xcarguy

Saw it on the news last night; hilarious. Reminded me of the old Candid Camera that was hosted by Allen Funt . . . . Man, that was a lifetime ago!

Yep. :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Michael, You may want to check into the following post on the locost site. Might be right up your alley: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=16047

Any Video?

quote by bigdog "xcarguy, glad to see your frown got turned around." Yeah, I fat-fingered the iPhone.

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY ............ It has body roll ............. Where's my crow.

Some running/driving video might be a little more convincing. At the very least, I suppose the fluids have been changed twice now.

"escondidoron, I think the expression on the face of the individual in the right seat is the most significant part of the picture." Agreed.

Awesome car, and the attire astounding! TheDingo8MyBaby, I think the body roll in the shot may be a bit exaggerated by the camera angle. The shot seems a bit off level, look at the horizontal where the asphalt meets the grass. Maybe the photographer was running for their life.

Oops.

AndyB, Welcome to the forum. ):

As quoted by speedwagon: "At my place the Miata would be the first sold, The S1 is a greater pain in the butt (maintenance) but 1000% more fun." Spoken like a true 'car guy'.

Much mo betta! :cheers:

Link shows video to 'not' exist. Standing by . . . . . . . :lurk:

WOW!!!! Okay, I want to know your secret? Must be those svelte LED headlights. :jester:

Was there a pun in there somewhere? :jester:

Okay, I want one! :cheers:

I suppose they could have called it Zanus. :jester:

http://www.redlinecomponents.co.uk/ Another possible source (used them when I had my Birkin) http://www.raceline.co.uk/index.asp

:iagree: I've also built/rebuilt a few cars and I have NEVER been able to build a GOOD car within a company's advertised build budget. :iagree: Yep, fun cars. And it doesn't matter what's under the hood. :ack: Say it ain't so, Joe! Say it ain't so! JeffersonRaley, thanks again for compiling the chart. Suggestion: there is also another thread in General Discussion (Build vs. buy debate). That would be an excellent thread in which to also post your chart. To date, this thread has 631 views while Build vs. buy debate has 1,414 . . . both threads were started within two days of each other.

Twerd68, If you have the link to the video, please post it. Thanks.

Nice fab job, Jim . . . . shame about the bird, though. :smilielol5:

Bob, Can you post a photo of each? Thanks.

I feel your pain. :iagree:

JeffersonRaley, I’m providing the additional/supporting information here so all can see exactly from where I derived my conclusions. Regarding the information below pertaining to parasitic loss, others (much more knowledgeable than I) may choose to disagree with, or challenge, the parasitic loss value (as well as parasitic loss origin) I chose to use as this is very much a debatable topic. However, it should put us in the ballpark with my car. The empty weight of my car (per corner weighting) is approximately 1650 lb. (no driver, fuel or aero). With driver, fuel and aero added, track weight (again, per corner weighting) comes in right at 1900 lb. Current RWHP is 425 (chassis dyno measurement; 500 crank HP estimated). Power-to-weight values are listed at the end of this post. The 425RWHP number was achieved using a Comp Cams cam (custom grind), TEA Stage II heads (factory heads, modified), ported throttle body, 42 lb injectors and supporting modifications such as LS7 lifters, hardened push rods, headers, cold air intake, a conservative (street) speed density tune and all nonessential ancillaries removed. Prior to the aforementioned modifications, RWHP was measured at 370 (chassis dyno measurement). This number was achieved using a stock LS6 (all nonessential ancillaries removed), headers, a cold air intake and conservative (street) speed density tune. My personal observation has been that parasitic loss for an internal combustion engine (automotive application) can range anywhere from 12% to 21% (my observed/derived values per written articles, discussions, dyno sessions, etc.). It has also been debated as from where, or how exactly, parasitic loss is measured. Take my car for example; assuming a 15% parasitic loss value, if the 425RWHP (chassis dyno measurment) were to be viewed as being 85% of the power that was originally available at the crank, then my engine would be rated a 500 crank HP: • 500 x .85 = 425 or 425 + 75 (15% of 500) = 500 crank HP However, if the 425RWHP were viewed as being 85% of the total power available (15% more available at the crank than that measured at the wheels) then: • 425 + 63.75 (15% of 425) = 488.75 crank HP My personal view is that measured RWHP is a result of what was not lost (HP wise) between the crank and the wheels (as originally measured at the crank), thus, 425 being 85% of what was originally available at the crank. Therefore: • 425 / .85 = 500 crank HP Personally, I prefer using the 15% parasitic loss value as it tends to be just a bit more conservative than an interpolated value of 16.5% (interpolated from 12% to 21% values). So, once again, assuming a 15% parasitic loss between the crank and the rear wheels: • (Stock LS6) 370RWHP / .85 = 435 crank HP (rounded value) • (LS6 with modifications) 425RWHP / .85 = 500 crank HP (exact value) Power to weight values: • Stock LS6 and empty weight of 1650 lb: 1650 / 435 = 3.8 lb/crank HP (rounded value) • Stock LS6 and track weight of 1900 lb: 1900 / 435 = 4.4 lb/crank HP (rounded value) • Modified LS6 and empty weight of 1650 lb: 1650 / 500 = 3.3 lb/crank HP (exact value) • Modified LS6 and track weight of 1900 lb: 1900 / 500 = 3.8 lb/crank HP (exact value) As for cost, Scott Mineheart will build you a new Stalker with pricing and options reflected in the following list: • Low Mileage Naturally Aspirated 3.8 V6 with rebuilt T5 transmission. 200hp, 200lbft at wheels – $36,990 • Low Mileage L32 supercharged 3.8 V6 with rebuilt T5 transmission. 260hp, 300lbft at wheels – $37,490 • New crate LS1 5.7 V8 with T56 magnum 6 speed transmission 350hp, 350lbft – $44,990 • New crate LS3 6.2 V8 with T56 magnum 6 speed transmission. 430hp, 424lbft – $44,990 • New crate LS3 6.2 V8 Hot Cam with T56 magnum 6 speed transmission. 480hp, 475lbft – $45,390 • New crate LS3 6.2 V8 ASA Cam with T56 magnum 6 speed transmission. 525hp, 490lbft – $46,390 Options • Full roll cage – T-Bar or Halo style +$425 • Aluminum Shock upgrade +$200 • Electric in column power steering +$1099 • Fiberglass top (m-spec cage/windshield only) +$900 • Canvas top +$1200 • 6l80E Automatic 6 speed transmission (LS V8 only) +$1600 • ISIS electrical system with Tablet/phone interface +$2000 • Race Logic variable traction control +$2400 • Windshield wipers +$700 • A/C and Heat (XL only) +$2500 Obviously, an owner-built car will be cheaper than a factory-built version, and buying used will be cheaper still. :svengo: