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Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 01, 2008, 12:15:27 AM
i spent most of my afternoon cleanin 2yrs of crud off the car. all i have to say is: Simple Green FTMFW!!

so since she is all clean, and waxed, i thought id show her the town and get some pics. of the 41 pics i took, these are the best

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Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: daboss351 on June 01, 2008, 12:30:48 AM
looks shagy!!!
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: t3skidoo on June 01, 2008, 12:52:36 AM
Nice stance.  And that dash looks pretty nice too, is it a new cover?
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: Bob on June 01, 2008, 08:07:32 AM
Quote from: t3skidoo;221511
Nice stance.  And that dash looks pretty nice too, is it a new cover?


Yeah I like the stance too, what springs you running?
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: vinnietbird on June 01, 2008, 08:12:27 AM
Great looking car.You guys and your pictures are killing me.I have GOT to get the Sport finished so I can join in with the pretty cars.More sanding today.Again,great looking Bird.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: daminc on June 01, 2008, 08:16:35 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;221525
Great looking car.You guys and your pictures are killing me.I have GOT to get the Sport finished so I can join in with the pretty cars.More sanding today.Again,great looking Bird.


Don't feel bad, Yours is nicer then mine
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: daminc on June 01, 2008, 08:18:12 AM
Where did you take those pics?
I like the overpass pics
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: Chooglin on June 01, 2008, 08:24:26 AM
very nice !!!!.........................love the pics by the building ,with the mirror windows.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 01, 2008, 10:25:03 AM
thanks guys!

dash
- check out the reflection of the dash in the windshield...i have a nice uncracked dash sittin in the garage. most likely to get installed over the winter.

springs
- 400lb coilover front, and '00 cobraR IRS rear

pic locations
- overpass is a new interchange that has been built to support the new annex of the airport(not yet opened)
- the mirrored windows are on the end of a building i used to work in on gasoline alley
- the shot in front of the DRC sign is where i work now
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: BCA on June 01, 2008, 10:39:37 AM
Looks sweet, nice pics too.

So how does it drive with the IRS under it?

Brent
:cougarsmily:
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 01, 2008, 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: BCA;221541

So how does it drive with the IRS under it?


it rides and drives great. even with fairly high springs rates, it is compliant to irregular road surfaces and not harsh at all.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: DVP on June 01, 2008, 02:54:29 PM
Looks Great! are you going to make new custom speaker grills for the doors too? Everything looks so flat except those. just thinking still looks bad ass!
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: V8Demon on June 01, 2008, 03:57:31 PM
Where was that highway overpass?  I'll never see one that empty around here.

Car looks great!
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 01, 2008, 04:06:49 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;221569
Where was that highway overpass?  I'll never see one that empty around here.

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Quote from: gumby;221539

pic locations
- overpass is a new interchange that has been built to support the new annex of the airport(not yet opened)


the interchanges are all blocked off, road closed until the new airport construction is completed....also notice no paint lines or anything on the pavement yet.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: V8Demon on June 01, 2008, 04:12:58 PM
Quote
the interchanges are all blocked off, road closed until the new airport construction is completed....also notice no paint lines or anything on the pavement yet.


It looked new, just wasn't sure.  Up here you'd never be able to get a shot like that even on a closed one.....Too much clutter with the construction equipment left around.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 01, 2008, 04:18:47 PM
these ramps and overpasses have been built for over a year, all the construction equipment is gone. only things left are some concrete barricades at the bottoms, and road closed signs.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: t3skidoo on June 02, 2008, 03:02:51 AM
Details details details.

I like that shot where the light is glinting off the extractors like a set of high beams, about 6 from the top I think?

Those brake fill the wheels nicely.  Are they working okay?

Minor hijack:  Mine sits pretty much like yours, the last delivery guy (ie tow truck driver) asked if something was wrong because it sat so low.  uh, no, not likely.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 02, 2008, 07:15:30 AM
Quote from: t3skidoo;221613
Those brake fill the wheels nicely.  Are they working okay?
yes, they are workin great!


starting to get comfortable with the car again; drove it like i hated it all the way to work this morning :burnout:
didnt even get a second look from the driver of a SRT4 until he heard my BOV, but then it was tooooooo late ;)
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: ipsd on June 02, 2008, 11:02:32 AM
 that is sweet! sorry it took so long for me to post. I had to switch keyboards. I drooled all over the first one! LOL
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: 1WLD BRD on June 02, 2008, 01:30:57 PM
so is there any wheel hop with the IRS?  how was the traction?
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: turboranger91 on June 02, 2008, 02:25:25 PM
car looks good, man!
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 02, 2008, 04:11:16 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;221641
so is there any wheel hop with the IRS?  how was the traction?


no wheel hop with my IRS. i have removed all the squishy rubber bushings and replaced them with delrin, poly, or soild mountings.
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: JeremyB on June 02, 2008, 05:18:44 PM
I think it was trailered. :hick:
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: BCA on June 02, 2008, 05:40:40 PM
Have you scaled the car yet?

With the tubular k-member and the IRS, I'm wondering how it came out.

Brent
:cougarmily:
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 02, 2008, 05:51:29 PM
Quote from: JeremyB;221663
I think it was trailered. :hick:

you caught me! :flip:


Quote from: BCA;221669
Have you scaled the car yet?

With the tubular k-member and the IRS, I'm wondering how it came out.

yup. it weighs 3199 w/o driver and half a tank of fuel. f/r is 52/48
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: BCA on June 02, 2008, 05:59:41 PM
Quote from: gumby;221671
yup. it weighs 3199 w/o driver and half a tank of fuel. f/r is 52/48


Darn, I was hoping for a 50/50. ;)

Very impressive results.....congrats !

Brent
:cougarsmily:
Title: proof that it runs photoshoot (DUW)
Post by: gumby on June 02, 2008, 06:41:06 PM
Quote from: BCA;221672
Darn, I was hoping for a 50/50. ;)


well i could fib, round the numbers down, and call it 51/49 ;)

i havent tried really hard to get the weight down, as yet. i pulled whatever sound deadener out that i ran across, removed only the loose tar paper, and relocated the battery to the trunk. easy stuff.
3200 was my goal for this stage, and i made it, yay! as i get deeper into the car, there are many more ways to put it on a diet.