I had a forum visitor today

[slngsht]

Robert O. Urfer stopped by to pick up my old BBS wheels and RA1 tires, and go for a joy ride in frankn7 :thumbs:

 

If any forum member stops by my house, there is an obligatory picture

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1695743674_CIMG1703.JPG

[soareyes]

Nice skid pad you have in front of your house! How many g's you pull?

[slngsht]

neighbor across the street is a cop :nonod:

[locost7018]

Bummer! When does he go to work??? Russ

[slngsht]

She... all hours... she works undercover.

[Al N.]

Did Robert O have the same reaction (pure joy) that Jon C. did?

[slngsht]

I couldn't show him the full effect around here. No suitable roads.

Jon C.'s reaction was priceless. :lol:

[solder_guy]

Did Robert pick up all the Rotus goodies?

 

Rob

 

[slngsht]

just wheels and tires... I still have Aarms, spindles, rear discs, new pads.

[solder_guy]

just wheels and tires... I still have Aarms, spindles, rear discs, new pads.

 

He didn't get the rear discs rear end? Why not?

 

Rob

[slngsht]

May be he can tell you... I didn't ask why

[MHKflyer52]

Maybe you should let your neighbor drive Franklin 7 around that nice skid pad...It even has a bench for spectators and shade....how cool is that.

[Robert O. Urfer]

 

The trip to Maryland was worth every minute just to have a ride in Mazda's car. Plus a great deal on some parts. He gave me a great ride.:hurray: All I could say was wow and thank you. I equate it to as much fun as skydiving except on four wheels. Scary fast:eek: I can't thank Mazda enough for the ride and the great deal on parts. As for why I did not pick up the rear axle. I decided if I am going to upgrade i should have a limited slip so I am holding out.

 

I also stopped at Dennis Hedges place on the way down. What a beautiful setting. It reminded me of a plce I went in England that was actually a chop shop for Ford Sierra Cosworths.

 

It took me 18 hours round trip with a few stops but the trip was great. I now have my wheels mounted and will mount my cycle fenders this week. The new wheels look great and fill out the car much better than my old skinny 14x6 wheels did.

 

Thanks again :cheers:

 

Robert

[slngsht]

glad it worked out. you will LOVE the RA-1s... they are great tires.

[solder_guy]

I also stopped at Dennis Hedges place on the way down.

 

How was your visit to Dennis Hedges' Short Mountain Enterprises shop? Did you buy the hood latches that he has for sale?

 

Rob

 

[Robert O. Urfer]

Dennis was very nice. i did not stick around long. I asked him about the latches he sells and he said they would not fit my application. I suggest we go through the U.K. and get those. i was kind of time crunched so i could not hang out at Dennis's and see all he had in his garage. i can say what a beautiful peaceful place to live and work on cars. i would like to retire to place like that:cheers: