sgraber
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La Bala - Passed my inspection and Street Legal!!!!
It's official - After almost 6 years from inception I finally have my prototype La Bala on legal terms with the laws of Arizona USA.
Drove to work today. The suspension is surprisingly supple on bumps but the car does wander a bit under hard braking to a stoplight in the ruts left
by heavy vehicles. It's probably some deflection caused by the rubber bushings between the rack and the frame mounts. I definitely want to
quicken my steering too as it's just too slow for my preference...
But Hey! I can now drive the car wherever and whenever I want!!!!
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I am giddy like a little schoolgirl.
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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coozer
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 06:40 PM |
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Well done lad, theres nothing like the feeling....
BUT, giddy like a school girl?? Oh dear!!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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sgraber
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 06:44 PM |
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Did I say that out loud? oh dear...
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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Fred W B
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 06:55 PM |
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Very well done steve
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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Winston Todge
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 07:07 PM |
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Fantastic news!
Bet it feels phenomenal... 
Take care on the road.
Chris.
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donut
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 07:30 PM |
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Well done, looks awesome!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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alister667
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 07:34 PM |
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Well done indeed.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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sgraber
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 07:37 PM |
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Kind thanks.
A funny story: My inspector was very serious during the inspection and I couldn't really tell what his thoughts were as it was all questions
about matching the numbers of the engine to the title, verifying certain safety items, etc. But as soon as I received the plates his demeanor changed
completely. He asked me to wait a minute before leaving, ( I was a bit worried) then he went inside and came back out with a bunch of his motor
vehicle govt employee co-workers! I had to give the entire story of how I designed and built the car, how fast is it, how does it drive, are you
selling them... etc. It was pretty neat. I did have a hard time leaving the parking lot as a number of other passersby needed to ask me all kinds of
questions too.
I think the point is, don't be in a hurry when you drive this car.
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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robertwa
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 08:20 PM |
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Well done Steve! Be careful out there....
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niceperson709
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 11:18 PM |
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Good one Steve. I'm real close myself and I can't wait to be able to drive my car0n the road. Enjoy it because you have well and truly
earned the pleasure of driving La Bala
Best wishes IAIN
life is not the rehearsal , it's the show so don't sit there thinking about it DO IT NOW
http://iainseven.wordpress.com/
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tadltd
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| posted on 4/10/07 at 12:55 AM |
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Congratulations, Steve!
Very well done!!
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/10/07 at 09:30 AM |
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well done; 6 years of hard work comes to fruition
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Dick Bear
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| posted on 4/10/07 at 03:36 PM |
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Steve, congradulations ........ now you can really enjoy your efforts!!!!!
Dick Bear
www.marketpointproductions.com
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 4/10/07 at 06:50 PM |
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Congradulations, Now you now where you done it for. Nice feeling to have such project, road legal, isn’t it
Greets, Roy.
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I have not failed once. I have successfully found ways that will not work!
https://www.motor-forum.nl/threads/hardtail-dragstyle-project.343482/
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Doug68
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| posted on 8/10/07 at 02:55 AM |
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Steve, very well done indeed.
Looking at your web site thats an interesting business model you're going for there it'll be interesting to see how that works for you.
Doug. 1TG
Sports Car Builders WA
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sgraber
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| posted on 8/10/07 at 02:57 PM |
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A short video shot by my 12yo son as passenger... In weather conditions that have made Arizona famous. 81*f, 20% humidity, and not a cloud in the sky.
pretty typical fall/winter weather.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccc6SzG62fQ
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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