Re: Pics of your latest purchase Picked one one of these to replace the missing wheel and tire on my original issue AMT/ERTL Snapfast kit and treat it as a "resto", even though that build is still in fantastic shape otherwise. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1901/...f7f093c4_c.jpg20181006_194338-1 by bjoehandley, on Flickr Going to put these Big and Little Hellas on the new kit, maybe get rid of the bumpers and front fenders while I'm at it. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1909/...8b7a7de5_c.jpg20181002_224307 by bjoehandley, on Flickr Until I dug my 20+ year old build out the other night, I forgot that this kit was the promo model of the concept car, not the production car like the full detail glue kit was! |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase I use a lot of the Pegasus wheels, “T”’s come in two sizes for big and littles Hang up and Drive |
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I did get to thinking of something too, I think the Prowler was the second American production car to use a front engine---rear transaxle layout, beat by the '61-'63 Pontiac Tempest and followed by the C5-C7 Corvettes, cleverly using the FWD LH-Car 3.5l V-6 and 4 Speed Auto Transaxle connected at opposite ends of the chassis and was able to do so because it was laid out in a north-south position like the original GM TH425 transaxle allowed for. It also was largely aluminum, had an aggressively Front-Mid motor layout (moreso than the Vette), and had a pushrod style front suspension that I'm not sure is used much on new, current production cars that don't cost more that the MSRP and "Dealership Market Adjustment" pricing these cars were going for 20 years ago, even when adjusted for inflation:ror: |
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See if i remeber how to do this https://youtu.be/Hu80VMi80tk <a href="<iframe width=" 560"="" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hu80VMi80tk" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hu80VMi80tk" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubTyy2z1N9w" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase Received one set Cheese burger today. Thank you dlux for fast shipping [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a37b2ef0e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d3d063592f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ea93ed8577.jpg Sent from my vivo 1723 using Tapatalk |
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And what model is the Camaro? |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase she kept the WS6. she was too attached. plus they(4th gen fbodys) are at the bottom of depreciation so there not worth anything right now. car did great. was still on origonal motor untouched:shock: , did have trans rebuilt a few times. and the usual alternators, power steering pumps etc. has some mild oil leaks, but what 240k motor doesnt. its a bottom of the line 1LT camaro with the V6, its all her budget allowed. $19.9k. she (and me too!) loves it. has SS spoiler and stripes added aftermarket by dealer. to tell you how much she loves the WS6 still, it sits in the garage still, and the new camaro sits outside:lmao: |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b6c0d30198.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d3ebe1ed87.jpg Finally picked up a trailer that still needs put together and changed a bit. Anyways I figured if I’m building a tow rig or 2, then will be building a trailer rig..... I should probably get a trailer. So I picked this one up from the lhs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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As quick as modern 6 cylinder cars are anymore, that should be plenty quick for most any situation she might find herself in. I fi d it kinda funny that the front drive, V6 grocery getters like my 200 can put down 14's in the quarter yet be so sedate that most wouldn't expect them to be able do much more that be a rolling road block. |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase A FWD family car now makes close to 100HP more than the American "muscle" cars of my generation growing up. Those being Camaros, Mustangs, Trans Ams, etc. Hell the new Camry XSE might be in the 13's (ran a 14.3) on a set of drag radials. The V6 Accord is right there with it too. The Mustang GT was the most popular where I was from in the late 80's early 90's, and they were pushing 16sec in the quarter. That's just nuts to me. |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase yeah ironically her new V6 makes more horsepower than her V8 WS6 did the (4th gen) SS camaros were rated at 320 hp, and the WS6 because of there ram air hoods were listed slightly higher at 325 her V6 now makes 335! but the torque of course theres a HUGE differnce, both in numbers, and rpm, with the V8 coming out far ahead. same with the HP, you have to wrap out the V6 to hit peak numbers. |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase I have to wonder if some of that is also to meet EPA minimum MPG numbers. Set the power curve up to where they can baby it to meet MPG numbers, but have performance when you bury your foot in it. Obviously there's no replacement for displacement, but still. |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase na its all physics. small displacement = revs higher and peak hp rpms move up. the larger the displacement, naturally peak power rpms drop. ie big blocks vs small blocks are a great apples to apples example. |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase Truly wireless BT earbuds with magnetic charging case for running. Which reminds me, I need to call and ask my ortho if it's OK to run between now and my appointment. Sitting around waiting is driving me crazy. :roll: https://i.imgur.com/Ffcg9N7.jpg |
Re: Pics of your latest purchase Picked up a leftover 2017 DR-Z400S. Crawlers may be on a short hold until I can get some goodies thrown on this. https://i.imgur.com/vAoMX53.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/eizf4IL.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/Ax6egqL.jpg?1 |
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Eww, new ones are white...wth?? |
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Yep. Not sure why though, maybe because it's air cooled? The 650's are nice if your off roading is going to only be dirt roads and easy trails. They're pretty heavy compared to most other dual sports. My buddy had an XR650L when we were younger and it weighed what felt like a ton compared to my little YZ125. |
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