or broken down with an electrical problem and a dead cell....In the words of Rodney D "tough crowd, tough crowd".....

Whoo hoo Ron! That's got to bring a smile to your face.

He's still out shopping.........





..............for new wheels.

haaaa haaaaa

you guys laugh now but if you wake up tomorrow morning to find 2 40 ft burn out marks down your driveways you'll know where he was.

I simply consider those Friendship Ribbons. :D


PS - DG's driveway is in need of decorating.

:y0!: ME ME ME, I'LL DO IT!!!:y0!:


CONGRATS RON!:thumbsup:

Congrats Ron...aka 'the man, the myth and the legend.'


:D

A Trifecta!!!

Back on the grid and thanks for all the comments AND the comedy! :thumbsup: :cheers:

So yesterday was pretty much a whirlwind. Swamped with work, I missed my window for a ride down to BoS (about 120 miles). I finished up, rented a trailer, got into a scrum with a AAA affiliate over a comment I made about building codes, nothing really – I’m like WTF? Don’t you guys know this is a big day and I don’t care about whatever it is your problem is? - loaded up and hit the road. I got to BoS by about 2:45. Typical pick up day thrash (in a good way). They’re detailing/polishing and throwing a few parts on. I’m in awe of the car lookin’ all pretty again. Ride height is lower and I’m stoked…:D

I sort and load some parts, go through my mental checklist as best I could. Next thing I know they’re inviting me into the office and have a little gift for me (first pic, next post). Awesome people, awesome shop.

Once the car is done being rubbed on, I check out the completed interior. First time I’ve seen the last few bits. Looks good to me! Dick has me go for a test real quick for a final check for any leaks and Matt hops in the car. Observations – new tune, tires are scuffed to the point they actually stick (!), brakes have initial bedding and it’s got an alignment. Whoa! I wouldn’t call it a new driving experience, but much more refined than last time. Exhaust note is deeper. You get into the throttle at even 1500 and the torque kicks in quicker. In second gear at 4k it’s too fast for the local business district. Contrast that the last/first time I drove it, I found myself revving higher to get there. The car took off and was ‘peppy.’ But this time requires much less throttle for the same result. Props to Mike Norris and Greg Blundell. The car sticks, stops and is literally point and shoot. I was like a little kid when I pulled back into the shop.

Once back we checked for leaks, found a resi seal missing which I ‘borrowed’ from Matt’s Mustang, which is coming along way better than you would imagine, and we head out to Escondido’s Friday night cruising Grand. Pretty cool scene there. Saw Josh’s car and one other PT/SCCA car, a couple of pro-street a bunch of stock restos and (GW take note: ) one of the nicest 32s I’ve ever seen. It would win awards on a national stage! It was also the local Pantera club night and that provided some eye candy.

After that Matt and I loaded up car and I made the drive home, unloaded and didn’t get to sleep until 3:am due to all the excitement.

(camera pic warning)

Is this nuts or what? :cheers:
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...psef079521.jpg

Outside shots
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps85d57ca9.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0cc5a780.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps80633d23.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...psd0d4e38c.jpg

One example on Grand
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6b367d24.jpg

The tow home. You can really see the ride height -
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6a5bfce6.jpg

Tucked in bed for the night
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc1a3ef2a.jpg

In all the excitement and activity I really didn't focus on taking pics. I was just soaking the day in. :headspin: Four plus years, I couldn't stop smiling. Did I mention the car is bad ass? :D

Sweet Ron!!! So happy for you, now I can't wait until I get to see it in person!!!

:cheers:

Thanks for that.........I would have never noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. :sieg:


:D



Congratulations brother and welcome to the Drivers Club! :thumbsup:

:cheers:

We gotta work that one out Rick! I'm hoping to do a couple of midwest events next summer :cheers:

Thanks B. Great talking to you yesterday :cheers:

Thanks Sieg! Yeah I expected a ration from you and Greg :lol:

Fantastic Ron!! Car really looks great and I'm glad you nailed the stance. :thumbsup:

^ Thanks Gaetano. See you soon Bro!

Congrats Ron.The car look's awesome.And its great that the car runs so good. Now drink a cold one and enjoy the next Ride Buddy.:thumbsup: :trophy-1302:

Well I'm totally impressed dude! 10 years and 200 grand later we got us a driver!!



Seriously though... Congrats man! Now you can kick back and begin to enjoy the ride. Well.... Until that K wall in T3 starts to become your main focus... HAHAHAHAHAHA

Congrats Ron that is a great day and were really excited for you,when you get finished enjoying it get us more pics:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

Thanks Scott and if I haven't said it enough, thanks for all your help. :cheers:

Yeah, no chit. This thread is a prime example of what not to do :lol:

And believe me, I'll be thinking about the k-rail in every turn! :headspin:

Jeff thanks man! Pics and vids coming :thumbsup:

Luv it Ron, what a sweet ride.

I will definitely have to try and see it while I'm in the US.

Ron,

Really enjoyed your going into some detail about the improved performance and handling of the car (albeit on the street for now).

What a great surprise that must have been. :thumbsup:

Greg your car will be all that and more, and I can't wait to see how excited you'll be. Give me some notice before your trip and we'll definitely hook up :cheers:

Thanks Skip! Always nice to know my butt dyno is calibrated after four or five miles :lol:

Appreciate your input, as always. :thumbsup:

Here's a pic Dick snapped when I was pulling out last night. You can tell by the look on my face I was excited about the binder he put together. :D

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...psef2f5404.jpg

Yes Sieg, it was a camera phone :sieg:

It is bad ass. Congrats Ron! The car looks awesome. Now the fun begins... enjoy your new toy :D :cheers:

Congrats Ron, you deserve it. :headspin: It's been a long time coming. :thumbsup: I'll be in touch this week.

So bada$$!!, it looks great!!!! Drive Drive Drive....Congrats on the MAJOR milestone. One of my favorite 69's of all time, great taste :cheers:

:D

Butt dyno>butt dial.

That is all.

How'd you manage to steal Rob's phone? :sieg:

Unbelievable Ron
It's DONE. Lateral g is going to crash w all the activity Y2014DEADPOOLk
What are people going to talk bout now?

way to go ron. can't wait to see it covered in rubber slick stains. :D

Ron awesome job....can't say how jealous i am. looks sweet! BTW i met Dick several years ago at SEMA and what a great guy. he spent over an hour with me prior to the doors opening talking about scope and cost...

Great motivating pics....

I don't see any actual proof that this thing runs.

No video?

Ron the tech guy has a GoPro and an Iphone.:headscratch:

Could it be this is all a sham? :headscratch:

I think Ron is just driving it around on a trailer.:underchair:

PROOF OF LIFE

Jerdawg,

That kind of teasing is illegal in the U.S. of A.

You livin where you do is the only way yer gonna get away with posting that vid. :shakehead:


lol

Huh?

6 seconds?

Did it cough up a lung right after that?

:underchair:

No, my camera did ..........battery died

This car is really nice, attn to detail is there :thumbsup:

:popcorn2:

:lol:

Between BOS and Ron's efforts I don't have a doubt! Can't wait to see it in person. (with charged camera batteries) :thumbsup:

Thanks for posting those Jer. :thumbsup: