Tom Lewis finds a new Banana!!

svt_coupe · 06-06-2002, 01:24 PM

Rumors have been running rampant about Tom Lewis since that fateful Sunday when the Banana slipped on it's own peel. What's next for the Banana? Is Tom going to get a new car or rebuild the Banana shake? Will the new Banana, in whatever form it takes, be as quick or possibly even quicker than the last iteration?

I've called Tom many evenings to pick his brain about such things as removing valve stems to reduce rotational mass on track wheels (who needs air pressure?)... cutting holes in the floor board in an effort to lighten the car and increase chassis stiffness (what??)... we've even thought about going to cross drilled rotors (bling bling)... Most nights, the phone just rings and rings... yet I'm quite certain Tom was at home. Field agents reported seeing a dim light in the garage burning into the wee hours of the night. Sounds of an air compressor could be heard above the hum of the woodland creatures. What WAS Tom up to?!?!

Well look no further. Sources have confirmed that Tom has been MUCH busier than he lets on. Spy cameras have revealed... (drum roll)... The 2003 Banana:

While I cannot condone Tom's utter lack of safety while testing (note: where is the nuclear SA-2000 helmet??), it is clear to see that the '03 Banana has some SERIOUS stopping power. This shot was taken just as Tom was entering the braking zone for Turn 32 (taking the inside line, passing under braking - note the look of surprise on the competition) at his top secret testing facility deep within the foothills of Colombia, SC.

But you ask, "Does it have any power to speak of??" I'm sad to report that "yes" it does. Just after the above photo was taken, the '03 Banana rocketed through the uphill esses and mowed down our field agent. We were very lucky to recover the photos.

So be wary, and be afraid... be very afraid...

Closeup shot of the '03:

98banana · 06-06-2002, 01:30 PM

I'm not even going to put any of those rolling laughing heads because I can't fit enough on the screen!!!

That has got be the funniest thing I've ever seen on line!!! I think Bryan's been surfing over at Planet Mustang!!!

Just wait until you see the bar-b-que / tractor pull pictures after this year. Guess where the banana's old wing is going...

**Dean95CobraR** · 06-06-2002, 01:46 PM

That is too funny!!

SIUNARA · 06-06-2002, 02:10 PM

That is GREAT!!!

rshelbygt · 06-06-2002, 05:39 PM

That is the funniest thing I have seen in quite some time!!!!

Now the question is...is the red paint on the tires for looks--or to measure how much the sidewall is rolling over in the corners???????

COBRA #17 · 06-06-2002, 09:18 PM

THE HEAT AND SUN HAS FINALY GOT THE BEST OF YOU GUYS !!!!

AI East Asst. Director
COBRA #17

kevin · 06-06-2002, 10:57 PM

since tom wouldn't doo it, i will give a small sampling

that is just way too funny. who says there's no humor on the east coast?

sn8kbit · 06-07-2002, 12:45 PM

LMAO, that's just too funny. heck, i didn't know they made hoosiers in 8 inch diameter! too cool!

STU · 06-07-2002, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by svt_coupe

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I don't think this would be legal to run in any stock classes. Tom obviously has installed a short throw shifter, Griggs K-member and has illegal engine cooling modifications.

Thankfully he does have the seat in the fully upright and locked position or he would be totally disqualified.

P.S. I believe a black flag is in order as I saw no wave by on that pass.

spittincobra01 · 08-17-2002, 02:57 AM

I do not believe there are wave by's in such a high tech racing class as one would be in with that kind or performance machine

06-06-2002, 01:30 PM	#2
98banana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North, SC Posts: 1,789	I'm not even going to put any of those rolling laughing heads because I can't fit enough on the screen!!! That has got be the funniest thing I've ever seen on line!!! I think Bryan's been surfing over at Planet Mustang!!! Just wait until you see the bar-b-que / tractor pull pictures after this year. Guess where the banana's old wing is going... __________________ Tom Lewis Nothing fun to drive...

06-06-2002, 01:46 PM	#3
Dean95CobraR Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Warsaw Posts: 3,898	That is too funny!! __________________ 2012 Boss LS #39 Black/Red

06-06-2002, 02:10 PM	#4
SIUNARA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: State College, Pa. Posts: 374	That is GREAT!!! __________________ Don Page 95 Cobra

06-06-2002, 09:18 PM	#6
COBRA #17 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hot Springs VA Posts: 127	GOOD GREIF !!!!!!! THE HEAT AND SUN HAS FINALY GOT THE BEST OF YOU GUYS !!!! AI East Asst. Director COBRA #17

06-06-2002, 10:57 PM	#7
kevin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: somewhere in the back of the pack Posts: 12,610	since tom wouldn't doo it, i will give a small sampling that is just way too funny. who says there's no humor on the east coast? __________________ if a man insisted always on being serious and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. herodotus (485-425 b.c.). http://genoamotorsports.com http://www.isaacdirect.com/html/Othe...sComments.html http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Users/Darth.jpg

06-06-2002, 01:24 PM	#1
svt_coupe Bryan Shugg Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 817	Tom Lewis finds a new Banana!! Rumors have been running rampant about Tom Lewis since that fateful Sunday when the Banana slipped on it's own peel. What's next for the Banana? Is Tom going to get a new car or rebuild the Banana shake? Will the new Banana, in whatever form it takes, be as quick or possibly even quicker than the last iteration? I've called Tom many evenings to pick his brain about such things as removing valve stems to reduce rotational mass on track wheels (who needs air pressure?)... cutting holes in the floor board in an effort to lighten the car and increase chassis stiffness (what??)... we've even thought about going to cross drilled rotors (bling bling)... Most nights, the phone just rings and rings... yet I'm quite certain Tom was at home. Field agents reported seeing a dim light in the garage burning into the wee hours of the night. Sounds of an air compressor could be heard above the hum of the woodland creatures. What WAS Tom up to?!?! Well look no further. Sources have confirmed that Tom has been MUCH busier than he lets on. Spy cameras have revealed... (drum roll)... The 2003 Banana: While I cannot condone Tom's utter lack of safety while testing (note: where is the nuclear SA-2000 helmet??), it is clear to see that the '03 Banana has some SERIOUS stopping power. This shot was taken just as Tom was entering the braking zone for Turn 32 (taking the inside line, passing under braking - note the look of surprise on the competition) at his top secret testing facility deep within the foothills of Colombia, SC. But you ask, "Does it have any power to speak of??" I'm sad to report that "yes" it does. Just after the above photo was taken, the '03 Banana rocketed through the uphill esses and mowed down our field agent. We were very lucky to recover the photos. So be wary, and be afraid... be very afraid... Closeup shot of the '03: __________________ Bryan Shugg #67 American Iron East

06-06-2002, 05:39 PM	#5
rshelbygt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 108	That is the funniest thing I have seen in quite some time!!!! Now the question is...is the red paint on the tires for looks--or to measure how much the sidewall is rolling over in the corners???????

06-07-2002, 12:45 PM	#8
sn8kbit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: music frickin city, USA Posts: 1,417	LMAO, that's just too funny. heck, i didn't know they made hoosiers in 8 inch diameter! too cool! __________________ internet redneck.. 1999 Black Coupe Maximum Motorsports Kenny Brown IRS'd hybrid

08-17-2002, 02:57 AM	#10
spittincobra01 NH S.E.C. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 527	I do not believe there are wave by's in such a high tech racing class as one would be in with that kind or performance machine __________________ 2001 Black coupe #935 of 3867

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