Did Mightymouse crash?
09-17-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by STP
Dash,airbags,windshield,frame machine time ,and paint I would say an auto body shop would 3000 easy thats nto the front end buy an 10 year old firebird for 1500 and switch stuff over i have a black dash and an air bag for wheel maybe i would get rid of
My thoughts on the tracks. VMP & Richmond are both redneck *** tracks. Both have shitty prep except VMP does pretty good for a big event, T&T nights etc and it sucks. VMP does have 100X better facilities though.
I would rather drive the 4 hours from Virginia Beach to Haggerstown or 75/80 than race at Richmond.
Running on slicks in a fast car feels like skating anyways, now toss in the Richmond bumpy, pot holed, loose gravel on big end and it's a downright scary ride.
09-17-2006, 06:21 PM
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I've been following your car for a long time.such a shame, glade you came out on top though. get a new car because your old one will never ever drive the same. If I were in your shoes..I'd go rx7, but that is because I love them and used to own one. Either way, you know you'll have the safety equipment, so either car isn't safer than the other.
09-17-2006, 09:37 PM
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Damn Dave.... Im sorry Bro. I was looking forward to meeting you this coming weekend..
Well one good thing is at least the pic's were taken before this. You know what i mean.
Im glad your ok.
If ya need anything with this new build let me know.
Kyle
Well one good thing is at least the pic's were taken before this. You know what i mean.
Im glad your ok.
If ya need anything with this new build let me know.
Kyle
09-17-2006, 11:02 PM
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Do what you can...David. I first saw your car and it was awesome. I am glad you are alright but no should be too worried cause MightyMouse always comes back on top. Depending on your budget here is what you should do. Dont put anything in a import. Dont like them and never have. I like your car the way it was and a rebuild on the car would be great. If not put everything in a 3rd gen or the 97 firebird or something. Best of luck and anything you do I am sure everyone here is behind ya.
09-17-2006, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
If my TT Firehawk was totalled, I'd eigther go with a Corvette or RX7.
Seriously the RX7 would be insane. Considering the costs of getting a 'Vette roller I'd start with the RX.
RX7 for the win!... 2,800 pounds + 800 rwhp =
Seriously the RX7 would be insane. Considering the costs of getting a 'Vette roller I'd start with the RX.
RX7 for the win!... 2,800 pounds + 800 rwhp =
If you total that thing.. I kill you...
09-18-2006, 12:32 AM
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I would say buying a 6cyl fbody and swaping out would be the best bet... However if your hell bent on getting your bird back together I have a stock TA hood you can have NBM blue mint cond..
09-18-2006, 12:42 AM
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theres really no goin back now we cut the radiator support out sunday after noon..and please everyone help him stray away from the rx-7 idea 
995 is def. not a 1000 in my book david
995 is def. not a 1000 in my book david
09-18-2006, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Bankz27
Do what you can...David. I first saw your car and it was awesome. I am glad you are alright but no should be too worried cause MightyMouse always comes back on top. Depending on your budget here is what you should do. Dont put anything in a import. Dont like them and never have. I like your car the way it was and a rebuild on the car would be great. If not put everything in a 3rd gen or the 97 firebird or something. Best of luck and anything you do I am sure everyone here is behind ya.
See video below!!!!!http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...90414886505171
09-18-2006, 12:59 AM
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Better Yet... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9eiphwNT5k
more: http://grouper.com/video/MediaDetail...503028%26fx%3D
And Im worried about this fella : http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e118914TRmRsmG6
and even MORe worried about them! http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...78645211095460
more: http://grouper.com/video/MediaDetail...503028%26fx%3D
And Im worried about this fella : http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e118914TRmRsmG6
and even MORe worried about them! http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...78645211095460
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09-18-2006, 10:07 AM
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Dave, man I'm glad to hear you are okay. sorry about the car I didn't even see this till the other day. I've been through something similar with my 99 trans am that got wrecked.
I now have a 2001 trans am that is a lot better than the 99. we all learn what to do on cars and what works and i know that your new car will be faster. can't wait to follow it from the beginning
I now have a 2001 trans am that is a lot better than the 99. we all learn what to do on cars and what works and i know that your new car will be faster. can't wait to follow it from the beginning
09-18-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 93LS1RX7
Yes it is very bad to mix the two. I almost had a similar incident on a 10.78@127 pass in my LS1 RX7. I will never mix the two again.
if anybody has any good estimating skills i would really appreciate it.. ive never been involved with body repair before and really have no idea.
Glad you got out of it unhurt. I've seen far too many nice cars get wadded up on a wall in the last few years.
09-18-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I'd get another 99-02 F-Body, like a V6 or a rolling chassis. The front end damage on your current ride might cost more than a nice V6 car. It's pretty stove in so I'm thinking major time on the frame machine.
what i was thinking.
but also you can easily go someone and they will pull out the frame back to normal, its all electrical and to the factory specs. my dads car was hit on the side, and they pulled it out back to normal. after the car was fixed you couldnt tell the differance. but he also wasnt at a strip when it happend..
09-18-2006, 10:51 PM
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bummer to hear MM, i met you back at the first EFA event at MIR in april. have to say i loved your car b4 and then when seeing i fell in love w/ it even more.
glad to hear your ok, you be back up in no time!!!!
-brandon
glad to hear your ok, you be back up in no time!!!!
-brandon
09-19-2006, 10:44 AM
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Damn Dave, that sucks ***. I wouldnt bother trying to fix your car, it would be better in the long run to go ahead and swap to another unibody. Who knows what metal fatigue you may have that will rear its ugly head when it gets on the frame machine. And at 140mph, a slightly tweaked frame becomes a big issue.
If you find a rolling chassis you want, let me know - ill get a trailer and we'll take a road trip and pick it up. The truck pulls well, so it should be a piece of cake. The trip will be my treat.
Might be a good idea to get a 10 pt installed before you even start work on swapping stuff over.
Give me a call if you need anything.
Jason
If you find a rolling chassis you want, let me know - ill get a trailer and we'll take a road trip and pick it up. The truck pulls well, so it should be a piece of cake. The trip will be my treat.
Might be a good idea to get a 10 pt installed before you even start work on swapping stuff over.
Give me a call if you need anything.
Jason
