Vorshlag TT3 Mustang Sold! + C5 Corvette Updates

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Fair

Lots of exciting things unfolding here at Vorshlag, which you can read about in the latest S197 build post. First, we sold our 5 year S197 development chassis “test mule”, our TT3 prepped 2011 Mustang GT. Luckily we did NOT have to deconstruct the car to get it sold, and the new owner will be racing it in and around Michigan very soon.

Never fear, just because we sold our test Mustang doesn’t mean we are abandoning this chassis. Vorshlag is going to continue working on, servicing, and developing parts for the S197 Mustang for many years to come. We show some customer Mustangs and several new parts developed recently in the latest S197 build post.

We have another big forum build thread update in the C5 Track Rat test thread, located here. In this we talk about new spherical shock mounts we designed and built in-house in a 48 hour period. These were made for the MCS TT2 monotube adjustable coilover shocks we custom ordered for our tester Mark’s 2002 Corvette, shown above.

We ditched the factory transverse monoleaf springs to go with Hyperco coilover springs. There is a lot of detail about the new suspension, tires, and quick release steering wheel added to this car in Round 2 of mods. Our first test (an autocross) was rained out, but Mark has tested with it since then and we will test with him again at a Texas Region SCCA event July 12th. Lots more to come on this car – tune in here to see the latest.

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Vorshlag.com Up and Running!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Fair

June 3rd, 2015: After 6 days with no shopping cart, and 24 hours without email and a website at all, we finally have www.vorshlag.com up and running again.

Lots of calls to various tech support lines finally got to the root of the issue: a server migration by our web host borked things up, which they finally fixed today. Even our blog was down – but after the update to 4.2.2 for WordPress and fixed also.

So if you have been trying to order something using our online shopping cart, e-mail us, find a blog entry or look up something on our website – it all finally works again. Sorry for any inconvenience!

 

 

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Project #DangerZone Updates (C4 Corvette)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Fair

There’s a new pair of posts just added to the Forum Build Thread for the 1992 Corvette we built for NASA’s TTC class, the car we call Project #DangerZone. The smokey motor is out and off to the engine shop!

We also address a 5-part “internet protest” that was thrown our way recently. We show what was called out, document some things in question, and show how we’re going about fixing the other small items in question. We don’t necessarily agree with all of the rulings but we’re not going to fight it. We are making this car squeaky clean legal – and will still monkey stomp the TTC class at Nationals. Oh yes, I just went there!

So if you want to read up on what’s going on, start here. Thanks!

 

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C5 Corvette + S197 Mustang Build Thread Updates

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Fair

Getting caught up on our “Test Mule” project build threads and we have two big updates to roll out. They both include coverage of the March Optima/USCA event at TMS. The Mustang was temporarily “de-winged” and a shorter, street friendly splitter was fitted just for this Optima series event.

The latest S197 Mustang Forum Thread Update shows how Amy did in her Mustang at Optima as well as almost a dozen other Vorshlag customers and cars we brought to Texas Motor Speedway. We cover the new lower price for the TT3 Mustang (FOR SALE AD!) and tease about some other events that this car has gone to and won at since Optima. Another update is coming soon for this car.

The C5 Corvette Build Thread has a lot of the same event coverage PLUS an in depth look at an all new exhaust system we built for this car. We also had True Street re-tune the engine and fixed many of the many driveability issues we noted at Optima. There are lots of pictures, videos, dyno charts and more that you can read starting here.

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Mega-Sized S197 Mustang Build Thread Update

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Fair

There have been over 6 weeks worth of events in our red 2011 Mustang that needed to be covered: Optima show + fun laps with PWC @ COTA, NASA @ MSR-Cresson, Goodguys AAS, Optima @ TMS, and lots of prep for these various events. Most of these events’ race coverage and prep are covered in detail, with pictures and videos, in the latest four-part S197 Build Thread update.

At some of these events we also prepped and competed in other cars, including two Corvettes. These are covered briefly in the same Build Thread update.

We have lots of little technical tid bits buried in this update. Thanks for reading!

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New C5 Corvette Project + C4 Updates

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Fair

We are going a little “Corvette crazy” around here as these very capable track worthy cars come down in price. First up we have a brand new Vorshlag Project Build Thread for tester Mark Council’s 2002 C5 generation Corvette, which we have dubbed the eBay Corvette.

This car had a mish-mash of both good and bad aftermarket parts on it, which we are testing, evaluating, upgrading and even creating for this car. We started off with custom spec’d 18×11″ Forgestar CF5 wheels and big BFGoodrich Rival tires, which was a step in the right direction. With just a few repairs and the new shoes installed, Terry ran this car at the Optima Ultimate Street Car qualifier at Texas Motor Speedway. Stay tuned for many more upgrades on this C5 as we move it towards NASA TT2 class, and of course follow the build thread which is posted on multiple forums.

You’ve probably heard of our 1992 Corvette, Project #DangerZone, and the latest build thread update lists the safety upgrades completed to make this car have less of a “zone of danger”.

Many oil leaks were fixed, a new suspension (springs) was added, the roll cage and nets were completed – which gets this car closer to PTC prep. For now we’re running this very low cost track car in NASA TTC class. Check out the latest work here.

There are also some new “This Week At Vorshlag” videos plus in-car videos from our last NASA event (MSR-Cresson in March) located on our new and improved Vorshlag YouTube channel.

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S197 Mustang Project Thread Updated

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Fair

We are a bit behind on forum updates, as the shop is insanely busy at the moment. Terry took some time and made this update on the status of our red Mustang, which we are apparently keeping now.

This car will be raced in NASA, Goodguys and USCA events in the month of March, which should be fun to watch.

We also cover the updates to a couple of customer Mustangs that were down in our shop recently. Check it out starting here.

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Project DANGERZONE Race Debut

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Fair

After a week and a half long thrash we finished prepping our 2015 race season shop car, this 1992 Corvette shown below. We built this to compete in NASA’s TTC time trial class and are turning it into a dedicated race car with further development all year.

Our build thread is now posted on five forums (Vorshlag, corner-carvers, NASA Texas forums, GRM and SCCAforums) and you can catch up on the progress on any of those, or just click here to start the 3-part update added today.

This extensive post-race report post covers the debut event for this car. This update has dozens of pictures, videos, data and feedback from Terry after this NASA Texas event held at MSR-Houston a week ago. We also had two other TT drivers take a ride in the #DANGERZONE and they both enjoyed it immensely.

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Vorshlag Reveals Secret TT Project

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Fair

After announcing the budget build for a NASA Time Trial class on Dec 19th, and then picking up the car on Dec 20th, we had a lot of folks guessing what this car was. We gave a lot of hints along the way but apparently some of these were too good – because a few folks guessed our secret pretty early. After one photo clue was released Dec 26th, we got 3 solid guesses almost immediately. The jig was up!

So today, Dec 29th, we revealed the type of car we are using and what class we are building it for. You can read all about and see pictures of the car and class in this forum thread update. Thanks for your comments and guesses! Stay tuned for more updates during the 2015 NASA season.

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Updates to Alpha V8 Miata, Alpha V8 FR-S, and all new Secret Budget TT Build Project Launched

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Fair

We have some major forum build thread updates to link to in this blog post, including two prototype LS1 V8 builds and an all new Budget Time Trial build we’re going to churn out in the next 4 weeks.

The Alpha LS1 Miata thread shows the finished front subframe, new Corvette C5 based front hubs/suspension/brakes, finish welded rear subframe, newly fabricated motor mounts and transmission crossmember, and an unexpected swap to a T56 Magnum 6-speed. Check it out here.

The Alpha LS1 Scion FR-S thread shows prototype and production header fabrication, newly fabricated motor mounts and transmission crossmember, custom radiator shroud/fan set-up, radiator hoses, front drive accessories, and more starting here.

And finally the Top Secret Low Buck TT Build we’re calling Project DANGER ZONE. This teaser forum post doesn’t even disclose what the car is, but we give plenty of hints. We will debut the car Jan 17th at MSR Houston – when everyone will see it.

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