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Offline shaun345

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Dreaded Newbie Intro
« on: March 29, 2007, 01:33:20 PM »
Hello - I was at one time registered 3 or 4 years ago. Life intervened and and I have been absent even though I would visit on occasion I didn't re-register. I have been building a belly tank lakester over the past years and the learning curve is steep. I hope to have it rolling soon.

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2007, 02:51:23 PM »
Not to worry about the "Newbie " deal.
The crowd around here ranges from always have to never have.
Sometimes it is even tongue in cheek without going through teeth to get there and other times it is with foot in mouth.
You will find experts in every area of LSR and lots of others to be sure they get it right.

You will do fine.  :wink: 
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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2007, 03:39:10 PM »
I give much credit to people I met on this board for the progress I've made to date - Sumner, Sparky, and that Aussie fellow John Brougham (SP?). It was his web site build diary and a Cad engine build article 3 years ago in Hot Rod mag that got me hooked. Shaun345

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2007, 03:43:57 PM »
Welcome Newbie;
It seems to me that many questions are answered even before they are posted in this website.
The topics cover so much ground that sometimes you don't even have to ask.
Post your fotos whenever possible. So many people get so much info that way.
Again, Welcome to this insanity.
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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2007, 04:15:36 PM »
Insanity,stupidity, brilliance but above all an endeavor that we all love and are addicted to. Welcome back.
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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2007, 05:12:52 PM »
Yep, you have embarked on a journey that inevitably leads to the loss of large amounts of cash and the need for sun and salt... there is no cure, sorry, it is terminal.  :-o If you don't believe me, ask the hundreds of old guys on this site  :wink:
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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2007, 06:11:35 PM »
Yep, you have embarked on a journey that inevitably leads to the loss of large amounts of cash and the need for sun and salt... there is no cure, sorry, it is terminal.  :-o If you don't believe me, ask the hundreds of old guys on this site  :wink:


I'm sure large amounts of cash means different things to different people, but I've wondered how little some of the entries cost.

I've seen several relatively inexpensive looking bike entries, and Evil Tweety comes to mind when talking cars. The safety equipment alone and travel expenses can sure add up quick, but how much are people really spending?  There is a 150mph club car for sale for $6500 and you could sell the car when you're done if you're so inclined.

I figure I can't take it with me, so better enjoy life while I'm still able.

I noticed long ago that the upcoming birthdays all seemed to be "distinguished gentlemen" (is that the PC term) and that there is a lot of information to be gained from them.
 
John, just a "never have"  hoping to be an old has been :)

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2007, 06:36:45 PM »
Welcome to the need for speed Landracing.com. When you get to the salt you will find people of all ages. The youngest I have seen was five days old the oldest in his nineties, everyone is a Newbie once. Good luck and hope to see you on the salt. :-D

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2007, 08:08:21 PM »
We are forming a choir that meets every night of Speedweek at the bend in the road. :wink:
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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2007, 08:21:55 PM »
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We are forming a choir that meets every night of Speedweek at the bend in the road.
The annual meeting of the World's Fastest Mouths Club.
Well, it used to be Los Angeles . . . 50 miles north of Fresno now.
Just remember . . . It isn't life or death.
It's bigger than life or death! It's RACING.

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2007, 10:57:44 PM »
Cool, another belly tank.

Some more details please! Tank from what? What engine you going for? Blah?

Any chance of some photos? There is a build diary section which you can post photos now...

FYI John Brougham's tank hit the 200mph mark a couple of years ago and looks good in a mean black, see photo.

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2007, 12:34:25 AM »
We are forming a choir that meets every night of Speedweek at the bend in the road. :wink:
just don't Fall a sleep out there  or you can get stuck in the Mud :-o!

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Re: Dreaded Newbie Intro
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2007, 10:00:07 PM »
Shaun, welcome back to the board  :-).  Hope to meet you in person this summer,

Sum