So, do I leave the roof rack on the race car??? Let me know what you think. UPDATE: The rack weighs 15 lbs!!! And the roof trim underneath weighs another 3 lbs. Regardless of the drag issue, the rack goes. But I think I'll keep the roof trim, it just looks too cool to get rid of. I'll keep the rack to bring my surfboard along to the track however ;-) … [Read more...] about WAGON POLL
WAGON UPDATE #1
I spent a couple of days dismantling to see what I've got. Engine bay stripped, dash removed, starting on the doors, glass, and suspension. Previous owner made a few cool mods for track-day events: lowering springs in front, teflon TC bushings, rear comp springs with lowering blocks, and a first gen multi-link rear axle mod that I think I'm gonna update and give a try. I found … [Read more...] about WAGON UPDATE #1
DREAM MACHINES 2009
This Sunday I attended the Dream Machines auto, airplane, and machinery show at the Half Moon Bay airport, which is just a couple of miles up the road from me. Good sized crowd, nice weather, terrific variety of vehicles, live music, monster firetruck rides, airplane rides, even organized parking - kudos go out to the event organizers. It was almost as good as being at the … [Read more...] about DREAM MACHINES 2009
TRANNY MAN GOES FOR A DRIVE
My blog mascot, Tranny Man, decided to take a drive out of town to visit one of his mascot buddies, the Gorilla. They had a great afternoon hanging out, drinking beers, and telling bad jokes about lousy welders. Check out www.GuerillaArtists.com for more fun metalworks. … [Read more...] about TRANNY MAN GOES FOR A DRIVE
NEW PROJECT
Well, the spot in my garage wasn't empty for long, because a new stray found it's way into my heart. This is going to be a documented, budget build with the help of friends and sponsors. The idea is to build a fast and good looking race car while staying on a tight budget, and to have some fun and learn some new skills along the way. It's gonna be a … [Read more...] about NEW PROJECT
FIAT 850 ARTWORK?
I was driving through downtown San Francisco last week, and saw this Fiat 850 Spyder displayed on the wall of the Moscone Center Parking Garage. Twentysix years ago I had a lime green 850 that got me through my last two years of college in Santa Cruz. Little did I know I was driving a future piece of art... … [Read more...] about FIAT 850 ARTWORK?