Mondo

Man, you've really put a lot of work into this car. Would of liked to see your end result. Someone is going to get a great package.

Glad you had a good time. Yeah, that one can be tricky... the left hander before that sweeping right up the rise (clockwise) catches me the most.

Hey Jim, How'd the day go?

I like it!

Same thing going on here... Lots of layoffs in the oilfields around Bakersfield. Good luck

Thanks Bruce... Sent you a PM

It's to be expected that we bought our cars for several different reasons.... apparently mine is to walk by it in the garage while I take care of the other 4 cars that are daily drivers and pay for two kids in college;) Hopefully this is the year I get it back on the road. But no marathons for me either.

I love rally racing... never to young to start;)

A couple classics: A farmer goes out one day and buys a brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The new rooster struts over to the old rooster and says, "OK old fart, time for you to retire." The old rooster replies, "Come on, surely you cannot handle ALL of these chickens. Look what it has done to me. Can't you just let me have the two old hens over in the corner?" The young rooster says, "Beat it: You are washed up and I am taking over." The old rooster says, "I tell you what, young stud. I will race you around the farmhouse. Whoever wins gets the exclusive domain over the entire chicken coop." The young rooster laughs. "You know you don't stand a chance old man. So, just to be fair I will give you a head start." The old rooster takes off running. About 15 seconds later the young rooster takes off running after him. They round the front porch of the farmhouse and the young rooster has closed the gap. He is already about 5 inches behind the old rooster and gaining fast. The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting in his usual spot on the front porch when he sees the roosters running by. He grabs his shotgun and -BOOM - He blows the young rooster to bits. The farmer sadly shakes his head and says, "Dammit.......third gay rooster I’ve bought this month." A man returns home a day early from a business trip. It's after midnight. While en route home, he asks the cabby if he would be a witness. The man suspects his wife is having an affair, and he wants to catch her in the act. For $100, the cabby agrees. Quietly arriving home, the husband and cabby tip toe into the bedroom. The husband switches on the lights, yanks the blanket back and there is his wife in bed with another man! The husband puts a gun to the naked man's head. The wife shouts, 'Don't do it! I lied when I told you I inherited money. HE paid for the Porsche I gave you. HE paid for your football season ticket. HE paid for our house at the lake. HE paid for our country club membership, and he even pays my Credit Card bill!' Shaking his head from side-to-side, the husband lowers the gun. He looks over at the cabby and says, 'What would you do? The cabby replies, 'I'd cover him with that blanket before he catches a f!$%ing cold.’

Wow, you've done a tremendous amount of custom work to get it just right. Someone is going to get a heck of a deal when they see all the labor you put into this. Can't imagine what your custom house will be like;)

I bought the soft top when I got the car. I was told it's all there but needs some final adjustments. Never put it on. I'm keeping mainly for resale but if you need a template (top, doors, metal frame etc..) your welcome to borrow it. I'm about 20 minutes from Buttonwillow, in Bakersfield. PM me.

Yeah, I have power pedals and there's a big rod that slide out the front of that cover... someday want to figure a way to seal all that up; mainly from the heat. Probably should buy one of those circle vents that twist open and closed to let heat in in the winter time.

I'm sure there was a lot of head scratching to get it to this point. Congrats!

I could never get the VTEC going with stock ECU... Went with AEM and a tune from Bisimoto http://bisimoto.com/2015/ (he'll try to talk you into a turbo;)). I'm sure there's an AEM authorized tuner in NorCal, think there's one in Santa Rosa. Anyway, things are much better enginewise and there are some interesting options with the unit too. Bought an extended harness and put the ECM in the back as well.

Don't worry, I'm sure the Democrats one will be just as funny

Looks nice... can you tell me the interior dimensions of your trailer (Ultra=lite is a tad bigger)?

Boy time flies... I remember when you first got it. Glad you put it to good use... and it's all the better for it. Wish I could say the same (car is sitting way too much), so I'm keeping mine until I have more time for it. Good luck on the sale. Someone will get a fantastic ride.

Looks great... Makes me want to get mine out of mothballs. Dang college kids taking all my money;)

Listen to this... words to live by

I'm running 17x8 & 17X9 (offset 35mm in front & 43mm rear. Tires are 225/45 & 275/40. It's probably more show than go but I like flush filled out fenders. I don't know if my axle width is any wider/narrower due to the STI vs WRX rear end. I'm going to go small tires soon, they take a long time to warm up and I'm sure lighter would be better.

I don't think anyone has put as many miles on their 7 as you... wish I had half your ingenuity. If I ever get around to it, I will try this type of top

The turbo encabulator

What's the difference between a tire and 365 condoms? Ones a Goodyear, the other's a great year!

Aussie comedian has interesting take on our gun laws... even if you disagree, you should hear him out (middle part is pretty funny) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP3HJVp3n9c

I was pretty adventuresome before kids (started family late 30s)... then I hung up most risky things for the kids sake, and the fact that kids are money pits;) Now it's getting to be "my time" again so I echo pretty much the consensus... go fast at the right time/place with more safety gear.