Ja,.WOW!! the thing turned out awesome.It is amazing.Congrat's.:thumbsup:

Oh come on, you have to give us more than that. We already knew it would handle amazingly well. Driving a car like this is like a semi-religious experience, and all you had to say was amazing :unibrow:

I stopped by to look at it a couple of times at SEMA, and it is stunning! I don't think you ever posted any interior shots, and when I saw the interior in person I was amazed with the design and finish textures, etc that make up the dash.

Matt

THAT CAR IS AMAZING! My favorite at SEMA....

my only problem was...I almost tripped over the shag carpet and would have landed on the front fender...huge camera and all--man, my life flashed before my eyes- :_paranoid

I think I saw you. I was freaking as well. But believe me when I say I can move fast and you would have landed on me instead. :faint: :thumbsup:

I did not see the interior till SEMA as well. It turned out sweet!

Shakers
 

ok, as I promised more build pictures.
On some website someone posted the car was cool but why did they use plastic covers over that nice engine...:(
I was shocked at first then I remembered that heck they are flawless so who could really tell but the pure motor heads like us.

So here is the build up of the shakers.

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I just love it. :cheers:

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HOLEEEEEE SHEEEEET!:wow:

Wow! That one part alone is incredible! Car looked awesome in person! Amazing details!

Thats amazing. I expected nothing less.

great car! You picked a great company to build it, Mike and Jim are the best. I was there when some of those pics were taken (recognize some of my group in the pics), never met you though.

Congrats on the car, truly amazing. :thumbsup:

Jody

That is some machine work!!! Ring Brothers are tops :bow:

Mighty F@#K, that's insane. The details on this thing are never-ending.

Simply awesome. Just awesome. Killer build and that's just the engine bay. Outstanding guys.:bow: :bow: :thumbsup:

Thank you all for the GREAT feedback.

If you're in the area Dragon will be on display at the Scottsdale Good Guy Show. Stop by and say hi.:thumbsup:

JA, that is an increadable car! Thanks for posting all the build pics and including us in the journey! I checked it out at SEMA and loved it! Wish I could have met ya!

Thanks Tony, it would have been nice to meet you as well.

Here are a few shoots of the hood being fabricated for the dual shakers.

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Many hours into the steel hood. I'm amazed how seamless it looks in person. Carbon was not a good option for me with the combined heat from the engine & AZ sun.

Awesome pics of the hood build.
Car came out amazing.:bow: :thumbsup:

I love seeing photo's of project's under construction.Your's is just amazing.:thumbsup: The ring bros. do great work.Mike ring seem's to be a working machine.Congrat's to you and all the crew at Ring Bros. the car is Awesome.Scott

JA I was talking to Mike today and he and Steve were polishing the car as we were talking.He was jackin me up for not being there (wish i was) but gotta say that car is just a work of art. Hope you all have a great weekend:thumbsup:

I love all the fab pics!! Thanks!!!! :cheers:

I've always been curious on a build like this, but when will you get the car back to Arizona? I know it will be at Goodguys this weekend but I'm sure there will a tour or what a year or so before you can bring the car home, so when will you bring it home? I've always been curious as to how this works, and I know not every build is the same just curios about this one since its in my home town..

Look forward to seeing it this weekend.

You're correct it will go on a tour. I have a home not far from the Ring Brothers as well so I'm sure I'll have it soon.

Mothers invited the Dragon back to SEMA in 2011 so it will be there!

Thanks for all the kind words.

The huge blocks of aluminum on the C&C was insane. Thanks for posting the build photos. That is one amazing machine.

It's been a very exciting year so far! :lateral:

Here are a couple pictures...hope you enjoy. I love all your comments.

I can't thank the Ring Brothers enough! Just an amazing team!

I had a blast at SEMA 2010 and I met a few of you. :cheers:

We will be at SEMA 2011 handing over there Mothers Shine Award Crown.

Mike AKA "Pipes"
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Won first ever "Golden Builder Award" :willy:
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April cover of Mustang Monthly :willy: :thumbsup:
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Great honor Artist Bruce Tatman
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WOW my own bill board. :willy:
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That rendering is sick. Congrats on a great car!

^^What Ron said. That is a killer car. Congrats!:cheers:

Congratulation's. Sweet looking car.

Thanks guys!

I look at the pictures from day one and I'm still shocked!

I'm hoping to have her on the track soon so I can see how she does.

Thanks for the comments.

Congrats that thing really turned out amazing

Details
 

Redesigning the cut of the door, giving it more of an in motion view when sitting still.

"Ring Brothers over the top"


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Just a few fun pictures...
 

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Congrat's.!! You guy's did an awesome job.This is an Amazing build.:thumbsup: Scott M.

i can't even imagine what it feels like to step back and look at that thing and know you built it!! your work inspires me

holy crap to this entire thread!!!!!! beutiful car!!

Thanks for all the greast feedback! You're all the best!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

Such a killer car. Great job!:yes: :thumbsup:

Track Time
 

I was told Jim Ring was smiling from ear to ear the whole time he was driving the DRAGON on the track. Found a couple small issues but will be resolved pretty quick.

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:woot:

is one of those issues stiffer springs?

I think Mike may have been referring to the body roll moreso than wheel travel. It does seem to have a lot of roll given the speeds under which the pics were taken.

Car looks great in motion.

No. Wheel articulation was fine. I was told it was a bolt rubbing on the inner wheel hoop.

Corrected bolt and replaced the hoops...all is great! :thumbsup: