RF Overlord
04-23-2005, 03:29 PM
OK, just a brief rundown for now...more later.
When Ron (Marauder8) first turned the key, it was like time stopped for a few seconds...then the Blackbird came to life after being sedated for almost 3 days...it started and idled just like nothing was different...OK, so far/so good...held my breath for a little longer as we all walked and crawled around looking for leaks, listening for bad sounds, and sniffing for bad smells...NOTHING! Blipped the throttle a few times, and listened to the satisfying sound of 400+ HP reverberating around the shop...opened the bay door and backed it out, so the Bunny Lady could have the first drive. Off she went; we could hear her as she drove around the neighbourhood and back to the shop, but traffic on a Friday at 1700 kept her from putting her foot in it much. ...then it was my turn: all I can say is "Oh My Dear Lord!" :eek: ...our previous car was a Thunderbird SuperCoupe (S/C 3.8L V6), so we were used to that sudden leap ahead when you squeeze the throttle, but this is a whole new level.
Thank you Jerry Barnes & company for having the courage to develop such a well-executed product for a limited-edition car.
Thank you Lidio for a perfect tune.
Thank you Ron Lombardi and Scott Fenner of Fenner's Auto in Hyannis MA for doing such a fabulous job on the install (and for not charging extra when I helped!) Thank also to carfixer and Tallboy for their long-distance help when I done screwed-up...
And a special thanks to all the members of MM.net who participated in the raffle, and to Logan for inventing this wonderful playground in the first place!
*Quick update: that^^^ was yesterday. Today, I got to drive it a bit more, and to get it on the highway. I was even able to get into the boost zone a few more times (as far as 8 lbs...I'm still working up the courage to go WOT)! This car drives and goes just as I'd hoped it would! :cloud9: Too bad the weather tomorrow is supposed to suck... :depress:
When Ron (Marauder8) first turned the key, it was like time stopped for a few seconds...then the Blackbird came to life after being sedated for almost 3 days...it started and idled just like nothing was different...OK, so far/so good...held my breath for a little longer as we all walked and crawled around looking for leaks, listening for bad sounds, and sniffing for bad smells...NOTHING! Blipped the throttle a few times, and listened to the satisfying sound of 400+ HP reverberating around the shop...opened the bay door and backed it out, so the Bunny Lady could have the first drive. Off she went; we could hear her as she drove around the neighbourhood and back to the shop, but traffic on a Friday at 1700 kept her from putting her foot in it much. ...then it was my turn: all I can say is "Oh My Dear Lord!" :eek: ...our previous car was a Thunderbird SuperCoupe (S/C 3.8L V6), so we were used to that sudden leap ahead when you squeeze the throttle, but this is a whole new level.
Thank you Jerry Barnes & company for having the courage to develop such a well-executed product for a limited-edition car.
Thank you Lidio for a perfect tune.
Thank you Ron Lombardi and Scott Fenner of Fenner's Auto in Hyannis MA for doing such a fabulous job on the install (and for not charging extra when I helped!) Thank also to carfixer and Tallboy for their long-distance help when I done screwed-up...
And a special thanks to all the members of MM.net who participated in the raffle, and to Logan for inventing this wonderful playground in the first place!
*Quick update: that^^^ was yesterday. Today, I got to drive it a bit more, and to get it on the highway. I was even able to get into the boost zone a few more times (as far as 8 lbs...I'm still working up the courage to go WOT)! This car drives and goes just as I'd hoped it would! :cloud9: Too bad the weather tomorrow is supposed to suck... :depress: