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SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 12:55 PM

I'm back.
 
http://i4.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/6e/4a/76_1_b.JPG

unit213 Jul 12, 2005 01:00 PM

WTF? :confused:

You've got some explaining to do Carlos.

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 01:02 PM


Originally Posted by unit213
WTF? :confused:

You've got some explaining to do Carlos.


Well, I bought this thing today!
Gonna make it a track/weekend car.
Maybe I'll call Gray sometime next year to put some "minor bolt-ons"..... the kind that whirr. :devil:

99SS-T Jul 12, 2005 01:04 PM

I dont knwo what it is but seeing a fox with skinnies makes me skeered. Lol they scream fast when i see that. (FYI not being sarcastic) GL man any ideas what ya are gonan do to it OR what it already is packing? Nice buy!



John

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by 99SS-T
I dont knwo what it is but seeing a fox with skinnies makes me skeered. Lol they scream fast when i see that. (FYI not being sarcastic) GL man any ideas what ya are gonan do to it OR what it already is packing? Nice buy!



John

It's got your typical bolt-ons and it's geared. Gonna make it handle first, then I'm thinking KB.

99SS-T Jul 12, 2005 01:17 PM

How strong are the bodies on those without a cage? I dont see how any vert has any structural integrety. GL man.

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by 99SS-T
How strong are the bodies on those without a cage? I dont see how any vert has any structural integrety. GL man.

Roll bar at first, then a cage is planned for when it's making power.

unit213 Jul 12, 2005 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
Gonna make it handle first, then I'm thinking KB.

Think TURBO! :nod: Turbo fox's are monsters.

WhiteTXMach Jul 12, 2005 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by unit213
Think TURBO! :nod: Turbo fox's are monsters.

+1 :eek2:

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 01:30 PM

+2 ;)

Well, I'll think about FI and/or more cubes sometime next year. Patience, patience... :jest:

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 12, 2005 01:32 PM

I also need to think about a setup that can withstand sustained lapping instead of quick straightline runs.

Edit: What's with the server? This site used to download quickly? Now it's like ls1.com! :gay:
Eidt: Err, OK server getting better (I've never had to wait here at ls1tech with one of those "SERVER FULL" screens before!) :judge:

2000WS6Vert Jul 12, 2005 08:22 PM

Welcome back Carlos!

I knew it wouldn't be long before you bought something with some potential.

If you don't mind me asking.....how much did you get it for? How many miles? Any rust? How much water does the top let in? :jest:

apexman Jul 12, 2005 09:20 PM

Rollbar, then Griggs or Steeda to address that shitty rear suspension. It can be made to work very well though. Before you spend any major bucks, Consult your SCCA rulebook if modding for an actual racecar.


Congrats on the new boy!

Derek

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 13, 2005 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by 2000WS6Vert
Welcome back Carlos!

I knew it wouldn't be long before you bought something with some potential.

If you don't mind me asking.....how much did you get it for? How many miles? Any rust? How much water does the top let in? :jest:

Paid $3500
60K miles (whatever, I don't believe anything)
Rust- no.
Water-no water damage that I know of.
Haven't seen the car yet in person. I did do a history report on it and it is a 4cyl conversion. All the components necessary to make the conversion correctly checked out (brakes, suspension, tranny, rear end, etc.).
Car has CAI, 73mm MAF, 65mm TB, GT40 Intake, Stainless Steel Shorty Headers, High Flow Cats, UD Pulleys, 1.72 Roller Rockers, Pro 5.0 Shifter, upgraded clutch, 4.10's and Auburn diff. out back.

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 13, 2005 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by apexman
Rollbar, then Griggs or Steeda to address that shitty rear suspension. It can be made to work very well though. Before you spend any major bucks, Consult your SCCA rulebook if modding for an actual racecar.


Congrats on the new boy!

Derek

Yeah, Rollbar, brakes, suspension- in that order. It's only gonna see lapping- no competitive racing.
Thanks for the congrats! The kid is doing great.

BTW, I decided that I needed to have a V8 powered track car. ;) The Miatas seem fun as hell and damn cheap to run, but I need the song of V8 revs to make it a complete experience.

BBQLS1 Jul 13, 2005 02:21 PM

Congratulations, but you do know that if you can turn, you're not going fast enough right?

Vendetta Jul 13, 2005 02:33 PM

nice to see you back carlos! good luck with the new project.

1ScrudeDude Jul 13, 2005 02:36 PM

:eek:

DUDE????!!!!!

WTF?! The SS is WHERE!?

Surely I missed a memo somewhere... :zzz:

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 13, 2005 03:05 PM


Originally Posted by BBQLS1
Congratulations, but you do know that if you can turn, you're not going fast enough right?

:jest: I used to think that way also but....
I beg to differ though. Threshold braking/double clutch downshifting from 130+mph into to a high speed chicane has been the most thrilling thing I've ever done!
:usa:

SouthFL.02.SS Jul 13, 2005 03:05 PM


Originally Posted by Vendetta
nice to see you back carlos! good luck with the new project.

I'm back baby!


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