*** Oktoberfest TRAIN ***

[0rion]

I'm betting Casino


Mornin

nice call....I bet $500 of Drew's money you're right. We'll just add it onto what he owes already.

[silverWS6]

The final CSX was 1989's CSX-VNT. This would also be the final Shelby Dodge, and marked two notable technological advances: the introduction of a Garrett variable-nozzle turbo and the application of composite wheels. Designed by Shelby and produced by Motor Wheel Corporation, known as "Fiberrides" lighter than contemporary wheels.

The engine was Chrysler's new intercooled Turbo IV equipped with a Getrag A555 5-speed transmission. The variable geometry turbo vanes were computer controlled and needed no wastegate. Instead, they adjusted the flow of exhaust gases to spool up instantly and provide strong power. Chrysler kept the horsepower rating at 175 hp (130 kW), but upped the torque rating to 205 ft·lbs (278 Nm) at an unheard of 2100 rpm. Full torque was available from this low rpm to well past redline. Turbo lag was eliminated, with full boost (15 psi spike) available at 2100 rpm. The intense powerband, coupled with the car's low weight, made the CSX-VNT very fast on the street. Car and Driver magazine called it "a high tech hot rod" and "a technological showcase" and were impressed with the engine's flexibility and top-gear acceleration. (They tested it to 156 mph (251 km/h).) Synthetic oil and premium fuel were specified for use with this car, and those who neglected this would regret it as they are needed to prevent turbo overheating and prolong engine life. Mechanics, often overwhelmed by such a complex turbo setup began rumors of carbon deposits and sticking vanes in the turbos. Rather than a proper tune-up (the VNT's control systems were far advanced for the time), replacing the VNT with the simple but lag-prone turbo II was common. Examples with the VNT system intact are today considered more valuable to collectors. Time has proven them to be quite reliable, unlike the later 16 valve as used in the Spirit R/T. Shelby installed emblems in the engine compartment specifying Mobil 1 synthetic oil only, as he did on other Shelby Dodges. These are often missing on long running examples. A ground effects package produced by Kaminari Aerodynamics gave the CSX-VNT a ground hugging appearance. The suspension was also modified, as the alignment specs are radically different from the other Shelby Dodges. Drivers praised the quick yet neutral handling. Shelby chose Exotic Red, a mix of bright red and maroon, with gold wheels and trim to finish this car. The MSRP price was $15,995.[1]

Production was limited to 500 vehicles (including two prototypes) and with the completion of cars, Carroll Shelby's direct involvement with Dodge was complete (although he continued to work on projects with Chrysler, often taking advisory roles, which included the development of the Dodge Viper and Viper GTS). The 89 Shelby CSX production figures can be broken down into the following: 15 were equipped as 'two option', coming factory with 225 wide tire option as well as RECARO bucket seats; 2 were used as prototypes; 2 were equipped with non-RECARO and wide optioned tires. The remaining were either RECARO or non-RECARO equipped cars with regular size tires. The 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT proved to be a true domestic exotic, showcasing technologies not seen in a gasoline application until 2006 when Porsche utilized variable vane turbos for their 997. The front air dams and rear wing can still be purchased from Kaminari Aerodynamics. The wing is now equipped with an LED brake light built into it. The front air dams are slightly different than the original factory piece.

Yup! That's it! This is a 1989 with 96k on the clock. Car has no issues whatsoever and the dude has tons of paperwork with it. He also has the Fiberrides Unfortunately it is a Non-Recaro car but invoice shows it was optioned as a Recaro car It's #104.

Appointment with an attorney?

[GTP231]

Appointment with an attorney?

He didn't say he lost his entire savings

[0rion]

He didn't say he lost his entire savings

Nice catch......can't believe I missed that one this morning. Must've still been asleep.

[GTP231]

I just figured you were being beaten by the wife for not cleaning

[pajeff02]

Today went fast. Dawn and I are babysitting our 8 month old granddaughter this evening for a bit. Yeah, we're that old.

[raynor139]

Crappy day just got worse. At ER with Sarah she possibly has appendicitis. Won't be sure till the CT scan is done. At the rate they are moving it will probably have burst by time they check her out.

[kingls1]

Hope all goes well Chase. We had to do a job in the city today where traffic was at a premium. Right now our city traffic is crazy as they have a big bridge project going on so there is detours then this week they started to blast and scale back a hillside that came down on the bypass around town detouring traffic into town and our extremely intelligent boss has us scheduled to work on the detour street from above bridge project right through the center of the city later this week....I'm hoping to arrive home Thursday with out taking a bullet

[35th-ANV-SS]

We had some customers in our suite last night and someone thought it would be a good idea to have some entertainment show up. Well, they did and got paid. They said they needed to pay their "agent" so we had a guy follow them out to their car. Apparently they bolted on him and left in their car....not before he jumped in the car with them and at least got their phone before jumping out of the car while it was in motion.

Don't ask...wasn't my idea lol.

[0rion]

how fucking ugly were your customers to where strippers didn't even want to dance for them?

[raynor139]

Finally in a room at 2:30 am. Surgery is scheduled for her in the morning. It is appendicits. Now its considered urgent surgery instead of emergency surgery. We figured she would go in right away after confirming but doctor was like nope we rather wait till we get a fresh surgeon in the morning. It hasnt burst so they arent too worried about it.

Guess we won't be going to check on her parents places this weekend at the beach after all.

[0rion]

better for it to happen now though vs it bursting then......shit can get real sketchy.

[GTP231]

Mornin

[0rion]

Mornin

looking forward to another day of ignorant shit spilling out of your brain and onto the keyboard.

[GTP231]

I look forward to the same from you madam I mean sir

[pajeff02]

Greetings bishes.

Heading over to get my new driver's license in a bit.

[GTP231]

The AARP edition?

[pajeff02]

Not yet. Another 16 years or so.

[pajeff02]

Took less than an hour to get through the license process this morning. I was over 20 numbers back when I arrived, but several people apparently got impatient and left as they skipped through a few that were no shows when their numbers were called.

[kingls1]

Wild card game between Pirates and Cubs I got a half of a glass of straight Jim Beam honey on ice it the first inning and I'm already pissed off....