Interesting

[T1Bird]

http://members.tccoa.com/fubar/motortrend.jpg

both turbo and Sced setup...

[fast Ed]

I think I remember seeing that blurb in Motor Trend back then. The idea of a turbo with the belt driven supercharger is interesting. Likely the costs of doing such a setup for production usage was going to be too high, so they went with the Eaton blower alone to generate enough torque to move the fat pigs.

Just noticing the wheels too, which are the 1984 - 86 SVO Mustang 16-inchers. Those are 5 on 4-1/2" pattern, same as most other RWD Fords. So at some point in the engineering process, Ford decided to go with the 5 on 4-1/4" pattern, which was only ever used on the Taurus / Sable up to that point, on the MN-12 Birds and Cougars ... and severely limiting our choices for aftermarket wheels in the process, unless you go with the hub conversion. Have to wonder what the engineers are thinking sometimes when they make these choices. :rolleyes:


cheers
Ed N.

[lazybird4pt6]

Originally posted by fast Ed N
Have to wonder what the engineers are thinking sometimes when they make these choices. :rolleyes:


Thank God they got the looks right!! What an ugly POS! Even an LX looks better then THAT thing.

[Jason Wild]

got to like the ball hitch out back thats SO GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!







FORD MUST BE ON DRUGS!!!

[lazybird4pt6]

Originally posted by Jason Wild
got to like the ball hitch out back thats SO GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(An open door, I just have to) That's for the parts trailer.....

OUCH!

[Jason Wild]

I thought that was for the parachute since Ford thought it was going to be sooooooooooooooooooo fast.:cool:

[fast Ed]

Pre-production cars are usually heavily disguised like that when out on public roads (or anywhere they might be seen) during testing. The manufacturers generally don't want the exact shape and form of the car to be seen until it's officially released.



cheers
Ed N.

[Superbird281]

Originally posted by fast Ed N
Pre-production cars are usually heavily disguised like that when out on public roads (or anywhere they might be seen) during testing. The manufacturers generally don't want the exact shape and form of the car to be seen until it's officially released.



cheers
Ed N.

Exactly. That "thing" looks disguised as an Eldorado.

[lazybird4pt6]

I like the way they do it now - black covers on everything. Put some extra padding underneath it and it's hard to tell what's underneath.;)

Mike - RABBIT SEASON!!! - LOL!! What's up with the new sig?? Should I ask from whom it's "quoted", or is that something that I might find offensive? teeheehee

[Superbird281]

Originally posted by lazybird4pt6

Mike - RABBIT SEASON!!! - LOL!! What's up with the new sig?? Should I ask from whom it's "quoted", or is that something that I might find offensive? teeheehee

It's one of many fan mails I've received from SC owners.

[lazybird4pt6]

Are you sure it's fan mail???

DUCK SEASON........FIRE!!!! (Bugs Bunny kicks ***)

[Jason Wild]

I think thats hate mail:D











But thats just me.:o

[SeanMatteson]

Originally posted by Superbird281
"Now that you have taken off your training wheels and installed an Allen's apple juice can, you think that you're the [BLEEEP] of the walk. You're the [BLEEEP] of nothing !!!! You were finally getting some respect for finally growing a [BLEEEP] to go with your [BLEEEP]. Instead of accepting the respect you choose to diss us. Would Bugs Bunny say its Duck Season? I say its Open Varrik Season !!!!!!!!"

Mikey,

Someone actually sent you something like that? Are you locking your doors at night, buddy? ...That's kinda scary. I guess you really do know how to push peoples' buttons, man!

Regards,

Sean

[Turbo351]

I know who sent that. He takes some things way too seriously, but he's harmless.

If Mikey took it seriously it wouldn't be in his sig.....

Mikey's not the only one on his hit list. I won't name names....

[lazybird4pt6]

Originally posted by Turbo351
I won't name names....

What colour car does he drive??? - LOL!! J/K!!