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I drove a T-Rex!!

Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by Bmyth-FDC, Mar 29, 2004.

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  1. Bmyth-FDC

    Bmyth-FDC F1 Rookie

    Oct 4, 2002
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    Hey everyone, I met up with Adam "Fastalk" last friday... we met up to take a spin in his T-Rex... woo-hoo! It was awesome! It was the end of a long day and a VERY long week... the sun was setting... YES. Mulholland, baby. :)

    We went for a jaunt through the canyons and then to some private estates in Calabasas... then guess what? He let me take it for a spin!!!

    It was totally fun, Adam - THANKS!!! That ride is totally awesome!

    Here are some pictures... enjoy!
     
  2. WFO_Racer

    WFO_Racer Karting

    Nov 5, 2003
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    Newport Beach Ca
    The helmet completes the look. I getting ready to sell my beater a S2000 and this was on my short list to replace it. The Lotus Elise is the other, quick question do you have to wear a helmet ? Is it considered a bike or car ? I heard that it corners hard , how are the brakes ?
     
  3. Bmyth-FDC

    Bmyth-FDC F1 Rookie

    Oct 4, 2002
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    You have to wear a helmet, but not the seat belts. It is considered (and drives like) a bike. It corners very well, but doesn't seem like a "high-speed" vehicle to me... but it does remind me a bit of the radical sr3. The brakes could use a bit of upgrading, but overall, just a fun vehicle... this particular model has a different upgraded engine that made it sound more like a hot rod or harley!!

    The cool thing was the sequential manual gearbox (w/clutch)... took some getting used to for me... but was pretty straightforward to use once I kinda got into it...

    I would consider this for the weekend rides... but for some dual-purpose track use, I would heavily consider a new elise... that would be lots of fun.

    B.
     
  4. RyanZX6R

    RyanZX6R Formula Junior

    Nov 4, 2003
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    Sweet, Byron. I've always wanted to try one of those out. However, due to recent events I intend on shying away from any open top vehicle for a long time.
     
  5. Jimmy540i

    Jimmy540i Formula 3
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  6. s4dustin

    s4dustin F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2004
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    we have one that comes to bike night....everyone flipped out....looks like fun....
     
  7. RyanZX6R

    RyanZX6R Formula Junior

    Nov 4, 2003
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    Byron, who owns the red LM002 parked in one of the pics? They are sweet. Long before the Hummer.
     
  8. Chiaro_Slag

    Chiaro_Slag F1 Veteran

    Oct 31, 2003
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    Nice Byron!

    I too am curious as to who's Lambo truck that is. Those things are beasts!
     
  9. clokey

    clokey Karting

    Feb 11, 2004
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    So.....if it's classified as a bike...does that allow it to be used in car pool lanes?

    ....asked by someone looking for an electric car for the sole purpose of being able to use the car pool lanes....I hate LA traffic!

    Cheers!

    Paul.
     
  10. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    Now thats awesome Byron! How did it handle in the curves? Just doesnt seem like it would be stable but somehow I know it is :)

    Is that a sequential gear box? clutch?

    Ryan, Jerry, if Im not mistaken, the LM002 is also Adam's.
     
  11. Bmyth-FDC

    Bmyth-FDC F1 Rookie

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    Jordan,
    yes, it is a Sequential gear box with clutch.

    Also....the LM002 is Adam's too... it's virtually brand new inside (can still smell the leather!)... neat car in its own right. haha... he calls it "a beast" :)

    B.
     
  12. FastTalk

    FastTalk Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2002
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    Nice photos Byron. I also had a lot of fun. If I sell the 360 I will have to bring the Trex on the next FDC drive.

    Adam
     
  13. FastTalk

    FastTalk Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2002
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    Paul,

    Yes you can legally drive in the carpool lane. It is also much safer to drive the carpool vs the other lanes as I do not have to worry about an 18 Wheeler rolling over me :)
     
  14. FastTalk

    FastTalk Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2002
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    What time and night is "bike night" I may bring it over as I only live around the corner. Is this the same one that used to meet on Ventura/Topanga parking lot?

    Adam
     
  15. s4dustin

    s4dustin F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2004
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    8-10 pm wed night. then they head down to fatburger in LA. Same group from the *$ on ventura
    d
     
  16. LAfun2

    LAfun2 Three Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 31, 2003
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    Where would one buy this?
     
  17. Ferrari Boy

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    Oct 25, 2003
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    Awesome Byron, I really like that T-Rex.
     
  18. XJARGH!

    XJARGH! Rookie

    Feb 29, 2004
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    Dudes, Byron looks like the modern day George Michael with the goatee and those glasses on!

    LOL
     
  19. s4dustin

    s4dustin F1 Rookie

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  20. costa

    costa Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    I bet that Jordan is going to drive it soon. He has been driving any car on earth lately!!!.

    Costa
     
  21. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    So when does Ferrari hire me in F1? Well, after I learn to drive from you first :)
     
  22. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Hey Tim,

    Was that supposed to be a compliment???? :)



    DL
     
  23. Bmyth-FDC

    Bmyth-FDC F1 Rookie

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    ROTFLMAO!!
    My thoughts exactly, Dave! hahah....

    Byron
     
  24. XJARGH!

    XJARGH! Rookie

    Feb 29, 2004
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    I'm on a slippery slope answering that question, huh...............

    Ok, since GM is a rock star, you look like a rock star in those pics.

    LOL






     

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