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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 6, 2018 12:05:36 GMT
I've already chimed in on a couple of threads here, but I thought I would actually introduce myself on this forum.
My name is Raymond, I'm 57, married and have 3 sons (one who also owns a MX-5) As you can see from the subject, I am actually from the US, living in the state of Arkansas. My home is on the edge of both the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, so there is excellent driving here.
I own an '01 LS, emerald green w/tan interior - 225k mile and counting. Modifications I have made to my car include: a stainless roll bar, the eclipse dash vent mod, wood steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle (and trying to acquire the radio bezel to go with those) koni shocks and 16" alloy rims. Although the engine is in fine shape, doesn't smoke or use oil, I have noticed a certain 'winded-ness' under certain circumstances and am considering the Jaguar V6 engine swap (insert poor Tim Allen grunting imitation)
As a Southerner, I really don't say 'Howdy', but I do say 'Y'all', 'Yes Ma'am' and 'No Sir' I have deep British roots in my family, and have actually visited your fair country, and would love to do so again.
So, as we say around here ' Y'all pull up a chair and sit a spell'
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Post by howardb66 on Jun 6, 2018 15:06:17 GMT
Hello Raymond, welcome to the forum. Does forced induction appeal? These little things go nicely with a turbo or SC.
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 6, 2018 16:47:55 GMT
Hello Raymond, welcome to the forum. Does forced induction appeal? These little things go nicely with a turbo or SC. Thank you sir. I have considered forced induction, but doing a rebuild on top of conversion would be much more expensive than the engine swap |
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 6, 2018 17:27:37 GMT
Welcome! A mere stone's throw from sunny Minnesota  |
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 6, 2018 18:04:04 GMT
Welcome! A mere stone's throw from sunny Minnesota All things being relative, you are correct sir - though it's just too cold in the winter there for my taste. I spent a couple of years in Wisconsin, so I remember the winters well |
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Post by rich5660 on Jun 10, 2018 15:03:00 GMT
Welcome! I visit Des Moines with work a few times a year, a couple of states over but middle America none the less.
I envy the steak you guys get, it’s fricking amazing!
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 11, 2018 13:53:30 GMT
Thank you Rich, Des Moines is nice - and I can't disagree about the steaks  |
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Post by bambi on Jun 12, 2018 7:57:04 GMT
Welcome to the Forum Raymond. Maybe on your next trip over to the UK we can get you involved in a meet Megan x |
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 12, 2018 12:22:13 GMT
Why Megan, we've only just met .... J/K
Actually, if I do get a chance to come over again, that would be great.
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Post by bambi on Jun 12, 2018 15:18:22 GMT
Why Megan, we've only just met .... J/K Actually, if I do get a chance to come over again, that would be great.  Cheeky sod |
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 12, 2018 15:49:18 GMT
I've been called worse
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Post by daddyboneses on Jun 12, 2018 19:54:09 GMT
I posted this in another thread, but thought it might be a great way to give y'all an idea where I live:
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Cheeky sod
le sigh