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BuckyDoneGun posted:OK, that might make you happy, but for him, the guy who built and owns the car, sounds like keeping it aircooled would make it significantly worse for him. Seems he's got a good chassis and drivetrain for recovering broken off road rigs, in a body that has a style he likes. Why would he make his car worse just to keep some chucklefuck on the internet happy? I don't know, which is why we're having this conversation. Memento posted:you know you're absolutely right, turning a Corvair into an offroad recovery vehicle is dumb as poo poo, it's up there with doing something like looking for a 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 because you think it would make a very interesting land-speed racing car Look, I'm super happy you've taken the time to deep dive just to come out with the hottest of hot takes, but yes, by the rules governing land speed racing that is a very good choice of car for a specific class. At least do thorough homework if you're gonna come at someone. Fuckin' amateur hour here. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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antimatt posted:I don't know, which is why we're having this conversation. Cool, fine, you still understand which thread you're in, right? And how someone can find something cool about something different and that making GBS threads on it is very much the antithesis of the thread? Stop being a loving killjoy. Also, I flat out don't believe you about the AMC. He who asserts must prove. Also also, "I don't know, which is why we're having this conversation" This is a conversation that you started by dredging up a months-old post about something some people found cool. Do you really have nothing better to do with your time? Not everything has to be Binky, which is honestly one of the dumbest/coolest, over-the-top builds on the planet, and once they're finished will be discarded for something else, because the building is the thing to those guys. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST) Memento fucked around with this message at 12:41 on Dec 12, 2021 |
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antimatt posted:I don't know, which is why we're having this conversation. How do you feel about SuperFastMatt's Jaaaag?
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Humphreys posted:This is AWESOME
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antimatt posted:At least keep a theme. Aircooled? Maybe? Post cool aircooled off road itt.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Post cool aircooled off road itt. 
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Post cool aircooled off road itt. i probably let some watercooled or pavement related stuff slip in sorry not sorry           
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Earned my first probe! And now an honest attempt at replying as well as contributing to awesome car poo poo. StormDrain posted:How do you feel about SuperFastMatt's Jaaaag? I was wholly unaware of him. I found his youtube channel and he's doing a thing with an old Jag involving questionable electrical systems so I'd say he's on theme. However! He also has this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW2EJuP36vE and this one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U0Qd9aSl7M Memento posted:Cool, fine, you still understand which thread you're in, right? And how someone can find something cool about something different and that making GBS threads on it is very much the antithesis of the thread? Stop being a loving killjoy. And now the proof, kinda. If you've watched at least some of the two previous awesome car videos then welcome to the wonderful world of land speed racing. El Mirage is a dry lake outside of Barstow, CA. Head on over to https://scta-bni.org/ for more information. Now one of the things to consider about land speed racing that was brought up in the first video is that there are a lot of classes and those classes are broken down by chassis and engine. Looking at a list of records you'll see codes like XXF/BFS which is a special construction streamliner powered by a flathead V8 with aftermarket OHV heads on fuel with a supercharger. It's a mouthful. Classes get rather granular. So to the AMC. The first video features Speed Week out at Bonneville Salt Flats. There's several miles of distance to try to set a record, but the second video is mostly about El Mirage where you only have one and a third miles to accelerate so traction becomes more of an issue. If you dive into the rules a car can only use 4wd/awd if it was originally equipped with it. And a "classic" vehicle is a vehicle produced between 1928 and 1981. The smallest, most aerodynamic vehicle produced with factory 4wd between 1928 and 1981 is... the 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 coupe. Also it has a relatively large engine bay. You could run any number of large displacement engines in it and have the benefit of traction from 4wd which would allow you to set records at El Mirage. It would likely be run as a "classic blown gas coupe" or /CBGC, but it you got frisky and put a step pan (or belly pan) on it, or changed the bodywork ahead of the cowl it would be a /CBGALT or /CBGCC. There's also some nitpicky details about engine electronics for the class that is beyond the scope of this post but hey, check out the rule book. Land speed racing isn't widely known about but the people involved are very passionate about it. If you ever have the chance to go to one of the meets I highly recommend it. Check out any other videos you can find about El Mirage, Bonneville, SCTA or land speed racing in general.
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That's very cool. I watched those videos too and I wish I could take credit for connecting the dots, when I was going for another car swap done by a Matt to make a cheap dig.
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StormDrain posted:That's very cool. I watched those videos too and I wish I could take credit for connecting the dots, when I was going for another car swap done by a Matt to make a cheap dig. Hey, water under the bridge. I'm stoked you've been introduced to a new facet of awesome car poo poo.
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The ECTA is still staggering along, trying to keep LSR alive on the east coast as well. After losing Maxton and Wilmington, they’re now running standing miles at Blytheville International (lol) Airport in Arkansas.
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StormDrain posted:How do you feel about SuperFastMatt's Jaaaag? Dunno about them, but I love the Tesajaaaaag. Humphreys posted:This is AWESOME The concept of something that large doing stuff like that is staggering. The video of when one of the top Monster Truck drivers brought one to the Burn Yard on Hoonigan's channel was pretty enlightening - he goes into a lot of how the truck works and how it's driven. quote:Also what I actually meant to post was this local spotto: I don't know whether I like the rotary option of the Rover V8 option better. Can I have one of each?
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Darchangel posted:Dunno about them, but I love the Tesajaaaaag. I really enjoyed him slapping it together and taking it for a drive. He's moving too fast though! It makes me feel slow on my own projects.
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StormDrain posted:I really enjoyed him slapping it together and taking it for a drive. He's moving too fast though! It makes me feel slow on my own projects. Film that poo poo and get sweet yout-tube $$ so you can quit your day job, and you could work faster, too. Flipside is keeping up with the gravy train.
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We need to go back to individual badges for car models and graphics packages which include little descriptions that translate poorly from Japanese into English but are quite sweet when they are. https://twitter.com/patricksmcmahon/status/1470595678615351299?s=20
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Darchangel posted:The concept of something that large doing stuff like that is staggering. The video of when one of the top Monster Truck drivers brought one to the Burn Yard on Hoonigan's channel was pretty enlightening - he goes into a lot of how the truck works and how it's driven. I know I've said this before, but if you ever have the chance to witness a Monster Truck Rally, TAKE IT. It's some of the most fun I've ever had seated in an arena. The entire 'sport' is designed for 10-year-old boys and their Dads, but it's a riot. Non-stop entertainment.
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Mister Speaker posted:I know I've said this before, but if you ever have the chance to witness a Monster Truck Rally, TAKE IT. It's some of the most fun I've ever had seated in an arena. The entire 'sport' is designed for 10-year-old boys and their Dads, but it's a riot. Non-stop entertainment. Just make sure there isn’t a roof on the place. I saw a monster truck show in Madison square garden and ended up around the level of the exhaust cloud
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Darchangel posted:Dunno about them, but I love the Tesajaaaaag. How about the 4.0L V8 Toyota Supercharged version?
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Mister Speaker posted:I know I've said this before, but if you ever have the chance to witness a Monster Truck Rally, TAKE IT. It's some of the most fun I've ever had seated in an arena. The entire 'sport' is designed for 10-year-old boys and their Dads, but it's a riot. Non-stop entertainment. We're taking my stepdaughter and niece to one next month.
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Right, so "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is awesome" but "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is stupid", got it.
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Tax The Rich appears to be back after a long hiatus https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXd-WPVASpm
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Humphreys posted:How about the 4.0L V8 Toyota Supercharged version? I did not see that. This is acceptable as well.
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MetaJew posted:Tax The Rich appears to be back after a long hiatus Holy poo poo!
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stone soup posted:i probably let some watercooled or pavement related stuff slip in sorry not sorry Hngh that doka synchro… sometimes I browse the classifieds in thesamba.com and just get sooo tempted but all the good ones are in Switzerland or Oregon
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When you're whipping about in a Lamborghini with a bunch of Yakuza guys but want to keep it 'subtle' https://twitter.com/midnightdorifto/status/1471178330162429953?s=20 https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tgs-guide-japan/inside-diamante-encrusted-world-anija Olympic Mathlete fucked around with this message at 19:22 on Dec 15, 2021 |
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Memento posted:Right, so "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is awesome" but "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is stupid", got it. I mean, yeah. It's like the difference between porn and art. I can't technically draw that line with typed words but I know it when I see it.
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Memento posted:Right, so "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is awesome" but "this piece of poo poo old car with massive modifications from the original to a completely different purpose is stupid", got it. I'd be justified in ramping given you are continuing to argue after the warning and the sixxer, but ..... lets do this another way? Post awesome car poo poo or it's a week long probation. Make it good because the thread gets to vote. ALSO Thread is now  . *Every* post must have awesome car poo poo in it till New Year. 
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I think the Factory Five F9 is going to be a pretty drat sweet-rear end ride. Designed around being able to fit an LS based V12. https://youtu.be/LYNliMcHd1U
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Every time I see one I'm reminded just how much I like the plain old VE SS front and rear bumpers, and by extension how simple the V8 Supercar was. If I was ever to do a Commodore build, it would start there and include Supercar influences. Imagine a Commodore GT3 or something. Would definitely have centre lock Supercar wheels too. Maybe with the new Z06 motor? Make the front splitter a seperate exposed carbon part, big honking carbon diffuser up the back cut into the SS rear bumper. French cut an LED rear rain light into the boot lid as a 3rd brake light. Either no rear wing or a big gently caress off one, maybe newer swan neck style. Side pipes for sure. 
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I’m no expert, but I don’t think that’s efficiently putting its power down.
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Beep beep!  https://twitter.com/tomwookieford/status/1471408749864796160?s=20 *edit: the outside is a gorgeous colour and the interior is INCREDIBLY LOUD but it seems like everything that isn't wood is leather covered, there' more photos in the thread and holy hell they went all out. The cigarette lighter for example is covered in leather. The bezels. The seat controls. The fuckin' wiper knob.  https://twitter.com/dsgolson/status/1471316345354547201?s=20 Olympic Mathlete fucked around with this message at 13:20 on Dec 16, 2021 |
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Good god, he's not even unironic with the interior https://twitter.com/dsgolson/status/1471317055672446976
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I'm just gonna post a picture to avoid a probabtion. If I get one anyway, let the prob pic be of that interior.
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