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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #600 on: August 13, 2014, 04:16:25 PM »
Thanks; I think the black color emphasizes its sinister look. Here's what it looks like head- on.

I towed it up to Bonneville with hope of having the tech inspectors take a look and point out any problem they found. Two inspectors did take a quick look and suggested that I send pictures to the SCTA so they can answer a question about my rear tire clearance in the rear wheel well. I just e-mailed Jon Meyer about this.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #601 on: August 13, 2014, 05:31:46 PM »
Very sinister Neil. I love it!  :cheers:

The look of the car combined with the beautiful noise it's going to make should come together very well.
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #602 on: August 13, 2014, 06:45:07 PM »
Neil, that Mutha is BAD.

LOVE IT

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #603 on: August 13, 2014, 07:27:45 PM »
Freud;

Thanks. Let's hope I haven't created a "sheep in wolf's clothing"   :-D

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #604 on: August 13, 2014, 07:41:12 PM »
The front looks a little like a Triumph I've seen -- that can't be bad.
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #605 on: August 13, 2014, 07:58:56 PM »
Never thought about that Stan. And that little Triumph seems to run pretty good...
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #606 on: August 13, 2014, 09:15:47 PM »
Neil:

Looks great. I know it is well built and I bet it will be fast.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #607 on: August 13, 2014, 11:48:07 PM »
  Neil,
   When they ask, make it interesting. Tell them that you are headed to the set of the next "Fast and Furious" movie. You can make the story as cool as you want from there.
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #608 on: August 14, 2014, 12:07:03 AM »
  Neil,
   When they ask, make it interesting. Tell them that you are headed to the set of the next "Fast and Furious" movie. You can make the story as cool as you want from there.
   Doug  :evil:  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Too pretentious - try this one . . .

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Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #609 on: August 14, 2014, 11:14:12 AM »
Good ideas, guys. How about this one "I dunno-- I found it in a barn in ...."  :-D

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #610 on: August 14, 2014, 06:41:38 PM »
Neil,
The McLaren coupe has always been a pretty "menacing" looking car and yours certainly has the look. Great build and great looking car can't wait to see it run.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #611 on: August 14, 2014, 11:20:48 PM »
Hi Neil

Pretty slick looking, remember to stick in that ton of lead as at 1800 lbs that is pretty light for a salt runner

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #612 on: August 15, 2014, 01:56:29 AM »
Maybe the aerodynamics are good enough not to need a ton of lead! :wink:

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #613 on: August 15, 2014, 02:37:37 AM »
I don't remember were I was at when your car went by, but it turned a lot of heads! Seriously it looked BADA$$!

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #614 on: August 15, 2014, 11:38:18 AM »
It remains to be seen if I'll need to add ballast. As Mike said, it will depend quite a bit on the aerodynamics.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ