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  1. Sunday morning at around 11:00am I was just getting on the north bound 101 fwy at Cheesebrough (Agoura area), after getting in a good mountain bike ride, and what do I see......I'm quessing but, there where over 200 exotic cars all bunched together in a group heading up the freeway....three lanes wide for over a quarter mile long. The vast majority of these cars were late model Ferraris and Lambourhginis (probably spelled incorrectly) along with a few Ford GT40s, Corvettes, and Porsches. Of course the CHP was in attendance...five squaud cars to be exact, with lights a flashing but no one was being pulled over. The music from all those V12s was amazing! If anyone has any information on what was taking place, I'd love to know! Did anyone else happen to see this freak sighting?

  2. This post strikes a chord with me.

     

    Temps in the 90s and nagging problems to solve are sapping my motivation. Same here - big stuff is done' date=' lots of minor stuff to clear up.

     

    The only thing to do is keep visualizing the final product, focus on one thing at a time, (I make a prioritized list) and stay on it. If I get too pissed at setbacks, I just take some time off to calm down and think things through before resuming work.

     

    Some inspirational words:

     

    "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

    And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the going gets tough . . . the tough get going. Who's with me? Let's Go! Come on! AAAAEEEEEGGGHHHH!!"

     

    Now go out there and finish those Z Cars.

     

    Based on your words of wisdom...I must be driving a German 240Z!!!

  3. I believe education is like building a house...you first need a good foundation! I suggest finishing up with your MBA....who knows, by the time you get your MBA, you may have a different view of how and what direction you want to take yourself with your interests. So what I'm suggesting is build your foundation (MBA) and then address the details (Trade school). Just a thought!!!

     

    Tom

  4. Interesting problem!!! When working with lever arm linkages, be aware that depending upon what angles the lever arms are positioned (relative to mid travel), they will play a big part in the responce ratio you will obtain at the gas pedal. Another option may be to use a flexible type shaft to join the two linkages. It would require more modifications but at least it would solve the angle and ratio issues. Just some food for thought!

     

    Tom

  5. Certainly a nice looking Z!!! I was looking at the pics supplied on the Ebay action and noticed the pic of the exhaust. The darn thing looks be be about 1 1/2" off the ground....and I thought mine was low. I think the seller will eventually discover that $32K is more than twice price. Even at $16K I would at least expect to see a better interior job (look at the gauge install). Maybe some nice racing seats and carpet!!? Oh well, I guess it doesn't hurt to ask for too much $$$!

     

    Tom

  6. Pretty much, the sky is the limit....provided you throw enough $$$ at it. A little research on the subject will aid you in your quest....as an explaination would require writing a book or two or three!!

  7. By the way grumpy, great post. If I may.....here's my 2 cents worth. I believe that alot of people trying to improve upon the performance of their car forget one of the fundamental steps......Learn the basic theory and functions of internal combustion engines. "You have to learn to walk before you can run"......as the saying goes. As we all know, there are so many variables that dictate how and what we will do to improve upon performance.

     

    Tom

  8. If you have the $$$, get a properly sized fan that will fit your radiator....will make a much nicer installation! Like the old saying goes...."Do it right the first time!" With a properly sized fan, you will be able to mount it closer to the rad core, making it more effective at drawing air though the rad core. Hope this tidbit helps you out some?

     

    Tom

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