Hello from the 'dark side'...

[svono50]

Hello from Chicago, not really in the city limits, but very near anyway. Yep, I am sure most of you folks recognize the screen name, I am dropping in to say hello to folks I haven't chatted/seen in a while and hope to get re-antiquated with. For those who don't know me, I play a simple Mfg Engineer at a little grill company by day and a shade tree mechanic by night when needed. Heck, I even pretend I am a race car driver a couple times a year... I have owned my 86 SVO for just over 22 1/2 years now and still find things to modify and play with. Even with 111K miles on the short block and chassis, the car still holds its own on the track when called upon. If you want to see some of my on-track adventures you can check out my YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/svoturbo4 Now let's see what I can do to get my first 'ban', eh??

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[FoxBuddy]

So just outside of Chicago is the dark side? Interesting...

Nice racing pictures and nice looking ride! 22.5 proud years of ownership right there! Thanks for sharing.

[Chalky]

Hi Ted, been wanting to ask you for years again what that clear protective film you had on your car at the Reunion was???

Now, you're banned until you answer the questions!!!

[ULcards99]

I like the car! What kind of wheels do you have on it? Since you've had it for 22.5 years, have you done anything to it? Or is it mostly stock still?

[8T6 SVO]

Beautiful Car Ted!!! I love the bumper cam and that RED front sway bar. That is a CLEAN SVO.

[84svounoh]

Wow good looking ride man.

[JTurbo]

Welcome to SVOCOP Ted!

[DaveS]

Welcome to SVOCOP Ted!

What Joe said!

[svono50]

Thanx for the welcome folks. To answer some of the questions, here you go:

FoxBuddy - No, the 'dark side' is somewhat of an 'inside' joke that a few folks on here will get. I could explain more if you really want.

Chalky - I will need to look at my rolls when I get home tonight, so your answer is being worked on.

ULcards99 - Sarah, thanx. The wheels are TSW Nurburgrings, 17x8", +35mm offset, Bridgestone RE-01R's in 245/45ZR17. Certainly not stock, many mods over the years. I have a 'project' thread over on the SVOCA forums for more details, too many to list here. DaveS could fill you in on a few of them, he has seen my car a few times.

8T6 SVO - Thanx, it looks cleaner in the pics than in person That is an Eibach swaybar for a regular Fox (36mm tubular), which will be replaced with an SN-95 bar (35mm tubular) for better fitment. The ends are too narrow forcing the endlinks at a bad inward angle. I have a matching red one on the rear too which does fit properly (see below), along with some other addtional red/black links.

Rest - Thanx, hopefully I won't stir up too much dust over here.

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[MikeFleming]

Welcome Aboard, Ted!

[SVO4PWR2]

Yo Ted,

Good to hear from ya! The car is looking stellar!

-RICH-

[Meotchh]

Nice Ted! Glad you could drop in here.

Since Chalky jumped the gun (he doesn't hold the hammer this week), both of you are banned until your next post! That's right Chalky, you are banned until Ted's next post.

[Sick Puppy]

Welcome Ted!
Chalky, I have an extra TF hammer you can borrow. stirthepot.gif

[MikeFleming]

Chalky, I have an extra TF hammer you can borrow. stirthepot.gif

I'm so confused.

So Ted is now banned (until his next post) on turboford too??

Or Paul and Chalky are re-banned until Ted's next post?

Speaking of my confusion:

Hello from the 'dark side'...

If Ted is from the "Dark Side", where are we now??

[Sick Puppy]

I'm so confused.

Me too, but I feel better now, it's been weeks since I was banned...

If Ted is from the "Dark Side", where are we now??

light side, right side, left side, wrong side???

Now I'm confused...again...still

[Sick Puppy]

So Ted is now banned (until his next post) on turboford too??

I can't ban him on TF, he hasn't signed up yet.

[SVO4PWR2]

I can't ban him on TF, he hasn't signed up yet.

Good enough ====[]

-RICH-

[svono50]

Oh, so now I have a 'pending' ban on TF...makes me want to sign up now!! I thought this was the 'red' side over here...maybe I was confused...

In any case, here is the answer to Chalky's question: I am using a 10" wide roll of the 3M Protective Polyethylene Tape 5187C. It is a 5.0mil thick 'high tack' temporary tape. Do a quick Google search and you can get to 3M's site to gather more info. My 3M supplier at work was kind enough to get me a 'sample' 100yd roll for 'test' purposes. Should be enough to last me ~5-10 total years worth of road trips.

Good to see you Rich, I am guessing your car still looks the same as below?

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[ChrisCurtin]

In any case, here is the answer to Chalky's question: I am using a 10" wide roll of the 3M Protective Polyethylene Tape 5187C. It is a 5.0mil thick 'high tack' temporary tape. Do a quick Google search and you can get to 3M's site to gather more info. My 3M supplier at work was kind enough to get me a 'sample' 100yd roll for 'test' purposes. Should be enough to last me ~5-10 total years worth of road trips.

I've watched Dexter. Sure its 'for the race car'.

[SVO4PWR2]

Good to see you Rich, I am guessing your car still looks the same as below?

I've added some dents and chips ... Didnt have that "dexter tape" LOL

-RICH-
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