Pretty sure I have the best wife ever!

[69hugger]

It used to be S.W.'s. He sold it several years ago to a friend of his, who sent it back to DSE for a Quadra-link & FAST F.I. That guy brought it to B-J. The karts were a blast, but I'm a bit hefty for them. I barely fit into their fat-guy kart. I could hardly breathe wedged in it. The acceleration when you're 2" off the ground is plenty awesome!
I really wanted to do the C-7 Vette experience, but it was full. Plus, my wife reminded me I had already spent quite enough for one week!

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

I think that is actually SW's old Camaro that DSE did for him. BTW - shop looks great!! To clean to work in though!

Thanks. It is no "Weld's Shed", but I like it. It is too clean to do heavy work in, but I know my limitations. I can handle wrenches, not welders. I would much rather pay someone that knows what they're doing, then hose it up myself, especially on a nice car. Mine has had too many guys that do great work to mess it up now. I had to repair the front suspension after the coil over conversion failed this spring. Took it to a very proficient rod builder & it is better than new now, and only took them about a week to fix it. That job would have taken me all summer (which is only about 3 months long here)!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

It used to be S.W.'s. He sold it several years ago to a friend of his, who sent it back to DSE for a Quadra-link & FAST F.I. That guy brought it to B-J. The karts were a blast, but I'm a bit hefty for them. I barely fit into their fat-guy kart. I could hardly breathe wedged in it. The acceleration when you're 2" off the ground is plenty awesome!
I really wanted to do the C-7 Vette experience, but it was full. Plus, my wife reminded me I had already spent quite enough for one week!

AH HA -- YEAH!! SW's.... I spoke too soon. I knew I recognized the car. They're very similar except SW's was nicer, faster, and he drove it better. LOL

I've done Bondurant several times now -- wish it helped my driving, but that's another issue.... With the Karts - you accelerate into the corner... I'd haul down the front straight and bang down an gear and punch it... and you're pulling like 2 G's.... they're so much fun!

This is the only school other than Dirt Fish - where the instructors actually WANT you to go faster (if you're good enough). All the other schools that I've taken are more of a take the money and show 'em a good time. The guys at Bondurant dissect your every move and discuss how to carry your speed etc - and will raise your game if they think you are capable (you have to show you can do what they're asking of you). One school won't make you AJ Foyt... but they sure will give you some building blocks to make you better.

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

AH HA -- YEAH!! SW's.... I spoke too soon. I knew I recognized the car. They're very similar except SW's was nicer, faster, and he drove it better. LOL

I've done Bondurant several times now -- wish it helped my driving, but that's another issue.... With the Karts - you accelerate into the corner... I'd haul down the front straight and bang down an gear and punch it... and you're pulling like 2 G's.... they're so much fun!

This is the only school other than Dirt Fish - where the instructors actually WANT you to go faster (if you're good enough). All the other schools that I've taken are more of a take the money and show 'em a good time. The guys at Bondurant dissect your every move and discuss how to carry your speed etc - and will raise your game if they think you are capable (you have to show you can do what they're asking of you). One school won't make you AJ Foyt... but they sure will give you some building blocks to make you better.

I really wish Dirtfish would do an advanced class. That was super duper fun. I must have the best Mother In Law - EVER

[Streetking]

Car looks great! Congrats on the purchase, I'm glad it went to a good home!

[69hugger]

Thanks S.W.! I will gladly nurture any more of your ex's! Really sorry I missed that '71. I would trade for that in a minute! I DO like Trans Ams too....

[69hugger]

Sorry for the hijack. Now back to braggin' on our wives!

[65_LS1_T56]

Anybody get to see the big reveal on the show last night? They did a pretty good job of it. Brought back the whole day again.

[glassman]

I did. Must of been awesome for you to not only live it, but then to see it on the "big" screen. Sweet. My wife saw that while she was in the kitchen, comes over and says "awe how nice" (she bought me Vintage Air for mine in Aug)....

[Vegas69]

Not mine but it inspired me to become a junkie for half a decade or so.

Weld, I'll give you nicer, but not faster... haha