Vorshlag Blog

We have updated the forum build thread with a huge 3-part post showing many more details on the V8 powered M3 CSL clone we are building for a customer. If you like seeing fabrication and build details, this one will be worth the read – starting here.

In this round we show how (and explain why) the roll cage was built for this Time Trial/HPDE track car – that also sees some street use. Then custom door panels were built to clear the cage while retaining functional door glass. A lot of work was shown making two halo style racing seats fit around the cage and door panels, too.

The front subframe was reinforced, as was the rear. Out back we modified that subframe to take an 8.8″ aluminum Ford IRS differential case – we explain why in the forum post. Then we talked about two racing series that this car can compete in, with some changes to tires and aero.

Again, many more details are discussed and shown in the latest post – enjoy!

Lots of progress is covered int he latest 3-part forum build thread update on the 69 Camaro Track Build, starting here.

Aluminum interior panels, composite dash, firewall construction, cowl fabrication were big parts of this fabrication-centric update.

We also installed the shifter, shift linkages, transmission tunnel, wiper motors, defroster, Tilton triple reservoir, and more

The car is starting to come together now and we got a 2103 pound weight with almost all of the “hard parts” installed. Again, you can read a lot more in the detailed 3-part forum update.

In the month since our last update to this thread our E46 330 has completed 3 more track events which we chronicle in the latest build thread update. At the two NASA events the car logged 4 TTD class wins and set track records at both MSR-Cresson and Texas World Speedway.

We also spent the time to add some proper track safety gear to this car. First we built the custom 4-point roll bar shown below, which is welded to the chassis. Then we added Scroth Profi-II 6-point harnesses.

Now we can drive this car with more confidence and take a passenger along as well. Catch up starting here on the latest 3-part update.

Next time we delve into fender flares and then tackle an SCCA Club Trials event. Thanks for reading!

We have started a new Project Build Thread and this one is even crazy enough for 4/20 day. This 2003 BMW E46 M3 CSL clone will get the full array of Vorshlag upgrades and modifications: giant V8, giant tires, giant aero, motorsports level suspension/brakes/safety, and massive weight removal.

The image above shows where the progress on this car is April 2017, just before the major body mods began. The new build thread we have started (here) starts at the beginning. We explain the what/why/how this project started, then show the beginning stages of the build: finding the chassis, getting it square, stripping the interior and panels we won’t use.

In our next installment we will show the roll cage construction and many other fabrication steps, but this first series of posts is all about “laying the foundation” for this crazy build. Enjoy!

Two big Build Thread updates posted in the last 24 hours on the Vorshlag forum. First up are updates to our #DailyDrivenTrackCar E46 330, which we have prepped further for NASA TTD use.

The five month gap in that build thread has been updated with all of the mods we have done: custom header, custom exhaust, lightweight flywheel, upgraded clutch, CAI, ballast weight box, and even a half cage welded in.

There were two track events in that period but those write-ups will wait for next time. We do share dyno results, work hours logged, and detailed pictures and videos from this latest list of mods starting here.

Next up we have two updates on the shop truck’s project build thread. In this first update we see that TruckNorris was slammed into from behind then shoved into another vehicle, while parked in traffic. Smashed. Crunched. This truck was kilt!

A month later we bought another GMT800 short bed 1/2 ton to replace that truck, which we are calling The White Truck for now. Other names on the list include Truck Yaeger and TruckNado – thoughts?

We will chronicle the buildup of this super clean, very stock 2000 Silverado. Read this thread update to see what we have planned. Thanks for reading the Vorshlag Blog!

This custom tube frame 69 Camaro track build is one of our favorites, and we are happy to share updates to this build as we go. The latest forum build thread post shows dozens of pictures of work completed after the body was re-united to the frame after both sections were partially painted.

As you will see in the build thread the first things tackled after joining the body and frame were the exhaust from the custom built headers back. This car has a unique tunnel which allows the exhaust to be run inside, completely above the bottom of the flat floor.

We then show the work involved with making a modern aerodynamic “flat bottom floor” for a tube framed car like this. Some panels are bonded and riveted in place while others will be bolted on and removable.

Thanks for reading, liking, and sharing! This car will be on display at our annual open house Saturday Feb 25th here at Vorshlag.

We have updated our “We Make Roll Cages” forum thread to include information about how and why we remove the interior from a race car before we begin roll cage fabrication. You can read the two new posts starting here.

We illustrate the various steps of removing carpet, sound mat insulation, windows, even the roof – which is necessary to gain room to build the roll cage, in some cases.

We also cover wiring and describe how much weight can be lost when “gutting the interior. Again, you can read the updates starting here.