This is Aaron's highly modified Daytona. One of my favorite cars on the planet.
Bonneville Landspeed Racing - Let's Try a Thing.
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TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
Where’s the “love” button?
He and I keep in touch and have talked about the car. It is a modern nascar with the Daytona body. R5p7 motor, etc. Flush windows, modified body, roof flaps. Etc. I believe it has gone about 230. He built a Talledega also, similar build with Rousch Yates motor
I had considered a more Blowfish style as an alternative. Prostock style rear spoiler and a Daytona nose. I would have to either just run in Open class or move to Competition Coupe. Then definitely no records for me
I really like Troy's Torino also.
A friend pointed out if I run in the 150 club but the car is faster I will never know and can't have a direct comparison in speed. So, I will need to research open/timed and how they figure speed vs safety equipment
I am taking Friday off work. It has been in the teens tempwise lately and it's supposed to warm up to 40⁰. Then -2⁰ as a high with -12⁰ lows for a few days. Being it will be "hot" out, I need some garage time. Will still have 48hrs in so no worries about vacation days, just the loss of 12hrs of OT.
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
I couldn’t deal with temps like that. Not sure how you do it. Last night here, it got down to 45 and today it’s supposed to be a high of 70.
I guess it's a combo of no real choice and lots of time not doing it. I will have heat and insulation again, someday. Way to rub it in. Thanks. It helps....lol
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
Lmao I certainly was not trying to rub it in. More so calling myself a little sissy for not being able to deal with the cold.
Nah, it is all relative. I mean, with this cold snap, it will seem very nice and warm. Not long ago 40 was pretty damn cold. You guys aren't used to it. I can't do the heat and humidity (not that you guys get that either I suppose) - dry heat seems ok/nice/preferred. Cold sucks. If I could find a place, 50 at night and 70 during the day year round, I would be in - unless that is what you get mostly - California isn't going to work for me..LOL
My garage is attached to the house and generally stays between 5 and 10 C (40-50 F). I find I can work pretty comfortably out there with a jacket on.
My last house had a shop with a furnace. I found I liked having the thermostat set at 50 all winter. Perfect for working with a heavy shirt, no jacket or gloves.
You should see my ratty shop coat!
I have gone through more than I can remember
Quick Rant....
Why are so many people A$$holes? Why do they discourage with every attempt? People wonder why they give up on attempting to follow their dreams with their own ideas/vision.
Rant Over - carry on
Why are so many people A$$holes? Why do they discourage with every attempt? People wonder why they give up on attempting to follow their dreams with their own ideas/vision.
Rant Over - carry on
Don't let the naysayers get you down, stick to your plans and above all have fun. One of the reasons I stuck to bracket racing when I was younger. I could build the car to my specifications with whatever funds I had available. I had as much or more fun than the ones with high dollar equipment. When you get to be my age you cherish those memories.
TT5.9mag
Two atmospheres are better than one
That’s pretty much our weather 10 months of the year. Little hotter mid summer and a little humidity where I’m at.
Who’s naysaying? Say the word an I’ll be out there swinging a stick!!
In all seriousness I have no idea why people have that attitude. “My thing is better than your thing”, “you’ll never succeed unless you do it my way”, that kind of crap needs to die and it keeps people like that from ever accomplishing anything. **** them. You’re killin it!!
I will live vicariously through you weather wise....
It was on a landspeed forum. I will text you what was said. It was 2 people in a row, one of which sent a PM and we are back on the same page thankfully.
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