Diablo6.0 Build Diary by 01Lambiero

[01Lambiero]

A couple of additional pics from the 2013 Carlisle Show/Lamborghini Area.

[01Lambiero]

Rodrieguz:  Not a full GTR look but 85%.  I want it street legal.  No rear bumper, Straight wing, GTR console, plain interior, modified front grille area w/park lights, fuel ports, air jacks, and hood pins.

Adrian:  I intend to box in the upper quarter vent inlet to the LH radiator including the AT cooler.  Air will flow thru and around the cooler in route to the radiator.  I don't plan on any long trips but will monitor the temps.  Jim

[AdrianBurton]

Jim,
I hate that I had to miss out on the show, but I WILL be ready next year.

I noticed that you have your cooler upstream from the rad, if you dont mind me making an observation.  I would suggest moving it closer to the rad, otherwise you run the risk of it being rendered useless unless you seal the air box to it, then it becomes a great source of restriction in your airstream.

[Nitemare]

says it right on the seat: Bride, low max

[rodrieguz]

Great job there Jim,

Quick ? What seat model/manufacturer are those GTR style seats? 

Are you going for the full GTR look?

[01Lambiero]

ps:  The aluminum spoiler must be primed with "self etching" primer prior to painting.  This helps the paint adhesion.  Total weight of the wing completed was around 12#  Jim

[01Lambiero]

The radiators mounted sideways fit the rear openings better and give it the OEM look.  Thanks, Jim

and NO, I never want to make another wing unless.......!  Sadly, I wasted $72 worth of vinyl wrap thinking that I could put it on myself.  You will never know what you can or can't do until you at least try.

01 Jim

[autopro]

Now, regarding the 72" rear GTR spoiler...........This was my first fab of a rear spoiler and MY LAST!!! 

Wow great job on the wing, can you make me one?

Is there a special reason you mounted your radiators sideways?

[BigPines]

Wow! Very impressive! You are truly an artist. Great job!

[01Lambiero]

Now, regarding the 72" rear GTR spoiler...........This was my first fab of a rear spoiler and MY LAST!!!  Then it was time for the 12 hour enduro ride to Carlisle but boy was it worth it!!!   Jim

[01Lambiero]

OK, the snow melted and I decided to get back on the build if I was going to make the Carlisle Show in May.   AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAggggggggggggggg!!!!!!  It is so amazing how fast time flies when you are in a hurry.  Let's see what is on my "to do" list. 
1) Install heater hoses and radiator hoses. 
2) Install power steering lines. 
3) Install trans cooler. 
4) Tidy up all wiring. 
5) Remove surface rust and paint. 
6) Install drivers seat. 
7) Install purge tank. 
Install upper front shock mount strut bar. 
9) Bleed brakes. 
10) Fab rear spoiler mount. 
11) Fab rear spoiler and cover with carbon fiber vinyl. 
12) Fab GTR console switch panel.   
There were other things also but these were priority items to make the chassis look good and needless to say, I was extremely low on energy by the 2nd week of May.

[rodrieguz]

Nice fab work there Jim, 

[01Lambiero]

It's February and it's time to get back to finishing my car OR maybe NOT today.

[italianknightrider]

very clean an the space left between will hide any metal/steel when the rear trunk opens up ,i like it

[usmc_butler]

Once the radiators are mounted! It really starts looking like a car! Great work!