First, let me share this admittedly subjective observation with the members of the list:
WHAT A PHREAKING ANIMAL!!!
pant...pant...gasp...pant
(ahem)Continuing on a calmer note...
Since I first joined the list, I've seen references to the 20B that linked it with religious phenomena. One person had in his sig line, "I saw the face of God from the passenger seat of a 20B-powered RX7." Last December, someone wrote, "We all worship the Holy Trinity of the triple-rotor." Prior to joining the list, I had not routinely linked a motor with religious practices or Divine manifestations. I can only suppose that when one is so near the absolute limits of the immutable laws of physics, that one is forceably reminded of that which is eternal.
Passengers in the convertible are routinely observed to chant, "oh, god. Oh, God! OH, GOD!!" in a voice that rises in both pitch and intensity; while drivers often exclaim:
JEEEeeee - ZUS KAY - RIST!!
This is usually followed by an expostulation similar to the one that appears near the top of this message. Admittedly, these examples are drawn from the dominant Judeo-Christian culture, but I feel certain that a Muslim would shout, "God is great! And so, by the Prophet's beard, is this!" while a Buddhist would simply smile and claim to have reached Nirvana.
When I went down to PFS to pick up the car, Peter wanted to take me for a drive to demonstrate the improvements he had made in my absence. Thanks to his efforts, we observed 12 lb. boost. Full throttle results in one being catapulted toward the horizon at an exhilarating rate of speed. The acceleration is glass-smooth, and it feels like the horsepower curve would resemble the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
We've got a keeper here.
Thanks to all of you who offered information and encouragement.
Coming soon - Part 4 - The Numbers.