Guys
Here's another thought. Safety is always of primary concern. But remember
those early discussion on vehicle balance? If you car doesn't handle it
won't be much fun to drive. Isn't that also a safety factor? Many
compromises when building these things. Just a thought.
John Beckett, LSR #79
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phillip Landry" <saltracer@netscape.net>
To: <SaltyCuda@aol.com>; "Race Car" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2000 1:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Re: FX/GMR Engineering]
> I too am building a Modified Roadster and currently don't plan on putting
> anything that's hot or can catch on fire in the passenger compartment with
me.
> I think there's room in what used to be the trunk or turtle deck for that
kind
> of thing. Phil ( is that scientific or what?)
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> SaltyCuda@aol.com wrote:
> I would consider decreasing the size of your gas tank, for a multiple of
> reasons, safety being on the top of the list. The Salty 'cuda has a five
> gallon tank in the trunk, and it feeds a blown big block and a half a tank
> gets me down the long course (one way). As far as location, if you have
room
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> up front, it's the best place for the gas tank.
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> Jim (aka Salty 'cuda)
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