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04-15-2011, 10:00 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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For fear of Chas' further wrath, I'd better not get a 4th set of wheels for my car. He might ridicule me more and my poor self esteem just can't take any more hits.
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04-15-2011, 10:22 AM
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I just may throw my hat in the ring and order a set on purely speculative purposes. Someone will want a full set down the road, and unobtainium has its price. 
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04-15-2011, 10:27 AM
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Did you say unobtanium? I'll need to know how many ounces you will be needing before I fire up the smelter.
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04-15-2011, 10:37 AM
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I've conducted group buys before (on other forums). The moment you try to wind down the process, 10 others jump in and want the same thing (word eventually gets out). That's why I'm starting to believe that this particular effort has some teeth to it, and I might as well speculate. Better to have 60 (80?) or so pounds of finely molded magnesium stored in my garage rafters than a stale pile of greenbacks sitting at some too-big-to-fail institution paying me crumbs. Plus it's more fun that way and you only live once.
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04-15-2011, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
After nearly 16,000 views, nearly 500 posts and 34 pages, I would have to agree with this sentiment.
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No matter how trite, hackneyed, non-productive, masturbatory, irritating or wrath-filled it is, you've got to admit it's more stimulating than the endless carp on the homepage lately.
Even the Village Idiot has ceased looking for people to denigrate and inflame... 
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04-15-2011, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ACademic
That's why I'm starting to believe that this particular effort has some teeth to it, and I might as well profit off it.
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Wha? Huh? I thought you were WAY too smart to say something like that. 
We're all gums at this point. We're looking into dentures at this point. The teeth have all been worn down.
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04-15-2011, 10:44 AM
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Until I see a fat lady with horns enter the stage, the possibility is still on.
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04-15-2011, 10:47 AM
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Quote:
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Until I see a fat lady with horns enter the stage, the possibility is still on.
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Please refer to Page 27, Post #392. 
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04-15-2011, 10:50 AM
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You probably posted that when you were just having a bad day.
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04-15-2011, 10:51 AM
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Even the Village Idiot has ceased looking for people to denigrate and inflame... |
Ya think maybe he's out driving his car???
What's the current proposed price for a set of these wheels?
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04-15-2011, 11:08 AM
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Ya think maybe he's out driving his car???
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Only if the haberdasher has reopened...
Last I saw was Kress' $4400 per set ransom given 25 sets. Rodney may remember better.
You could get a 400+ CFM set of BlueThunder heads, save 44 pounds too (like the wheels would) and find 75HP for that $$$...
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04-15-2011, 11:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
You could get a 400+ CFM set of BlueThunder heads, save 44 pounds too (like the wheels would) and find 75HP for that $$$...
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Okay, you talked me into it. Send me $4000, I got the $400 covered.
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04-15-2011, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACademic
Better to have 60 (80?) or so pounds of finely molded magnesium stored in my garage rafters than a stale pile of greenbacks sitting at some too-big-to-fail institution paying me crumbs. Plus it's more fun that way and you only live once.
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AC, just remember that magnesium never sleeps. You would have to pack them in an airtight container or bag, but first spray them down with Gibbs Brand protectant.
Fran's price was $4,000 for a set, if ordered on or before March 1, 2011. And $4,400 after that date. I wonder if Fran would do them faster if $5,000 per set was the set price?
As for the Blue Thunder heads, they have raised exhaust ports and your headers and exhaust system would need some "tweaking." So you didn't add that cost into your calculations.
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04-15-2011, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
As for the Blue Thunder heads, they have raised exhaust ports and your headers and exhaust system would need some "tweaking." So you didn't add that cost into your calculations.
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JEEZE! Don't encourage him ya boob!
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04-15-2011, 11:49 AM
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JEEZE! Don't encourage him ya boob!
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There you go again. Calling me dumb or maybe you literally meant a breast.
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04-15-2011, 12:01 PM
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There are worse things to be called than boobs...
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04-15-2011, 12:05 PM
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I think Patrick is on Spring Break. You would think he has every Internet device known to mankind. In fact, I think he said that some time back.
I think we should hit Darren up for 4 sets. He has two Kirkhams and both need two sets of shoes each. At least.
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04-15-2011, 12:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
I think Patrick is on Spring Break. You would think he has every Internet device known to mankind. In fact, I think he said that some time back.
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Of course I'm here. I'm just waiting for the UPS man. 
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04-15-2011, 01:17 PM
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Is it time to move this thread to the Lounge? 
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04-15-2011, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACademic
... I'm starting to believe that this particular effort has some teeth to it, and I might as well speculate. Better to have 60 (80?) or so pounds of finely molded magnesium stored in my garage rafters than a stale pile of greenbacks sitting at some too-big-to-fail institution paying me crumbs. Plus it's more fun that way and you only live once.
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Are you saying what I think you're saying? +1 for ACademic
No one could call you AC anemic with an act of bravery like that. I'll even supply the polybags and dessicant packets.
Oh, baby. Here we go again!
I'm getting my second wind.
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