Grassroots Motorsports

Register Log in to GRM
- Community

Birthdays
Recently on the Classic Motorsports forums

Subscribe get a full year for only $23.95 Sample Free Test Drive—no strings attached

Login to post Forums » Grassroots Motorsports » West Coast $2009 Challenger - AWD Fiero Hybrid

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Sept. 2, 2009 1:56 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

That's quite an offer Tim! However, before thinking about some perks when I get there, I'm still focused on the task at hand...getting the car there!

Today I did some more calling around and I'm pretty sure I've got the lowest bids I'm going to get for shipping the car down to Florida and back. The good news is (drum roll please...) I've officially got enough money to cover getting the car there! There's still a return trip to figure out, but we're getting close! I'm really awestruck with how generous so many have been and how many people want to see the Fiero compete in Florida. Very cool.

Bryce
Sept. 2, 2009 7:33 a.m. JThw8 SuperDork

In reply to Nashco:

Have you talked with any of the shipping firms about maybe cutting you a discount for some "sponsorship" decals on the car? After all its sure to get good GRM coverage. And we are all a bunch of loons who ship cars all the time so we would look favorably on any shipper who is helping you out with this.

If a shipper agrees I'll cut the vinyl sponsor decals for you for free, just need the info.
Sept. 2, 2009 9:12 a.m. m4ff3w Dork

I love GRM.
Sept. 2, 2009 12:40 p.m. Nashco SuperDork

Holy crapzors. Wade just donated $500 towards the cause! I'm really at a loss for words...I guess I'll just fall back on repeating that I'm very, very flattered! I'm now very close to being able to seal the deal on the truck transport.

JThw8: That's a good idea. Yesterday I worked with the cheapest shipper I could find and got another slight discount just by asking for it, but hadn't considered the sponsorship angle. I'm still new to this whole "sticker on a car" concept. I've got a call in to see what I can swing in regards to cutting a sponsorship deal, we'll see what comes of it.

Bryce
Sept. 2, 2009 1:41 p.m. zoomx2 Reader

Is he sure he didn't put the decimal in the wrong spot or add 1 too many zero's?

Makes my donation look more kinda paltry...

Either way Bryce you deserve it, that build is killer!
Sept. 2, 2009 1:58 p.m. 4cylndrfury Dork

I
Sept. 2, 2009 1:58 p.m. 4cylndrfury Dork

Love
Sept. 2, 2009 1:58 p.m. 4cylndrfury Dork

GRM...Nuff said
Sept. 2, 2009 2:25 p.m. griffin729 Reader

The car is killer. We wanna see it compete. Just wish I could have done more.
Sept. 2, 2009 11:33 p.m. ww SuperDork

I'm definitely going to be putting my sticker's on that Fierohybrid when I get to Florida! Anyway, when you calculate what I saved by not towing my car over the grapevine both directions to San Diego, it's not too far from that amount anyway! Damn I need a turbo diesel!
Sept. 3, 2009 3:45 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

I posted another video from the drag strip on youtube. This is the very first pass I made with the car at the strip. Actually, this is the first time I put down full power with the car in AWD mode through more than first gear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFekcI919Jc

I was pretty pleased with the results for the very first pass. Actually, this was my fastest pass of the night (9.36 at 69 mph). The runs were fairly consistent, all things considered, with my runs all being within .2 seconds of each other.

The entry form was sent in per Margie's suggestion. Wade's donation has got me very close to being ready to pull the trigger, but I'm not quite there yet. On that note, I want to be clear that each and every donation is appreciated, even $8.42 helps! Wade's donation is obviously very cool, but without all of those smaller ones adding up, his wouldn't be so significant. Thanks to everybody who has been helping out, I hope I can live up to the hype!

Tonight I started working on improving the wire routing and coolant plumbing for the EV system. Both of these systems are functional, but need some cleaning up to reduce clutter, weight, and cost. I am nervous to be fixin' what ain't broke so close to the challenge, but word on the street has it that I still have a lot of beautification projects to do, plus I'll be able to cut about $30 out of my budget that was previously used for hoses and fittings.

Bryce
Sept. 3, 2009 6:18 a.m. aussiesmg Dork

As usual I added my 0.02c...
Sept. 3, 2009 8:54 a.m. P71 SuperDork

I have to be at a wedding on Saturday, but I have some time Sunday and/or Monday to help out. I am totally willing to bring the 12-speed polisher and work on the detail
Sept. 3, 2009 12:25 p.m. Nashco SuperDork

Thanks a bunch aussies!

Michael, I'll have to keep you posted. I'm also at a wedding on Saturday, not sure when I'll be getting back into town on Sunday, but probably not early enough. Monday would probably be good, since I'm off work for the holiday. What is it with people and their summer weddings? Don't they realize that I need to take advantage of the long days and warm weather to get car work done? Sheesh!

Bryce
Sept. 3, 2009 1:29 p.m. P71 SuperDork

I hear you man! I don't even know the person who's getting married Saturday. My girlfriend's brother-in-law is one of the best men and since he has to go, he convinced the rest of us to follow along with promises of top hats, monocles, and cheap 40's. We're also hitting up the drive-in afterwords for District 9.

Monday is probably doable. Keep in touch. You have my e-mail right?
Sept. 3, 2009 4:30 p.m. jikelly Reader

Dang I wish I lived near you. I would have loved to help you with your build. I've got pretty good mechanical skills and know my way around electronics. The thing I can't do is weld.

I've circled the idea of turning my old 73 mustang into a hybrid, but the funds aren't there for that. It'd be great to stuff one of those tahoe hybrid drivetrains into the old stang though. Maybe someday.

Anyway, best of luck to you. Your car looks great, and it runs!!
Sept. 4, 2009 6:36 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

Nashco wrote: JThw8: That's a good idea. Yesterday I worked with the cheapest shipper I could find and got another slight discount just by asking for it, but hadn't considered the sponsorship angle. I'm still new to this whole "sticker on a car" concept. I've got a call in to see what I can swing in regards to cutting a sponsorship deal, we'll see what comes of it.

To follow up on this, the shipper isn't interested in cutting me a sponsorship deal, not even a little bit. It sounds like times are tight (we've been hearing that story a lot lately!) and they don't think they would get any more business by this added exposure. Oh well, it was worth a shot.

Bryce
Sept. 4, 2009 9:22 a.m. MrJoshua SuperDork

If you need a house for them to drop the car let me know. I am 1 exit away from the host hotel (<3 miles). Josh
Sept. 4, 2009 10:05 a.m. miatame2 New Reader

This thread is awesome. I can't wait to get back down to G-ville this year. Lots of work left...

I'll get you some money as soon as I sell some more stuff, you better be there with bells on! :)
Sept. 4, 2009 11:09 a.m. Nashco SuperDork

MrJoshua wrote:

If you need a house for them to drop the car let me know. I am 1 exit away from the host hotel (<3 miles). Josh

Actually, it's significantly cheaper to do transfer station to transfer station instead of door to door. The closest transfer stations with this shipper are Jacksonville and Orlando (both cost the same); It looks like it would work out best if I had it shipped to the transfer station in Orlando, as that's where I would fly in. I might need somebody to get the car out of the Orlando station during business hours and park it somewhere handy, but those kind of details I can work out once I commit to shipping it...which will be soon, hopefully.

Thanks for the offer, though.

Bryce
Sept. 4, 2009 11:59 a.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

bryce, have you shown this thread to your boss to see if you can get some comp time? you really want to be at the hotel by about 4pm Thursday so you can meet and greet as everyone straggles in from the road. IMO, being at the hotel is only about 0.001% less sweet than being at the track.
Sept. 4, 2009 8:15 p.m. Nashco SuperDork

If I come, I'll be there for the whole thing. :)

Bryce
Sept. 4, 2009 8:19 p.m. aussiesmg Dork

If you need to get it towed to Gainesville from Orlando, I am willing to go get it, if someone can watch/store my car while I do it (Josh)
Sept. 4, 2009 8:23 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork

Ive got space, tools, and a little bit o time. Whatever I can do to help.
Sept. 4, 2009 9:21 p.m. aussiesmg Dork

Nashco we seem to have the pick up and delivery at Florida covered, mate is this going to happen, what do we need to do to see this awesome car in Gainesville.

I am a competitor and am looking forward to running far behind your car

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

You'll need to log in to post.