For some time now I’ve been contemplating a new relationship with a new Z32 chassis.  I’ve often wondered with the capabilities that lie within myself and the work at the shop, what strides can I accomplish in making a new race car vastly unique compared to anything else out there in the Z32 scene.  Recently I was given the opportunity to acquire a new chassis from Sean Farrah (owner/operator) of SPL Parts in Austin, TX.  It was a great decision on my part not only for personal reasons (finally get a new Z32 to do testing/product development on) but business wise too because I could begin a long business relation with SPL Parts that could possibly grow into something more as time progresses.

So a good buddy of mine Miles Hall aka” Milo” aka “Spanish Paprika” aka owner of Project LOWFATZ, aided my decision in purchasing this new chassis.  Big plans were conjured about what we will do to the chassis once rolled into its new home.  Full stripping of the interior, foam injection, roll cage, to name a few.  Point is, this chassis was/is going places that no other Z32 chassis has gone before.  Fast forward to 2 weeks ago she arrives at my shop door heartless but with that sexy fat ass that we all know and love on the Z32.  Grey Goon I named her, for the sheer fact that she has this mystic grey metallic paint that its still one of my favorite colors from the factory and her being a goon to give the notion that she’s going to be doing some bullying on the street and definitely on the track.

  Day 1-THE DROP OFF!!!!

 

 

We did a full walk through with the car and wrote down everything we were going to remove.  The next day was going to begin the Grey Goons journey.

Day 2 – D Day

 

   

 

 That same day “Spanish Paprika” rolled the front fenders on the “Goon” before I removed them.

 

After a long 12hr day we had the car fully stripped down to where we could really start to dive into it and get the underlying stuff out.

THE CARNAGE!

 

 

After we cleaned up everything the Grey Goon was sitting quietly in her current state.  Waiting for more pampering and a new beginning.

There are big plans for this car as I sit here and write this blog about it.  The ideas and parts that I plan to fabricate and build have never been done before and Im eagerly awaiting the day I can turn the key and hear her breathe again.  I plan to race in a few different categories.  So for all of you that have read this first entry of the “Grey Goon”  be prepared to see the Z32 scene and community get put on its head because this car is going to set a new standard in Z32 performance.  EP Racing will be a formidable entity in the race engine and race car building arena and plans to further its ability are soon underway.

Thanks for reading!