O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[sotc]

2nd Run in Kodiak are humped in the salt water, first run are great

 

[Rborist1]

Picked up a used 12'6 Zodiac with all the goodies and a 20 h/p Evenrude motor (both in awesome shape) for a steal last night. The guy I bought it from used it for checking his recreational gold mining claims in BC a couple of times a year, so hardly any use. Gonna take her out on the river this weekend and see what she can do.

 

[NickfromWI]

Thank you Nick !!
Just in time !

You're very welcome! If you happen to get a chance, id like to see pics of it in use.

Be safe up there!

 

[stig]

When I visited Willie, I tried out his Carbon Geckos.
Bad idea!

All of a sudden my old steel Kleins just weren't good enough anymore.

So today I gave in and bought a pair.

 

[Burnham]

Huh...my CF Geckos have a traditional ring mount two piece strap and buckle for the ankle attachment, though with a velcro top strap like yours. How's the velcro seem there, Stig?

 

[stig]

I haven't had a chance to try them out yet, just bought them this afternoon, and immediately had to brag about it, of course.

They have a velcro closure that you adjust to fit behind your heel, so the spur will come to rest exactly in the gap of the sole on your Wescos.( Or whatever inferior boot you climb in).

Then you never touch that one again, but only tighten the one that goes across the front.

Seems like a good idea, but I was too tired to go put my Wesco Highliners on when I got home today.

 

[Burnham]

I'll look forward to hearing your review, Stig. Though I'm sure there is no way to change the fittings on the CF shank. I'm perfectly happy with mine the way they came, but I always like to keep informed since I field questions about this sort of thing on a regular basis.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Fancy Smancy
Looks like your Cadillac pads needed changing anyway

 

[Burnham]

Heck no, lots of vert left in those yet .

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Foam looked a little ready for new replacement pads

 

[arborworks1]

I have been resisting the urge to purchase the cf models. Willie is going to end up costing me alot of money!!

 

[FJR]

Man those look sexy Stig, now I have the fever too!

 

[sotc]

Go ahead fellas, blame it on me, your wives can't hurt me from this distance!

 

[arborworks1]

Done!!

 

[SkwerI]

I just found a deal on a Roush supercharger for my Mustang. It came new on a Roush Mustang and the guy is upgrading to a stronger unit. 7000 miles on it, I'm getting the entire intake manifold with the higher pressure fuel injectors, fuel rail and everything intact.
Here's the same unit brand new. $5100 plus shipping. http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=1185

Here's what I'm getting for half price.

 

[Burnham]

That's really gonna help out with the speeding tickets issue, isn't it?

 

[arborworks1]

Why certainly. Now the high speed chase and resisting arrest charges are a different story!

 

[Burnham]

Silly me, didn't think of that aspect of it at all .

 

[MasterBlaster]

Nah, he's done with the tickets. He's cyphered it by now. From here on out it's all accessories.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Possibly better mileage with a sc, until you heavy foot it.

 

[arborworks1]

Do you have to get the computer reflashed. Or is this coming with a tuner?

 

[SkwerI]

I will probably need a tune to go with it. I'm getting the supercharger delivered to my mechanic who will look it over before handing over payment. I'm thinking it will be a side project for him to tackle later this year when he has some slack time. I'm sure he can acquire (or write) the proper tune and reflash the computer. If not then I have several other sources for the proper tune.

 

[Paul B]

That looks sweet RJS, I am not a mechanic but would you need to upgrade gaskets and other pressure-izable engine components to accomodate the supercharger? If its just bolt and go that is indeed pretty awesome.

 

[SkwerI]

It's not a high pressure system. Ford still offers their full warranty on new cars that are sold with this supercharger already installed. It will probably give me another 75-100 ponies.

 

[Dave Shepard]

Sweet! I like plenty of boost.