Greg Weld's 65 Mustang fastback track car

[GregWeld]

Greg,

I was planning on trying to come visit you at the track tomorrow, limited time I know. Hope to see ya in the morning.




Excellent Mike! If we're not on the track we'll be sitting on our butts talking smack and ragging on Charley.

We'll be parked as a group at the far end of the paddock from the entrance.

[Nessumsar]

Those heads will be killer - especially if you go stroker 383... Amazing how much more torque you can get out of 33 more cubic inches. Just keep the rod short.

Hey Greg, I don't mean to butt in, but what heads might they be? Reason I ask is I would like to see some more power out of my 388 and right now I am head limited with my Iron Eagle 200s. I'm tentatively keeping my eyes open for any extra info/wisdom I can come across regarding heads for my engine.

Good luck out on track!

[GregWeld]

Hey Greg, I don't mean to butt in, but what heads might they be? Reason I ask is I would like to see some more power out of my 388 and right now I am head limited with my Iron Eagle 200s. I'm tentatively keeping my eyes open for any extra info/wisdom I can come across regarding heads for my engine.

Good luck out on track!



I'm running a 408 inch stroker with 180 Dart Aluminum heads - making 525 hp and 481 tq IIRC....

The heads we're referring to are a set of 190 AFR Aluminum heads -- ported etc... and they'll be fine on a 350 ci motor.

I used my Canfield 220cc heads on a BLOWN 383 - made 625 hp and 581 tq on the dyno...

Heads all depend on camshaft - cam - compression - etc and what RPMS you want to make power at. 200's won't have much bottom end.

[GregWeld]

My 406 on the Dyno with the 180 Dart heads

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My brother in laws Blown 383 on the dyno with my old Canfield 220cc heads and very mild blower cam.



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[Nessumsar]

I'm running a 408 inch stroker with 180 Dart Aluminum heads - making 525 hp and 481 tq IIRC....

The heads we're referring to are a set of 190 AFR Aluminum heads -- ported etc... and they'll be fine on a 350 ci motor.

I used my Canfield 220cc heads on a BLOWN 383 - made 625 hp and 581 tq on the dyno...

Heads all depend on camshaft - cam - compression - etc and what RPMS you want to make power at. 200's won't have much bottom end.

All it really has right now is bottom end, it made 310whp at 5500 with an RPM Gap and a Comp 268 cam. The heads are about 10-12 years old so they are the older style casting from what I understand.

Thanks for the dyno sheets, I'm surprised to see an engine as big as your 406 with 180 heads; I guess they flowed well enough though!

[GregWeld]

I'm surprised to see an engine as big as your 406 with 180 heads; I guess they flowed well enough though!


A motor - as you know - is all about the TOTAL COMBO of parts.... and the stated goal.

I wanted a very torquey STREET ROD motor for a heavy car - The Nomad - which weighs in at over 4000 #'s..... has an automatic - and I wanted a fun to drive motor with some power. This motor kicks azz.... puts your butt hard in the seat at very low rpms and pulls like a freight train until you lift. But idles well and keeps the A/C humming...

It's FAR superior to the 427 SBC with the big 220cc Canfield heads that was in it before. As in night and day.

[Sieg]

IT'S GO TIME!!!!!
Nothing like adrenaline induced butterflies for breakfast! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

OH YEAH!! GO GETTEM' GREG AND GWEN!! :cheers: :woot:

[Nessumsar]

Thanks Greg.

..and remember, NO POINT-BYS!!!

[GregWeld]

I ran red group today --- no point bys were given by me!

2:12.04 (we use turn 5) was my best lap time during one session. I was too stupid to get the Gtech thingy magingy working correctly - but finally got it to work and clock the laps.


I let Gwen run the car -- but it's too much car for her....


She got to ride along in a Miata with one of the guys that runs here all the time --- and sadly -- in Red group -- I lapped them. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

I ran red group today --- no point bys were given by me!

2:12.04 (we use turn 5) was my best lap time during one session. I was too stupid to get the Gtech thingy magingy working correctly - but finally got it to work and clock the laps.


I let Gwen run the car -- but it's too much car for her....


She got to ride along in a Miata with one of the guys that runs here all the time --- and sadly -- in Red group -- I lapped them. :D

Nice that you both enjoy trackin'. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

There both turn 5 bud, only one is the bypass(bypassing the cyclone) and the other is the cyclone. Sounds like you ran cyclone configuration.

Great job! 2:12 is respectable considering the amount of wheel time you've had. :thumbsup:

Talked to Dave and he said he had a great time with you guy's.

NCRC will be running bypass on July 1st. Think you can make that one?

[Sieg]

I let Gwen run the car -- but it's too much car for her....

First time is understandable, hopefully it didn't put too much fear in her.

Did she go on ride alongs afterwards?

Can't scare her right now, must get her acclimated for the future. :thumbsup:

Were you satisfied with your overall performance?

[Flash68]

If anyone (like me) is trying to negotiate that line between street car and race car, don't go see Greg's Mustang. Unlike 99% of dedicated track cars out there, this one is so much cleaner and I was surprised at just how much the pics don't do it justice. Nice gaps (yeah, I said it Renner) and function AND form was factored in on this build. It's short of license plates and wipers from being one of the nicer cars to show up at our "pro touring" events or gatherings. My drive home was spent seeing which ways I might duplicate the systems in this car. Thanks Greg.... d!ck. :lol:

Oh, and nice driving too Greg. Not too shabby. Got a 2:10 in ya tmrw? :unibrow:

Oh, and to steal your line you used on Mike P today..... it was your pleasure to have been graced with my presence there today. :D

[GregWeld]

Thanks Dave...... I think....:_paranoid



I was really glad a couple Lat G guys dropped by yesterday. Makes me think I'm at home.:lol:

Trust me -- spending the weekend with Charley is enough to make feel like I want to go home!


I don't know about 2:10's... if they're there they're there. I think I'd likely have a better chance at that in Green group where I wasn't always trying to get by someone?

:woot:

[Flash68]

First time I've been to a track day where I didn't have my car there. Thought I'd not enjoy it nearly as much, and while I wish I had my car there, I had a great time and the environment is just tough to beat, even if it was just a few of us. Good times...

Charley is a real hoot. Which car did he bring out today? He wasn't too happy with that janky exhaust mod from yesterday....

[mdprovee]

Thanks Greg, Charlie and friends for letting me hang out. VERY NICE car Greg. Enjoyed your company, and your driving. Look forward to seeing you guys run again. Hopefully I can get to a happy medium of needed safety items, and keep it safe on the street for my kids to enjoy too, and join you guys soon.

[clill]

I drove the same 66 Shelby again on Sunday but only for one session. The exhaust mod at the track to make it pass sound made it run like crap. It did make sound though. now the search for a system that is quiet without killing too much power. The good news is Greg only got 1 black flag...

[Track Junky]

Since when did they start getting serious about db levels out there....they must have hired a new guy.....fricken sound nazi

BTW, how did Jack do?

[camcojb]

I drove the same 66 Shelby again on Sunday but only for one session. The exhaust mod at the track to make it pass sound made it run like crap. It did make sound though. now the search for a system that is quiet without killing too much power. The good news is Greg only got 1 black flag...

what happens if they run you clockwise? :unibrow:

[clill]

I know last fall they started really enforcing 103 db as about 5 of my friends got black flagged. A friend called the city and county about it and they said it was self imposed by SCCA. City and County have no problem with the sound. Apparently there is one neighbor that complains. I would either tell him to pound sand or just impose a 20.00 fine for anyone over 103 db. SCCA could then give the guy the money to shut him up. I would gladly pay 20.00 per day to not have to worry about sound.

[Flash68]

Since when did they start getting serious about db levels out there....they must have hired a new guy.....fricken sound nazi

BTW, how did Jack do?

Met Jack -- super nice guy and fun to talk to -- he built an awesome car for Greg. I didn't catch his times but he had a well prepped late model Mustang with a big wing. Thing looked fast on track.

Greg/Charley - you catch his times?

Charley -- I didn't look closer, but do those stock cars there from Borelli have driver side exit to pass sound? They seemed pretty loud, as well as that rough white Mustang coupe with the kid driving it with girl passenger.

[GregWeld]

Met Jack -- super nice guy and fun to talk to -- he built an awesome car for Greg. I didn't catch his times but he had a well prepped late model Mustang with a big wing. Thing looked fast on track.

Greg/Charley - you catch his times?

Charley -- I didn't look closer, but do those stock cars there from Borelli have driver side exit to pass sound? They seemed pretty loud, as well as that rough white Mustang coupe with the kid driving it with girl passenger.



I clocked Jack at 2:08... It's a really well prepped car - and he can wheel it. Carbon fiber doors and roof... gutted out -- sorted out.
Huge 3:15's all around - compared to Charley and my skinny old skool 2:45's!
Those things are just steam rollers!

[Flash68]

I clocked Jack at 2:08... It's a really well prepped car - and he can wheel it. Carbon fiber doors and roof... gutted out -- sorted out.
Huge 3:15's all around - compared to Charley and my skinny old skool 2:45's!
Those things are just steam rollers!

So how'd you run today? Car performing well as usual? I am sure it is.

[GregWeld]

Ran the same consistent 2:12 / 2:14 laps.... Found a cut driver rear tire while checking pressures. Somehow the tire managed to "get into" the fender lip... so of course -- much investigation went on to figure out if something had come loose etc. Nothing had - and one of the very experienced guys said I may have experienced some spring wrap up/wheel hop while loaded or unloaded which may have caused the problem. The cut was only 8 inches long and the damage to the fender lip was almost unnoticeable. But the investigation etc took up most of one session. So only ran for about 5 minutes that session and ran 2 total on Sunday.

We wanted to take the "scenic" route - Hwy 20 along Clear Lake to 101 South then down to St Helena... So we all split after lunch... so it was a short day.

The car runs great and is far faster than the driver.:thumbsup:

I spun in turn 10 after getting a point by - needed some more throttle to get by - then was too far inside... tried to go back wide - brake - heel/toe to 3rd and missed the shift - by that time I was too deep and watched as the overtaken driver blew by me... I did manage to keep the car on track... but of course the old "Will Greg Weld please come to the principles office" black flag was being waved vigorously...:willy: :lol:

[Track Junky]

Nothing a little roll of a baseball bat wont fix. :unibrow:

Sorry I missed you guys but I skipped a work day on Friday to play with my car and had to go in extra early on Saturday only to find out I was short an interior door. Wasted day....didn't even bother to pull my compressor and gun out of my truck but did manage to complete the demo of the other doors.

So when you coming back to Cali? I still have a couple more times I need to get out to dial my car in. NCRC events preferably as those are the ones that fit my pocket book.

[GregWeld]

Yeah --- You should have come over... it's way more fun than work!

My next Cali trip will be Northern California Shelby Mini Nats at Sonoma Raceway --- first week of August I think it is.

[Track Junky]

Your going to love that track. My favorite. You wont get the speeds you see at T-Hill.........maybe 10 mph less top speed......but the configuration along with the turns with elevation changes is great fun. The only turn that gives me the pucker factor there is turn 10. Not a sketchy turn and plenty of visibility but trying to draw as much speed as you can without drifting to far out to the left has always been a thing with me. The end of the esses going into 9 is where ameatures like us could learn to pick up more time. learned that one from my instructor and once he told me i wasn't giving enough throttle down the hill through there I gave it a whirl and picked up at least a second and a half or two.

Hmm...I might have to bite the bullet and meet you guys. Hopefully Dave will be ready by then also.

[Flash68]

Greg was so dang fast my camera barely caught a glimpse. That thing sounded good at speed.

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Greg was so dang fast my camera barely caught a glimpse. That thing sounded good at speed.

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It did sound good. :cool:

[GregWeld]

It did sound good. :cool:




NO! It STILL sounds good!


:rofl:

[Vegas69]

Who get off the gas at the start finish line? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Who get off the gas at the start finish line? :unibrow:



A guy who's going to make the corner at 14....

Looks to me like he might have been on the bridge??

[fleetus macmullitz]

NO! It STILL sounds good!


:rofl:

Oh man.

:lol:

[GregWeld]

I didn't see the start finish -- that's what happens when you're on the road (just got home).... I thought the video was shot from overhead and figured it was the back straight from the bridge....

Where'd ya shoot that from Dave??

PS -- Spent 90 minutes uploading a video to YouTube -- and when I got all done the azzwipes tell me they deleted it because it was too long!







Greg was so dang fast my camera barely caught a glimpse. That thing sounded good at speed.

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[Track Junky]

Hey Greg, do you remember how you were taking turn one? I usually brake in a straight line then turn in gradually applying throttle pedal through the middle and out of turn one.
I know I could pick up at least 2 more seconds there just need to figure it out. If I could get passed the pucker factor I'm thinking I could trail brake in. I did the math and with a 25.6 tall tire and 3:42 gears at 6200 rpm I'm doing close to 140 mph before turn one. I'm hoping the adjustments to my alignment are going to help me next time out.

[GregWeld]

I personally LOVE turn one! Mach 2 down the straight - I brake just enough to cause some turn in and hit the first apex with the front tire on the curb and carry wide and on throttle to the far side of the track and dang near put the passenger front in the dirt there... then I come back a bit for the beginning of turn 2... and just let the speed scuff off there feathering the throttle so as not to scuff off too much... and I gradually turn in for the apex on the far side - I drop to third and get hard on the gas just for a bit - then a tap on the brakes and scuff off and start that off camber turn in for 3... the one turn I don't like!

I passed a couple guys in that short straight just before 3 and I can tell you that going deep there and to the far left is NOT the place to be! That's pucker territory! :lol:

I'm hauling ass down the main straight WOT.... so yeah - a buck 40 or so is probably about right.

This time I used up the entire memory card in the Contour GPS for Gwens runs... so I didn't have the track data for my runs. I switched to the Go Pro for that. Tried to post that video to YouTube but the bungholes said it was "too long" - so I'll have to find a way to edit it and then repost it.

[Track Junky]

Interesting.....I carry speed as far as I can down the straight and move far right at end of straight braking as late as possible before turning in which is probably why I'm uneasy through there. Hoping the alignment changes are going to help.
I signed up for July 1st NCRC T Hill event but dont think I can wait that long. NASA will be there May 19th and 20th and I may have to do that one as long as there running the bypass configuration because that is the config I started tuning with.

[GregWeld]

Charley might chime in here -- he's run that track a bazillion laps. I'm a complete newb.... but I do - like you - like to listen to how others take various turns. One of the guys there that is smokin' quick - as in sub 2's with The Cyclone (Kevin) was discussing his line with us...

Of course it's one thing to take his line - it's quite another to take his line at the speeds he's taking them! He also reminded me --- that I'm on 245's.... so "relatively" skinny tires. There was an early Mustang out there running 315's on the front and he was much faster. Not sure what else was on the car - but his tires were steam rollers compared to what Charley - Chet - and Pete and I are running on our "vintage" track cars. Charley's '66 is running drum rears!

[Track Junky]

I just got a message from the chief pre-grid steward that NASA will most likely be running bypass. We'll see how my latest changes will turn out.
Hopefully Charlie will chime in. Turn 1 and turn 9 is what I'll be working on. I dont use all of 9 and need to pick up my speed going in and comeing out of 9. I know your supposed to trail brake about in the middle of 8 and 9 in order to set up for 9.
I need to be in the 2:04's to be satisfied. That will mean knocking 3.5 seconds off of my current times.

[GregWeld]

I'm reposting a shortened video now to YouTube --- so give me an hour and I'll have it up.

[Track Junky]

Cool. Just signed up for the 19th.

[Sieg]

Hey Greg, do you remember how you were taking turn one? I usually brake in a straight line then turn in gradually applying throttle pedal through the middle and out of turn one.
I know I could pick up at least 2 more seconds there just need to figure it out. If I could get passed the pucker factor I'm thinking I could trail brake in. I did the math and with a 25.6 tall tire and 3:42 gears at 6200 rpm I'm doing close to 140 mph before turn one. I'm hoping the adjustments to my alignment are going to help me next time out.

I don't know how bikes compare but we were using as much track as possible to the right (crossing the pit exit line) to get the angle on the apex and drifting to the cushion on the exit, straight speeds sound similar in the 140's and turning in at 90-100 and on the gas through the apex. It's a scary fast turn in on a bike.

Just for comparison if there is any - My weak corners on the bikes were carrying good speed through 2, the off-chamber 3 due to the surface on the inside line, nailing 4 to get drive up to the Cyclone then braking hard enough and timing the turn in, exiting 5 tight enough to properly hit 6 which allows you to nail 7, lack of balls to pin it through 8 (berm phobia), braking into 10 due to elevation changes, 11 is testy technical, cutting 12 a given :woot: , and 14-15 with the seam was my weakest corner period, I was never statisfied with the amount of drive I obtained out of 15.

[GregWeld]

Okay --- #1 ---- The GoPro was upside-down so when I flipped the video it appears that I'm running the track in the wrong direction..... :D

#2 - Sorry for the squished bug guts.:wow:

But this will show you my line - not that it's worth anything.

Might scare Todd... so be forewarned buddy!



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[Vegas69]

Wow, that looks like a fun track. I could lay down some POW ER through that pasture. :D

[Ron in SoCal]

GW passing a Ford GT....Nice! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

OK, no offense but you need to burn that video. Everything that was supposed to be a left was a right and vice versa. Too hard to watch for me. I thought I was bad with my GoPro. How to you manage to video upside down? :lol:

[intocarss]

OK, no offense but you need to burn that video. Everything that was supposed to be a left was a right and vice versa. Too hard to watch for me. I thought I was bad with my GoPro. How to you manage to video upside down? :lol: The gopro has an option to flip the filming video so you can mount the camera up side down..That sure is a nice looking track and your car sounds good Greg. I did like the OH SH*T moment over the riser.

[Flash68]

I didn't see the start finish -- that's what happens when you're on the road (just got home).... I thought the video was shot from overhead and figured it was the back straight from the bridge....

Where'd ya shoot that from Dave??

PS -- Spent 90 minutes uploading a video to YouTube -- and when I got all done the azzwipes tell me they deleted it because it was too long!

It was the start/stop. I walked up some stairs off the side of that main building there and watched for awhile.

Okay --- #1 ---- The GoPro was upside-down so when I flipped the video it appears that I'm running the track in the wrong direction..... :D

#2 - Sorry for the squished bug guts.:wow:

But this will show you my line - not that it's worth anything.

Might scare Todd... so be forewarned buddy!



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The gopro has an option to flip the filming video so you can mount the camera up side down..That sure is a nice looking track and your car sounds good Greg. I did like the OH SH*T moment over the riser.

You have 2 options when you mount cam upside down (only way I've ever mounted mine).

1 -- If you are on the original firmware, you just have to edit the "rotation" in your video editer (I use MPEG Streamclip -- one of the recommended editors on their Support website page) and switch it to Flip.

2 -- Upgrade your firmware (also available at their Support webpage) and that allows you to select the upside down setting right on the camera. That upgrade also has the much needed One Touch feature. Now I find the GoPro is a lot easier to work with while you are geared up in your car.

[fleetus macmullitz]

That pony can gallop...nice work Greg. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Nice work Greg! Very smooth driving and that motor sounds wonderful. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

#1 - I agree -- watching the video makes my stomach flip flop just a bit - because in my mind I should be setting up for the turns the other way! A couple times I've said to myself - "get over! get over! You're on the wrong side of the track for this turn!":lol:


#2 - I'm NOT a GoPro fan.... it has lousy set up functionality - nobody can remember all the BS you have to change or how to change it. I did the firmware upgrade - twice - still don't have the one touch and can't find the upside-down flipper.


#3 - The little Mutt is far better than the driver


#4 - Regarding the OShizzle pucker.... Try as I might - it's impossible to take turn 5 "at speed"... Maybe I should quit trying?!?!:wow: :D

[GregWeld]

I just got a message from the chief pre-grid steward that NASA will most likely be running bypass. We'll see how my latest changes will turn out.
Hopefully Charlie will chime in. Turn 1 and turn 9 is what I'll be working on. I dont use all of 9 and need to pick up my speed going in and comeing out of 9. I know your supposed to trail brake about in the middle of 8 and 9 in order to set up for 9.
I need to be in the 2:04's to be satisfied. That will mean knocking 3.5 seconds off of my current times.



I clocked many laps of various cars that were running green group.... my lap times were faster than many of them. BUT --- big butt --- they had more traffic than I did. The new Mustang Jack built (the original builder of my car) was running 2:08's -- and everyone said the 'bypass' was a 4 second difference - so he'd be running 2:04's

He has KILLER brakes -- HUGE tires (315's all around) -- is light (think carbon fiber roof and doors etc) -- the car is set up -- and the driver is experienced (sounds like a line from Jimi Hendricks) So if you get to 2:04 you are smokin' hot!!

One of the very experienced drivers and set up guys took Chets Mustang out (similar to Charley and my cars) - granted it's not as powerful as mine - and might not be set up as well etc (but it might be set up better? Who knows).... but think Mary Pozzi -- Kevin is going to wring out a time in it... and he was running 2:16's. So I was happy with my 2:10/2:12/2:14 laps

[camcojb]

#4 - Regarding the OShizzle pucker.... Try as I might - it's impossible to take turn 5 "at speed"... Maybe I should quit trying?!?!:wow: :D

or you can keep trying and end up sliding across the track, sideways downhill through the dirt. Now that's REAL pucker factor. :wow: :faint:

[GregWeld]

or you can keep trying and end up sliding across the track, sideways downhill through the dirt. Now that's REAL pucker factor. :wow: :faint:



Isn't that called "The Stielow Option"??

[camcojb]

Isn't that called "The Stielow Option"??

that's EXACTLY what it's called.............. :lol:

[GregWeld]

I'm just happy to get thru the weekend without the aid of a tow truck.... :lol: :woot:

[Sieg]

#2 - I'm NOT a GoPro fan.... it has lousy set up functionality - nobody can remember all the BS you have to change or how to change it. I did the firmware upgrade - twice - still don't have the one touch and can't find the upside-down flipper.
It took me a lot repetitions, and carrying a copy of the instruction sheet to the track. The Hero2 menu is improved but still complex due to the amount of varibles packed into the small package.


#3 - The little Mutt is far better than the driver
This will change, especially considering how smooth you transition. Good Driving! :thumbsup:

#4 - Regarding the OShizzle pucker.... Try as I might - it's impossible to take turn 5 "at speed"... Maybe I should quit trying?!?!:wow: :D
Sometimes slower is faster. Going slow when you're focused on going fast isn't easy. :D

[clill]

You should be beaten with a stick for posting a backwards video. My head hurts...

[GregWeld]

You should be beaten with a stick for posting a backwards video. My head hurts...


I agree! It's hard to watch!

I just couldn't figure out how to get it right side up and make it go 'round like it should... I need a tech savvy guy like you to do it for me! Can I email the video to you for a fix? :unibrow:

[67zo6Camaro]

Wow, impressive on two levels. One that track is amazing. and Two... you took down a big black ? Pantera or GT at 4:50. You were going so fast I couldn't tell. Loved your lines as you warmed up. Could tell you are getting pretty comfy with that yellow bee.

you know, maybe you should post this in the Button Willow smack talk. Might shut a few comments up. lol

Nice work and proud to see ya out on the track.

Okay --- #1 ---- The GoPro was upside-down so when I flipped the video it appears that I'm running the track in the wrong direction..... :D

#2 - Sorry for the squished bug guts.:wow:

But this will show you my line - not that it's worth anything.

Might scare Todd... so be forewarned buddy!



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[GregWeld]

Wow, impressive on two levels. One that track is amazing. and Two... you took down a big black ? Pantera or GT at 4:50. You were going so fast I couldn't tell. Loved your lines as you warmed up. Could tell you are getting pretty comfy with that yellow bee.

you know, maybe you should post this in the Button Willow smack talk. Might shut a few comments up. lol

Nice work and proud to see ya out on the track.


Thanks Brett!

I've learned not to go out on cold tires and be the busy bee... and first lap out is always on yellow. If you watch - I picked up the pace after the green dropped. If I could have posted the video in full -- I did pass the two cars that I was reeling in right there at the end. There's just something about chasing down a car ahead.... I don't know what it is - but I got it bad! :lol:

I'm letting the smack talk flow over there.... and keeping my mouth shut - thus keeping the expectations low. :cheers:

[Track Junky]

I clocked many laps of various cars that were running green group.... my lap times were faster than many of them. BUT --- big butt --- they had more traffic than I did. The new Mustang Jack built (the original builder of my car) was running 2:08's -- and everyone said the 'bypass' was a 4 second difference - so he'd be running 2:04's

He has KILLER brakes -- HUGE tires (315's all around) -- is light (think carbon fiber roof and doors etc) -- the car is set up -- and the driver is experienced (sounds like a line from Jimi Hendricks) So if you get to 2:04 you are smokin' hot!!

One of the very experienced drivers and set up guys took Chets Mustang out (similar to Charley and my cars) - granted it's not as powerful as mine - and might not be set up as well etc (but it might be set up better? Who knows).... but think Mary Pozzi -- Kevin is going to wring out a time in it... and he was running 2:16's. So I was happy with my 2:10/2:12/2:14 laps

Well it appears I did my math wrong. 2.5 seconds will get me into the 2:04's. Easily obtainable on a set of Hoosiers. I'm pretty sure with the changes I made this time around I should be able to do it on my 100 tread wear tires.

I hadn't touched my alignment in 6 years and the car was very neutral. When the alignment guys gave me the original figures after recently aligning my car I told them, "That cant be right" and blamed it on the new lower control arms and vette wheels with the spacers and changed from what I originally had to what someone had recommended. Obviously that didn't work.
I also raised my roll center....after remeasuring I found that I had the watts pivot about 1 1/2" to low.
We'll see on the 19th.

[Track Junky]

You should be beaten with a stick for posting a backwards video. My head hurts...

Head and stomach :lol:

[GregWeld]

Charley's middle name is EASYQUEASY....

[GregWeld]

Well it appears I did my math wrong. 2.5 seconds will get me into the 2:04's. Easily obtainable on a set of Hoosiers. I'm pretty sure with the changes I made this time around I should be able to do it on my 100 tread wear tires.

I hadn't touched my alignment in 6 years and the car was very neutral. When the alignment guys gave me the original figures after recently aligning my car I told them, "That cant be right" and blamed it on the new lower control arms and vette wheels with the spacers and changed from what I originally had to what someone had recommended. Obviously that didn't work.
I also raised my roll center....after remeasuring I found that I had the watts pivot about 1 1/2" to low.
We'll see on the 19th.


FUNNY! I'm afraid to touch the Mutt! I might mess it up! I'm just going to change oil and brake pads - and grease the wheel bearings for as long a I can still make a lap!

[intocarss]

Thanks Brett!

If I could have posted the video in full --.

Split the video into 2 parts and download the rest of it. Now hurry up!!

[GregWeld]

Split the video into 2 parts and download the rest of it. Now hurry up!!

Don't you have a birthday party to go to or sumthin?!?! :D


It's really just more of the same - no drama - just runnin' 'em down... reel in whoever is ahead, catch 'em and then slide on by... :lol:

Have to say - this was my second time out - and being familiar with the car - and the track - made it far nicer to just get out there and log some laps. I kept hoping someone would come out and play that was faster so I could go to school on 'em but it didn't happen. I really don't know enough to know if my line is right - or if I could get away with deeper breaking etc - so it would be nice to have someone runnin' out front.

[camcojb]

Don't you have a birthday party to go to or sumthin?!?! :D


It's really just more of the same - no drama - just runnin' 'em down... reel in whoever is ahead, catch 'em and then slide on by... :lol:

Have to say - this was my second time out - and being familiar with the car - and the track - made it far nicer to just get out there and log some laps. I kept hoping someone would come out and play that was faster so I could go to school on 'em but it didn't happen. I really don't know enough to know if my line is right - or if I could get away with deeper breaking etc - so it would be nice to have someone runnin' out front.

Next time we get Mark out here for an event at that track take a few laps with him in your car. Great teacher, very patient, and will show you the line. He's run several sessions at that track in that car.

[Track Junky]

FUNNY! I'm afraid to touch the Mutt! I might mess it up! I'm just going to change oil and brake pads - and grease the wheel bearings for as long a I can still make a lap!

Get the alignment specs and tuck them away just in case you need them some day. Its a good thing I saved my last alignment printout.

[89 RS]

You should be beaten with a stick for posting a backwards video. My head hurts......classic :lol:

I'd say you were having fun though Greg, awesome!

[GregWeld]

A quick update on the Muttstang.... some of you may know that the motor "broke" at the Shelby Mini Nats @ Sonoma Raceway.... When I came off track there was a decided "valve lash" issue/noise... So when I went to Dick McGee's race shop there at the track to have him quickly lash the valves - he discovered a missing lash cap.

I left the car there to have them pull the motor and get it over to Tony Odo's shop for a once over/repair.

I just spoke with Tony Jr. and the "issue" turned out to be a broken tip off the valve. They were brand new when Charley had the motor built... and Tony said it was just a defective valve. No other damage done. They're going to re-ring the motor while they're there and they installed new exhaust valve guides and some other minor "freshening" while it's there. It should be done in about 3 weeks. :cheers:

[Sieg]

Good news! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Good news! :thumbsup:



Yeah buddy! Better lucky than smart!


I was figuring a wiped cam lobe -- or some other 'cause'... but he said all the rest of the motor looked great.

[Flash68]

Great! .... so it will be ready just in time for.... nothing! :lol:

[Vegas69]

**** breaks when you drive like a grandma.:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

**** breaks when you drive like a grandma.:unibrow:

Maybe I'll put a LS motor in it -- this must be a FET Ford issue only....

[Vegas69]

Big block Chevy's have proved to be the most reliable around here. :D

[GregWeld]

Great! .... so it will be ready just in time for.... nothing! :lol:



Pretty much!

[FETorino]

Maybe I'll put a LS motor in it -- this must be a FET Ford issue only....

I bet they were Chevy valves :unibrow:

[clill]

But the Shelby club track weekend at Thunderhill is Oct 20-21.

[GregWeld]

But the Shelby club track weekend at Thunderhill is Oct 20-21.

Yeah --- I'll miss that one and I'm not happy about it! But Tony said "three weeks"...


Between going to Phoenix on the 11th to get the rig --- and then turning right back around and taking the R8 down for INDE track weekend... that's enough for me for one month. I'm going to go from Wilcox AZ (INDE track) straight to Las Vegas for SEMA... and just keeping my fingers crossed that I don't hit snow on Shasta going home!

[clill]

LOL...You can take the R8 to the Shelby club deal. I might or might not go depending on how deep the Giants get in the playoffs.

[GregWeld]

LOL...You can take the R8 to the Shelby club deal. I might or might not go depending on how deep the Giants get in the playoffs.



I would if I could -- but it's a drop top (Spyder) and has no roll bar...

[GregWeld]

I've just made a deal with a buddy to fly down and ride home with me (we'll see if the old fart doesn't change his mind - he's 75)... he's been itching for a ride in the big rig. Oh == and he wants to stop at Brizio's -- and my '33 Speed body should be there by then... I'll call you when I'm down and maybe - if you're home, or not busy - we can stop and I'll show him your Attack! :unibrow:

[Flash68]

LOL...You can take the R8 to the Shelby club deal. I might or might not go depending on how deep the Giants get in the playoffs.

Come on Charley... you mean the A's!!! :woot:

[Flash68]

I've just made a deal with a buddy to fly down and ride home with me (we'll see if he old fart doesn't change his mind - he's 75)... he's been itching for a ride in the big rig. Oh == and he wants to stop at Brizio's -- and my
'33 Speed body should be there by then... I'll call you when I'm down and maybe - if you're home, or not busy - we can stop and I'll show him your Attack! :unibrow:

So when you coming down for this?

[GregWeld]

So when you coming down for this?



I'll pick up the big azz truck on the 11th in Phoenix -- will leave Phoenix on Monday the 15th -- hit Bakertucky -- then head north to da big bay... would be late Monday and would hit Roy's Tuesday AMish... spend a couple hours and then move on north...

[camcojb]

Come on Charley... you mean the A's!!! :woot:

the neighbor across the street is on the A's, so I have to pull for them. Sorry Charley. :D

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^ FIGHT!!



:rofl: :woot:

[Flash68]

I'll pick up the big azz truck on the 11th in Phoenix -- will leave Phoenix on Monday the 15th -- hit Bakertucky -- then head north to da big bay... would be late Monday and would hit Roy's Tuesday AMish... spend a couple hours and then move on north...

Tues is my one day I can't get away or woulda come met up at Roy's again. Guess I'll just have to deal with you at SEMA/Optima instead. :D

the neighbor across the street is on the A's, so I have to pull for them. Sorry Charley. :D

I was at the game today. Scalped some sweet suite seats (say that 3 times fast) with a few friends. Was an awesome day. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Dave,

Remind me that in the future, I need to check with you before I make any half baked plans!



:rofl: :woot:


Who knows -- I might get blabbing (imagine that!) and not roll out of SF until Wednesday AM -- and if that's the case maybe I'll steam da rig to your house and Susan will make us all breakfast!

Like that would ever happen! :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Got this email from McGee Motorsports shop today....


hi greg was by T.O.E yesterday tony was close to finshing the motor up the trans parts are off getting maged, looks like we will need to replace the dog rings and slider the have a lot of wear. hope to have the car back to gether by the first of dec. thanks

[hifi875]

Just like everything else.... Hurry up and wait!! But you probly don't need it right now anyway, so thats not a bad thing.

[Flash68]

Well there was your chance to get that G-Force you were chatterin about...

[Bryce]

Greg,

It was nice meeting you at SEMA and fun walking around with you guys!

[James OLC]

Buttonwillow December 22nd... Just saying....

[GregWeld]

Buttonwillow December 22nd... Just saying....



Man -- Wouldn't I love that! But I'll be on the lovely isle of Maui...


:woot:

[GregWeld]

Greg,

It was nice meeting you at SEMA and fun walking around with you guys!



Hey! That was great! I had a good time just slummin' with you guys....
Do you think Ron or Rob got enough info to satisfy them on ANYTHING? :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Since Rob's on his National Dyno Victory Tour I'll answer that...

Uh, No! :lol:

(But it sure was fun :cheers:)

[FETorino]

^ Since Rob's on his National Dyno Victory Tour I'll answer that...

Uh, No! :lol:

(But it sure was fun :cheers:)

Gotta agree with Ron on this one.:willy: :willy:

Just got back from Dyno week and came up with some new questions. :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Tony Oddo finished up the "refresh/repair" of the Mustang motor. Dyno sheet is just maybe half a horsepower lower than before. I'll take that! :D




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/Mustang.jpg

[camcojb]

nice numbers Greg. Car is a ball to drive. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Since you granny shift at 4800, what's the peak power matter to you? :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Since you granny shift at 4800, what's the peak power matter to you? :lol:

Ouch...

It's go time!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/old_turntables_retro_wall_clocks_37.jpg

[GregWeld]

Since you granny shift at 4800, what's the peak power matter to you? :lol:



Yeah.... Charley told me that things last longer and are less expensive if I don't wind it out every shift. Obviously he lied! I only drove the car 3 times and I'm having the motor rebuilt - the tranny is worn out... and needs dog gears and something else... and I've blown through 2 sets of tires. WTF -- from now on I'm going to start to drive it hard!


:rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

Since you granny shift at 4800, what's the peak power matter to you? :lol:

BTW -- I only pick up 10 ft lbs of TQ from 4800 to 5800 so WTF why rev up the motor for a lousy 10 ft lbs! :lol:

[Flash68]

BTW -- I only pick up 10 ft lbs of TQ from 4800 to 5800 so WTF why rev up the motor for a lousy 10 ft lbs! :lol:

because the rpm drop upon shifting puts you down around idle. :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Yeah -- that whole shifting thing is an issue.... :lol:


McGee just called ----



Turns out that I also have cracks in my shifting forks! So it's a good thing I asked them to tear into the tranny. Lose one of those and we'd have a major issue! The dog rings not so much - but pieces breaking and going into the tranny (meat grinder) wouldn't be a good thing. So $1500+ in tranny parts can be added to this little excursion. The motor refresh was actually cheap IMHO @ 6 grand. Funny -- the ONE valve -- $130 bucks! :rolleyes:

[GrabberGT]

The motor refresh was actually cheap IMHO @ 6 grand.

:wow: and you only drove it 3 times??!?!

[GregWeld]

:wow: and you only drove it 3 times??!?!



Well ---- I'VE only done 3 track weekends ---- but it was used before I bought it -- Mark S drove it off the track -- Jody has hammered it -- and Charley certainly put it through it's paces... and Jack Mauer before that... so she's no virgin!

:lol:

[camcojb]

I'm glad you bought it. I would not have been able to afford to fix it............ :lol:

Love that car. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I'm glad you bought it. I would not have been able to afford to fix it............ :lol:

Love that car. :thumbsup:

Youll have to come to thunderhill the next track day we do and take her out again. It runs better now just because I own it.. :lol:

[Sieg]

I'm glad you bought it. I would not have been able to afford to fix it............ :lol:

Love that car. :thumbsup:

Youll have to come to thunderhill the next track day we do and take her out again. It runs better now just because I own it.. :lol:

Jody can you say..........Winning! :unibrow:

Nice dyno sheet GW :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Jody can you say..........Winning! :unibrow:

Nice dyno sheet GW :thumbsup:




Yeah --- Now if I can just keep all those rotational forces in the drivetrain rather than the body going round and round -- we'll have lots of fun!
:unibrow:

[Sieg]

Yeah --- Now if I can just keep all those rotational forces in the drivetrain rather than the body going round and round -- we'll have lots of fun!
:unibrow:
Keep working on Schmooth input transitions, lines, and accurately utilizing those braking, apex, and exit references. :thumbsup:

[gnx7]

Dig your car..... the track is where it is at!

If you got away with only spending $1500 in parts on a dog box repair consider yourself lucky. I had a GForce GSR setup and lost reverse (they are super weak). Trash floated around inside the box and took out pretty much everything. $3500 in parts for my screw up. Mid Valley dog boxes seem to be the most expensive to repair. Jerico seem to be the cheapest. Used parts are about 50% or less than new ones.

[clill]

Nice to see you spending money on it. Nothing like the black hole of maintaining race cars.

[GregWeld]

Nice to see you spending money on it. Nothing like the black hole of maintaining race cars.



Yeah -- I only have you to thank for that huh?!?! :lol:

[Sieg]

Yeah -- I only have you to thank for that huh?!?! :lol:

Don't the two of you just write those expenses off to PR & Marketing within your Welded Clill LLP? :D

[GregWeld]

Don't the two of you just write those expenses off to PR & Marketing within your Welded Clill LLP? :D



Neither of us is that smart... :willy: :D

[Nessumsar]

...The motor refresh was actually cheap IMHO @ 6 grand...

I just keep thinking thats almost what I have into my entire car! :wow:

Are you coming down this way for Good Guys this weekend? If not, hope to see you at RTTC4.

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

I just keep thinking thats almost what I have into my entire car! :wow:

Are you coming down this way for Good Guys this weekend? If not, hope to see you at RTTC4.

:cheers:



I looked at Del Mar --- but just too tight for my relaxed schedule this time.

I will be at RTTC4... and of course - Grand National Show in January.

[intocarss]

Yeah --- Now if I can just keep all those rotational forces in the drivetrain rather than the body going round and round -- we'll have lots of fun!
:unibrow:

That's funnier then the helicopter comment last year :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

McGee says she's ready for me to pick up. Now if I can just talk Charley into becoming a for hire for free trailer trucker.... Otherwise I'll have to revise my hectic schedule if they're not willing to store her for a month or so.

[Sieg]

McGee says she's ready for me to pick up. Now if I can just talk Charley into becoming a for hire for free trailer trucker.... Otherwise I'll have to revise my hectic schedule if they're not willing to store her for a month or so.
:woot: :woot:

Without a doubt you'll get some form of "busy schedule sympathy" from Charlie. :D

[Flash68]

McGee says she's ready for me to pick up. Now if I can just talk Charley into becoming a for hire for free trailer trucker.... Otherwise I'll have to revise my hectic schedule if they're not willing to store her for a month or so.

Throw some plates on it and I can drive it down to Orinda and store it for ya Greggers. :D

[Track Junky]

Throw some plates on it and I can drive it down to Orinda and store it for ya Greggers. :D

And your probably the closest. Think maybe its time to add a trailor to your arsenal? :yes:

[mdprovee]

I have a open trailer if you need me to pick it up for you. It will only cost you a few laps. :D

[GregWeld]

Thanks Mike!

They'll actually store it right there for me... for a pretty nominal fee and it's insured while in their care and feeding. I have NO insurance on it... so I actually prefer it's in their hands.

I'll eventually get down there to pick it up. I'm just trying to fit in using the new place in Sun Valley while there's some snow on the mountain rather than driving up and down I-5! I'd have used the trip to Grand National Roadster Show to pick it up but now I'm picking up a '57 so I'm SOL... :D

[intocarss]

Greg,, You got it so ruff LOL :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Greg,, You got it so ruff LOL :cheers:



SUCKS TO BE ME DUDE!!!


Mahalo!



:rofl: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'd have used the trip to Grand National Roadster Show to pick it up but now I'm picking up a '57 so I'm SOL... :D

SUCKS TO BE ME DUDE!!!


Mahalo!


:rofl: :thumbsup:

We get that 'Don Ho'...but what's the deal on the '57?

[GregWeld]

We get that 'Don Ho'...but what's the deal on the '57?

For now - that's a secret. To be continued....:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

For now - that's a secret. To be continued....:thumbsup:

:(

It's like waiting for the fall preview issue of TV Guide.

[clill]

You don't need two tri 5's so can I have the Nomad ?

[GregWeld]

You don't need two tri 5's so can I have the Nomad ?



I don't know -- have you picked up my Mustang yet?

[Track Junky]

I don't know -- have you picked up my Mustang yet?


Nothing like a little leverage :lol:

[Sieg]

I don't know -- have you picked up my Mustang yet?

Well played Sir. :thumbsup:

[badmatt]

In my honest opinion.. The best mustang on this site.

[GregWeld]

In my honest opinion.. The best mustang on this site.



Thanks!


It's a real race car (okay - track car) so it doesn't really count on this site - but she is a hoot to drive!


:cheers:

[intocarss]

I'd even come out of the Bow Tie closet for this Stang :thumbsup:

Was that thump I just heard, Rob falling over? :_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Was that thump I just heard, Rob falling over? :_paranoid



:rofl: :thumbsup: :rofl: :thumbsup:


Funny --- I was always a Bow Tie kinda guy... and then I look around the shed and see a '37 Ford - a '32 Ford - a '65 Ford - and soon to be a '33 Ford and only one lonely Chebby. WTF is with that?!?!?


:cheers:

[coolwelder62]

In my honest opinion.. The best mustang on this site.I think it's the only mustang on this site.:willy:

[intocarss]

:rofl: :thumbsup: :rofl: :thumbsup:


Funny --- I was always a Bow Tie kinda guy... and then I look around the shed and see a '37 Ford - a '32 Ford - a '65 Ford - and soon to be a '33 Ford and only one lonely Chebby. WTF is with that?!?!?


:cheers:

What they got for engines?? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Good question!! And good point!


'32 has a 383 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

'33 has an LS3 480hp factory crate motor

'37 has a 350 SBC

'56 has a 406 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

Da '65 Mutt has a stroker SBF with a crab ur ra tor

:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I think it's the only mustang on this site.:willy:



You mean the only one that's running.... HA!!

[Sieg]

Good question!! And good point!


'32 has a 383 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

'33 has an LS3 480hp factory crate motor

'37 has a 350 SBC

'56 has a 406 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

Da '65 Mutt has a stroker SBF with a crab ur ra tor

:thumbsup:

..........and how many of those have require a rebuild recently? :D

[intocarss]

Good question!! And good point!


'32 has a 383 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

'33 has an LS3 480hp factory crate motor

'37 has a 350 SBC

'56 has a 406 SBC stroker with 8 stack EFI

Da '65 Mutt has a stroker SBF with a crab ur ra tor

:thumbsup: I KNEW IT!! :D :woot:

[GregWeld]

..........and how many of those have require a rebuild recently? :D


That would be the Ford....


:D

[Flash68]

That would be the Ford....


:D

But the one that smokes all the others and is gnarly. :unibrow:

[Sieg]

That would be the Ford....


:D
And I want to experience that Ford in person at T-Hill. :thumbsup:

But the one that smokes all the others and is gnarly. :unibrow:
Someone is proud of you for the statement..........or in shock. :D

[GregWeld]

You guys are funny!

[GregWeld]

And I want to experience that Ford in person at T-Hill. :thumbsup:



Now that you're retired - that can happen!!

[Sieg]

Now that you're retired - that can happen!!
:woot: :woot:

[GregWeld]

This is a "promo" video from the Track event I took the R8 Spyder to at INDE Motorsports Ranch down by Tucson AriDzona...

There were only a few cars invited to the event.... and they were nice one!

There were two R8's --- our V8 droptop and a V10 Coupe... The coupe got passed by the 100 hp less V8 :unibrow: :D --- but I could not keep up with the SLS or the green Porsche Cayman... that thing was race prepped and the driver could wheel it. The SLS was one of 3 cars brought by one guy -- the SLS - a real 300 Gullwing -- and a C63 Black Edition.



Our car is at 1:17 and again at 2:30ish



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[intocarss]

cyvaelzw840

[GregWeld]

The third one from the left will do that all night for $50... All you have to do is lay there spread out like a starfish. :woot:

[Sieg]

http://www.brookstone.com/webassets/product_images/700x700/814735.jpg

[Lenie]

Greg, cool video. Looks like an absolute blast.:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

After listening to this car in person, if I owned it, it would be my daily driver! Then I would be on a first name basis w/all my nieghbors!!! Bazinga!:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Greg, cool video. Looks like an absolute blast.:thumbsup:



It was a very fun event... was nice to match up on the track with some other pretty serious hardware -- some real good drivers... and everyone out just enjoying a couple real nice days.


We split into two groups - fast group and slower group... I was in the fast group and the all wheel drive and controllability of the R8 was amazing. The tires - not so much.



:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Jack just sent me this pic of my Mustang taken a few days after finishing it -- and before the stripes went on -- carrying the right front on turn 2 at Sonoma (then called Sears Point).








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/file-1.jpg

[camcojb]

Jack just sent me this pic of my Mustang taken a few days after finishing it -- and before the stripes went on -- carrying the right front on turn 2 at Sonoma (then called Sears Point).








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/file-1.jpg
I was just going to post it myself. Great pic, great car.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Jack just sent me this pic of my Mustang taken a few days after finishing it -- and before the stripes went on -- carrying the right front on turn 2 at Sonoma (then called Sears Point).


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/file-1.jpg

I just 'liked' you and yer car on facebook just like you requested we do in your mass email to a bunch of us.

:peepwall:

:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Car looks great with or without da streipz.

What's yer preference GW?

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment_zps4c727dee.jpg

[camcojb]

I like the stripes but if I could have purchased it, I would have tried to figure out how to run the normal Shelby hood and scoop, and not lose a bunch of power. I think the intake/filter setup required the cowl hood for clearance. Of course, I also wanted to put it back on the street for a street/track car, so I'm not real bright......... :lol:

[Vegas69]

Just don't let the car see that photo, get some enjoyment out of her before she figures it out on her own that she's now a glue horse. :D

[Flash68]

Of course, I also wanted to put it back on the street for a street/track car, so I'm not real bright......... :lol:

Jody I must not be bright either because that was the first thing I thought when I saw it in person. This thing has great fit and finish for a track only car.

So, kudos to Jack and not Greg. :poke: :D

[GregWeld]

I just 'liked' you and yer car on facebook just like you requested we do in your mass email to a bunch of us.

:peepwall:

:lol:




Yeah I just LOVE Faceybook! Now if I could get some Clearasil and get rid of these zits... and I've picked up this funny Valley Girl hand flip thing... Just a minute I have to Tweeter that I blew my nose to my 7,000 followers! OMG! Ta ta MNBFFL


Car looks great with or without da streipz.

What's yer preference GW?



I'd prefer the stripes WITH the front wheel carried. :bitchslap:






I like the stripes but if I could have purchased it, I would have tried to figure out how to run the normal Shelby hood and scoop, and not lose a bunch of power. I think the intake/filter setup required the cowl hood for clearance. Of course, I also wanted to put it back on the street for a street/track car, so I'm not real bright......... :lol:




Race cars don't need no stock parts man!






Just don't let the car see that photo, get some enjoyment out of her before she figures it out on her own that she's now a glue horse. :D




I put on earphones and play stuff by "The Spinners" when I'm on track. I just love the G's she can generate as the azz end comes around.






Jody I must not be bright either because that was the first thing I thought when I saw it in person. This thing has great fit and finish for a track only car.

So, kudos to Jack and not Greg. :poke: :D






Did! Did! HAD nice fit and finish..... I must buff out that spot on the driver side tail light.... and fix that spot where the tire caught the inner lip driver rear....
:warning: :bang: :lol:




:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: :trophy-1302: :hello:

[intocarss]

Posted 10/2011

Scott -- No I can't.... :unibrow:

I'm a hot rodder not a track guy.:bitchslap: :rules:

I just checked..The seat is very adjustable. You are absolutely going to love this car. I'm glad it went to somebody I know... Next thing Greg will have a big Renegade Toterhome at the track events we can all hang out in a trash....oh boy !!!:trophy-1302:

Shouldn't you guys all be "facebooking" or something..... :rofl:

:hello:

Times have sure changed...................and for the better !

[GregWeld]

Posted 10/2011

:bitchslap: :rules:

:trophy-1302:



:hello:

Times have sure changed...................and for the better !



Well I'm still not Faceybooking..... or Twating....or whatever else is the latest way to "socialize".





:action-smiley-027:

[GregWeld]

Well..... racing is fun isn't it??


Last time I ran Sonoma Raceway --- the "lash cap" on one of the titanium exhaust valves let go (it's integral to the valve unlike regular lash caps)... couldn't find the piece -- and the end of the valve got beat up in the process... so left the car at McGee Motorsports... and he pulled the engine and got it over to Oddo Performance for a "freshening".

I haven't used the car since that was all done - along with a fresh rebuild on the Jerico and a new clutch and pressure plate etc... along with corner weighting and a different alignment.

Went down to Sonoma to run the Nor Cal Shelby event ---- and promptly got "meat balled" (a flag for a mechanical issue).... poor little mustang was smoking BADLY.... on lift.... everything running fine! Plenty of power! Smooth tranny... and the alignment felt REALLY GREAT! ..... so I come in a look all over the car... under and over.... no oil leaks .... no oily anything. The motor was dyno'd --- so that should all be good. Go back out for second session --- MEAT BALL #88.... after about 5 laps.... come back in and go over the car again this time jacking it up front and back. Dry as a bone. BUT -- that always big azz BUTT -- the exhaust should be grey ash... and it's BLACK and wet... so we now know the oil is internal and not a track hazard. I torque the intake manifold --- it was loose as a goose! That could be the issue! Sucking oil from the valley maybe.... okay -- back out for third session and it's smoking WAY less.... BUT --- damn big azz BUTT --- one of club members has been running behind me and he comes over to the garage to tell me -- very nicely -- that he was certain he was going into the wall on turn 2 -- because he couldn't see a thing --- and there was so much smoke he figured I'd blown the motor and he was just going to slide straight into the wall... Now we're laughing about this -- but it's not funny -- because a less experienced driver might have! Luckily Tom is a very experienced guy and he just drove through the plume... (to his surprise I might add!).

Okay --- I'm done.... I'm not going to be "that guy".... and 'cause a mishap.

Turns out that McGee is open on Sunday because they're prepping a bunch of vintage stuff for Monterey.... so I take old yeller over and drop it off.... and ask that "if they could" --- they'd maybe get with Oddo and see if this is a simple fix so I don't have to get all the way home to Seattle only to find out they replaced a $10 intake manifold gasket and she's all fine...


Sunday afternoon I take off and go to Bakersfield and camp in front of Ironworks.... might as well goof off for a couple days until I hear about whether or not the motor needs to come out -- or is fixed.

Tuesday I get a call -- she's all done... turns out it was a pencil sized "hole" that developed in the intake runner in the head -- due to them being ported and heat cycled a bunch of times... and Tony has fixed her all good as new. The aluminum heads were ported by Mike Chapman and they have been run a few times... LOL


FORGOT!!! Here's a link to GOT BLUE MILK (the track photo guys) that shows a small amount of "blue" emanating from said "race car".


http://gotbluemilk.com/web130803/88/imagepages/image12.html


Anyway --- I didn't get much seat time -- but that's the way things go sometimes.

[camcojb]

FORGOT!!! Here's a link to GOT BLUE MILK (the track photo guys) that shows a small amount of "blue" emanating from said "race car".


http://gotbluemilk.com/web130803/88/imagepages/image12.html


Anyway --- I didn't get much seat time -- but that's the way things go sometimes.
Yeah, just a tiny bit........... :secret:

[Sieg]

Take advantage of that trailer and get a backup car for situations like this........like something with a reliable 500 hp LS whatever motor. :welcome3:

[GregWeld]

Take advantage of that trailer and get a backup car for situations like this........like something with a reliable 500 hp LS whatever motor. :welcome3:



Funny you should mention such a thing.....


You been talkin' to Charley??

[Sieg]

Funny you should mention such a thing.....


You been talkin' to Charley??
Nope..............I know what Charlie likes about me...........NOTHING!

But I did mention the backup scenario at the Truck 'n Travel! :D

[GregWeld]

We discussed all weekend -- having a spare car....

He (Charley) has a Dale Earnhart Cup car... and that would be fun and different... but then I'm thinking either another Mustang (Vintage racer) or maybe a mid year vintage Vette.... for something different.

I'm struggling with "how different" or -- similar....

What I'd really like is to have a vintage Lola etc.


I like this.....


http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/pages_new/car_detail.asp?car=202

[pokey64]

Way to go Meat Ball!!
That has ring to it. I see a new nickname ahead for you Greg!

Bummer on having your track day cut short. Glad to hear she's all fixed up again!

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic101_h300.jpg

http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic159_h300.jpg

http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic130_h300.jpg
http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic128_h300.jpg
http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic103_h300.jpg
http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/graphics/pics/1963_Corvette_Currin/pictures/pic146_h300.jpg

Nice to have a history in pics too.

[Sieg]

We discussed all weekend -- having a spare car....

He (Charley) has a Dale Earnhart Cup car... and that would be fun and different... but then I'm thinking either another Mustang (Vintage racer) or maybe a mid year vintage Vette.... for something different.

I'm struggling with "how different" or -- similar....

What I'd really like is to have a vintage Lola etc.


I like this.....


http://www.motorsportsmarket.com/pages_new/car_detail.asp?car=202

Nice Vette! Need's Hobaugh's flares though!

I'd seriously consider this for the task:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/press_kits.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Mar/nyas/27mar-chevrolet/0327-2014-camaro-z28.html
Turnkey reliable 500 hp, dry-sump, 7K redline, 6 spd w/ 3.91 rear end, trans & diff cooling, 1.05 g cornering, 1.5 g braking................dealer service centers everywhere.

It might even have a warranty and you know the engineer!

[GregWeld]

Nice Vette! Need's Hobaugh's flares though!

I'd seriously consider this for the task:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/press_kits.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Mar/nyas/27mar-chevrolet/0327-2014-camaro-z28.html
Turnkey reliable 500 hp, dry-sump, 7K redline, 6 spd w/ 3.91 rear end, trans & diff cooling, 1.05 g cornering, 1.5 g braking................dealer service centers everywhere.

It might even have a warranty and you know the engineer!




New cars just aren't fun... they do everything well and are too easy to drive. They've got huge brakes -- they have ABS -- they have - dare I say it - no soul.


You put 590 hp in a 3000# car --- on skinny 245's.... and you have a hoot on your hands!

[Sieg]

New cars just aren't fun... they do everything well and are too easy to drive. They've got huge brakes -- they have ABS -- they have - dare I say it - no soul.


You put 590 hp in a 3000# car --- on skinny 245's.... and you have a hoot on your hands!

Thought we were talking backup car!

Having two broken high maintenance vintage cars sitting in the pits would be less fun than lapping in a Prius.........more embarrassing too! :D

Bet the Z/28 would pass sound even at Laguna.

My primary objective at track days was to get as many laps as I was physically and mentally capable of, what I did it with was secondary it just had to have good brakes, suspension, and be reliable.

This was my best backup bike, it just wouldn't run much over 135 mph, adequate for T-Hill, but not Miller, PIR, etc.:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/KTM-Duke/i-dp7MNhR/0/M/IMGP5104-M.jpg

[GregWeld]

Oh I agree with your reasoning.... it's just not me. I like the old crap. I like ill mannered - nasty sounding - fun to slide around "hot rods". New cars -- I have plenty of those. Tracking the R8 was about the most boring day I've ever had at a track...

[Sieg]

So Bondurant's Corvettes ain't fun to drive?

If you want to have fun build one of these:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1148956_10151638793799495_2013154755_n.jpg

I don't care who you are......that there's funny!

[fleetus macmullitz]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1148956_10151638793799495_2013154755_n.jpg

I don't care who you are......that there's funny!

An expensive punchline but I agree, that is funny.

[Flash68]

Take advantage of that trailer and get a backup car for situations like this........like something with a reliable 500 hp LS whatever motor. :welcome3:

:lostmarbles: :badidea:

Oh I agree with your reasoning.... it's just not me. I like the old crap. I like ill mannered - nasty sounding - fun to slide around "hot rods". New cars -- I have plenty of those. Tracking the R8 was about the most boring day I've ever had at a track...

Amen.

So Bondurant's Corvettes ain't fun to drive?

If you want to have fun build one of these:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1148956_10151638793799495_2013154755_n.jpg

I don't care who you are......that there's funny!

:lol: Now that is fantastic.

[GregWeld]

LOOK UNDER THE CAR WHERE THE EXHAUST DUMPS OUT......






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg.html)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yeahbutt still the baddest ride on lat-g IMO.

Not an easy task fer a Ferd Muttstang. :D

[Sieg]

LOOK UNDER THE CAR WHERE THE EXHAUST DUMPS OUT......
That's right where my eye went............:confused59:

http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/smoke.gif

[waynieZ]

Sorry to hear your day got cut short, at least it back together for next time. If you want take Charlie's car until you decide on a second car for yourself.

[67zo6Camaro]

LOOK UNDER THE CAR WHERE THE EXHAUST DUMPS OUT......


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg.html)


NO! no No!

Really again.....?

[Flash68]

What a lemon... Charley take a refund? :computer:

[GregWeld]

NO! no No!

Really again.....?




A "minor" issue really.... and was fixed immediately without hesitation on the engine builders part. It's racing - it's a racing engine - stuff happens when you're pushing it. I'm okay with the outcome despite the shortened seat time.




What a lemon... Charley take a refund? :computer:



His "fix" is for me to buy a spare car.....



LOL --- Not a bad idea really.

[Flash68]

A "minor" issue really.... and was fixed immediately without hesitation on the engine builders part. It's racing - it's a racing engine - stuff happens when you're pushing it. I'm okay with the outcome despite the shortened seat time.








His "fix" is for me to buy a spare car.....



LOL --- Not a bad idea really.

Yep, you set the expectations properly and you are less likely to be extremely disappointed. :)

You should get one of those stock cars (Charley's or otherwise). Pretty cheap fun if you ask me.

[GregWeld]

You should get one of those stock cars (Charley's or otherwise). Pretty cheap fun if you ask me.




CHEAP?!?!?!?! That bastage has already cost me about 400 grand!! So much for the "cheap" 40K race car....

The stock cars are "relatively" inexpensive... and they're supposed to be easy and fun to drive.... but I really would rather shop for another Mustang or Camaro or Corvette -- vintage.... OR..... My Nomad would make a really nice donor car and would make an interesting body. Plenty of room to set the motor back a bit... I'd do a big inch LS.... and either modify my current Jim Meyer chassis --- or maybe do something else under it... big tubs... gutted -- pure race car. I've been "thinkin" on it a bit since Sonoma!

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/57000/64chev57076-1.jpg

http://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/57000/64chev57076-3.jpg

http://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/57000/64chev57076-4.jpg

http://www.cars-on-line.com/photo/57000/64chev57076-2.jpg

$69K

http://carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=57076

[GregWeld]

Charley and I were looking at this one on Sunday....





http://carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=63896

[GregWeld]

I may actually just buy this car......





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg.html)

[carbuff]

DO IT!!! I love those cars... :)

[Sieg]

I may actually just buy this car......

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg.html)

PERFECT!

Have you pulled the trigger yet? :popcorn2:

[clill]

No !!! He is not and never will be adult enough for a car like that on a track !!!!

[Flash68]

That is the best looking Cobra I've ever seen.... have any more details on it?

[GregWeld]

That is the best looking Cobra I've ever seen.... have any more details on it?




20th Anniversary edition --- from SuperPerformance --- only 20 of them being built....


I agree with you -- that's the baddddddddest Cobra I've ever seen. But I also agree with Charley -- me in an open car like that - might be a bad idea. HAHAHAHAHAHA

[GregWeld]

No !!! He is not and never will be adult enough for a car like that on a track !!!!





GOOD ADVICE..... Thanks Mom!

[DBasher]

I say you go old school...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3983086392.html

I was actually looking for the 66-7 corvette that's been sitting on CL for months. Flared wheel wells, no windshield needed work but nothing you couldn't handle. I'm thinking it was even in your neck of the woods,'Redmond or Bellevue.

:thumbsup:
Dan

[camcojb]

20th Anniversary edition --- from SuperPerformance --- only 20 of them being built....


I agree with you -- that's the baddddddddest Cobra I've ever seen. But I also agree with Charley -- me in an open car like that - might be a bad idea. HAHAHAHAHAHA
I had one of those, and they're a great car. However, it'd be hard to hustle one around a road course at the limits, the short wheelbase and high power takes a high level of skill to not end up off track if you're pushing it.

[Sieg]

I had one of those, and they're a great car. However, it'd be hard to hustle one around a road course at the limits, the short wheelbase and high power takes a high level of skill to not end up off track if you're pushing it.
After his recent 3 day Dirt Fish experience he's got what it takes to handle the snake.

[GregWeld]

I say you go old school...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3983086392.html

I was actually looking for the 66-7 corvette that's been sitting on CL for months. Flared wheel wells, no windshield needed work but nothing you couldn't handle. I'm thinking it was even in your neck of the woods,'Redmond or Bellevue.

:thumbsup:
Dan



We're not allowed to run open wheel cars at our Nor Cal Shelby events.... if we could -- I'd buy a Formula Mazda series car in a heartbeat. They have small easy to service motors -- and use front and rear downforce (which really works!).... and you can get some milage out of a set of tires.

For me - the actual track time is only part of the "deal".... like most car stuff -- it's more about the people and going out to dinner and all the other stuff that surrounds an event. We have a really great group that runs these Nor Cal Shelby events so I want to be able to continue to do them.

[96z28ss]

LOOK UNDER THE CAR WHERE THE EXHAUST DUMPS OUT......






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg.html)


Man that is some serious crop dusting!

[syborg tt]

That can't be Greg driving he wouldn't be sitting that high in the seat.

Trust me I am not much taller them him (maybe an inch) and I need a booster seat to sit that high in an old mustang.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Bad track car but a great street menace. :D

1NXB-CgSioM

[GregWeld]

Man that is some serious crop dusting!




Oh -- it was UGLY.....





That can't be Greg driving he wouldn't be sitting that high in the seat.

Trust me I am not much taller them him (maybe an inch) and I need a booster seat to sit that high in an old mustang.




It's the helmet and trick photography! LOL

[Jr]

I may actually just buy this car......





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg.html)

I saw this car at the Shelby event at Cal speedway this year. Damn, that car is really attractive! Do it, Greg!

[fleetus macmullitz]

I saw this car at the Shelby event at Cal speedway this year. Damn, that car is really attractive! Do it, Greg!

The Weld Racing Group 'consultant' mandated it must be a closed roof.

I like sumthun basic like this.

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Chevron/70-Chevron-B16-num9-DV-10-WG_04.jpg

:lol:

[glassman]

I may actually just buy this car......





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg.html)

Man, i have to agree, that is the best looking Cobra i've seen, what a design, great time. Are they here in the states yet? i believe their in South Africa...

I just helped my next door neighbor and good friend dump a Smeding in his factory five,,,,i'm like hurry hurry hurry get this thing done!!!! Were supposed to take our cars to Thunderhill next summer.

but man, that black and gold just does it. reminds me of the john players special f1 car in the 70's

[GregWeld]

Have to agree with you Mike! That's one bad to the bone Cobra!


But my good -- far smarter than me -- buddy Mister Charley has talked me out of trying to race what is well known as a "wild one".... He's right of course... So I'm on the hunt for something that I can handle and have fun with -- without hurting myself or my pride!


LOL



EEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAA


But I'm tellin' ya --- that Cobra gives me night sweats!

[glassman]

From what i understand, its like a streetbike with four wheels and waaaay too much hp for what it weighs....i think its what we (us car guys) would call a "spinner" lol. All's i know is guys like Carol Shelby, back in the day, had balls of steel.

[syborg tt]

If you don't I will !!!!

That car is now on my bucket list of cars to build or screw it just buy it. :G-Dub:

I may actually just buy this car......

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-4.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

You're getting off track.......you need a driver's car :D

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/McLaren/72-McLaren_M20-1_CanAm-DV-09_MBC_01.jpg

[DBasher]

Affordable, check. Vintage, check. Wind in your face, check. How could you go wrong with this thing? Imagine getting the mail in SV with this lil guy!

[fleetus macmullitz]

No open casket uh, cockpit cars for GW on the track.

Wise move. :unibrow:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3147/2851246447_cc2126fe0b.jpg

[Sieg]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.racingjunk.com/ui/1/12/28480121-105-undefined.jpg

http://www.racingjunk.com/GT/2833988/Roush-Trans-Am-GT1-SCCA-Mustang.html

[DaleTx]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-3.jpg.html)

Nice Mustang! glad you were able to resolve the smoking issue. Hope to see the car out at PIR in September... and to meet you.

[GregWeld]

Thanks Dale!


I had to clean it all up once I got it out of the trailer.... I even detailed the trunk!


It's a really nice car. The driver - not so much!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-8.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shelby%20mini%20nats/file-8.jpg.html)

[Ron in SoCal]

Man that is a cool track car Greg! From every angle, running and parked in the shed :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Man that is a cool track car Greg! From every angle, running and parked in the shed :thumbsup:




Thanks Ron!


I like it way better when the smoke stays inside the engine!!


LOL



We were all accusing Charley of selling me a lemon all weekend! It is Yellow, after all!

[Track Junky]

Greg, whats the advantages of that rear glass set up?

[GregWeld]

Good question!



The R code Shelby's had no side windows ---- and that rear glass (lexan actually) lets the air flow through the car. The top of the car would create a low pressure area allowing the air coming in the car (high pressure) to be "sucked out" the rear.

[GregWeld]

I just checked..The seat is very adjustable. You are absolutely going to love this car. I'm glad it went to somebody I know... Next thing Greg will have a big Renegade Toterhome at the track events we can all hang out in a trash....oh boy !!!



^^^^^^^ Posted October 6th...... 2011

[waynieZ]

That's why Charlie has all those cars. He can see in to the future :_paranoid

[LS3 HQ]

http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/146734-1972-hq-monaro-gts-350-tarmac-rally-track-car

How about this for different. Its down to $145,000 now

[96z28ss]

http://www.drivingsports.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Short-BRE-Mazda-MX-5.jpg

http://us.123rf.com/450wm/ermess/ermess1212/ermess121200002/16768576-predappio-italy--july-21-tuning-fiat-500-old-type-at-vintage-car-rally-predappio-legend-2012--histor.jpg

How about something more your size?:lol:

[DBasher]

Going to have to use your imagination on this one...

[Flash68]

http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/146734-1972-hq-monaro-gts-350-tarmac-rally-track-car

How about this for different. Its down to $145,000 now

Killer car. Eric Bana would approve.

[GregWeld]

Actually. I just bought a lotus 2 eleven so I'm done shopping.

Too good to pass up.

[96z28ss]

Actually. I just bought a lotus 2 eleven so I'm done shopping.

Too good to pass up.

oh nice, cool little car.

[Sieg]

Actually. I just bought a lotus 2 eleven so I'm done shopping.

Too good to pass up.

Very cool car!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cM5kCzn/0/XL/i-cM5kCzn-XL.jpg

Can't wait to see in a couple hours! :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Who's handing the LS installation? ;)

I'm guessing not Charlie.

:stirthepot:


:D

[glassman]

Congrats on that. What class does it run in? (i'm currently running with no class) or is that to much of a newb question?.....none the less, will be great fun...

[Ketzer]

Actually. I just bought a lotus 2 eleven so I'm done shopping.

Too good to pass up.

Wait... I thought no open cars? :_paranoid


Jeff-

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Wait... I thought no open cars? :_paranoid


Jeff-

i think he mean't open wheel. thats a fun little car.

[Sieg]

Well it looks like a decent "backup" car to me..........

uU8ExHGe7Ps

[GregWeld]

This is more Tasmanian Devil style!!! LOL





-IRqkTvVaGM

[GregWeld]

i think he mean't open wheel. thats a fun little car.




RIGHT --- We can't run open wheel cars -- if we could - I'd be shopping for a Formula Mazda... dirt cheap to operate -- and has down draft -- and you really need to carry speed into the corners to make the aero work.. A HOOT!!!

[Sieg]

This is more Tasmanian Devil style!!! LOL

Talk about a Porsche Buffet!

Deep deep deep on the brakes and it carries a lot of speed through the quicker sweepers.

That car is going to be a kick in the butt........period!

[GregWeld]

Talk about a Porsche Buffet!

Deep deep deep on the brakes and it carries a lot of speed through the quicker sweepers.

That car is going to be a kick in the butt........period!




Charley thinks it will kick my butt.... period.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[GregWeld]

By the way -- when I left PIR this morning -- I had to wait for them to unlock the gates to go out -- lined up coming in is a big azz race rig -- and a guy standing in the street BS'n with another car.... The silhouette looks familiar so I get out and walk to them. It's my buddy that owns the dyno.... and they're bringing TWO WOLF cars --- a Honda V-Tec car and the FIRST IN THE USA fresh from Italy - a totally carbon fiber V8 version! I, of course, turned my rig around and went straight to the pits. Apparently today is a test and tune day for a SCCA race this weekend.

I drove home -- got the title to the Nomad - some spares - a can of paint with the code - took a shower.... bought more coffee grounds from Starbucks -- and I'm back at PIR as I type this.

Picking up the MEATBALL RACING 2/11 at 10 AM.... I just couldn't let it sit at the dealer while I was in SV! So here I am!


LOL -- I'm such a putz!

[GregWeld]

I found another good video which describes the car.....








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[Sieg]

You know I would have picked it up for you. :D

You have your camera and you're going to post Eurocarbon pictures..........right?