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In the sixties, a friend of mine’s dad was an engineer at the Redstone Arsenal and worked on the Apollo program. :drool: I think he also worked on the earlier space programs such as Mercury and Gemini as I recall a photo hanging in their living room of him with JFK; wish I’d paid more attention to what I was looking at back then. :svengo: I remember that, at times, their whole family would leave town for several months and head to ‘the Cape’ where they would stay while his dad did whatever it was he did with those big wonderful Saturn V rockets. I lived the Apollo program vicariously through the photos and experiences my friend would share with me upon his return. Man, what a great era to have grown up in! How I miss sonic booms and the jet age. :cheers:

IMHO, this would be an excellent setup for the car's weight and power, but I think the Toyo 888's would be a better tire choice for the Stalker. Didn't you run those on the Elise? An added note: Mark Scott built this particular Stalker around the same time frame as mine (2007), so the article may be a bit dated. The article claims a 93" wheelbase for Mark's car. Mine is 92". Could you measure your wheelbase and reply? Thanks. :cheers:

coffee, I don't know how the neighbors would feel about it, but that mailbox needs flames. :cheers:

Mike, Running triple digits off-track in your Storker 'also' requires a helmet. May prevent balckout . . . just sayin'. :jester:

scannon, Thanks for the link. Absolutely awesome video, especially reentry! :flag: Would definitely like to see one of the photos you took . . . if you can share. :cheers:

Never had one, but I wonder if wearing polarized sunglasses would decrease the shadowing of the floaters; just a thought. Also, here is a good article on floaters that might help on decision making: http://www.m.webmd.com/eye-health/benign-eye-floaters

slomove, Great trailer! Still undecided on which way to go--open or enclosed. If I end up going with an open trailer, I will build an enclosure. Either way, I want protection from the elements, safety and security. :rofl:

Alan, Congratulations on getting the car back on the road!!!! :cheers: I'm certain the right guys will chime in on the toe issue. :smash:

Photos?

Oh, now you've gone and done it! :ack: SPOILER ALERT!!!! :smilielol5:

carsport, If I've looked at that trailer once, I've looked at it a dozen times or so. :jester: Nice trailer, but I'm with you on price :iagree: ; Dick is a bit north on money. As for being bolt together, I'd have to give the trailer a thorough going over for peace of mind. :smash:

Ditto. :jester:

I'm standing here laughing so hard I'm crying!!!! :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

Russ, Totally missed the front access door; I like it!!! :hurray:

Chain saw blade, aye? :jester:

Maybe it's sorta like the Hotel California . . . check out, but never leave? :rofl:

I think it'd be a hoot! And you can show me a good line through Rattlesnake! :jester: When you moving back?

Steve, Great looking trailer. Is that a custom build?

Andrew, Excellent points all around. Thanks for sharing . . . and for taking the time to do a bit of 'trailer' bench racing. :cheers:

Bill, Thanks for sharing the photo. I've been wanting to see a Seven on a Featherlite. This is one of the open trailers I'm considering if I go with an open trailer and build my own enclosure.

Manshoon11, Sounds like it's time for an LSx. Wait!! What was it you said about NEVER having more than 250HP? :jester:

When Chuck Norris drives autocross, Chuck Norris doesn't negotiate cones; cones negotiate Chuck Norris. Sorry, Ken, I just couldn't resist. :jester:

That encouraging! I'd have about two inches per side with a 7 footer. I'd sure like to see a photo if one is available. :cheers:

Tom, You and I are definitely on the same page. The 8'6" is wider than I want to go, but I also don't want to cut myself short on width. My width at the rear (outer fender-to-outer fender) is approximately 68" and the front (respectively) is about 65". I'd like to do 7' on width, but that might be a bit tight. :rofl:

Tom, My thoughts also on not cutting myself short. I'm starting to think maybe 18' min (possibly 16 with a V nose or similar). I'm also kicking around the 7' width vs. . . . ? As for my car, I hope it can live up to NJMP expectations. :ack: As for me, well, that's another story. :jester: