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I thought you guys would like to see a few updated pics of the Beast.

Old 03-21-2008, 01:03 AM
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Default I thought you guys would like to see a few updated pics of the Beast.

There are a few more decals and a few adjustments needed to fit the hood and fascia flusher. The rubber stops are holding the hood up too high presently.

Should be ready to go in 12 days.
















The entire thread is here.

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holy crap that is kick ***!!!!!!
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I officially hate you now.

Wow that thing is NICE! where are you racing it?
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Fine looking machinery -- wish it was sitting on my trailer !
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Looking good Mike, I'm not sure which is more awesome the car or the new Autobahn garage. They are both really beautiful. JD
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Will you adopt me? AWESOME!

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Ok Mike time to get racing.

NASA Super Unlimited is waiting for you
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Very cool!! Love the paint scheme!
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ths is what it's like to win the lottery!!! congrats and all the luck. If I hit the lotto, the first call would be to Lou, then my wife.
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL


Ok Mike time to get racing.

NASA Super Unlimited is waiting for you
BAD ***!!!!
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Originally Posted by JDIllon
Looking good Mike, I'm not sure which is more awesome the car or the new Autobahn garage. They are both really beautiful. JD
Thanks JD,

The garage is a little safer to sit in.
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Looking good, Mike. Would you like small a "Mike Newlander" vinyl in white (or yellow) to put above the driver's window?

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wow just wow, I have been following this car thru the whole process
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I love it Mike! It just looks mean!
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL


Ok Mike time to get racing.

NASA Super Unlimited is waiting for you
Tom,



I was supposed to run it last year in Wisconsin but never made the date as I was waiting for a few parts.

I may run something more frequently this year that has less repair costs.


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Originally Posted by spazegun2213
I officially hate you now.

Wow that thing is NICE! where are you racing it?
Thank you!

It's mainly a dream car I built to run at Autobahn. I will run it in the member races there and a few SCCA SPOs or ilk.
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Thank you all for the kind words! Many of you have been very supportive and made it fun for me to share.

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Looking good, Mike. Would you like small a "Mike Newlander" vinyl in white (or yellow) to put above the driver's window?

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Frank,

As usual very considerate of you!. All the appropriate vinyl has been ordered to complete the car. Funny thing is I was going to ask you for more until the shop told me they did it already.

Can't wait to run with you pal!

My windshield name is still holding up strong since your professional install last year!


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Originally Posted by JDIllon
Looking good Mike, I'm not sure which is more awesome the car or the new Autobahn garage. They are both really beautiful. JD
Beautiful!!! Congrats!

Any new pics of the garage....last I saw was a shot of your snow run - garage in the background?
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OK Mike, this fantasy has gone on long enough, wake up and get to work. No car could possibly be this amazing in real life.
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Originally Posted by Bink
Beautiful!!! Congrats!

Any new pics of the garage....last I saw was a shot of your snow run - garage in the background?
Thanks Bink.

The garage is almost complete as well.

The track opens in 11 days and we are hopeful it will be ready.

Here are a few pics from a previous thread.










The Team Unit is right on the track. Here's a shot a few months ago.



We are still waiting for weather to warm up to finish some of the exterior, masonry and concrete driveway.














The idea is too never leave the track.


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