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**Dean95CobraR** · 08-07-2002, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by b_tone
Hey Tom, I have a black fox body that is 90% setup and ready to go that is always for sale at the right price....

Tone

Hmmmm, I am looking for a AI type car since I sold my R. I know how nice your car is so I don't know if it's within my budget but shoot me an email with a price. I am ready to buy ASAP

dean99@maplenet.net

2KWhiteSnake · 08-07-2002, 09:58 PM

I'm getting signed up for Lowes also. New treads will be here Friday. I decided to give the Kumho Ecsta MX's a try.

Glad you could come the house for the evening Big Daddy, was a ton of fun. Great steaks and great company. I think it'll take a few weeks for the Jacuzzi to recover tho.

Craig

Big Daddy · 08-08-2002, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by 2KWhiteSnake
I'm getting signed up for Lowes also. New treads will be here Friday. I decided to give the Kumho Ecsta MX's a try.

Glad you could come the house for the evening Big Daddy, was a ton of fun. Great steaks and great company. I think it'll take a few weeks for the Jacuzzi to recover tho.

Craig

The poor Jacuzzi couldn't stand the extra meat??

SO Craig, when you coming up to the mountains for a visit?? Are you planning on the tail of the dragon cruise in October?? If so maybe you and the wife can stop in on the way? Thanks again for a great evening!

98banana · 08-08-2002, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by smashedheadcat

Tom, keep the snake on the track. It's an amazing car, and i just don't know if it'd be the same not having the banana on the track. I know i've never seen it in action, but from what i've been reading this past year and a half or so.... that car has given you a lot of joy. And, it will continue to do so someday i'm sure.

I agree, the banana is one he!! of a track car. It's been great building it and driving it and will be great rebuilding it. But, I can't decide if I want to go all out with it or start over again with a fox and put the banana back on the road.

I can guarantee one thing though... whatever hits the track next year will be YELLOW!!!!

98banana · 08-08-2002, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by justagt
Tom, go Fox. I know someone tryng to get rid of a LX hatch real cheap and halfway gutted.

If I go fox, it'll be a notch.

98banana · 08-08-2002, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by SIUNARA
Tom,

IMO, you need to be in a car that you feel comfortable in...have you driven a fox to see if you like the differences between the SN-95 platform and the Fox? You can build either car to be great, it really depends on which one you would be MOST happy in. Think about the things you like about the Banana, will the Fox have the same characteristics, will you miss things about the Banana on track, will you be happy in a Fox? I guess what I'm saying is think about all of the characteristics of each car and maybe try out a fox before you decide...that way you cut down on the chances of kicking yourself in the butt later on!!

Good point, but by the time I'm through with it, it won't ride like a Fox or a SN95. If I go Fox, I'm going SLA front, hybrid rear with a watts link and built in camber, full cage like I have now, but more, very, very light weight and very, very fast.

svt_coupe · 08-12-2002, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by 98banana

Good point, but by the time I'm through with it, it won't ride like a Fox or a SN95. If I go Fox, I'm going SLA front, hybrid rear with a watts link and built in camber, full cage like I have now, but more, very, very light weight and very, very fast.

I for one can't wait... can't wait to see this car... and can't wait to help BUILD this car!!!

justagt · 08-12-2002, 11:19 AM

I would be glad to help out, too, Tom. After this car that I am doing, I should be able to give some good pointers.

b_tone · 08-12-2002, 12:17 PM

Tom, you should know that no-one yet makes a SLA front end that works with the factory mounting points. The uppers are too short, there are issues packaging the coil over....you know what I am saying.

don't start talking about a new car until the old bannana boat is back running and beating up on us slow guys.

Could this whole 'incident' with concrete at RA be a decoy, and you are actually building an early 80's trans am car when they were pre-tube frame but weighed in at 2400#'s packing 850hp?

svt_coupe · 08-12-2002, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by b_tone
Could this whole 'incident' with concrete at RA be a decoy, and you are actually building an early 80's trans am car when they were pre-tube frame but weighed in at 2400#'s packing 850hp?

Obviously you haven't seen the press release on the new Banana....

http://www.svtcobraclub.com/svtbbs2/...&threadid=1984

tgentry · 08-12-2002, 01:47 PM

We're trying to decide to whether to sell Christa's '93 LX 5.0 notch or free the track beast that I know is lurking within. Which way I lean depends on the day.

It might even be a no brainer if I hadn't sunk the money into a forged shortblock for the Cobra the decision would be a lot easier. Keep talking like that Tom, and you might convince me.

Then again, Factory Five keeps calling to me too...

b_tone · 08-12-2002, 01:58 PM

I am always looking for a straight, clean, rust free car to make into a race car....

98banana · 08-12-2002, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by b_tone
Tom, you should know that no-one yet makes a SLA front end that works with the factory mounting points. The uppers are too short, there are issues packaging the coil over....you know what I am saying.

Have you heard any more on Grigg's and their SLA? I haven't talked to them since I went into semi-retirement.

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Originally posted by b_tone
don't start talking about a new car until the old bannana boat is back running and beating up on us slow guys.

Ummm... I've seen you guys run... you ain't too slow!

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Originally posted by b_tone
Could this whole 'incident' with concrete at RA be a decoy, and you are actually building an early 80's trans am car when they were pre-tube frame but weighed in at 2400#'s packing 850hp?

2400#'s and 850hp! I guess I wouldn't qualify for AI with that 2.82:1 ratio!

98banana · 08-12-2002, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by svt_coupe

Obviously you haven't seen the press release on the new Banana....

http://www.svtcobraclub.com/svtbbs2/...&threadid=1984

I had forgotten all about that!!!

08-07-2002, 09:58 PM	#17
2KWhiteSnake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 588	I'm getting signed up for Lowes also. New treads will be here Friday. I decided to give the Kumho Ecsta MX's a try. Glad you could come the house for the evening Big Daddy, was a ton of fun. Great steaks and great company. I think it'll take a few weeks for the Jacuzzi to recover tho. Craig __________________ 2001 White Cobra Coupe 406RWHP/365tq with less than 5 miles on motor/ALL N/A!!! 5.0 Big Bore block by Modular Performance Engine built by Lester Lesneski at Performance Auto. FR500 Intake and Cams Every part Maximum Motorsports has to offer Setup/custom IRS changes by Lester Lesneski at Performance Automotive Banana Motorsports 4 Pt Cage and Subs 2008 Audi RS4 Daily Driver 420 HP N/A V8 with Quattro http://www.cbslimited.com/rs4.php

08-12-2002, 11:19 AM	#23
justagt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 299	I would be glad to help out, too, Tom. After this car that I am doing, I should be able to give some good pointers. __________________ Will #32 joegibbsracingoil.com

08-12-2002, 01:47 PM	#26
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	We're trying to decide to whether to sell Christa's '93 LX 5.0 notch or free the track beast that I know is lurking within. Which way I lean depends on the day. It might even be a no brainer if I hadn't sunk the money into a forged shortblock for the Cobra the decision would be a lot easier. Keep talking like that Tom, and you might convince me. Then again, Factory Five keeps calling to me too... __________________ Tom Gentry Life is too short for boring rides! '06 Schwinn StingRay Spoiler (3 speed conversion) '03 Giant Team ONCE (Campy goodness) '00 Bike E E2 Tandem (too many mods to list) '98 ProFlex Beast (no more elastomers) '06 Kustom Kruiser Roadster (8 speed conversion) '74 PPV (Resto-mod project) '98 E-150 Starcraft Heritage "Black Bart" '89 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL "Gunther"

08-12-2002, 12:17 PM	#24
b_tone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 162	Tom, you should know that no-one yet makes a SLA front end that works with the factory mounting points. The uppers are too short, there are issues packaging the coil over....you know what I am saying. don't start talking about a new car until the old bannana boat is back running and beating up on us slow guys. Could this whole 'incident' with concrete at RA be a decoy, and you are actually building an early 80's trans am car when they were pre-tube frame but weighed in at 2400#'s packing 850hp?

08-12-2002, 01:58 PM	#27
b_tone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 162	I am always looking for a straight, clean, rust free car to make into a race car....

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