Members L-1329 Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 For real, he and a partner just bought a Pratt and Whitney afterburning JT-12 powered funny car! The car has been on a few TV shows including Pinks, and he has it up in his garage right now. They need to do a few more runs with it to both be qualified to race it, but dang is that thing badass! I won't get to see them run it until next season, but that is going to be way cool. I have to admit, of all the people I know they've by far got the absolutely most badass cool toy I've ever seen. I'll try to get a picture of it, but they have to repaint it since the sellers deal included removing all the trademarks and team logo's before they race it. Talk about some cool stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I bet the vette is feeling a bit ..uh......wimpy about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I bet the vette is feeling a bit ..uh......wimpy about now. It's actually funny you say that, I've had that issue before. I used to have a modified Z28, and after I rode my R6 for a few weeks nonstop and got back in the Camaro, I'd step on the gas and think "this is it? ugh..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I always thought the Green Monster was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I bet the vette is feeling a bit ..uh......wimpy about now. Sure as heck is, it's reign didn't even last a whole summer before being dethroned. Here's a clip of his car, with the original builder and team running it. I think I got the engine wrong too, I'll have to see what is in that thing. Damn is it cool! [YOUTUBE]ZagnsGCVcHM&feature=related[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 At least they had the test stand pointed at the street... [YOUTUBE]f6O0X55-_40[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 [YOUTUBE]Rdu0xRmq3AY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sugarskull Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 This thread is just full of win.:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 At least they had the test stand pointed at the street... I love it when they tap on a gauge hoping it will give the desired reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I love it when they tap on a gauge hoping it will give the desired reading. Hey it works on my barbecue grill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I love it when they tap on a gauge hoping it will give the desired reading. Dude, that's the first thing you do when there's a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZagnsGCVcHM&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Dude, that's the first thing you do when there's a problem. Yeah, right before you push the yoke all the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah, right before you push the yoke all the way forward. No, before that you have to say "WTF???":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I love it when they tap on a gauge hoping it will give the desired reading. One of the products we used to make was an automatic gauge tapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 One of the products we used to make was an automatic gauge tapper. The old Sabreliner jet actually had two vibrators, yes, vibrators mounted on the back side of the instrument panel, to keep the needles in all of the guages from freezing up. Not kidding, those things were freakin loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Dont lie; I know you, Mr Pilot!!!: You're jealous Speaking of planes: For what its worth, Steve Morse lives in my area and he owns an actual MiG-17. Ive seen it - it still has the cannon barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members toolbar Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 how come batman always gets to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted October 31, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 31, 2008 how come batman always gets to drive? 'Cause he's the Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted October 31, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 No, before that you have to say "WTF???":D Ever fly with an unfamiliar pilot, and at some point during the flight, point to an important and basic control and say, "Hey, what's this thing do??". Makes for great conversation later, over a bottle of Jeremiah Weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted October 31, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 how come batman always gets to drive? Would you give the keys to your bitchin' ride to a "Boy Wonder"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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