KA - In Memory of my Mom (Vincee) and best friend Michael J. Maring
#1516
Originally posted by fasteddiett
Sorry Chad, but here I go.............
They should have a shop party extrodanaire-------> since you represent 80%+ of their business. For the marketing and exposure they ought being paying you for the KA developement. They are still using the CJV Gt2S pic from 2 plus years ago in Excellence adds.......................................... I hate to say it but the space shuttle could be built in less time
I know you enjoy driving your cars( i saw the look on your face in castroville 2 years ago blowing by me) and you have lost 1 plus years on your TT since ....... whats that worth? $$?
By the time its built no one will be interesed in a modded TT from 2001 or 2....... the next best thing will be eat'n greener fields.
just my very humbleO.
Sorry Chad, but here I go.............
They should have a shop party extrodanaire-------> since you represent 80%+ of their business. For the marketing and exposure they ought being paying you for the KA developement. They are still using the CJV Gt2S pic from 2 plus years ago in Excellence adds.......................................... I hate to say it but the space shuttle could be built in less time
I know you enjoy driving your cars( i saw the look on your face in castroville 2 years ago blowing by me) and you have lost 1 plus years on your TT since ....... whats that worth? $$?
By the time its built no one will be interesed in a modded TT from 2001 or 2....... the next best thing will be eat'n greener fields.
just my very humbleO.
Everything you said is true
I guess I just don't look at it in the same light. I said this awhile back and I really meant it. I love the basic 996tt concept. I believe I always will. The only problem with it (for me) was I wanted superior power and handling. It was very good in the beginning .............. just not enough. And ............. it wasn't commercially available. This has changed slowly over the last four years.
The faces have also changed, with a couple of exceptions. They have moved on to greener pastures as you have said. One thing has not changed. In a couple of months, the look on my face when I when I turn on the key, warm her up and then take her to a winding mountain road or deserted lenght of road.
I'll pick up another car when one really catches my eye and continues to catch it over a period of time. Just haven't found that car yet. I won't sell KA as she will always provide that silly smile. I'm sure you have noticed any well maintained vintage (older) Porsche always commands interest on the roadway. A well maintained ageing Porsche will be something many people will look up to for years to come.
To me she is something that will always be very special.
#1518
Originally posted by buddyg
Chad,
In five years you and I will be the only ones left with our 996 tt's!
I will be keeping my car for a LONG, LONG time!
Chad,
In five years you and I will be the only ones left with our 996 tt's!
I will be keeping my car for a LONG, LONG time!
There are certain things on the 997 that I really like. There are other things that really worry me. Like the ride height adjustment. I'm wondering if certain systems just won't be able to be modded. Heck, even on the 996tt no one has made any inroads on the PSM system.
#1519
Originally posted by cjv
buddy,
There are certain things on the 997 that I really like. There are other things that really worry me. Like the ride height adjustment. I'm wondering if certain systems just won't be able to be modded. Heck, even on the 996tt no one has made any inroads on the PSM system.
buddy,
There are certain things on the 997 that I really like. There are other things that really worry me. Like the ride height adjustment. I'm wondering if certain systems just won't be able to be modded. Heck, even on the 996tt no one has made any inroads on the PSM system.
Sure they've made inroads on the PSM system, it's called the GT2!
Cleve
#1520
Originally posted by cgmeredithjr
Sure they've made inroads on the PSM system, it's called the GT2!
Cleve
Sure they've made inroads on the PSM system, it's called the GT2!
Cleve
It is a beautiful looking car.
#1521
The case is finished. All the machine work for the GT1 oil pump along with the lines (channels) for a third pick off the heads is finished. The cnc boat tailing is also complete. I'll post pics as soon as S Car Go gets the case back from the machine shop and takes some pics which should be very soon.
#1522
I just happened to open the first post for the cjv/ s car go thread. The first thread was started 8-23-03. Just a little over two years ago. The daily average views have been approx. 112 per day.
#1523
Spoke with Walt at HP Coatings (Utah). Our valve springs and exhaust valves will be coated and returned to S Car Go Racing by September 2nd. All the parts will then be in hand and assembly will start. S Car Go Racing should have the motor back in the car by September 27th.
#1524
It appears KA's motor will be installed by the end of September and tuned sometime in October. Myself and alot of others have been waiting a long time to see what she really can accomplish with her latest modifications.
We're going to rent some strip and track time (along with timing and measuring equipment) just for this purpose. What type of measurements would you guy's like to see?
We're going to rent some strip and track time (along with timing and measuring equipment) just for this purpose. What type of measurements would you guy's like to see?
#1527
Actually, I was thinking of something that would pit KA against benchmarks from both sides of the Atlantic.
1/4 mile
0-100 km/h
0-130 km/h
0-160 km/h
0-200 km/h
0-200 mph
100-200 km/h
0-150-0 mph
60--100 km/h 4th gear
80-120 km/h 5th gear
80-120 km/hr 6th gear
100-0 km/h (cold)
100-0 km/h (hot)
Max. lateral g's
Lap time at Thunder Hill or Infineron
Top Speed Bonneyville Salt Flats
1/4 mile
0-100 km/h
0-130 km/h
0-160 km/h
0-200 km/h
0-200 mph
100-200 km/h
0-150-0 mph
60--100 km/h 4th gear
80-120 km/h 5th gear
80-120 km/hr 6th gear
100-0 km/h (cold)
100-0 km/h (hot)
Max. lateral g's
Lap time at Thunder Hill or Infineron
Top Speed Bonneyville Salt Flats