I77 & I40 Crossroads rotary meet
02-20-09, 04:04 AM
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well i jus hit a cinderblock in the middle of the interstate and it took out my speedo and my exaust so im off to the exaus shop in the morning..... wish me luck..... hoping it isnt the manifold, its just as loud as it was with NO exxaust
its amazing what you cant see at 120+ and at 4 in the morning. went to pass a truck and WTF is that? SLAM it didnt **** my bumper up, but in afraid of what it did mess up....... im glad sam has a few manis laying around just incase..... i cant belive that..... but only time willl tell. so who is still up at these hours becides me? im just wired and pissed at the same time now. i wasnt wanting o spend that money on an exaust but oh well i guess
its amazing what you cant see at 120+ and at 4 in the morning. went to pass a truck and WTF is that? SLAM it didnt **** my bumper up, but in afraid of what it did mess up....... im glad sam has a few manis laying around just incase..... i cant belive that..... but only time willl tell. so who is still up at these hours becides me? im just wired and pissed at the same time now. i wasnt wanting o spend that money on an exaust but oh well i guess
02-20-09, 04:51 AM
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Dave,
You ever tried the DuPont series called Nason? It sprayed just like high end DuPont but was less then half the price.
Stu,
Thanks for the info, i pulled the chunk last night and did not see any Bad damage so i have so figuring to do but thanks for all the info, it has been archieved on my computer.
You ever tried the DuPont series called Nason? It sprayed just like high end DuPont but was less then half the price.
Stu,
Thanks for the info, i pulled the chunk last night and did not see any Bad damage so i have so figuring to do but thanks for all the info, it has been archieved on my computer.
02-20-09, 05:55 AM
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I used to spray with Dupont NASON single stage. I switched to PPG here and really like the way it covers better. This is a "local" issue supposedly since PPG says that it is not possible
Of course they do, you know how many paintjobs they would have to pay for otherwise because of a faulty product!! Anyways, PITA
Of course they do, you know how many paintjobs they would have to pay for otherwise because of a faulty product!! Anyways, PITA
02-20-09, 06:01 AM
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I already bought the paint and my buddy has new sealer that we are going to use. It is just time basically involved. No worries mate, It will look even better now ( Plus I already sanded most of it down
0 I also learned a few tricks to save cash on high dollar paint like yours
Everyday I learn something new about the paint game.
02-20-09, 06:12 AM
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well i jus hit a cinderblock in the middle of the interstate and it took out my speedo and my exaust so im off to the exaus shop in the morning..... wish me luck..... hoping it isnt the manifold, its just as loud as it was with NO exxaust its amazing what you cant see at 120+ and at 4 in the morning. went to pass a truck and WTF is that? SLAM it didnt **** my bumper up, but in afraid of what it did mess up....... im glad sam has a few manis laying around just incase..... i cant belive that..... but only time willl tell. so who is still up at these hours becides me? im just wired and pissed at the same time now. i wasnt wanting o spend that money on an exaust but oh well i guess
its amazing what you cant see at 120+ and at 4 in the morning. went to pass a truck and WTF is that? SLAM it didnt **** my bumper up, but in afraid of what it did mess up....... im glad sam has a few manis laying around just incase..... i cant belive that..... but only time willl tell. so who is still up at these hours becides me? im just wired and pissed at the same time now. i wasnt wanting o spend that money on an exaust but oh well i guess120 mph is pretty close to 176 feet a second passing by You would have to have lights shining a mile in front to see the road in advance enough. ... lucky it wasn't a deer or other animal
02-20-09, 08:20 AM
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Josh, A cavalier, you putting a rotary in it I hope?
Smokey, I heard you blowed up that turbo Sam sold ya real good. Is it back in shape now?
Stu nice work cleaning the rotors. It takes a lot of elbow grease to get things that clean.
Dre I feel for ya on that cinder block. I hope its just some exhaust rework.
Ok, I'm done checking in for today. Carry on.
Smokey, I heard you blowed up that turbo Sam sold ya real good. Is it back in shape now?
Stu nice work cleaning the rotors. It takes a lot of elbow grease to get things that clean.
Dre I feel for ya on that cinder block. I hope its just some exhaust rework.
Ok, I'm done checking in for today. Carry on.
02-20-09, 10:21 AM
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Stu, I am going to be outside wet-sanding in my front yard since they say I can"t!!FTNHP come on over or try and text me. I will send you one as well in a bit to see if you are awake yet.
come on over or try and text me. I will send you one as well in a bit to see if you are awake yet.
02-20-09, 10:42 AM
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Anthony, I feel for buddy.........If it makes you feel any better, the TII let go on me yesterday. Apex seal went in the rear rotor. I got lucky and the turbo is okay. Long felt so bad for me that he brought me a fresh S4 TII streetported with 3rd gen housing, corners and new apex seals. Never started I love this guy. My own personal Jesus Christ........ We stayed up till 4:30 AM making the swap. The freeking thing busted off on the second try with the starter. After 10 miles of driving, I swear this thing is broken in. Were pressing on to Knoxville today. Wish us luck!
I love this guy. My own personal Jesus Christ........ We stayed up till 4:30 AM making the swap. The freeking thing busted off on the second try with the starter. After 10 miles of driving, I swear this thing is broken in. Were pressing on to Knoxville today. Wish us luck!
02-20-09, 12:11 PM
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Anthony, I feel for buddy.........If it makes you feel any better, the TII let go on me yesterday. Apex seal went in the rear rotor. I got lucky and the turbo is okay. Long felt so bad for me that he brought me a fresh S4 TII streetported with 3rd gen housing, corners and new apex seals. Never started I love this guy. My own personal Jesus Christ........ We stayed up till 4:30 AM making the swap. The freeking thing busted off on the second try with the starter. After 10 miles of driving, I swear this thing is broken in. Were pressing on to Knoxville today. Wish us luck!
I love this guy. My own personal Jesus Christ........ We stayed up till 4:30 AM making the swap. The freeking thing busted off on the second try with the starter. After 10 miles of driving, I swear this thing is broken in. Were pressing on to Knoxville today. Wish us luck!Stu, got your text, I am eating lunch and thawing out my hand and toes from the wet-sanding. I'll call you when I head out again in about 1 hour.
02-20-09, 04:27 PM
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Big thanks to Stu for dropping by and wet-sanding with me. We knocked out the entire car just about Also he dropped off some templates for me to copy and make love too....
Well back at the sanding some more. almost there.
Also he dropped off some templates for me to copy and make love too....Well back at the sanding some more. almost there.
02-20-09, 05:11 PM
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[QUOTE=wfo91rx7;8980730]for those who havent seen it yet. heres the new project.
Ouch, got a bit of a stubbed nose there dude. I know a body guy.
What are the color plans for this boinger?
Ouch, got a bit of a stubbed nose there dude. I know a body guy.
What are the color plans for this boinger?
02-20-09, 06:03 PM
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Wet-sanding the "old/new" paint down to a perfect finish, Then we seal the entire car with the good stuf which will keep the rest from being dried out and shrinking, causing cracks
Then more color and clear. And another full car wet-sand and buff to perfection.
I just moved inside since it is dark and the neighbors won't be offended by seeing the car. And it is FREAKIN COLD outside to be wet-sanding!!
I'll post you some pics in a PM of what it looks like in a couple more hours. It should be ready for the booth by the end of tonight. Stu saved me a few hours by stopping by and helping out.
Then more color and clear. And another full car wet-sand and buff to perfection.
I just moved inside since it is dark and the neighbors won't be offended by seeing the car. And it is FREAKIN COLD outside to be wet-sanding!!
I'll post you some pics in a PM of what it looks like in a couple more hours. It should be ready for the booth by the end of tonight. Stu saved me a few hours by stopping by and helping out.
02-20-09, 07:39 PM
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Wet-sanding the "old/new" paint down to a perfect finish, Then we seal the entire car with the good stuf which will keep the rest from being dried out and shrinking, causing cracks
Then more color and clear. And another full car wet-sand and buff to perfection.
I just moved inside since it is dark and the neighbors won't be offended by seeing the car. And it is FREAKIN COLD outside to be wet-sanding!!
I'll post you some pics in a PM of what it looks like in a couple more hours. It should be ready for the booth by the end of tonight. Stu saved me a few hours by stopping by and helping out.
Then more color and clear. And another full car wet-sand and buff to perfection.
I just moved inside since it is dark and the neighbors won't be offended by seeing the car. And it is FREAKIN COLD outside to be wet-sanding!!
I'll post you some pics in a PM of what it looks like in a couple more hours. It should be ready for the booth by the end of tonight. Stu saved me a few hours by stopping by and helping out.
Oh, if you don't mind, could you get me a metal copy of the 2 intake ports? Let me know how much it costs so I can throw some green your way. Crap, one more thing, your email for the other template. I also have someone who has a nice big streetport template, but I am trying to con him into mailing me a paper template
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02-20-09, 07:41 PM
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Hey dave. i got micah workin on the body. he called dibs on it b4 i even had the car. prolly gonna be pearl white on the paint end so start studying. and youve got that job. ill just have to get the money together.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
02-20-09, 07:54 PM
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Hey dave. i got micah workin on the body. he called dibs on it b4 i even had the car. prolly gonna be pearl white on the paint end so start studying. and youve got that job. ill just have to get the money together.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
BURN!
02-20-09, 09:53 PM
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Hey dave. i got micah workin on the body. he called dibs on it b4 i even had the car. prolly gonna be pearl white on the paint end so start studying. and youve got that job. ill just have to get the money together.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
Sam sharp edges on irons = chewed corner seals and plugs, which then = FAIL. So yes the irons need a bit of smoothing and some chamfering around the main ports. Gettin in a hurry with a rotary engine just gets you a blown engine, as you would know twice now.
Wow! Thems fightin werds!