today and the front end is now race ready. Come-on April.

Posted By: bigdad

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 03:13 AM

Posted By: Hot 340

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 03:26 AM

Word. Looks good!

Posted By: Crizila

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 03:55 AM

Weight savings?

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:00 AM

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Weight savings?

YES.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:01 AM

nice

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:09 AM

Thanks guys. I'm guessing at least 50 pounds lighter but the main thing is I have some adjust-ability now. I had cable stops before and that was the only thing I could play with.

Posted By: earthmover

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:11 AM

nice wheels I was looking at the champion wheels in black but that weld looks great also

Posted By: Crizila

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:14 AM

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Weight savings?

YES.

Wow! Impressive.

Posted By: moparguy7074

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:46 AM

Why the Chevy bolt pattern?

Posted By: racerx

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 04:58 AM

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nice wheels I was looking at the champion wheels in black but that weld looks great also

I also was looking at the weld's 2.0 but that was not in the budget

so i settle on the champion versions

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 06:04 AM

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Why the Chevy bolt pattern?

The weld wheels on my Daytona are Chevy bolt pattern so I did it for three reasons. The first one was to get the car back home I borrowed the wheels off the Daytona. Second if I ever hurt a tire I can borrow the tires for a weekend or two. And I may flip these on the Daytona once in awhile. These are the Daytona rims.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 06:32 AM

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What started up as a simple wheel upgrade once again turns into a major, over-budget project. A good Friend sold me Strange brakes, springs, coilovers and ever other part needed for 100 dollars to change my Duster over to 4 3/4 inch bolt pattern so I could get away from the 5 bolt 4 inch Mopar pattern. It was all for a spindle type wheel and smaller brake pads so I ordered new Strange brakes and sent the struts out for a rebuild so everything was ready to race. The weld wheels I ordered were going to take 3 weeks to build but weld Racing finished them up 10 days early. got my tires mounted today and the front end is now race ready. Come-on April.

Looks awesome, you must be a pro.........

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 06:45 AM

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What started up as a simple wheel upgrade once again turns into a major, over-budget project. A good Friend sold me Strange brakes, springs, coilovers and ever other part needed for 100 dollars to change my Duster over to 4 3/4 inch bolt pattern so I could get away from the 5 bolt 4 inch Mopar pattern. It was all for a spindle type wheel and smaller brake pads so I ordered new Strange brakes and sent the struts out for a rebuild so everything was ready to race. The weld wheels I ordered were going to take 3 weeks to build but weld Racing finished them up 10 days early. got my tires mounted today and the front end is now race ready. Come-on April.

Looks awesome, you must be a pro.........

No pro here but I sure have a lot of fun.

Life is GREAT. Time to dust off the snow, hit the gym, and get ready for the 2014 race season.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 07:20 AM

Life is what we make it that`s 4 sure and I have a home gym and it`s a big part of my life and health both physical and mental.............keep at it!.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 05:30 PM

Looks good.. can you get a full turn on your set up..
when we figure budget we need to learn to double it..LOL

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 05:50 PM

budget ?? What is this word you speak of ?

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 08:10 PM

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budget ?? What is this word you speak of ?

It's a mythical creature that racers and politicians speak of often, but never prove exists.

Awesome wheels!

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 08:54 PM

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budget ?? What is this word you speak of ?

It's a mythical creature that racers and politicians speak of often, but never prove exists.

Awesome wheels!

Thanks guys. Here's a couple of pictures of the ones I put on the back last year.

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 09:53 PM

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Looks good.. can you get a full turn on your set up..
when we figure budget we need to learn to double it..LOL

Mike on the full turn were question where you referring to the steering wheel. If so I just checked and from neutral to far right its almost 2 full turns. Far right to far left almost 4 turns.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 10:09 PM

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Looks good.. can you get a full turn on your set up..
when we figure budget we need to learn to double it..LOL

Mike on the full turn were question where you referring to the steering wheel. If so I just checked and from neutral to far right its almost 2 full turns. Far right to far left almost 4 turns.

So it does go full travel(to the end of the rack).. cool

Posted By: cudarex

Re: Another project over-budget but finally done. - 03/04/14 11:34 PM

Love them wheels!!!!!