by "My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
Published 08/06/2017 at 11:29
by "My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
Published 08/06/2017 at 11:29
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Headed to Caffeine and Octane this morning, a couple of observations, a lot of people really run their hot rods way too rich, your exhaust should not smell like gasoline, bouncing your car off the rev limiter in the parking lot makes you an idiot not a motoring enthusiast.
It was packed, every parking lot around this massive mall was nearly full. I did not take a lot of pictures because it was too crowded. Some really nice Cars though. Here are the pictures of what I found interesting.
Sign could also say “Mustangs Need Not Apply”
I am in Atlanta, so there must be several Bandit Trans Ams at every show I think it is the law, anyway it is disappointing not one had a CB Whip antenna on the roof. Come on if you are going to be a bear be a Grizzly.
When I was in high school in the early 90s this is what 70s Trans Ams looked liked in the High School parking lot.
A nearly stock Georgia State Patrol Spec Mustang 5.0 Notchback. I saw these more than once in my Rear View mirror. Still Terrifying
I don’t think I’ve seen 6 3000GTs in the same place since they were at the dealerships
I’m not one to criticize customs too much, but removing your Air Bag, just about the dumbest modification I can think of.
Obvious Joke is Obvious
Initial D in the House
Some nicely done Cobras
Checker Cab with LS Swap, Yes Please!
Nova Hatchback with Tent Accessory I didn’t know this existed and now I want one.
C4 Corvette with 57ish Chevy Custom Body Looks like an Albino Catfish too me.
Pimping ain’t easy but it’s necessary
All my friends know the low rider
The two extremes in Aircooled thought
Aircooled Heaven
Very late Mexican Aircooled Bug
I love these
What is it about these late 60s T-Birds that’s so damn appealing
Need a Challenger? They were stacking them Deep, no word if they were selling them cheap though.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/06/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0
Very cool. Looks like a nice day for a show.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
08/06/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 1
It is not too hot and humid as is typical for this time of year.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
08/06/2017 at 11:57, STARS: 2
I’d bet the smell isn’t people running their cars all overly rich so much as it is lack of catalytic converters. Most of what you posted pics of wouldn’t have them and that’s why you can still smell the gas in the exhaust.
That mustang police car is freaking badass btw.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
08/06/2017 at 12:01, STARS: 1
While there is an smell of a cat less car it is different. A lot of these hot rods are way over carbureted and are dumping raw gas.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
08/06/2017 at 12:17, STARS: 0
As a general rule it’s safer to run rich than lean, so a lot of people with more valuable cars will tune for that. The extra fuel keeps cylinder temps down, meaning detonation is less likely and you’re less likely to blow it up. It’s also done in racecars for the same reason. My FSAE team always shot for 13:1 instead of the 14.7:1 stoich.
"$kaycog" (skaycog)
08/06/2017 at 12:38, STARS: 0
“Crowd Control” Mustang is hilarious!
"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
08/06/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0
Noooo craap. I missed it again!! I’ve been trying to go ever since I’ve found out about this show. Which has been for 3 years. Alas, school keeps me away every time
"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
08/06/2017 at 12:49, STARS: 0
Also cool minis
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/06/2017 at 13:55, STARS: 0
no cats on older cars and they run them richer to stay safe. Thats why they smell. Easier to control fuel with modern electronics and fuel injection vs carbs.
Also what a dumb sign. I want to hear cars rev, means they are actually being driven not just putting along barely breathing.