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08-11-2008, 10:39 PM
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08-11-2008, 10:45 PM
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08-13-2008, 03:05 PM
#410
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I did.
And yes, despite my dismal showing at ECR, my car is competitive. No LSD, original un-opened 178k motor and old RA-1's
http://www.mylaps.com/results/showru...478&perclass=1
Like I said, purely MY opinion and observations. Don't get your knickers in a twist.
And yes, despite my dismal showing at ECR, my car is competitive. No LSD, original un-opened 178k motor and old RA-1's
http://www.mylaps.com/results/showru...478&perclass=1
Like I said, purely MY opinion and observations. Don't get your knickers in a twist.
I've loved watching the progress of your build on Pelican, but lets be honest, its not an experience very many other people could duplicate. The rest of the world is comfortably over $30K.
I've raced an SC bodied car for some time now and am 99% done with my SPBOX build. There may be many reasons to argue an SC over an SPBOX, build and running costs are not on that list.
08-13-2008, 08:40 PM
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So to build an SC for under $30K all I have to do is gain years of experience as an airline mechanic, have access to materials and the machine shop at Southwest, and then convince Buckley to hire me and give me access to his shop?
I've loved watching the progress of your build on Pelican, but lets be honest, its not an experience very many other people could duplicate. The rest of the world is comfortably over $30K.
I've raced an SC bodied car for some time now and am 99% done with my SPBOX build. There may be many reasons to argue an SC over an SPBOX, build and running costs are not on that list.
I've loved watching the progress of your build on Pelican, but lets be honest, its not an experience very many other people could duplicate. The rest of the world is comfortably over $30K.
I've raced an SC bodied car for some time now and am 99% done with my SPBOX build. There may be many reasons to argue an SC over an SPBOX, build and running costs are not on that list.
You are right. I do not consider myself any kind of super mechanic or anything but I have acquired skills and knowledge over the years that made building my own race car possible. I guess maybe because I am not afraid to tackle any job on the car completely by myself, I think that others also think that way.
BTW, SWA doesn't have a machine shop but I did use the bead blaster once or twice! And 99% of the work I do on my car is at the house in my hot little garage.
It's all good my friend. You race your Boxster and I'll race my SC and we'll both have a blast then go have a beer and talk about how you passed me.
Here's a pic you'll enjoy.
08-13-2008, 09:28 PM
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So to build an SC for under $30K all I have to do is gain years of experience as an airline mechanic, have access to materials and the machine shop at Southwest, and then convince Buckley to hire me and give me access to his shop?
I've loved watching the progress of your build on Pelican, but lets be honest, its not an experience very many other people could duplicate. The rest of the world is comfortably over $30K.
I've raced an SC bodied car for some time now and am 99% done with my SPBOX build. There may be many reasons to argue an SC over an SPBOX, build and running costs are not on that list.
I've loved watching the progress of your build on Pelican, but lets be honest, its not an experience very many other people could duplicate. The rest of the world is comfortably over $30K.
I've raced an SC bodied car for some time now and am 99% done with my SPBOX build. There may be many reasons to argue an SC over an SPBOX, build and running costs are not on that list.
I think it's Do it yourself, < $30K. Write a check, > $40k. Which really is not in disagreement with what you are saying other than I think it's not that hard for the average mechanically inclined to accomplish. It's really the knowledge of what to do that's most important. That's where our friends and contacts in PCA, Rennlist, Pelican, etc.... make it possible.
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08-13-2008, 09:36 PM
#414
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SWA911
I recognize that color scheme.....Is that newborn baby **** green?
Yeah I know my school bus yellow is not much better, but when you are as slow as I am you better stand out!
I recognize that color scheme.....Is that newborn baby **** green?
Yeah I know my school bus yellow is not much better, but when you are as slow as I am you better stand out!
08-13-2008, 10:15 PM
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Every time I saw it all I could think was "GO ARMY!"
Steve thanks for your support. Don't sell yourself short......you are a super mechanic (all except for the garage with A/C........ you *****)
Steve thanks for your support. Don't sell yourself short......you are a super mechanic (all except for the garage with A/C........ you *****)
08-13-2008, 11:06 PM
#416
Burning Brakes
You are right. I do not consider myself any kind of super mechanic or anything but I have acquired skills and knowledge over the years that made building my own race car possible. I guess maybe because I am not afraid to tackle any job on the car completely by myself, I think that others also think that way.
BTW, SWA doesn't have a machine shop but I did use the bead blaster once or twice! And 99% of the work I do on my car is at the house in my hot little garage.
It's all good my friend. You race your Boxster and I'll race my SC and we'll both have a blast then go have a beer and talk about how you passed me.
Here's a pic you'll enjoy.
BTW, SWA doesn't have a machine shop but I did use the bead blaster once or twice! And 99% of the work I do on my car is at the house in my hot little garage.
It's all good my friend. You race your Boxster and I'll race my SC and we'll both have a blast then go have a beer and talk about how you passed me.
Here's a pic you'll enjoy.
Maybe we should get JW a sticker "G.I. Jay the SPBOX hero!!!"
08-13-2008, 11:41 PM
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08-14-2008, 12:02 AM
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The Penguin King
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Admittedly with lots of solicited advice from Jeff (SWA911), I'm building a D class SC in my hot little garage too. OK, So I have a window unit and it's really pretty cool in there, actually. Anyway, I'm on a very well planned budget which so far looks to come in well under $30k total including the fresh motor donor. It will be a very similar car to Jeff's with top notch equipment. I'm no super mechanic and I've never done this before. I'm finding deals on Ebay and these forums, even for new parts. I will only hire out the cage and suspension final setup and that's it. Unless of course I really screw something up, which could happen.
I think it's Do it yourself, < $30K. Write a check, > $40k. Which really is not in disagreement with what you are saying other than I think it's not that hard for the average mechanically inclined to accomplish. It's really the knowledge of what to do that's most important. That's where our friends and contacts in PCA, Rennlist, Pelican, etc.... make it possible.
I think it's Do it yourself, < $30K. Write a check, > $40k. Which really is not in disagreement with what you are saying other than I think it's not that hard for the average mechanically inclined to accomplish. It's really the knowledge of what to do that's most important. That's where our friends and contacts in PCA, Rennlist, Pelican, etc.... make it possible.
, but I could have done that without the car build.
08-14-2008, 12:07 AM
#419
Three Wheelin'
Every time I saw it all I could think was "GO ARMY!"
PS: Yeah, Watkins is bringing the Powderpuff Girls car
I actually podiumed up there in the Cup when I had a car I knew how to drive. It should be an interesting weekend
08-14-2008, 12:59 AM
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