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Tcoat 10-28-2015 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MokSpeed (Post 2434724)
A more correct statement would be:


"I like my FRS, but not the way it is. I'll make the necessary modifications to get it to that point over time. It'll be a complete car eventually. I think. Hopefully. We'll see...."


The whole point of modifying a car summarized into one statement.
"Until something new and more exciting comes out and then I will dump it like a hot potato"
Oh wait...this isn't the Shit Owners Won't Admit thread is it?

Tcoat 10-28-2015 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSheep (Post 2434602)
We got HP crazy because everyone wants to brag about numbers. They want their car to have greater horsepower than anyone else because "horsepower wins races" right?
I repeat. Not new.


https://hobbydb-production.s3.amazon...c426175092.jpg

FRSBRZGT86FAN 10-28-2015 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2434523)
To answer the original question as per the thread title I would guess someplace back in the 1930s.
All you guys that think the HP wars are new can guess again. The only thing that has ever changed is the numbers just keep getting higher every decade or so.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...och-1937-1.jpg

Mculloch superchargers are so common on restomod flatheads now

DarkSunrise 10-28-2015 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2434523)
It's funny how 21.4:1 and 17.9:1 steering used to be considered "quick" and "fast" ratios respectively back then. These days both would be considered quite slow.

Reminds me of the first time I drove an Evo 9 and was blown away by its 13:1 steering rack. Now it seems like every sporty car comes with that standard. Just shows how much perspectives can change over time.

bcj 10-29-2015 12:39 PM
Frontenac overhead valve kit for the model T.

The trusty knob of ginger up old Dobbins bum before the chariot races.

strat61caster 10-29-2015 02:29 PM
The first motor race was held immediately after the second motor car was built.

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