flashburn Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi All, I'm new(er) to Columbus. I used to race actively back home in the NE and in the Akron area. I started with a Eagle Talon TSI - blew up the tranny, replaced it and sold that. Then I bought a RX-7 Turbo II. It sported a 62 trim turbo and was the fastest car I ever drove. Unfortunately, it blew a rotor housing so I sold that for a B18C civic. The civic was just slow, no way around that. I sold the civic for my R6. I ran a whole season in street bike class on my R6 and did pretty well. I sold that to help a friend buy a car and now I have a rebuilt 91 Yamaha 600. It's slow. I also used to do rally, up until this year. My brother and I had a fully purpose built 84 VW Rabbit which we won 1st place in just before my Sister-in-Law made my brother sell it... Needless to say, I don't care for her much. We no longer rally or autocross, but I'm hoping that changes with this group! My daily driver is a 2004 Passat 4 Motion 1.8t. It's as built as it can be without going to a bigger turbo. I'm just waiting for my ko3 to die then I plan on going up to a Gt2871, or about a 250 WHP setup. Right now my setup dynoed at 192 WHP so the extra ~50 or so ponies should feel very nice. Really, $$ is the only thing holding that build up. It is also slow. Lastly I'm building a 1968 VW Beetle Pickup. I'm trying to finish the body work this year, then it's the Passat's turn to go under the wrench. The Beetle is... unique. I've built a 1600cc ~55hp motor, so you can imagine how extremely fast that is. For the most part, the car is rust free and sits on a good pan (which is most important in aircooled VWs). I've rebuilt all the suspension, brakes and wiring as well as putting my Passat interior on the inside. I've got half the parts for a new ~95 hp motor, I just need time to build it! So I'm here, posting to you all, looking for a new crew to race with. I don't street race. I learned my lesson in College with that. I only track race, and I love it. It is a safe way to burn off pent up road rage and lead foot syndrome. I found you guys because of the event happening at NT, I'm hoping there is some autocross and rallycross love in the group? Finally, pics of most of the above: Me dragging the R6 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/6850556216_af521355c9.jpg The rally rabbit after our 1st place finish. I know, crappy pic but I actually don't have any others. It sounds weird, but when you're driving rally the last thing on your mind is pictures! http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6058/6850556188_27187a26c5.jpg The only interesting Passat picture. She looks mostly stock, except for the wheels. If you haven't gather it yet, I do all my own work. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6850556244_38abe82163.jpg The Beetle 1600cc motor build. As you can see, I'm missing half the car. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/6996680195_e93c0bb0eb.jpg And the Beetle on her way to the Columbus Auto Show this weekend. Like I said, unique and a work in progress. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/6996680105_29597a03a5.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashburn Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks! You have a nice collection there. One other note, I have A6 interior swapped into my Passat. Gotta love those heated and power leather seats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome to the site! :thumbup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good intro. Welcome to CR. You're making Clay jelly with the truck. You and him will get along well. :gabe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Very nice job. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashburn Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I'm excited to get involved in the racing climate again. I had two years packed with excellent driving and riding but when I moved to Columbus it all came to a screeching halt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome Chris! Not gonna lie, I love that Beetle Pickup! Please bring it out to a Cars & Coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Lets be friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Low and slow, thats how Jones likes it Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good intro, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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