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Forum: Forced Induction 11-12-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,637
Views: 726,097
Posted By mike the snake
It's been a while because I sold my car a while...

It's been a while because I sold my car a while back. Mainly because I spent 18K on mods and labor, shooting for 350hp, and went with a shop that had not tuned any 86's before.

I ordered the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-29-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
Her name is Snow White. How long ago was that...

Her name is Snow White. How long ago was that movie?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-29-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
You are correct in your description. Except the...

You are correct in your description. Except the face lifts and transplants have left her still looking beautiful, with around 650hp to the wheels.

She is in great condition, but could use a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-28-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 52,492
Posted By mike the snake
A little risotto to change things up a little.

A little risotto to change things up a little.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-28-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,046
Posted By mike the snake
I've ridden motorcycles my entire life. ...

I've ridden motorcycles my entire life.

Until a couple years ago, I had a couple Ducatis (a 2002 Troy Bayliss Replica-super rare, with 1000 miles on it, and a 2012 Hypermotard 1100sp-funnest...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-28-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
LOL, well said! Mine is the hardest car...

LOL, well said!

Mine is the hardest car I've ever had to work on. Simple things are HUGE undertakings, but it's worth it. The looks, the power, and handling (mine's set up for the track),...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-25-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,046
Posted By mike the snake
I stand corrected then. I figured a...

I stand corrected then.

I figured a bulletproof chassis with 5 point belts in just about any car would be safer than what we have today.

Now I see that a burly cage would make for such an...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-25-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,046
Posted By mike the snake
Well, just about every race car these days has...

Well, just about every race car these days has extensive roll cage similar to the GTM.
I agree that race car drivers also have other equipment to help them in crashes, like Hans devices, and...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-24-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,046
Posted By mike the snake
Well, I watch burly chassis JUST like that one...

Well, I watch burly chassis JUST like that one save race car drivers every weekend on TV, usually at much higher speeds than road speeds, and almost every time they walk away.

Haven't had the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-24-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3,794
Views: 598,184
Posted By mike the snake
Let's not forget that it was Renault who headed...

Let's not forget that it was Renault who headed up the engine change to the present configuration, threatening to pull out unless the specs were changed to the turbo V6's.

They made their bed,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-23-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,046
Posted By mike the snake
Factory Five GTM supercar is no joke.

Factory Five GTM supercar is no joke.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-19-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 75
WTF
Views: 19,861
Posted By mike the snake
Hey Packofcrows, Did you know a flock of...

Hey Packofcrows,

Did you know a flock of crows is called a murder?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-15-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
I'd gladly post vids of revving and even some...

I'd gladly post vids of revving and even some burnouts, but I am low-tech, and don't know how to post a video.

I'll do some research. I know how to send pics from my phone to other phones, vids...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-15-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
While I enjoyed owning and modding my BRZ (and it...

While I enjoyed owning and modding my BRZ (and it was really fast), up to maybe 20-40mph it could hang with Snow White, mainly because I'd never put my precious ZF gearbox in jeopardy by launching...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-15-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
OH YEAH she's running now! All 650 hp of her. ...

OH YEAH she's running now! All 650 hp of her. Spins the tires in 3rd at 60 on the freeway with just a throttle stab.

Engine wasn't damaged (from what happened to me, just a locked up oil pump,...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-29-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3,794
Views: 598,184
Posted By mike the snake
I've gained a bit of respect back for Vettel. ...

I've gained a bit of respect back for Vettel.

He drove a great race today.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-03-2015, 01:31 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
Steady progress has been made towards getting...

Steady progress has been made towards getting Snow White running again.

I installed supermagnets inside the pan, and also formed a finer mesh screen around the pickup so no more bits the size of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
Well, I sold my BRZ in a hurry, lowered the...

Well, I sold my BRZ in a hurry, lowered the price to sell quickly. A nice guy from Indiana flew in and bought the car, drove it home, and is happy with the car.

I went and bought my dream...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-22-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 112,472
Posted By mike the snake
My new car. Took it for the first drive...

My new car. Took it for the first drive yesterday. 500hp beast. Raer tires are 335 DOT cheater slicks.

The car is a total track and AX beast.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-20-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,600
Posted By mike the snake
Thanks! I still have to paypal the last...

Thanks!

I still have to paypal the last few bucks to them (I figured they'd budge a little on the price so I didn't bring enough cash) and call Hagerty and get insurance and then I'm going to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-20-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,600
Posted By mike the snake
My new baby sitting in her new home. I may name...

My new baby sitting in her new home. I may name her Snow White
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-06-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
3 weeks and I'll hopefully be transporting my new...

3 weeks and I'll hopefully be transporting my new (to me) Pantera race car home!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-05-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,206
Posted By mike the snake
18x9.5 will rub the inside front springs and...

18x9.5 will rub the inside front springs and perches. You'll need coilovers.

The ST coilovers use the stock upper perches, so no tightening necessary, and no rebuilding, well, no more often...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-05-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,206
Posted By mike the snake
ST coilovers! Under a grand, adjustable ride...

ST coilovers! Under a grand, adjustable ride height, spring rates are reasonable, I Love mine!

Solid too, no clunks or noises, ride is similar to stock but much better handling.

ST...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-04-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,627
Posted By mike the snake
Can someone post any negative links to the...

Can someone post any negative links to the Crawford OCC on our cars?
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 01-02-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,536
Posted By mike the snake
I had a friend get in trouble doing that when the...

I had a friend get in trouble doing that when the seller claimed the actual sale amount on his taxes. My buddy had to pay a hefty penalty fee.
Forum: Software Tuning 01-02-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,478
Posted By mike the snake
I've seen fans free-spinning (fans OFF) in front...

I've seen fans free-spinning (fans OFF) in front of the radiator on cars at speeds above 80, and I doubt they restrict flow at high speeds when on, especially if mounted behind the AC condensor,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-30-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 24,144
Posted By mike the snake
This car has been raced since the 90's, so I'm...

This car has been raced since the 90's, so I'm assuming the cooling issues have been dealt with. The owner mentioned he never even needed to turn the fans on.

Needless to say, I'll be going...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 12-26-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,536
Posted By mike the snake
The things dreams are made of!

The things dreams are made of!
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 12-26-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,536
Posted By mike the snake
I just decided I wanted to finally get my...

I just decided I wanted to finally get my all-time favorite dream car, a Pantera, while I can, and while I can still afford one, and I can't keep both cars, so I'm selling the BRZ.

It's not about...
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