Back on the grid and thanks for all the comments AND the comedy!
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…
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.
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Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
Four plus years, I couldn't stop smiling. Did I mention the car is bad ass? 
Hybrid Mode
