Category Archives: Build Thread Update

Vorshlag at SCCA Spring Nationals

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Fair

Vorshlag was at the SCCA Solo “Spring Nationals” running our ESP Mustang in the ProSolo and National Tour there. Weather was all over the place, we drove 4 different courses over 4 days, fought a massive push, learned a lot, … Continue reading →

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Motons on the Mustang

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Fair

This installment of our S197 Mustang Project Build Thread covers the installation of new Moton Club Sport 2-way coilovers onto our 2011 Mustang GT, as well as a host of other upgrades (higher spring rates, etc). We tested the new … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag BMW E30 V8 project updates

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Fair

A lot has happened with our BMW E30 V8 over the past few months, after winning the $2011 GRM Challenge shootout last October. The car has appeared in a 5 page color spread in the October 2011 issue, on the … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag Mustang at TWS

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Fair

After the MW ProSolo a week ago we brought the Mustang back to the Vorshlag shop for more track prep. First we designed, water jet cut, and built a set of custom rear wing uprights for an APR GTC-300 carbon … Continue reading →

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Rapid Prototype Mustang Camber Plates and more

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Fair

A somewhat hastily written project update for the Mustang became a bit lengthy and detailed. In this update I talk about the Vorshlag Open House and SCCA Tech Party, the first autocross of the year in the Mustang, design and … Continue reading →

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More E36 LS1 Development

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Fair

After months of development on some optional items we’ve progressed further with the build on one of our BMW E36 / LS1 chassis test mules. The ABS relocation kit replacement brake hard lines are finally done and ready for production. … Continue reading →

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Mustang Aero, 315s, Exhaust

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Fair

We have added the Leguna Seca front splitter, re-built the custom dual 3″ stainless exhaust, test fitted 315/35/18 Kumho V710s, and picked up some more rear suspension goodies on the Vorshlag 2011 Mustang GT project car. We discuss the upcomign … Continue reading →

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Z3M Roadster LS1 Test Drive

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Fair

The first test drive in McCall’s Z3M Roadster project was made on Dec 31st, meeting his “drive it in 2011!” goal. There’s a full write-up on the latest round of work on our forum as well as video of the … Continue reading →

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BMW E46 LSx Swap Update

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Fair

Just a quick update on the Vorshlag Forum Build Thread for our BMW E46 “Alpha” car LSx V8 swap project, showing the header progress from the last few weeks. Getting close!

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2011 Mustang Track Tested with 430 whp

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Fair

We took our 2011 Mustang GT to Eagles Canyon Raceway on Dec 10th and two drivers made laps in the car all day. It was a total blast to drive on track (2:03 laps in its full street set-up) with … Continue reading →

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