![]() ![]() Air Force retired the F-117 in April 2008, primarily due to the fielding of the F-22 Raptor. F-117s took part in the conflict in Yugoslavia, where one was shot down by a surface-to-air missile (SAM) in 1999. Although it was commonly referred to as the "Stealth Fighter", it was strictly an attack aircraft. The F-117 was widely publicized for its role in the Gulf War of 1991. Of the 64 F-117s built, 59 were production versions, with the other five being prototypes. The aircraft was shrouded in secrecy until it was revealed to the public in 1988. The Nighthawk's maiden flight took place in 1981 at Groom Lake, Nevada, and the aircraft achieved initial operating capability status in 1983. ![]() The F-117 was based on the Have Blue technology demonstrator. It was the first operational aircraft to be designed with stealth technology. The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a retired American single-seat, subsonic twin-engine stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed's secretive Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). Car Detailing and Show & Shine Prep sponsored by Autogeek.October 1983 39 years ago ( 1983-10).Car Audio & Electronics sponsored by Bavsound.Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack.Suspension Tech and Handling sponsored by.Professional Motorsports sponsored by Bimmerworld.Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing sponsored by.General BMW and Automotive Discussion sponsored by Intercity Lines.Quick Navigation Engine Conversions Go Top Pretty dismayed by this update right now, while I was prepared to have to do some tunnel modification for this trans, the idea of a) cutting up the metal and b) destroying the driver ergonomics is just not something I can live with. so I cant come within 10" of reaching the stock shifter while "belted in". This is all great except that we have moved my cockpit back around 12" to help give me more clearance in the side window, move weight rearward, etc. ![]() it turns out that the shifter location is pretty darn close to my stock one, though 7" offset to the driver side, and we could have reused the stock transmission cross member. Basically to make this transmission work in my car will require cutting the driver side of the transmission tunnel and boxing in a section almost 6" wider than the current tunnel and about 12" high, which is work I would be willing to do, except that it would put the transmission tunnel squarely right where my leg needs to be! My seat has to be positioned firmly against the tunnel to allow for head clearance on the halo bar over the driver side window and with this positioning, it is hopeless to be able to clearance the tunnel. however, in this photo you can see how much width they add: To add insult to injury, we just tested clearance initially with the shifter and rod ends off. However, the transmission doesnt clear even with just these installed as it still needs to move about 3.5" forwards and 2" upwards in this photo. It isnt clear but this is the driver side looking straight up from the ground, these shifters are oriented vertically and move back and forth to change the gears inside the transmission. In this photo, I have removed the shifter itself and the shift rods so all you see are movable tabs that actually change the gears inside the trans. as we began to raise it into position, it became clear that this was not going to work. However, the bigger problem was with the transmission. will require pounding the tunnel or cutting it out and riveting a section over it to cover it nicely. With the motor and bellhousing in place, epic defeat began to take over.įirst was the not entirely unexpected issues with the reverse-mount starter. The purpose of this test fit was to check bellhousing clearance with a 7.25" bellhousing with reverse mount starter in my transmission tunnel and then to mock up the transmission though it couldnt be bolted completely to this loned bellhousing, to see approximately where the shifter and crossmembers would have to be. Thanks to Vorshlag's high quality mounts, the motor went in with minimal fussing or swearing. Test fitting to confirm final seat placement so I can finish my seat brackets, pedals installed: No photos taken but took the rear suspension apart, cleaned and reinstalled most of it, the rest to go back in tomorrow, changed to the new rear springs at the same time. So Jeremy and I spent all night working on the car tonight and it was a night of both great triumph and epic defeat. ![]()
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