Wooooo! Let have some fun! 
I'm used to watching the challenge from afar, but I'm really missing that parking lot view this year.
Is the owl around?
Wooooo! Let have some fun!
I'm used to watching the challenge from afar, but I'm really missing that parking lot view this year.
Is the owl around?
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
Yes! The wheels are magnificent now.
In reply to Dead_Sled :
Who?
In reply to Slowbird :
thanks!
barefootskater (Shaun) said:
And a little work later:
a racecar appears.
The wheels were right all along, they just needed some sanding to really shine. Thanks Dead_sled!
Quoted because Awesome. Have fun today and good luck. Wish I was there.
Indy "Nub" Guy said:barefootskater (Shaun) said:
And a little work later:
a racecar appears.
The wheels were right all along, they just needed some sanding to really shine. Thanks Dead_sled!Quoted because Awesome. Have fun today and good luck. Wish I was there.
+1 We're pulling for you! C'mon 18's in the quarter!
In reply to bobzilla :
I've set a personal goal of 72mph at the trap. Ambition!
See if they'll let you stage behind the burnout box. Make it 1680!
Minor confession: I am ashamed to admit that I've never opened this thread until today.
Minor win: I just binge-read this thread ant it was awesome.
Minor win: being mentioned more than once in this thread.
Major win: barefootskater and his dad making this trip.
Minor suggestion: finish the T-Bird and bring it next year.
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
Mentioned in the thread?!
You basically named my race team! (Results being posted on 2000challenge.com #83)
In reply to bobzilla :
Couldn't hurt to ask!
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
Exquisite!
Also, those rims are fantastic with the green spokes!
And rain. Florida.
so no fun runs. Autocross cones pulled, and drags postponed until morning, oh well.
The car performed well beyond my expectations. Especially for the time and budget that went into our "build". Seriously, I'm not a great driver, but it was communicating and consistent. I was able to trail brake on purpose and gain time every run. A couple small tweaks, dampers and alignment, and it would have been amazing. As it was, I'm happy. A pro drove me to 56.7 but I was able to get 57.8 and I'm pretty proud of that. And we're not last!
Bummed about the rain. Dad didn't want to take any timed runs, and we didn't get to do any fun runs so he still hasn't driven in anger. I'll make sure he gets some drag passes in tomorrow.
Dinner time.
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
I think the price of your car just went up when you finally sell it. "Proven track car, handles great, competition history" 
I'm exhausted. We finished dinner at the track and we're heading back to the hotel. No drags tonight, so I hope there's no reason to stick around because we're halfway already.
If anyone here needs me for anything come knock on 174. especially if you maybe have a plan to change out a muffler in the parking lot. Just saying.
In reply to slowbird :
I'd have to be pretty vague about which competition, but that's easy.
More I think the price went up because I'm falling In love with it all over again. Lots of bad ideas floating around and some very knowledgeable folks I've run into along this adventure and I just need to stick my fingers in my ears and keep repeating in my head:
"This is a daily not a project!"
"This is a daily not a project!"
"This is a daily not a project!"
"This is a daily not a project!"
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
But the T-bird, now *that's* a project! I have so many ideas I want to share with you.
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
It's in project limbo. It has no definite future. I'm open to ideas, but right now I'm pretty sour on the thing. I need to let it sit. For now.
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
Totally understand. When I brought my first V8 Corvair in 2003, it had only been up and down my driveway once before towing to FL.
Every time I started the engine, something else took a E36 M3 on me. Hugely frustrating weekend. I got home and pushed it into the barn and didn't look at it for 4 months. Then I started small, installed Vortec heads and intake on the 327. Put the cooling fan on a thermo switch. Added an LED to the temp gauge that lit up when the fan was on. Cosmetic attention inside and out. And I drove it a bit to work out the bugs. In the process, I fell in love with it again. And finished 16th out of 79 in 2004.
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
Yeah, the thunderbird has pretty big potential and plenty of budget left. I'm sitting on parts that make an honest 350 horses that we just didn't have time to install. I'm thinking another 50 hours or so could finish the car the way I planned to and do it all right and proper.
But there are other issues besides finishing the build.
Transportation is a big one. We don't have a tow pig. I could borrow one but that's a big ask. The trailer needs work. Then there's the cost. And the time off work. And I'd have to drag my family along and the kids are so young.
And storage. I don't have room. Dad only has space outside. Dealing with digging the car out and dragging it around front every time I want to do anything is a pretty big deterrent.
So we'll see. If we keep it. And if we finish it. And if we can make it out again. But that won't be next year. Maybe two. Or more. Hard to see that far. I'm young and have time...
All that said, it's possible I come out next year. It would be in a further refined Mustang. Wife would come along. Pretty possible. The event is worth the trip. This car has potential, if little budget left.
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
I'm with Angry, I think it's worth persevering on the Tbird despite the challenges. If nothing else, it'll make a great story.
Well I don't want to be a statistic or stereotype. Everyone starts big projects and gives up. Maybe stubbornness outweighs discouragement? I just need breathing room on this project.
In reply to barefootskater (Shaun) :
Totally fair. I would understand if you decide it just isn't feasible. I just like the car and selfishly want to see it finished. 
Shamelessly stolen from the streaming thread.
barefootskater (Shaun) said:In reply to bobzilla :
I've set a personal goal of 72mph at the trap. Ambition!
Quote from 10/23/20 before ever trying to launch or time the car at all
Today is 10/24/20. We ran 18.6 @ 72.2.
Victory.
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