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  1. sandman

    Ford Racing announces 2012 Boss 302 today

    Obvious to me too! I guess they know what their doing..Would love the LS in grabber orange and black though. Even-though she's not the prettiest gal I'll still get one.
  2. sandman

    Ford Racing announces 2012 Boss 302 today

    DBK, I'm in total agreement on the wheels, grill and rear spoiler. I honestly don't know what they were going for! The car though is what I want a true road course warrior, begging to be flogged! It's a bagger(place a bag over her head) as is but fortunately with a little paint, powder coat and...
  3. sandman

    Accident at California Off-Road Race Kills 8

    As with WRC, Desert racing is run in the "open". It's one of the best and worst things about it, best being how close you can be to the vehicles, the changing terrain with nothing being the same, crossing rough terrain at incredible speed. The worst, if something goes wrong as in this case it...
  4. sandman

    Ford Racing announces 2012 Boss 302 today

    Would love to see the comparison between the LS and GT500. The graphics and wheels would be a relatively inexpensive fix all in all considering what a nice mechanical piece it is. You're right a great alternative to flogging the GT and if you bin it fewer tears. I read 36 for the base Boss...
  5. sandman

    Weight Savings - Heffner (TT) Style

    Apples to apples...your weight comparison is what it is; an accurate comparison of parts removed, parts added. It is true the twin turbo gains 400rwhp and reduces weight but at the cost of emission compliance in California so the apples to apples comparison becomes a bit strained for me. For...
  6. sandman

    Would make a nice GT stablemate

    I would never behave in such manner...;) please bring it here, I'll be good!
  7. sandman

    Merlin V-12 powered '55 Chev!

    Exactly, a perfect description! Say the word and I'll talk to Charlie. Forgot to mention one of the coolest pieces that came with the car is an original RR merlin tool kit. These are special tools needed for the repair and maintenance of the merlin that are in a fitted RR built ''suitcase".
  8. sandman

    Merlin V-12 powered '55 Chev!

    The car lives right down the street from me, you know when it's fired up. The thing is INSANE! Incredible loping sound, gear whine and watching it try to twist itself into a pretzel it's a full sensory overload. Getting past that the workmanship is insane! I can't even imagine the hours involved...
  9. sandman

    Shadowman Sharing a few of the gal's that have come to visit Area-51

    Upon returning from vacation, I re-read this thread. The fact that a longtime forum member would accuse Bill of being “arrogant” is laughable at best. Of all terms to use regarding Bill, arrogant would be the last one I would choose. He’s confident & extremely thorough in what he does. But he...
  10. sandman

    Shadowman Sharing a few of the gal's that have come to visit Area-51

    Some very nice eye candy! Anyone can bolt parts on, it's your attention to the small details and the elegant solutions you find to others that make your work stand out.
  11. sandman

    Engine Temp

    WOT, high revs and low speed are a recipe for heat as the engineering paper states. Their is really no getting around it with the hand we are dealt ( the GT package in total). I've found that the driver can to some extent mitigate the temps using his head and feet. I wish you the best in your...
  12. sandman

    STORMCAT Carbon Ceramic Brake Conversion

    Wow Brian, they look fantastic! Thanks for giving us a peek at all of the thought and work you've put into the prolect!
  13. sandman

    Snell 2010 Helmets

    I replace my helmet every five years so it is a non-issue and imo just good sense. Aside from the helmets shelf life it is a good rule of thumb that every five years a new generation of helmets evolve. Others may disagree and find it a costly practice but it works for me.
  14. sandman

    LeMans Themed Focus RS

    Bring it here! :bang
  15. sandman

    VJ Day Honolulu. Hi Res Vintage footage - Incredible!

    What a fantastic look back to that moment in time. They deserve all the recognition that we can give them.
  16. sandman

    Multiple GTs

    2 here.
  17. sandman

    Really Tired in The Bat Cave !!

    Looks great Brain!
  18. sandman

    Le Mans - Amazing

    I'll give SpeedTV credit for the web streaming, it's very good.
  19. sandman

    Le Mans - Amazing

    Back to pickup racing...:ack