DavyZ Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 Today I had the great opportunity to drive Mike D's (73BOTIZ) V8Z car at the Blackhawk Z show sponsored by ZONC. Mike must have been feeling really good because he didn't hesitate throwing me the keys to the car for spin. Shocked and bewildered, I asked if he would please go with me (how often do you get to drive some else's car without them there?). I just thought it would be Kosher to do it that way--plus if the police pulled me over, it would be MUCH better to have him there OK, we jumped in and I strapped myself in with the 5 point racing harness, "Golly these Recaros feel nice," I kept thinking to myself. Fired the sucker right up; love the sound of a built 355 sucking through a big carb. We drove out the parking lot and onto the main drag (get it?) to 'test' the car's ability to break traction on the street. Well, I kind of played the stop light grand prix and DID NOT want to race anyone, but just get the blood flowing a bit. Mike had just put in the Hurst Shifter and all... I was able to really give the thing some serious gas on the way back on a 1/2 mile loop. Yes, it does break traction easily! The 355 at 6000 rpm makes it presence known with a good exhaust and all 8 cylinders spinning the rear wheels. HooooooHaaaaaa! That is FUN!!! Ahhh, got my adrenalin rush and my inspiration to finish (start?) my V8 Z car project. Many thanks to Mike D for the ride of the year!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 Now imagine adding a turbo :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 I'm next! Mike, you listening? Actually I have a little story too. I got to drive a Tomahawk right through the middle of a Corvette show yesterday. You should have heard the cat calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 22, 2003 Author Share Posted June 22, 2003 Now imagine adding a turbo :D I cannot wait!!! I think Mike may be doing the injector bung modification to the manifold!!! I am stoked!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Davy, I can honestly say that I'm ruined forever. The power of these cars is truly addictive. I'm already dreading the trip back to the shop mines going to have in about 4 weeks. Another month or so without. I can feel the withdrawals coming on already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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