FE ONLY OR 514ci. CRATE IN YOUR,....COBRA ?

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Is there a nice way of saying,....You're a Smartass and you're ERA is a piece of crap ?
Hum,.....? Let me know.

My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways.

Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.

If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question.

In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for.

[FUNFER2]

Originally Posted by Dimis

My understanding is he's a lawyer, which if true, means he's no doubt been called worse, and in worse ways.

Some could perceive him as one who likes pissing on the parade, others could term his comments the voice of reason. Same coin, but a different view.

If you remove any emotion, and give him the benefit of doubt about having any prior knowledge of your car (as he mentioned), then even the most die hard would likely concede its a prudent question.

In any case, I'm glad to hear both you and your car can handle the numbers your aiming for.

Ok, I see, I undrstand now. My father was a lawyer, and was also a smartass !

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Ok, I see, I understand now.

Not trying to rain on your parade, but it's possible that you may not be seeing the fiscal realities clearly. And, if that's the case, there are probably other clouds on your horizon... like whether the other parts in your car will hold up or not. A Pollyanna approach, be it in business or Cobra drive trains, rarely succeeds.

[Bernica]

Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!

Yep, and while Pollyanna and Jack Bruce were both glad, a twisted half-shaft would have made them both quite sad.

[FUNFER2]

I probably have more experience building and racing cars than a lot of you.

I started drag racing at 17, and built a Pro-Street Camaro.
468ci Ratt, 600 HP, Muncie Rock Crusher, Narrowed Ford 9". High 10 sec car.

Started racing Karts as a child, on to 100cc shifter Karts, Mini Sprints to the 360/410 Sprint Cars, that would definitely scare the hell out of you guys.

So, why am I getting all this crap from you two ?

If you can't stop being critical and not positive to this build, then just quit responding, I'm tired of you.

I'm trying to get my "high sprit for life" back after getting scammed and all my bad health issue's, and your not helping. If you don't have anything good to say, then don't speak at all.

May not look great today, but back in the day, my car was cool.
And built most of it myself.

[Bernica]

Hell dude. Wasn't trying to get on you! I only responded in the spirit of letting others know. I know you know what you are doing for sure! BTW, that's a nice car you have there!

[Bernica]

[quote=FUNFER2;1398303]I probably have more experience building and racing cars than a lot of you.

I started drag racing at 17, and built a Pro-Street Camaro.
468ci Ratt, 600 HP, Muncie Rock Crusher, Narrowed Ford 9". High 10 sec car.

Started racing Karts as a child, on to 100cc shifter Karts, Mini Sprints to the 360/410 Sprint Cars, that would definitely scare the hell out of you guys.

So, why am I getting all this crap from you two ?

If you can't stop being critical and not positive to this build, then just quit responding, I'm tired of you.

I'm trying to get my "high sprit for life" back after getting scammed and all my bad health issue's, and your not helping. If you don't have anything good to say, then don't speak at all.

May not look great today, but back in the day, my car was cool.
And built most of it myself.

Is that a "back half" car? Looks like you tubbed the wheel wells. Again, very nice...

[scottj]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

... May not look great today, but back in the day, my car was cool.
And built most of it myself.

Kevin, It still looks cool today. '78 Z28 was my first car... mint California car and I hacked it all up making it into a race car.

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by Bernica

There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!

Right here....

[scottj]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Just something to keep in mind, which I'm sure you are aware of....

Sticky tyres (Avons) with huge TQ and HP on pavement can = twisted axles and other broken hard parts all the way up the line. There is a great pic somewhere on this site of a half-shaft that looks like a pretzel!

I just did one a few weeks ago... on Michelin street tires... short-shifting 2nd-3rd... who says you can't put power to the ground in these cars.

[patrickt]

... but if we just look on the "sunny side," that little twisty gives us all a wonderful opportunity to upgrade our parts (since it didn't put us in to a tree and kill us).

[Bernica]

Both great pics and they say it all!!
SFI scatter shield bellhousings, driveshaft hoop(s) etc are all a must!
These pics are the facts in evidence....
Thanks for sharing.