What's this you have to say about Girds bra?
Troy
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I wonder if I can find a 'bra' for my Wienermobile?
Wait a minute, wouldn't that be a GIANT condom?!!
Wait a minute, wouldn't that be a GIANT condom?!!
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Jim, you're a sick man. I like that in a person.
Troy - A joke between Gerd and me. We both (now the 3 of us) have bras from Kristina at Wardlow. Some folks don't like the way they look. I don't care, cuz it works.
Troy - A joke between Gerd and me. We both (now the 3 of us) have bras from Kristina at Wardlow. Some folks don't like the way they look. I don't care, cuz it works.
No Manzeer,Bro or whatever you call it here.
Marty G.
Marty G.
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Lane.
I love my "Gerd" bra! Did you use the velcro fasteners that they provide for the inside of the trunk? I went down to a local boat canvas shop and for $10 they put the same type of snaps that the top uses on the bra straps and in the trunk...very nice. Also did the same for the hood cover.
Troy
I love my "Gerd" bra! Did you use the velcro fasteners that they provide for the inside of the trunk? I went down to a local boat canvas shop and for $10 they put the same type of snaps that the top uses on the bra straps and in the trunk...very nice. Also did the same for the hood cover.
Troy
hey f both of u
gerd has no bra
on second thought could i start a gerd's secrets shop
gerd has no bra
on second thought could i start a gerd's secrets shop
My soon to be showstopper. The car's been neglected, run down and basically treated like poo by the previous owner. 1.6 KCC made in South Africa in 1995.
Future plans are a total respray, leather re-trim, 2.0 type 4 motor with 4 cam cooling shroud, EFI, 48mm ITB's and custom tranny. Colour change as well.
Future plans are a total respray, leather re-trim, 2.0 type 4 motor with 4 cam cooling shroud, EFI, 48mm ITB's and custom tranny. Colour change as well.
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Mine is still in pieces since 1990!!!
5 minutes here, seven minutes there. I'll get it done by 2134...
Jeff
5 minutes here, seven minutes there. I'll get it done by 2134...
Jeff
Ben - is that real? the lights and stance look photoshopped. If it is...ohh man that is one nice style - good job
WOW! Very nice job Ben. Click on his name and take a look at the interior and the rest of his photos...amazing.
Troy
Troy
No, Its real. Mercedes headlights/park/blinkers. What looks like the fog lights are day time running lights.
The stance is also real. Courtesy of air shocks and a adjustable front beam.
The stance is also real. Courtesy of air shocks and a adjustable front beam.
Ben what a nice look Brutha.. that's slamming it.... sweet interior too. Get that bad boy over to the main land for some SOC runs...
Speedster "D"
Speedster "D"
Hi Ben.
I'm wondering about the air shocks and would like some advice. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles on my car and an adjustable beam, but I can't keep it that low due to driveways, speed bumps, etc. as I am sure you are VERY aware. I love the look, but its just not practical. After seeing your car, I'm wondering if air shocks might be the way to go. Just raise it up when you encounter speed bumps, etc., but keep it low for cruising. Here are a few questions.
1. Whats the ride like, both raised and lowered?
2. Do you also have them on the rear?
3. Do they adjust independently or are they all tied together?
4. How quickly can it be raised and lowered?
Any other information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Troy
I'm wondering about the air shocks and would like some advice. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles on my car and an adjustable beam, but I can't keep it that low due to driveways, speed bumps, etc. as I am sure you are VERY aware. I love the look, but its just not practical. After seeing your car, I'm wondering if air shocks might be the way to go. Just raise it up when you encounter speed bumps, etc., but keep it low for cruising. Here are a few questions.
1. Whats the ride like, both raised and lowered?
2. Do you also have them on the rear?
3. Do they adjust independently or are they all tied together?
4. How quickly can it be raised and lowered?
Any other information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Troy
Thanks for the comments.
Troy, Honestly the ride is pretty smooth. My brother has a type 3 which are known to have a better ride than a type 1. He was surprised on the ride. The shocks can be run at 0 to 150 psi, but I usually drive around at 70 psi. The more air the stiffer the ride.
I do also have them in the rear. But because of the weight, I only get about a 1-1/4" difference in height. Not as much as I would have liked but the main purpose was to eliminate scraping on driveways. While 1-1/4" doesn't sound like much you also have to consider with more psi in the shock the stiffness of the suspension. It basically acts like a stiffer torsion bar. Thus no scraping on driveways. More air in the shocks also helps with wheel hop.
They are all independent. You could get away with just doing a front and back set up but the handling will suffer. For example on a moderate turn with a front and back set up, the air will see saw from left to right. But if you are not concerned about the handling too much a front to back will work just fine. It'll also be cheaper.
I at first only had a air compressor. It would take about 10-20 seconds to raise the car. I have since installed a air tank which holds the air when you need it. 0 to 100 psi in about a second. 100 to 0 psi around 3 seconds. Those time could be greatly improved if larger valves and air lines are used. I have 1/4" lines. The norms are 3/8" to 1/2" lines.
To sum it up. The lower the psi. the lower the center of gravity. Makes the car faster in the corners. At everyday ride height. pretty smooth ride. Basically riding on air pillows. More psi give you the ability to get into driveways.
Troy, Honestly the ride is pretty smooth. My brother has a type 3 which are known to have a better ride than a type 1. He was surprised on the ride. The shocks can be run at 0 to 150 psi, but I usually drive around at 70 psi. The more air the stiffer the ride.
I do also have them in the rear. But because of the weight, I only get about a 1-1/4" difference in height. Not as much as I would have liked but the main purpose was to eliminate scraping on driveways. While 1-1/4" doesn't sound like much you also have to consider with more psi in the shock the stiffness of the suspension. It basically acts like a stiffer torsion bar. Thus no scraping on driveways. More air in the shocks also helps with wheel hop.
They are all independent. You could get away with just doing a front and back set up but the handling will suffer. For example on a moderate turn with a front and back set up, the air will see saw from left to right. But if you are not concerned about the handling too much a front to back will work just fine. It'll also be cheaper.
I at first only had a air compressor. It would take about 10-20 seconds to raise the car. I have since installed a air tank which holds the air when you need it. 0 to 100 psi in about a second. 100 to 0 psi around 3 seconds. Those time could be greatly improved if larger valves and air lines are used. I have 1/4" lines. The norms are 3/8" to 1/2" lines.
To sum it up. The lower the psi. the lower the center of gravity. Makes the car faster in the corners. At everyday ride height. pretty smooth ride. Basically riding on air pillows. More psi give you the ability to get into driveways.
Thanks Ben. Sounds like a great solution to a problem that a lot of us have. Any recommendations on what brand to buy and where to purchase them?
Has anyone else out there done this? Does anybody else have any comments about this approach?
Troy
Has anyone else out there done this? Does anybody else have any comments about this approach?
Troy
Aloha, Ben!
I have my SOC 2008 calendar hanging in a prominent place on my office wall and I'm looking at your car's pic (March) as I'm typing this post! Man, I wish I were in Hawaii right about NOW!!
Everyone that comes into my office comments on what a COOOOOOL car you have there. I get to enjoy that pic for the next 28 days of March, but you get to enjoy that sweeet ride for as long as you want - NICE!!
Peace - Out!
I have my SOC 2008 calendar hanging in a prominent place on my office wall and I'm looking at your car's pic (March) as I'm typing this post! Man, I wish I were in Hawaii right about NOW!!
Everyone that comes into my office comments on what a COOOOOOL car you have there. I get to enjoy that pic for the next 28 days of March, but you get to enjoy that sweeet ride for as long as you want - NICE!!
Peace - Out!
Heres a video of the air shocks
"video no longer available" :(
That's a 15 on a 1-10 scale, Brah.