Tuned

[ronin]

Now ya got the idea....

A little work on the chassis support and cage beginings today..

[ronin]

Aero exhaust system in the works..

[Iconic Ride]

A "blast from the past," Frank?

[ramjet]

Totally illegal in Australia. Same as the tyres.

[ronin]

And that's why I live in the US...

[TBD]

Yeah, I but you have speed limits!

[ronin]

Says who..

[Iconic Ride]

Totally illegal in Australia. Same as the tyres.

But this is OK, right Michael? Go figure.

[ramjet]

Yes they are legal, but they are restricted as to where they can travel and they are speed limited to 100km/h. I think they may also have a restriction on times they can be on-road.

[Bibs]

I can just imagine CHiPs giving Ronin similar restrictions

[rogerch]

Come on, keep up.

[Guest surferphil]

Wow.

Check this out, its called a Train!

It's a hybrid, I hear that's the future!

[ronin]

I can just imagine CHiPs giving Ronin similar restrictions

Oh they have tried..

[Guest surferphil]

What did the CHiP say? Open the trunk sir, I see you have an engine in the trunk, does this belong to you? and where are you transporting this engine?

Your body language is: "im not really putting up with this crap because I'm the good guy and your a c.."

CHip "I'm doing a great job here"

and CHip #2 "I'm going to look over there where there isn't anything going on because I don't want to be here, do I look good in a uniform?"

the guy behind you is saying "Now I really I wish you weren't doing that and I want you to stop"

[Iconic Ride]

Though here the officer looks to be writing out a citation, the fuzz are often car fanatics themselves. I have been pulled over at least once in the past, when it was patently obvious I was breaking no rules of motoring, where the cop simply wanted to have a look at the car---a model that had only been recently released. He was actually mildly apologetic, and put me at ease right away. And the only time a police vehicle has ever set wheels upon my driveway was when I had the Esprit parked outside, a week after acquiring it. Again, he and his sidekick were merely interested in getting a better look at the car. On a third occasion I had just parked the car in a shopping center lot when a fellow and his son pulled up next to me in a souped up Mustang (think Steve McQueen and "Bullitt") to admire and ask about the car. They were in civilian clothing, but in the course of the conversation it came out that the driver was an off duty cop shopping at the same store. We may sometimes resent their intrusion upon our desires to push the edge of the driving envelope from time to time, but for the most part they're still human.

Anyway, I don't think Frank's new project is in any serious jeopardy, as it sits so low to the ground that it will likely slip "under the radar."

[Bibs]

Is it just me or...

[Iconic Ride]

For our less maritime oriented enthusiasts, to more clearly draw the parallel...

And the more "integrated" version (bottom carrier)...

Hopefully Frank will remember to install the drivetrain on his new toy in a manner which reflects the correct automotive direction of travel, though I suspect it will move along quite smartly in reverse as well, should needs arise.

[ronin]

Dudes whatever floats your boat...

The guys were just putting on a show for the cyclist who were bitchin about my loud exhaust as I drove by.. They are cool guys up on the hill.

Here is the hoop in progress..

[Guest surferphil]

Your carbon footprint is looking good now Frank!

[Iconic Ride]

You "hoopin'" the pax seat as well? Or are they just SOL?

[ronin]

They will have just have to have faith.. as if a stupid little hoop is gonna help.

Edited October 10, 2012 by ronin

[ronin]

[ronin]

I had to post this...

Over one Million views..

[Bibs]

[Iconic Ride]

Have you counted the VASCAR shots?