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Posted by ZUL8TR, Sep 12, 2010 at 2:33 am
Simpson sold Simpson, started a new company, Impact. Not sure which company was recently in the news about the quality of their helmets vs actual testing. Something about putting approved stickers on helmets that weren't approved. I don't remember the details, so research it first to see what I recall is correct or not.
I had a chance to try a carbon fiber helmet at Putnam. More expensive than my head and light as a feather.
While not meant for a car, I have a kevlar kayak helmet. Literally saved my life. Lesson I learned, don't skimp on helmets.
I had a chance to try a carbon fiber helmet at Putnam. More expensive than my head and light as a feather.
While not meant for a car, I have a kevlar kayak helmet. Literally saved my life. Lesson I learned, don't skimp on helmets.
Posted by ZUL8TR, Sep 6, 2010 at 6:24 am
Lotus T125
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Anyone up for a track toy? Lotus has launched a new one that goes along way from the Two Eleven.
Lotus says the car is made of carbon composite with nomex core and aluminum core construction. The engine is a 640-horsepower normally aspirated 3.5-liter Cosworth V8 that "won't require an army of engineers to operate," according to a Lotus spokesman. Redline is 10,300 rpm but rises to 10,800 when you hit the push-to-pass button. Weight is 1,430 pounds.
Cost is $950,000, but there's no guarantee you will be allowed to buy one. Since the car is so F1-like, potential buyers will have to meet stringent health and fitness requirements to determine whether they can not only fit into the car but handle the 5-g turns of which it is capable.
Those cleared for ownership don't just get the car but what's called the whole "Exos Experience." Think of it as a club for you and your fellow T125 owners. Driver training by the likes of Jarno Trulli and Mika Hakkinen is included. If enough of the club members want to, races between the cars will be arranged, up to five races in 2011. If not, it's good for hot laps like you've never felt before.
"It's like an F1 fantasy camp," said the spokesman.
Testing begins in November in Europe with the first deliveries to customers in March.
Full Story: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documenti...
Lotus says the car is made of carbon composite with nomex core and aluminum core construction. The engine is a 640-horsepower normally aspirated 3.5-liter Cosworth V8 that "won't require an army of engineers to operate," according to a Lotus spokesman. Redline is 10,300 rpm but rises to 10,800 when you hit the push-to-pass button. Weight is 1,430 pounds.
Cost is $950,000, but there's no guarantee you will be allowed to buy one. Since the car is so F1-like, potential buyers will have to meet stringent health and fitness requirements to determine whether they can not only fit into the car but handle the 5-g turns of which it is capable.
Those cleared for ownership don't just get the car but what's called the whole "Exos Experience." Think of it as a club for you and your fellow T125 owners. Driver training by the likes of Jarno Trulli and Mika Hakkinen is included. If enough of the club members want to, races between the cars will be arranged, up to five races in 2011. If not, it's good for hot laps like you've never felt before.
"It's like an F1 fantasy camp," said the spokesman.
Testing begins in November in Europe with the first deliveries to customers in March.
Full Story: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documenti...
Posted by ZUL8TR, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:55 am
You mentioned the S2000 earlier, why not the reliable Honda route? The bro-n-law recently picked one up and he's nuts about it.
Posted by ZUL8TR, Sep 2, 2010 at 3:53 am
He wasn't completely happy with the TT. He has an older Z already. He had been talking about going a different direction. Plus he's in the middle of restoring a BMW. He's had the interior done, seats etc, and the body is currently in paint.
The previous owner sold the car to Chris to reduce inventory. He sold a 300ZX NA and the 300ZXTT. Kept his OE 260Z and added a warrantied 370Z for long trips.
We briefly considered the TT a while back for Beth, before Chris bought it. We decided it wasn't the right direction for us. I'm really considering getting away from Z's completely and selling mine once I put it back together. Still, its been in the family for sooo long....decisions, decisions....
The previous owner sold the car to Chris to reduce inventory. He sold a 300ZX NA and the 300ZXTT. Kept his OE 260Z and added a warrantied 370Z for long trips.
We briefly considered the TT a while back for Beth, before Chris bought it. We decided it wasn't the right direction for us. I'm really considering getting away from Z's completely and selling mine once I put it back together. Still, its been in the family for sooo long....decisions, decisions....
Posted by ZUL8TR, Sep 1, 2010 at 9:45 am
Ferrari Dealer in Indy by April
in forum Showroom
Brain Stewart is local and would be the man to work on your Ferrari...when you get one. OK, so that excuse is gone...time to go shopping!
Posted by ZUL8TR, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:22 am
If it was Chris', then I knew the original owner of that car. It was never abused.
So what did Chris trade it in for? What's the new toy?
So what did Chris trade it in for? What's the new toy?
Posted by ZUL8TR, Aug 24, 2010 at 5:43 am
Webby...you might want to consider putting the roof up the next time you wash the car. 
Posted by ZUL8TR, Aug 23, 2010 at 8:46 am
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Posted by ZUL8TR, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:50 am
For the glass, I love Stoner's Invisble Glass. I never get streaks like I would with Windex. They make a tar remover too that I also use.
If you headlight covers are getting dull, I just saw that Mother's has come out with a resto kit that includes plastic polish and a powerball that attaches to your drill. Mother's also makes a powerball attachement for wheels.
Don't forget to clean the engine. Make sure you don't blast water into your disti and other electronic bits.
As for polishes and such, you will get as many opinions as there are products out there. I personally use Mother's stuff for paint and aluminum. Heard really good thinks about Griot's stuff. MacQuiers too. One day I'm going to get teh Griot's polisher. I'm tired of doing it all by hand.
Keeping around a spray bottle of speed shine is great for knocking off bird poop and bugs between polishings. Remember that both will eat your paint if left on.
If you headlight covers are getting dull, I just saw that Mother's has come out with a resto kit that includes plastic polish and a powerball that attaches to your drill. Mother's also makes a powerball attachement for wheels.
Don't forget to clean the engine. Make sure you don't blast water into your disti and other electronic bits.
As for polishes and such, you will get as many opinions as there are products out there. I personally use Mother's stuff for paint and aluminum. Heard really good thinks about Griot's stuff. MacQuiers too. One day I'm going to get teh Griot's polisher. I'm tired of doing it all by hand.
Keeping around a spray bottle of speed shine is great for knocking off bird poop and bugs between polishings. Remember that both will eat your paint if left on.
Posted by ZUL8TR, Aug 4, 2010 at 10:55 am
We really, really, really wanted to go this year, but not going to happen. Instead, we will be parked in front of the TV watching, so wave at the camera. Looks like the weather is going to cool down some and skies will be clear, at least here in Indy.