Spectre Mav spotted at SEMA

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  1. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    a motor alone doesn't get you into the 10s. on those wheels and tires i doubt the car would ever hook up. then its suspension probably wont transfer the weigh well either. nobody should claim a time that they don't have a time slip for.
     
  2. CometGT1974

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    Yea, you're right, it probably won't get out of its own way.....piece of junk!!!! :D
     
  3. GrabberGT

    GrabberGT Chris

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    Found another pic... I like the way it looks from this photo. I really like the interior also. Diff seats but the rest is pretty cool.

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    Didn't mean to offend anyone with the 10 second comment, but, the car weighs in at 2800lbs, capable of 800RWHP, full tube chassis, 3 link suspension, it's not a theory......

    Sorry, I have pretty crappy pictures of the tin work, the rest of the car is still a work in progress...........
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    I like the car....the wing is not my favorite but overall a cool car.
     
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  7. GrabberGT

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    I thought this had a R&C triangulated 4-bar rear. What happened? Any pics of the upper bar attachment? How is it supported?

    This tin work looks pretty good to me. Looks like a race car.

    The forgelines have my vote.

    How well does it do on the Autocross? It should do really well with that pwr to weight ratio and short wheelbase.
     
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    I can plug #s into a program and come up with a projected ET as well. For instance in the early 80's before desk top dyno (I'm old) it was common knowledge among idex racers that in theory a typical Super Gas car that weighed 2100 pounds with a driver only needed 500 hp to go the index (9.90). Now this (Super Gas car) was a purpose built car intended for only drag racing with a 4:56-4:88 gear running 14x32 slicks. Now If you are saying this Mav as it sits (no slicks) can go 10:99 I would have to agree with you but If you are saying it can go 10.01 to say 10:30 Id have to see a time slip to buy that. I guess we should have been more specific on which end of 10's was meant? I take it this car belongs to you then? Is the front valance pulled out a little and isn't it a 73 unit?
     
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  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    What color is the car going to be painted??
     
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    i think the wheels made that car look much better. i usually hate cross breeds...when it involves a chevy and a ford. makes no sense to see someone swap a small chevy in a fox body.. unless you havent got a brain enough make power on a small ford with a slightly larger budget.

    but in this case..i think the supra motor is kick ace. its outlandish enough to make sense!!! that motor with a stock bottom end is capable of much more that a 302 with a stock block.

    the frt splitter is a smidge overdone though! but i like the wing..at least on this car
     
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    Nice to see they cleaned off all the packing tape that was holding the top windshield trim on during Power Tour 2010.
     
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    I think it would look cooler without the old antena. Is there something more modern to use? I do like the car . it's cool.
     
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    Not sure, last I talked to Amir who owns Spectre, he was thinking either black or silver. Then he said he would leave it like it is for a while and beat on it a little more...... :D

    That tape wasn't holding the molding on, it was keeping us dry driving through all of those rain storms in Iowa.. :idea:


    Spectre wanted bigger tires clearances under it, one thing led to another and it was decided to just cut the entire floor out and build a tube chassis under it. The chassis shop built the 3 link then. Sorry, more crappy pictures from my phone.......

    Best way to describe it is it drives like a big go-cart.........

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  14. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    i don't know but that is one hell of a hood! lol!

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    for sure a better angle of the car.
     
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    The car looks great in person. I was at SEMA all week and saw it outside. A friend of mine may be interested in my Maverick that I have for sale based on what he saw. Imagine a Pro Touring Maverick with an LS9.

    Trust me, It will be THE Maverick everyone will talk about. Stay tuned!
     

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