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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Foximus July FCOTM Thread

Because racecar.


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Name: Chris / Foximus
Location: SoCal
Car Info: 2006 Cobalt Lt2Coupe..... or at least it was...
Stock Options: LT2 package, 5 speed, 16" alloys.

Current Build Spec

Nickname: Phoenix
Year: 2006
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cobalt
Chassis Code: LT
Engine: ECOTec L61
Displacement: 2.2L
Boost Pressure: 9 psi
Fuel: 91 / 100 mix
Power Output: 245 hp @ wheels
Weight: 2900lbs w/ Driver

ENGINE MODS

Block: Stock GM Gen 1 L61
Crankshaft: Eagle
Connecting Rods: Eagle
Main Studs: ARP
Camshafts: Comp Cams
Valves / Valvesprings / Spring Retainers: ZZPerformance
Head: SMG Port and Polish
Head Gasket: Cometic
Head Studs: ARP
Intake Manifold: Stock LSJ w/ ZZP Dual Pass Cooling Kit
Intake: ZZP Short Ram
Throttle Body: ECOTec LSJ
Supercharger: Eaton M62
Exhaust: ZZP Long Tube Stainless 2.5″
Fuel Injectors: 42#
Spark Plugs: NGK
Radiator: ZZP All Aluminum
Intercooler: ZZP Stage 3
Engine Management: Trifecta Tuning

DRIVELINE MODIFICATIONS
Transmission: Stock GM F23 (Rebuilt by Bothwell Motorsports)
Transmission Gearing: Stock
Flywheel: Excedy Chromoly
Clutch: Clutchmasters FX400 8 Puck
Differential: Quaife LSD
Axles: Stock

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
Shocks: Custom BC Racing NA
Springs: Swift
Sway Bars: Front: N/A Rear: ZZP
Chassis Stiffening: Powell Race Shop Undercar Rails
Additional Suspension Work: TTR Rack spacers, Powell Race Parts Aluminum Lower arms w/ Delrin CAB’s and spherical bushings, Setup and alignment by West End Alignment
Brakes: R1 Concepts Slotted rear, Powerslot Fronts
Pads: Hawk HP+
Brake Lines: Goodrich Stainless steel
Fluid: Stoptech STR 660
Rear Disk Conversion to LSJ rear beam and brake system done in house.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheels: Team Dynamics Motorsports 17x8 in Hyper Silver
Tires: Hankook RS-3 (245/40/17)

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Front Bumper: Stock w Foximus Motorsports vent kit.
Hood: Extreme Dimensions Carbon Fiber
Fenders: Stock
Side Skirts: RK Sport
Rear Bumper: Stock
Trunk Lid: Stock
Spoiler/Wing: Foximus Motorsports FMX1 Rear Spoiler
Splitter: Foximus Motorsports V1 Splitter and Tray.
Doors: Stock
Livery Design/Graphics: Design by FreezingHot Designs, Applied by A1 Higher Graphics
Paint: Sunburst Orange Metallic

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Cage: Custom harness bar by Asylum Customs
Seat: Sparco Evo2
Harness: Impact! by Mastercraft Safety
Steering Wheel: Sparco
Gauges: Autometer Phantom Series

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Just won Round 2 of the Global Time Attack Pro/Am Series in Street FWD.
Races in both Global Time Attack and Redline Time Attack... while still being a daily.
Hoping to make it into GTA Super Lap Battle! in November.

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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Great pics man and lots of work for sure, that's one good looking race car. Good luck!
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Foximus July FCOTM Thread

oh no im sorry Eddie this guy may have made a liar out of me he may have just got my vote this car is really cool why??

because true racebalt
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Lol its cool man its going to be close and i was thinking that when i saw his submittion lol, lets see what happens but i agree great looking car for sure
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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ugh there goes the neighborhood .... oh well I know I wouldn't of won, but I was hoping for 3rd place
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Base model race car.
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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Sweet car; really neat to read the details on it finally! I bet its a super reliable build too.

I can see where some of the weight was dropped; id like to be around 2900 with me in it too!
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 10:51 PM
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just out of curiosity, how much do you weigh?
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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love this car.
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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In4 weight reduction discussion

07Black and I both gotta drop some bodyweight lol
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 09:28 AM
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this car is sweeet !!! im going to post up some info in your other thread though not to clutter this one up lol
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by riceburner
In4 weight reduction discussion

07Black and I both gotta drop some bodyweight lol
You need to get yours running first....
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 10:48 PM
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You gotta get yours... FACE!
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 01:26 AM
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Lol. I weigh 250lbs in full race gear - Helmet, HANS, suit, etc. Driver needs to try and drop 20 lbs lol.


Glad to see guys appreciate this crazy car. haha
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 05:06 AM
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Dude you need an fe5 front swaybar, so much better than fe1!
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by riceburner
Sweet car; really neat to read the details on it finally! I bet its a super reliable build too.

I can see where some of the weight was dropped; id like to be around 2900 with me in it too!

Lol my car has added turbo kit and big wheels and all that jazz and weighs 2900 with me in it. Full interior and all
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Those TD wheels are sweet! Nice graphics layout too!! (can't stop the stare)
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Originally Posted by riceburner
In4 weight reduction discussion

07Black and I both gotta drop some bodyweight lol
Curvy is beautiful

Originally Posted by Staged07SS
You need to get yours running first....
Yeah rice! no talking until your car is running again...

Originally Posted by Foximus
Lol. I weigh 250lbs in full race gear - Helmet, HANS, suit, etc. Driver needs to try and drop 20 lbs lol.


Glad to see guys appreciate this crazy car. haha
what's not to appreciate?

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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Slowbalt2000
Dude you need an fe5 front swaybar, so much better than fe1!
I don't run a front sway bar. Because... reasons...
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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Without it i would rub like mad.
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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This car is awesome.
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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Got my vote!
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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Looks great!
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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car looks great and thanks for the support! If you ever need anymore parts let us know!
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Congrats to Foximus for winning this months FCOTM! You are now on our front page for a month!
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