The RAPTOR (Shadow Warrior's Build)

[Shadow-Warrior]

frogeye previously said:

Did I miss the Raptor?

Yeh, you didn't see it?

MR. FJCZR previously said:

Can't wait to see the RAPTOR!
Awesome name by the way "Shadow-Warrior"...like you already didn't have a cool screenname...

...Everyone else has cool names for their vehicles, like Scorpion, etc. I thought only appropriate that I had one too. I also made sure that the RAPTOR not only sounded cool, but also stood for something too. Neat acronym huh

It wouldn't be long now. I found out my RA front bumper was shipped on the 1st, and will be at the house this Friday I can't wait to get back home and install it.

[Chatsworth 818 FJ]

Shadow-Warrior previously said:

It wouldn't be long now. I found out my RA front bumper was shipped on the 1st, and will be at the house this Friday I can't wait to get back home and install it.

Schedule some extra time after the install of the RA bumper cause youll wanna just look at it for hours.
Also remember if your going to install PIAAS in the lower bumper you need to rotate the lens, cause the mounts are on the top of the bumper and PIAAS are directional. The word PIAA on the lens should always be right side up.

[Shadow-Warrior]

Chatsworth 818 FJ previously said:

Schedule some extra time after the install of the RA bumper cause youll wanna just look at it for hours.

I know, I can't wait! It's going to look awesome!

Chatsworth 818 FJ previously said:

Also remember if your going to install PIAAS in the lower bumper you need to rotate the lens, cause the mounts are on the top of the bumper and PIAAS are directional. The word PIAA on the lens should always be right side up.

Thats good to know, Thanks Chats I have a set of PIAA's going in too.

[TIT-CRUISER]

I don't know if I missed something, but what is the "”New Version” Donahoe Racing 3.5” Coilovers" about? Do you have an inside scoop?

[Shadow-Warrior]

Yes, DR has come out with a newer version of their coilovers that instead of 2.5" of lift, these are a little bigger, they will give you 3.5" of lift "Only" if you run aftermarket UCA's. I was very forturnate to be able to get the very first set that Donahoe gave to Jason Demello to give away at the Summit. I got them, the very first set of the newer version.

[FJ #8]

Shadow-Warrior previously said:

Yes, DR has come out with a newer version of their coilovers that instead of 2.5" of lift, these are a little bigger, they will give you 3.5" of lift "Only" if you run aftermarket UCA's. I was very forturnate to be able to get the very first set that Donahoe gave to Jason Demello to give away at the Summit. I got them, the very first set of the newer version.

damn that sux, they should let me trade mine in? Then again, I have already cranked mine up a little

[TIT-CRUISER]

Shadow-Warrior previously said:

Yes, DR has come out with a newer version of their coilovers that instead of 2.5" of lift, these are a little bigger, they will give you 3.5" of lift "Only" if you run aftermarket UCA's. I was very forturnate to be able to get the very first set that Donahoe gave to Jason Demello to give away at the Summit. I got them, the very first set of the newer version.

Thanks for the info on the suspension. You have an awesome build coming, at least that what it sounds like. Where are the pictures?

[frogeye]

Did I miss it? Did it come yet?

[Shadow-Warrior]

Not yet Froggy, ..don't hog the popcorn, pass some over here...I getting hungry with all this work

[daPitbull]

Shadow-Warrior previously said:

Yes, DR has come out with a newer version of their coilovers that instead of 2.5" of lift, these are a little bigger, they will give you 3.5" of lift "Only" if you run aftermarket UCA's. I was very forturnate to be able to get the very first set that Donahoe gave to Jason Demello to give away at the Summit. I got them, the very first set of the newer version.

I'm still unclear as to how the UCA's will correct the extreme angles of the CV's if you were to go more than 3". Can you shed some light on that? BTW, nice build!