The Sophia Project

ZKraken22 · 02-24-2013, 11:58 PM

when do you return home again?

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the support

. I come home some time in August. Most likely towards the end. I'll be in So Cal to get he car from GTM, and it being so close (except crap drive through the desert) I'm sure I'll find time to play in the roads.

AlexRaymond19 · 02-25-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Thanks for the support

. I come home some time in August. Most likely towards the end. I'll be in So Cal to get he car from GTM, and it being so close (except crap drive through the desert) I'm sure I'll find time to play in the roads.

You are away at deployment? AF? What AFSC? I am a 3D152

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 02:29 PM

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

TerribleONE · 02-25-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

Sounds like a good gig

TerribleONE · 02-25-2013, 04:15 PM

Have you decided on tires yet? Also something to think about, I would strongly consider going down to a 3.3 final drive as your car is not gonna hook for sh1t!

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 04:23 PM

Yeah, really good money, but I live worse than a bird in a cage. I share a small section of tent with my coworker that's about an 8x8ft space. Everything I need is less than 100 meters. Restrooms are porta johns, showers are in a tent, Georgians (Country) like to smoke in the $hitters and piss everywhere. They takes showers in their underwear and sometimes their socks, they leave upper deckers ALL the time, they use more toilet paper than necessary, they rat f@ck the MRE's before anyone gets a chance to grab them, and they will steal anything left alone. I'm lucky to work with mostly Marines maintaining their network. Most of the time it's chill. I'll baseline some switches, routers, W/E, get them all configured so it's plug and play for the Marines. I'll tell em what port to plug what in and call it a day. I'm used to working longer hours and much busier in uniform. Doing inventory on the same crap monthly, yearly classes and certifications, accountability, etc. I just work and email my info. Easy day, but it's a continual Ground Hogs Day.

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Have you decided on tires yet? Also something to think about, I would strongly consider going down to a 3.3 final drive as your car is not gonna hook for sh1t!

I'm gonna stick with the 3.69. Torque will be maybe 50lbft lower with superchargers. And because it's centrifugal, torque generally increases with power, so the car has a bit of momentum as well. Regarding tires, I will probably try the RE-11's. They are a great street and track tire. I'll buy them with the rim's I've been eying.

TerribleONE · 02-25-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm gonna stick with the 3.69. Torque will be maybe 50lbft lower with superchargers. And because it's centrifugal, torque generally increases with power, so the car has a bit of momentum as well. Regarding tires, I will probably try the RE-11's. They are a great street and track tire. I'll buy them with the rim's I've been eying.

I figured with the twins it was gonna make things a bit more interesting. Definitely right about the centrifugal, coming into boost wont shock the tires so much. New shoes?! Do tell. Good choice on the RE-11s. Im kicking myself in the face for the PSSs

AlexRaymond19 · 02-25-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

That's what i do in the Air Force. Network Infrastructure. I am in a combat comm unit. Too bad you didn't get Qatar, i hear its a vacation over there! Even can get 2 beers a day...

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 04:47 PM

19x9.5 fronts and 19x11 rears. I was debating 10.5 fronts but I wasn't sure if it would sit flush like the rears. The 9.5's and 11's fit perfect. I want them in GTsilver.

Haha Alex. I plan on finding something back in the states when I return. Working on my CCNP right now. Required or I lose my job. Announced last month as part of the draw down. I have a few months and I'm pretty good at it.

AlexRaymond19 · 02-25-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

19x9.5 fronts and 19x11 rears. I was debating 10.5 fronts but I wasn't sure if it would sit flush like the rears. The 9.5's and 11's fit perfect. I want them in GTsilver.

Haha Alex. I plan on finding something back in the states when I return. Working on my CCNP right now. Required or I lose my job. Announced last month as part of the draw down. I have a few months and I'm pretty good at it.

Well let me know if you need any emulators, i know that helps a lot. You probably are all set though

SS_Firehawk · 02-25-2013, 05:27 PM

I need a test engine baaaaad. I had one but my HDD crashed and had to reformat. I have access to GNS3 and plenty of equipment. I ordered some books and vids from Amazon since I lost most of that too.

gabe3d · 02-25-2013, 05:51 PM

Glad to see your project is moving along and your build looks to have promising result. GTM is having lots of stuff coming out for the SC fans, from this twin SC to the stage3 on my car. Our cars are probably bunking tightly together i'm guessing, haha.

AlexRaymond19 · 02-25-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I need a test engine baaaaad. I had one but my HDD crashed and had to reformat. I have access to GNS3 and plenty of equipment. I ordered some books and vids from Amazon since I lost most of that too.

Let me see what i can round up for test engines. I know my buddy has access to a lot of that stuff. His girls father is some bigwig at cisco

02-24-2013, 11:58 PM	#76 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	when do you return home again? __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

02-25-2013, 01:13 PM	#77 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Thanks for the support . I come home some time in August. Most likely towards the end. I'll be in So Cal to get he car from GTM, and it being so close (except crap drive through the desert) I'm sure I'll find time to play in the roads. AlexRaymond19 likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-25-2013, 02:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-25-2013, 04:15 PM	#81 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Have you decided on tires yet? Also something to think about, I would strongly consider going down to a 3.3 final drive as your car is not gonna hook for sh1t! GaleForce likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-25-2013, 04:23 PM	#82 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Yeah, really good money, but I live worse than a bird in a cage. I share a small section of tent with my coworker that's about an 8x8ft space. Everything I need is less than 100 meters. Restrooms are porta johns, showers are in a tent, Georgians (Country) like to smoke in the $hitters and piss everywhere. They takes showers in their underwear and sometimes their socks, they leave upper deckers ALL the time, they use more toilet paper than necessary, they rat f@ck the MRE's before anyone gets a chance to grab them, and they will steal anything left alone. I'm lucky to work with mostly Marines maintaining their network. Most of the time it's chill. I'll baseline some switches, routers, W/E, get them all configured so it's plug and play for the Marines. I'll tell em what port to plug what in and call it a day. I'm used to working longer hours and much busier in uniform. Doing inventory on the same crap monthly, yearly classes and certifications, accountability, etc. I just work and email my info. Easy day, but it's a continual Ground Hogs Day. AlexRaymond19 likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-25-2013, 04:47 PM	#86 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	19x9.5 fronts and 19x11 rears. I was debating 10.5 fronts but I wasn't sure if it would sit flush like the rears. The 9.5's and 11's fit perfect. I want them in GTsilver. Haha Alex. I plan on finding something back in the states when I return. Working on my CCNP right now. Required or I lose my job. Announced last month as part of the draw down. I have a few months and I'm pretty good at it. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-25-2013, 05:27 PM	#88 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I need a test engine baaaaad. I had one but my HDD crashed and had to reformat. I have access to GNS3 and plenty of equipment. I ordered some books and vids from Amazon since I lost most of that too. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-25-2013, 05:51 PM	#89 (permalink)
gabe3d Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 51 Drives: Old school G Rep Power: 14	Glad to see your project is moving along and your build looks to have promising result. GTM is having lots of stuff coming out for the SC fans, from this twin SC to the stage3 on my car. Our cars are probably bunking tightly together i'm guessing, haha. SS_Firehawk likes this.

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