Hank

Based on that math the Space Shuttle Columbia memorial should be a 30 million acre tract. (no disrespect for those that lost lives, it's just a simple comparison)

"$750 for a tow truck to retrieve it?! I'll give you $100 to push it over the railing."

May 21st at 8 AM CST.

WOOO WHOOOOO! STREET LEGAL AT LAST! Trooper looked at the car for 5 minutes. I didn't have to make anything work. He didn't even check the VIN on the chassis. I opened the hood, he spit some skoal on the ground, and he wrote down a few things onto a report. He talked a bit about a Hayabusa that he owned, and that was it. She stayed on the trailer and never moved. No appointment. I showed up at 4:15pm and they close at 4:30pm. After he gave me the document to take to DMV for my plate they were closed already. I will go pay TTL tomorrow morning at DMV. First street drive tomorrow. First car show this Saturday. First race? Who knows... :D

That is one fine car. He outdid himself on that one. I hope it matches the renderings exactly.

Why couldn't this bastard have had a mama that didn't make him wear his seatbelt when he was younger, and a car pulled out in front of them? Where was Darwin early in McTear's life? Damnit. This sucks.

Congrats Skip!

Wow, I'll take a freeby like that any day! ehhehe

Whoa! Cool photo. Maybe that's why I didn't build her to autox. I'm more of a lapping day guy. No cones.

Thanks! I think I'm going to cry when I get my first rock chip. Even with all of the preparation to prevent the inevitable (8 mil clear shield paint protectant film, sacrificial carbon fiber protective pieces, etc) damage will still occur. I guess I'm just second guessing the gelcoat fiberglass to be able to take the abuse of track days and some street duty. It's so much easier to repair a metal bodied Se7en after years of abuse, but I may have gained a weight advantage by using the fiberglass body. I still love her though!

I added over 3 entries to the build diary. Quite a few pictures and progress over the last few weeks. I get my speedometer calibrated on a local chassis dyno probably tomorrow. After that is inspection by the State Police. I bought insurance from American Collectors last week. Almost there! After inspection: remove reverse box and replace with drive shaft kit w/ carrier bearing, install FlatShifter paddle shift kit, install Carbon Mods dash.

I have not found an insurer that will give me basic coverage as well as coverage for timed events or racing of any kind for my Se7en. The path is leading towards a separate policy for track days and the primary coverage for street use.

Never underestimate the power of a weather balloon at ground level. hehe

No air dates posted yet?

There's a new Pirate moving coming out this summer. It's rated "ARRRRRRR!"

Am I crazy due to lack of sleep or should the GMC logo on your truck not be backwards? It's a backup camera facing the rear, not a forward-facing camera through a mirror. Huh. I'd love to see the final product when you get it completed. Can you list the entire camera and recording setup?

I just insured my Westfield Megabusa with American Collectors Insurance. $40k agreed amount. 2500 miles/year limit. $536/year. Hagerty's wanted $709 for the same policy. One step closer to driving her on the street!

BAAAA HAHAHAHAH. I didn't see that one coming at all, scannon. Heard the little johnny before.

I got bored and photoshopped the wheels above on your car. I hope you don't mind? http://www.hanksmegabusa.com/images/ultralite-evilromeo.jpg

http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_5044.sized.jpg Unique, Vibram FiveFinger shoes below: http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_4967.sized.jpg

I stumbled onto these pictures from SVTPerformance.com/forums. Auto-x pics from Lincoln airport - 04/26/09 http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_4876.sized.jpg http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_4880.sized.jpg http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_5002.sized.jpg http://www.1320video.com/img/AutoXLAP426/IMG_5040.sized.jpg

Such breathtaking scenery. Only thing around here for viewing pleasure are crawfish boils and house trailers. No mountains to speak of. Hell, my house is only 23 feet above sea level (120 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico).

^^^ d'oh!

Although the top speed of a police cruiser isn't that significant the speed of a Motorola radio cannot be matched by automobile. -Hank