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Makes you wonder how much is true on this "non scripted" reality show. But in the end I'm not knocking it. How lucky we as Pantera owners are getting so much exposure for our beloved cars! Interesting Richard still has the white one with the torbo v6. Is the price too high, or does he just like it that much? Wonder if he still has the Ring bros one he stuck I the museum? Anyway if I remember right he paid about 30k for the white one. And now Dennis gets 125k for yes a nicer car. But four times as nice? Perhaps just a fleesing of a nascar star with money.
C.R. your so right! Our cars are soooo under priced. I can't say after the "Street Outlaws" fiasco that I find Richard honest, but even if he has a non-magnetic personality, he is doing us all a favor. I hope our car wins!!!!
After watching a number of these TV car repair/mod shows, I don't think I would want to buy a car from any of them.
a good while back, I got a cold call from a third party about 5177. At the time I had a hunch it was something like one of those shows, maybe it was "?"
Yes, great entertainment and exposure for the car! These shows are NEVER unscripted, everything is carefully edited by the producers. It is curious that you never hear mention of DeTomaso when talking about Panteras. It's always "Ford Pantera"
Also, the purchase negotiation was clearly scripted. Who knows what the actual price was or what the arrangement was. Dennis also got some valuable exposure too.
Also, the purchase negotiation was clearly scripted. Who knows what the actual price was or what the arrangement was. Dennis also got some valuable exposure too.
I have 2nd hand knowledge of the Ford GT they did last year...There are NO surprises (all well planned).
Absolutely scripted ... All of them American Pickers included. I was a P.A./2ndSCA way back in another life... Everything carefully documented, photographed and pre-set/re-set.... (its supposed to be anyway..lol..)
The hardest one for me to watch from a scripted aspect is "What's in the Barn" where they find old motorcycles. As they look for parts they mention parts in the loft as if he didn't know. When climbing the stairs there's already a camera man upstairs. "Click" change the channel.
Watch again latter and he can't get into a barn as he has no keys. Camera man inside barn showing him trying to unlock door.
Haven't watched it since.
From a personality standpoint, i can't watch grave yard cars. I wouldn't want to be in the same room as that guy much less watch him on TV.
Watch again latter and he can't get into a barn as he has no keys. Camera man inside barn showing him trying to unlock door.
Haven't watched it since.
From a personality standpoint, i can't watch grave yard cars. I wouldn't want to be in the same room as that guy much less watch him on TV.
quote:Originally posted by comp2:
From a personality standpoint, i can't watch grave yard cars. I wouldn't want to be in the same room as that guy much less watch him on TV.
Agreed. The guy may be a walking Mopar encyclopedia but he is an absolute jerk.
I used to watch Wheeler Dealers a little. Ed China (Who is remarkably tall) left when Velocity bought them out. According to Ed, Velocity did not want to see as much work done to cars because of production cost. I haven't watched that show since either.
I expect Ed China to come out with another show at some point.
I would really like to see a show where they visit individuals building cars who do their own work. With a show such as this, over time, they could go back and check on such individuals progress. There is such a variety of what people do and how they do it. This would be the stuff you never see at a car show.
I expect Ed China to come out with another show at some point.
I would really like to see a show where they visit individuals building cars who do their own work. With a show such as this, over time, they could go back and check on such individuals progress. There is such a variety of what people do and how they do it. This would be the stuff you never see at a car show.
Enjoyed that one too. Edd was just the gearhead next door. Pretty talented guy. (Much like yourself!). Ant, the new guy, isn't bad, but liked Edd much better.
Excellent idea about he new show.
Excellent idea about he new show.
quote:Originally posted by comp2:
I used to watch Wheeler Dealers a little. Ed China (Who is remarkably tall) left when Velocity bought them out. According to Ed, Velocity did not want to see as much work done to cars because of production cost. I haven't watched that show since either.
I expect Ed China to come out with another show at some point.
I would really like to see a show where they visit individuals building cars who do their own work. With a show such as this, over time, they could go back and check on such individuals progress. There is such a variety of what people do and how they do it. This would be the stuff you never see at a car show.
If you are a fan of Ed, you will probably appreciate "Project Binky" . Do a search for it on You Tube. Thank me later. ;-)
Ron
The fact that all these car shows are so popular is a testament to the thousands of American gear heads!
Just make sure you have plenty of time if you are going to go down a Project Binky HOLE!
Love those videos! Good call Ron!
Love those videos! Good call Ron!
quote:Originally posted by pantera2077:
Just make sure you have plenty of time if you are going to go down a Project Binky HOLE!
Love those videos! Good call Ron!
Yeah. I should have added that disclaimer.LOL The more you watch, the more amazing the build gets.
Ron
Ron
In the 2 hour season finale tonight, "Richard and the Monkeys push to finish Kurt Busch's custom '72 Pantera in time for his grudge race against fellow NASCAR superstar Joey Logano and his Factory 5 Shelby Daytona."
I'm really liking the resto/mod/competition look of this one, including that bitchin' blue.......
I'm really liking the resto/mod/competition look of this one, including that bitchin' blue.......
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The car looks fantastic.
I like it!
quote:Originally posted by AlbanyGT40:
The car looks fantastic.
The carbon fiber rear deck seems a lot thinner from the side view...like the top of the quarter panel is raised or the roof line lowered. Does anybody have first hand knowledge of the deck lid or is this just my imagination? I have convinced myself its just an illusion. Who's CF decklid is this?
This side view picture has changed my total plans
for my build.
for my build.
quote:Originally posted by TomCat:quote:Originally posted by AlbanyGT40:
The car looks fantastic.
The carbon fiber rear deck seems a lot thinner from the side view...like the top of the quarter panel is raised or the roof line lowered. Does anybody have first hand knowledge of the deck lid or is this just my imagination? I have convinced myself its just an illusion. Who's CF decklid is this?
It looks original to me. They said on the show that the deck and hood were from PI Motorsports.
Ron
I couldn't make out where they said the deck and hood came from, thanks Ron
I also missed, when they got the new chin spoiler, didn't they say it would be available from whom ever they sent their mockup.
I also missed, when they got the new chin spoiler, didn't they say it would be available from whom ever they sent their mockup.
Blue Panteras are the fastest, something to do with the law of relativity
The carbon fiber pieces were identified as being sourced from PI motorsports
quote:Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:
The carbon fiber pieces were identified as being sourced from PI motorsports
Anybody knows, if it is real 100% Carbon or just the last layer?
Kjeld
That blue looks great....
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Anybody knows, if it is real 100% Carbon or just the last layer?
Look at the color of the inside of the lid. It does not appear to be carbon fiber all the way through.
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quote:Originally posted by firstpantera:quote:
Anybody knows, if it is real 100% Carbon or just the last layer?
Look at the color of the inside of the lid. It does not appear to be carbon fiber all the way through.
Yes it looks like they have put a aluminium cover on the inside.
quote:Originally posted by PanTTera:
In the 2 hour season finale tonight, "Richard and the Monkeys push to finish Kurt Busch's custom '72 Pantera in time for his grudge race against fellow NASCAR superstar Joey Logano and his Factory 5 Shelby Daytona."
I'm really liking the resto/mod/competition look of this one, including that bitchin' blue.......
Everyone likes a blue job.
Sure, but I don't know if it's "bitchin" or not? Just grey.
1.8 Turbo, Quatro, 6 speed. Turbo dialed up to blow 27 psi.
I've been looking around but the Mini doesn't come close at 225hp nor does the Cayman.
I would say this TT is close to my 930 power wise but I can't do side by side any more. I should have kept the 930.
1.8 Turbo, Quatro, 6 speed. Turbo dialed up to blow 27 psi.
I've been looking around but the Mini doesn't come close at 225hp nor does the Cayman.
I would say this TT is close to my 930 power wise but I can't do side by side any more. I should have kept the 930.
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You can see the intercooler through the lower front grill if you look closely? The thing whines.
No one told me I had to have a pipe organ tuner, tune the thing?
I did check and it drops the intake temps right around 37 degrees over the stock set up. That's cold!
Admittedly engines always seem to have more power then they test at but I suspect this thing is in the 350 to 400 hp range. It's got a lot for a 1.8/4.
No one told me I had to have a pipe organ tuner, tune the thing?
I did check and it drops the intake temps right around 37 degrees over the stock set up. That's cold!
Admittedly engines always seem to have more power then they test at but I suspect this thing is in the 350 to 400 hp range. It's got a lot for a 1.8/4.
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