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Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
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Author:  burnt_toast [ Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
As promised, today I have completed the first part of a major custom project named Tempest. This is Act 1, the first part of her journey :coolcruise:

Goal time was reached and built in 2months span.
Fully assembled over-night from frame on up, last night and this morning. Yup that means custom everything was figured out in this short time span. :nervous:

It wasn't easy by a long shot, but totally worth the challenge. And I have a few dedications:

Thank God for giving me the strength to persevere, guiding me and always looking over
Thanks to Projectcar Magazine for giving me the inspiration to do a full on custom build!
Thanks to Robbie at RLM for the custom weld job, came out amazing!
Thanks to Don's Autobody for the paint job, in and out in one day, great work
Thanks to my parents for dealing with a garage shop full of scooters
Thanks to everyone at the Motorcycle Shop for their help and expertise
Thanks to Hawaii friends for advice on drag racing, useful info that will come in handy
Thanks to those who I bought parts from and those who bought my spree spares
Lastly, thanks to all the haters who think they know all, and yet know nothing. This project really goes out to yall :thumbwink:

Before:

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For the full build pics, see the project thread here:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10571&p=95599#p95599

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Video with build details, check it out :smile:
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After:

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Thanks for looking and enjoy, all comments and feedback are very welcome :D
:peace:
Author:  z50r-blank [ Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
i'm the first one to say WOW dude!! That looks freaking GREAT - awesome job! :worship:
Holy sh** im impressed... Toast, you totally motivated me to build a drag racer. :2thumbs:

Great job on the video, as well - i can't wait to see a video showing you riding it doing a speed run. The 10 hour night was worth it, and ya got it done within your deadline. -i have had those "build" nights too... fun stuff indeed.

Again, great job w' your project man. 'She turned out beautiful.

later, jon
Author:  carp [ Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
Looking good!!!Very good job.Can't wait for the performance reports.Carp
Author:  Lunytune [ Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
YES, Inspiring. I just don't have the heart to do that to my Spree but it does give me some thoughts for my junkbasket AF16E.
Author:  bigluelok [ Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
d*** that thing looks sweet. :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
Author:  bradthreee [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
You just gave me some Ideas of what I need to do with the bare frames I have from part outs!

I really like the bare bones look! That thing sounds like a beast...

Cant wait to see what itll look like 100% complete :thumbwink:
Author:  Wheelman-111 [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:19 am ]
Post subject:  Teaser Toast Post
Greetings:

I caught a brief glimpse of those Tasty Tempest Pics on my BB, but something about my Office confuser prevents them from displaying, even when I right-click. Oh, cruel Toast! :cry:

Any chance you could upload them using Noisy's groovy new "Attachments" function?
Author:  sugarshane [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
so how fast is this dragster estimated to go in the 1/4 mile, or are you actually gonna run it?
Author:  burnt_toast [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
sugarshane wrote:
so how fast is this dragster estimated to go in the 1/4 mile, or are you actually gonna run it?


you better believe it!

but as wheelz mentioned, need to complete to next phase before seeing track time. It's literally unrideable now because seating is awkward and power is just sick haha awesome to feel though :lol:

estimated times are under wraps but you can guess if you'd like :naughty:

stay tuned folks :urban:
Author:  mousewheels [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
Nice build. :thumbwink :2thumbs: Thanks for the video and walk through of the goodies and features. Been waiting to see what you'd do to a Spree since last winter when your tarp birthed a {different} Spree... Gee, 60lb lighter - Less is more!!
Author:  evilone [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
f*** the haters! That thing is tits :shock: :D
Author:  chevyguyjay [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
im scared..... :roll: :shock:
Author:  novs86 [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
Very cool toast! :thumbwink:
Author:  noiseguy [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
Looks good! Are you doing any bodywork on it? A cafe seat would a good job covering the tank and integrating the light:

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Author:  maddog [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project Tempest UNVEILED Act1 (Drag Spree build)
what i like is that your into it.
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