So, inspired by hutch here is my list of improvements.
Bilstein 7100 14" rear shocks
Fox 2.0 10" front shocks
changed rear cage to include 2 spare tires
connected cage to frame and strut bar
gusseted cage and added some windshield bars
16 gallon fuel cell
moved battery to back
changed to Calmini 3" front springs and strut spacers
super cool muffler from Jluck(sounds pretty cool really)
Removed headlights
added HID off road lights
added aluminum visors in windshield area
I did have one little mishap. I was doing the gussets for the cage, Bob had walked out of the shop for a minute. I got one cut out and tacked it to the cage. I mean, one little tiny tack BZZT. I walk back over to the plasma cutter to work on the next gusset. I think you see where this is going.
About 5 seconds later I hear a weird ticking noise. I look over at the car to see the drivers side interior engulfed in flames. Not knowing where Bob's fire extinguishers are I run to the sink praying that there is some kind of vessel to carry water to the car. I fond a 32 oz cup, fill it and run to the car. I splash the water on the fire extinguisher mounted between the seats so I can get it out. The drivers side seat was fully involved at this point. I got the bottle out and quickly put the fire out.
Luckily the only victims were the seat and belts. While it sucks to lose them in that way, I had passenger side seat and belts and just moved them over. So, the lesson here is that Race trim seats are made of gasoline, and don't weld around them. Not even a tiny little tack. BZZT
