Mike V's R1 Rhino - New Dash, engine cover, console, wing....

[ZTFab]

Took delivery of Mike's R1 Rhino on Friday evening. I will be building him a new dash, engine cover/console, rear wing w/ LED's, and a front storage box.

Got everything torn down and started on some templates. Stay tuned for more updates as it progresses.

 

[JoeyD23]

Sick!! Cant wait to see this go down!!! Mike is a great guy and has one of if not the cleanest R1 Race Rhinos ever built........Some competiton for Corry next season!!

 

[RuggedRadios]

Damn!

My R1 Rhino may have to head down there!

 

[megadesertdiesel]

cant wait to see what you do with it.




damn all of you motor swap guys are making me go that route too. its all your faults...

 

[BrianAshby1]

damn you definately need to get ahold of that wiring, i have seen how your wiring looks in the other builds you've shown... that thing will be amazing after you finish

 

[ZTFab]

Finally got some time to work on Mike's car after getting a couple of other ones built for SSSS.

Started on the engine cover/center console.

 

[ZTFab]

 

[cls 78]

Paul, lookin good, can't wait to see what the finish product ends up like. I just know one thing. Everything I have seen you come up with is second to none.

Thanks again

Mike V.

 

[megadesertdiesel]

is there going to be any airflow over the engine? i am undecided with making the radiator pull air over the engine and out the back of the radiator or not.

 

[ZTFab]

Yes, there will be plenty of air flow over the engine. The current sheet metal in Mike's car is setup as a "tunnel" from the front bumper through the chassis to the engine. Adding the engine cover will help force more air over the engine rather than letting it escape through the top.

 

[ZTFab]

Damn!

My R1 Rhino may have to head down there!

It was nice meeting you at the show today, Matt. Sorry we didn't get a chance to talk. Get a hold of me when you are ready and we can take a look at what you would want done.

- Paul

 

[07fj]

did you make the gauge cups? or can you buy them.

Rog

 

[cls 78]

The gauge cups were made by the guy that did the first dash. Not sure if someone sells them.

Mike

 

[ZTFab]

You can buy them at boat supply places like Rex Marine.

Marine Billet Gauge Bezels 2", 2 5/8", 3 3/8" Anodized, Powder Coated

 

[RuggedRadios]

Glad to meet you this weekend Mike! Also met ZTFab.... judging from how Joeys turned out Im sure yours is gonna be unbelieviable in person as well!

Have a good one!

 

[RuggedRadios]

It was nice meeting you at the show today, Matt. Sorry we didn't get a chance to talk. Get a hold of me when you are ready and we can take a look at what you would want done.

- Paul

Thanks Paul - great to speak with you for a minute. Im sure Ill be in touch.

 

[cls 78]

Glad to meet you this weekend Mike! Also met ZTFab.... judging from how Joeys turned out Im sure yours is gonna be unbelieviable in person as well!

Have a good one!

Nice to finally meet you too Matt. Thanks for the radio set up.

Mike

 

[RuggedRadios]

No worries Mike - sounds like you just got all dialed in with Andy. Thanks again!

 

[cls 78]

No worries Mike - sounds like you just got all dialed in with Andy. Thanks again!

Yeah, he said you were on unpacking duty when I called.
Thanks for everything Matt.

 

[ZTFab]

Got a little more done today. Gonna hit it hard this weekend since Mike's car will be in Joey's booth at the Offroad Expo, Oct 9-11.