Took her for a spin for the first time in 4 years! What a BEAST! Now with Pictures!
The car is finally done. I had it at the alignment shop for the past day while they adjusted the suspension. I swung by on my way home to see if it was done and it was. The first thing the guy asked me is where did I get the blower and how much was it because he had to get one. He warned me my car was fast and not to punch it unless it was facing straight down the road. It surprised him with the throttle response.
He backed it off the rack and left it idling in the parking lot while I walked over. I sat down buckled up and then slowly started out of the parking lot. I gently drove and then shifted into second then smashed the pedal. (Did I say that I was going to drive this thing like I stole it yet?) The tires started smoking instantly and did not stop until I let off the gas. I took the next corner went a block with the biggest darn grin you have ever seen. Then decided to head back to the shop because I had to run home.
As I started down the road I cruized in 1st then hammered it again in second, then again while shifting into third. All I heard was the engine revving and the smell of burnt rubber. It smoked the tires in second and third. I got a little scared to try it in 4th gear. I just backed off and went back to the shop.
OMG! This thing is faster than I ever expected.
I can't wait to get more seat time! I was going to have the tow truck haul it home for me but he got stuck in traffic and will have to get it to me tomorrow.
The car is finally done and I will post some pictures of it when it comes home. It turned out better than I thought it ever would. Thanks for all the help over the past year +. You guys were a big help.
I think I will go get a vanity plate for my car. I was thinking of 1COOL68 or BLOWN68. What do you guys think and do you have any other suggestions?
The car is finally done. I had it at the alignment shop for the past day while they adjusted the suspension. I swung by on my way home to see if it was done and it was. The first thing the guy asked me is where did I get the blower and how much was it because he had to get one. He warned me my car was fast and not to punch it unless it was facing straight down the road. It surprised him with the throttle response.
He backed it off the rack and left it idling in the parking lot while I walked over. I sat down buckled up and then slowly started out of the parking lot. I gently drove and then shifted into second then smashed the pedal. (Did I say that I was going to drive this thing like I stole it yet?) The tires started smoking instantly and did not stop until I let off the gas. I took the next corner went a block with the biggest darn grin you have ever seen. Then decided to head back to the shop because I had to run home.
As I started down the road I cruized in 1st then hammered it again in second, then again while shifting into third. All I heard was the engine revving and the smell of burnt rubber. It smoked the tires in second and third. I got a little scared to try it in 4th gear. I just backed off and went back to the shop.
OMG! This thing is faster than I ever expected.
I can't wait to get more seat time! I was going to have the tow truck haul it home for me but he got stuck in traffic and will have to get it to me tomorrow. The car is finally done and I will post some pictures of it when it comes home. It turned out better than I thought it ever would. Thanks for all the help over the past year +. You guys were a big help.
I think I will go get a vanity plate for my car. I was thinking of 1COOL68 or BLOWN68. What do you guys think and do you have any other suggestions?
They may change their mind when they see them but that is the plan so far. I will have to go with a smaller diameter which will make it even more fun to drive. The new tires will be in on Friday. 
8 speakers discretely placed in a convertible. Not that easy to do. 
