[spookypt]

Craig and Phil, the main reasons for the auto were $'s. Not to mention the auto set up was race proven! Clutches are expensive and boxes costly to replace. With the auto we can swap the valve bodies etc pretty quick and throw in a new auto (from stock) fairly quickly and with limited expense. Although everything costs as we all know. May not be as much fun (?) but for now for me the least amount of things I need to concentrate on the better... We are making this car safe first and quick 2nd. That's what I tell my wife to be anyway!!! It will have more than enough HP, HUGE brakes and great safety to make a good "Fun" package. It's all about maximising fun and cheap easy racing!!!

Now, as the forum is as good a place as any.....let it be well known to all that I am the Novice/Learner to this deal... I certainly make no claims to being anything but a bloke who wants to learn the art of driving fast and safe under Scotts guidance. I will be trying hard but only against myself to become quicker. Scotty certainly has his own goals.... and while lap times will no doubt be very very different, the quest for maximised fun and minimal cost is our joint focus and goal!

Yee haa, bring on the Nats...

P.S. I have to say that throughout the build fibreglassing and sanding has been my main chore.... I am HOPEFUL that the sander will soon be replaced with a spray gun and I won't EVER have to sand a car EVER again......

SpookyPT