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Postby Luke » Wed May 07, 2008 8:18 am

Update:
Been using the last of remaining bits of motivation to get this thing done. A few things have been checked off the list over the past week.

The fuel system was completed:
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The engine is all hooked up and oh yeah... it runs!
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A nice bracket was made to hold the impact gun securely in the trunk:
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The spare tire setup was completed:
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A "PIP" pin allows quick release of the strap for easy access. Thanks to Michele "Mo" for sewing the heavy duty nylon webbing strap for me! check out her site at : http://www.moclimbin.com/index.html to see her selection of hand made climbing accessories, she also makes really nice handbags and hats.
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Postby max » Wed May 07, 2008 8:28 am

This looks like the rally car of a neat freak. :D
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Postby GRMPer » Wed May 07, 2008 9:49 am

very, very nice. I hope it makes it to STPR, I'm looking forward to seeing it (and photographing it)

we should set up a time before it runs so we can do a photoshoot before it gets too dirty.

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Postby paulh » Wed May 07, 2008 10:12 am

that looks awesome, the gold wheels/black car is a nice combo.

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Postby max » Wed May 07, 2008 10:19 am

That would be really sweet if I knew someone with a huge photo studio with a seamless background, so we could get some sweet studio shots.
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Postby saab90089 » Wed May 07, 2008 12:20 pm

WOW! It looks great!

I hope you guys and the new car can make it to Carlisle and/or STPR so I can check it out.

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Postby GRMPer » Wed May 07, 2008 12:21 pm

I hope to just shoot it against a woods background at STPR for an article in GRM...or at the very least, a sidebar to our Saab project.
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Postby max » Wed May 07, 2008 12:53 pm

It will look good at Sandblast against the sand.
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Postby GRMPer » Wed May 07, 2008 1:11 pm

Sandblast 09 is 10 months away...STPR is one.
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Postby max » Wed May 07, 2008 1:41 pm

Always gotta be difficult...
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Postby Luke » Wed May 07, 2008 2:20 pm

GRMPer wrote:Sandblast 09 is 10 months away...STPR is one.


I am a bit worried about STPR. I believe the car will be ready, but the combination of the entry fee, the need to buy a Hans device, the need to renew Rally America license, the need to pickup some sort of insurance policy (registration and logbook will say '75 for now :) ... but I got dropped from my "historic" policy recently) is going make it difficult :(
Oh and John is not available to co-drive that weekend... argg!
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Postby Crazyswede » Wed May 07, 2008 6:11 pm

Luke wrote:
GRMPer wrote:Sandblast 09 is 10 months away...STPR is one.


I am a bit worried about STPR. I believe the car will be ready, but the combination of the entry fee, the need to buy a Hans device, the need to renew Rally America license, the need to pickup some sort of insurance policy (registration and logbook will say '75 for now :) ... but I got dropped from my "historic" policy recently) is going make it difficult :(
Oh and John is not available to co-drive that weekend... argg!



I think you can rent the hans device. I could probably be talked into co-driving again....I will need to get a new helmet....let me know....
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Postby matt » Wed May 07, 2008 6:43 pm

Crazyswede wrote:
Luke wrote:
GRMPer wrote:Sandblast 09 is 10 months away...STPR is one.


I am a bit worried about STPR. I believe the car will be ready, but the combination of the entry fee, the need to buy a Hans device, the need to renew Rally America license, the need to pickup some sort of insurance policy (registration and logbook will say '75 for now :) ... but I got dropped from my "historic" policy recently) is going make it difficult :(
Oh and John is not available to co-drive that weekend... argg!



I think you can rent the hans device. I could probably be talked into co-driving again....I will need to get a new helmet....let me know....


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rent to own H&N

Postby fiasco » Wed May 07, 2008 7:08 pm

Only problem with doing the rental Hans and Franz device is that I think they're all those Hutchins or R3 or whatever devices, which I believe will be NO GOOD in Canada next year. They're going to an FIA approved H&N device and that means Hans or nothing at the moment.

So if you were to rent, it wouldn't be rent to own if you have plans north of the border. Also think of the ramifications of possibly needing multiple sets of holes in your skid lid for various restraints.

Sure wish they'd get these horse collars down to $99.95.

Food for thought, anyway. I hope you get the new car out soon, looks very cool.

Have fun at STPR, I'm skipping it this year. Got Baie, maybe Maine, and Defi on my list before kiddo number two arrives in early November. Somehow I doubt I'll make it to Tall Pines.

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Postby Crazyswede » Wed May 07, 2008 7:32 pm

Yeah, the Leatt brace which I bought for the motorcycle events (think Hans device for bikes) is about $400. Pricey but not to bad when considering the alternative.
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