Need opinions. Intro to the Sci Fi story I'm writing. LONG

Mercury · 06-19-2001, 12:03 AM

Hello everybody. I've been working on a Sci-Fi story for some time now. I've rewritten and refined it more than I care to say.

I think I've finally come up with a grabbing intro of one of the main charectors, well actually two of them. I need you all's opinion. I have notes and charector resumes and several chapters completed. Well read the below and let me know guys.

Electric blue numbers stood out against the black display. Eleven Thirty. The air hung humid and oppressive. Every so often a welcomed breeze would roll in through the windows. The cloudless sky presented the full moon flawlessly. Gone was the typical blue shade, tonight it hung low in the sky donning an ominous crimson hue.
Despite the events of the day, and approval of his design, Alex’s mood was somber. Lost in memories and thoughts of his childhood. And the reality of the broken relationship finally began to set in. They had been together for three and a half years. At first the bond that held them together seemed stronger than god himself, but slowly that bond weakened and began to crumble. Fights became more frequent and grew in intensity. He had tried and fought so hard to hold things together, keep a grasp on the love that he treasured so much, but as time wore on, the energy and desire began to dwindle.

The mechanical chatter of another gas burner snapped him back from thoughts deep and dreary. Glancing a peek out the passenger side window revealed a sleek machine; her raven black paint glistened in the light. Reflections danced off the gentle sloping lines and hard creased edges that gave a definite muscular appearance.

It was a rare occurrence anymore to see a car that has an internal combustion engine. As the machine creped forward the engine idled, thrumming out hearty exhaust notes that Alex could feel reverberate in his chest. In tune with the engine, the car rocked from side to side. After several moments studying the lines of the car, and placing it from the late twentieth century, he became curious as to who would drive such an antiquated beast of a machine around town. He squinted to get a glimpse of who may be driving, but his view was blocked by window tint and lack of light.

Slowly the needle on the engine coolant gauge crept to the 220-degree mark. This has got to be the world’s longest light, Alex thought. The needle just about passed the 220-degree mark when the cooling fan kicked on, the engine bogged for a moment as the load on the alternator increased, the computer saw the bog and kicked the throttle open to compensate, causing the engine to rev. Alex felt his heart rate increase and beads of sweat beginning to form. The humidity that had hung in the air was replaced by nervous tension.

Okay, this just turned really awkward. Maybe he didn’t hear it.

Eardrums panged when the mill next to him revved and slowly began to creep closer to the line at the light.

Oh Sh!t!

Leaves and dust swirled about on the open pavement as the winds began to pick up. The traffic light now stirred in the gusts. After quickly considering the consequences, Alex tightened his grip on the wheel and pointed the front tires forward. He slid the T-handled shifter into first. Eyes locked onto the swinging light, waiting for the go signal. Just in the boundaries of peripheral vision yellow light peaked through, giving warning that the light was about to turn. The beast beside on the other lane screamed out, keeping the revs high. Adrenalin began to surge through his blood stream.
The second that the green waves of light reflected of the hood, he stabbed the gas and dumped the clutch. The shriek of spinning tires rippled through the air. Alex’s tires hooked up first and he launched forward with explosive acceleration. The injected, variable compression V8 screamed as it shot forward.
Hard, the tires kicked, causing the rear of the car to slide sideways momentarily as Alex stabbed the clutch and slammed into second gear. Bellowing out, the eight cylinders to the right drew closer. The asphalt became a gray blur and road markings nothing more than pulsing lines. Now a deafening roar, the black machine pulled even with him.

I’m running out of wind here. Come on baby!

Light poles shoot by at an increasing rate. Alex shoved the transmission into third. Edging by, the antique’s rear tires broke traction as it dumped into the next gear. Smoke began to stream out from the wheel wells as hot rubber flung to the inner fenders. Eyes wide with terror, Alex quickly let off the gas and shifted into fourth as the other driver fought to keep control.
Unspent gas popped back through the exhaust as cool oxygen rich air was sucked into the side pipes. Slackened on the throttle, the backside straightened out.
Taking an unfair opportunity, Alex jammed the shifter down into second and slammed on the gas. Throttle plates flung wide open sucking in as much air as quickly as they could. Thrust back into his seat, he gained ground rapidly on the black machine.
Solenoids operating the valves worked furiously. The tach needle swept towards the redline.

Her heart raced, the steering wheel jerked about, threatening to rip from the clasp of her white knuckled hands. Two twelve-inch wide ribbons of rubber lay on the pavement behind her, extending out of sight of the rear view mirror.

Insects swarmed to find other sources of light as parking lot lamps flickered off. Most business slowly, one by one shut off their lights. Off in the distance, the glow from the city could still be seen marring the clear night sky. Brighter stars began to emerge out of the darkness, Orion’s belt.

Out of the plumes of tire smoke emerged the red machine, front end poised towards the sky. Light gleamed off the chrome running horse on the grill.

“Son of a-. I’ll be damned if you blow by me a$$hole.” She scowled while catching an eyeful of approaching headlights in her rearview mirror.
Carbon spewed from the exhaust as Felix punched the throttle. Shuddering hesitantly, the engine heaved as it fought to build up speed.

The scent of hot clutch material and hydrocarbons hung heavy in the air. Ribbons of asphalt laid boundaries for the two as they sped towards no particular destination. Buildings and glowing neon signs blurred into abstract shapes as they broke well over the one hundred mile per hour mark.

Wind poured in through the windows, whipping through Alex’s copper hair. Off in the distance, a traffic signal shinned green. The muscles in his leg hesitated as he weighed the cost to his ego if he let off.
The pair shot toward the light at three hundred feet per second, muscles tensing with each moment. In a bat of an eye, the light flashed to yellow. Stomach twisting into knots as he swept his leg over to hit the brakes, the front of the car dove as the weight shifted.

Under a canopy of stars, trees swayed in the cool breeze and crickets fiddled the sound of a sultry summer eve. Undergrowth grew rampant on the backwoods stretch of US-401; the scenery was broken occasionally by a cleared lot of farmland and neglected tobacco barn. Dirt roads snaked through breaks in the forests cover. The surrounding countryside was noticeably cooler, just right for jeans and a t-shirt.
Alex sighed as he turned onto his driveway, one of only a handful of houses within 5 miles to have a paved one. Wood creaked underfoot as he turned to gaze at the star filled night. Jupiter shined prominently, outdoing even Betelgeuse. With reluctance, he opened the front door and walked in. The lights clicked on.

So what did you guys think. The female in the Black car is another one of the more important charectors that will be properly introduced later in the story.

Can you all guess what I had in mind while writing of the black car? Lets see if you all can guess.

[This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 06-19-2001).]

[This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 06-19-2001).]

Mercury · 06-19-2001, 01:19 AM

Thats only a small part of the first chapter. It didnt keep my paragraphs when I copied it over.

Fox Body · 06-19-2001, 01:47 AM

Don't wanna sound too shallow, but ... I liked it.

Three main things liked about it:

1) street racing (w/ mustang)!!!!
2) the insertions of the night scene in between the racing scenes. Keeps you there inside the setting (reminds me of street races I've had at night, windows down, full sound of engine due to very little traffic and rolled down windows, cool breeze, etc)
3) IMO, I think it's well written--love the detail and writing style.

Kinda reminds me of a story that I read in MM&FF (i think, well it was some mustang mag) about the last internal combustion Mustang in the future and the guy was running from the authorities)

Keep up the good work. Well written and fun to read.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Mercury · 06-19-2001, 10:21 AM

Fox Body.

Thanks man.

I read the post myself and realized that theres a pargraph missing out of it. Damn.

Yeah, I thought starting the story with a race should be a way to catch some intrest.

Thank you for taking the time to read it and giving me feedback.

PGkelly · 06-19-2001, 10:36 PM

Wow, that was really good. i liked it a LOT. if you ever finish the whole thing, i would gladly shell out $10 at borders to get a coy. im gonna guess the black car was a 99-01 GT, since you talk about it's smooth creased curving muscular lines.

Fox Body - i'd like to read that story from MM/FF. do you know where i could find it/a copy of it?

------------------
If it ain't broke, make it go faster

AOL: MCVillain45

[This message has been edited by PGkelly (edited 06-19-2001).]

Mercury · 06-21-2001, 12:17 AM

Yep, your right PG Kelly. I had a 2000 in mind when I was thinking of what is should look like.

I was thinking of one bad a$$ mod motor.

Thanks for your reply man. I guess either no one else read it, or they thought it sucked and didnt want to say so. Guess Sci-Fi isnt for everyone, even thought its got street racing in it. Oh well.

If I ever get it finished I'll let you all know.

------------------
64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list
2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax
64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe.

Fox Body · 06-21-2001, 01:35 AM

PGkelly,

I think it was one of the '96, '97 issues. I keep all my Mustang mags so I'll look for it and see if I find it and let you know.

Mercury,
I think it just LOOKS long and people either don't have the time or interest to read it or are just too lazy. I had to push myself to read it b/c it LOOKS so long, but I'm glad I did.

And yeah, update us here when you finish it.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Fox Body · 06-21-2001, 03:45 PM

Ha ha ha.

PGkelly,
After searching about an hour through my mags and just about giving up (b/c I really want to read that story again--think it's Mercury's falt), I found the story.

It's in the May 1998 (vol. 11, No. 5) issue of MM&FF, the one with the NYPD Blue front cover (you know, the story about the stupid NYPD stalking Mustang street racers and taking their cars away from them and turning them into patrol cars

) It's called The Rogue

If you don't have it, let me know.

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

[This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 06-21-2001).]

PGkelly · 06-21-2001, 11:30 PM

Fox Body: thanks for finding the story man. i don't even have a subscription to MM/FF (probably because i don't have a 'stang--yet), and i really don't have back issues. i'd really like to read that story though, email me at MCVillain45@aol.com and we can work out some way to get it to me.

Mercury: keep workling on the story! i love it so far. read it again and again, liked it more and more each time!

------------------
If it ain't broke, make it go faster

AOL: MCVillain45

Fox Body · 06-22-2001, 12:11 AM

Check your email...

-----------------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to
Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left
thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

tireburner163 · 06-23-2001, 01:49 AM

Hey Fox Body. Did you just scan that story from MM/FF. If you did would you please E-mail me a copy.

Mercury, very cool story. I love the street racing idea. Let me know when you finish, I'll buy a copy

------------------
1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

NoSlow5.0 · 06-25-2001, 08:35 AM

Mercury...that is great! I was enthrawled by the race. Make sure you post some more when you have it. Jonathan

Light Em Up!!!

------------------
My 87 GT....Marbles

AIM: Marbles87Fox
Light Em Up!!!

06-19-2001, 12:03 AM	#1
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Need opinions. Intro to the Sci Fi story I'm writing. LONG Hello everybody. I've been working on a Sci-Fi story for some time now. I've rewritten and refined it more than I care to say. I think I've finally come up with a grabbing intro of one of the main charectors, well actually two of them. I need you all's opinion. I have notes and charector resumes and several chapters completed. Well read the below and let me know guys. Electric blue numbers stood out against the black display. Eleven Thirty. The air hung humid and oppressive. Every so often a welcomed breeze would roll in through the windows. The cloudless sky presented the full moon flawlessly. Gone was the typical blue shade, tonight it hung low in the sky donning an ominous crimson hue. Despite the events of the day, and approval of his design, Alex’s mood was somber. Lost in memories and thoughts of his childhood. And the reality of the broken relationship finally began to set in. They had been together for three and a half years. At first the bond that held them together seemed stronger than god himself, but slowly that bond weakened and began to crumble. Fights became more frequent and grew in intensity. He had tried and fought so hard to hold things together, keep a grasp on the love that he treasured so much, but as time wore on, the energy and desire began to dwindle. The mechanical chatter of another gas burner snapped him back from thoughts deep and dreary. Glancing a peek out the passenger side window revealed a sleek machine; her raven black paint glistened in the light. Reflections danced off the gentle sloping lines and hard creased edges that gave a definite muscular appearance. It was a rare occurrence anymore to see a car that has an internal combustion engine. As the machine creped forward the engine idled, thrumming out hearty exhaust notes that Alex could feel reverberate in his chest. In tune with the engine, the car rocked from side to side. After several moments studying the lines of the car, and placing it from the late twentieth century, he became curious as to who would drive such an antiquated beast of a machine around town. He squinted to get a glimpse of who may be driving, but his view was blocked by window tint and lack of light. Slowly the needle on the engine coolant gauge crept to the 220-degree mark. This has got to be the world’s longest light, Alex thought. The needle just about passed the 220-degree mark when the cooling fan kicked on, the engine bogged for a moment as the load on the alternator increased, the computer saw the bog and kicked the throttle open to compensate, causing the engine to rev. Alex felt his heart rate increase and beads of sweat beginning to form. The humidity that had hung in the air was replaced by nervous tension. Okay, this just turned really awkward. Maybe he didn’t hear it. Eardrums panged when the mill next to him revved and slowly began to creep closer to the line at the light. Oh Sh!t! Leaves and dust swirled about on the open pavement as the winds began to pick up. The traffic light now stirred in the gusts. After quickly considering the consequences, Alex tightened his grip on the wheel and pointed the front tires forward. He slid the T-handled shifter into first. Eyes locked onto the swinging light, waiting for the go signal. Just in the boundaries of peripheral vision yellow light peaked through, giving warning that the light was about to turn. The beast beside on the other lane screamed out, keeping the revs high. Adrenalin began to surge through his blood stream. The second that the green waves of light reflected of the hood, he stabbed the gas and dumped the clutch. The shriek of spinning tires rippled through the air. Alex’s tires hooked up first and he launched forward with explosive acceleration. The injected, variable compression V8 screamed as it shot forward. Hard, the tires kicked, causing the rear of the car to slide sideways momentarily as Alex stabbed the clutch and slammed into second gear. Bellowing out, the eight cylinders to the right drew closer. The asphalt became a gray blur and road markings nothing more than pulsing lines. Now a deafening roar, the black machine pulled even with him. I’m running out of wind here. Come on baby! Light poles shoot by at an increasing rate. Alex shoved the transmission into third. Edging by, the antique’s rear tires broke traction as it dumped into the next gear. Smoke began to stream out from the wheel wells as hot rubber flung to the inner fenders. Eyes wide with terror, Alex quickly let off the gas and shifted into fourth as the other driver fought to keep control. Unspent gas popped back through the exhaust as cool oxygen rich air was sucked into the side pipes. Slackened on the throttle, the backside straightened out. Taking an unfair opportunity, Alex jammed the shifter down into second and slammed on the gas. Throttle plates flung wide open sucking in as much air as quickly as they could. Thrust back into his seat, he gained ground rapidly on the black machine. Solenoids operating the valves worked furiously. The tach needle swept towards the redline. Her heart raced, the steering wheel jerked about, threatening to rip from the clasp of her white knuckled hands. Two twelve-inch wide ribbons of rubber lay on the pavement behind her, extending out of sight of the rear view mirror. Insects swarmed to find other sources of light as parking lot lamps flickered off. Most business slowly, one by one shut off their lights. Off in the distance, the glow from the city could still be seen marring the clear night sky. Brighter stars began to emerge out of the darkness, Orion’s belt. Out of the plumes of tire smoke emerged the red machine, front end poised towards the sky. Light gleamed off the chrome running horse on the grill. “Son of a-. I’ll be damned if you blow by me a$$hole.” She scowled while catching an eyeful of approaching headlights in her rearview mirror. Carbon spewed from the exhaust as Felix punched the throttle. Shuddering hesitantly, the engine heaved as it fought to build up speed. The scent of hot clutch material and hydrocarbons hung heavy in the air. Ribbons of asphalt laid boundaries for the two as they sped towards no particular destination. Buildings and glowing neon signs blurred into abstract shapes as they broke well over the one hundred mile per hour mark. Wind poured in through the windows, whipping through Alex’s copper hair. Off in the distance, a traffic signal shinned green. The muscles in his leg hesitated as he weighed the cost to his ego if he let off. The pair shot toward the light at three hundred feet per second, muscles tensing with each moment. In a bat of an eye, the light flashed to yellow. Stomach twisting into knots as he swept his leg over to hit the brakes, the front of the car dove as the weight shifted. Under a canopy of stars, trees swayed in the cool breeze and crickets fiddled the sound of a sultry summer eve. Undergrowth grew rampant on the backwoods stretch of US-401; the scenery was broken occasionally by a cleared lot of farmland and neglected tobacco barn. Dirt roads snaked through breaks in the forests cover. The surrounding countryside was noticeably cooler, just right for jeans and a t-shirt. Alex sighed as he turned onto his driveway, one of only a handful of houses within 5 miles to have a paved one. Wood creaked underfoot as he turned to gaze at the star filled night. Jupiter shined prominently, outdoing even Betelgeuse. With reluctance, he opened the front door and walked in. The lights clicked on. So what did you guys think. The female in the Black car is another one of the more important charectors that will be properly introduced later in the story. Can you all guess what I had in mind while writing of the black car? Lets see if you all can guess. [This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 06-19-2001).] [This message has been edited by Mercury (edited 06-19-2001).]

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06-19-2001, 01:19 AM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Thats only a small part of the first chapter. It didnt keep my paragraphs when I copied it over.

06-19-2001, 01:47 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Don't wanna sound too shallow, but ... I liked it. Three main things liked about it: 1) street racing (w/ mustang)!!!! 2) the insertions of the night scene in between the racing scenes. Keeps you there inside the setting (reminds me of street races I've had at night, windows down, full sound of engine due to very little traffic and rolled down windows, cool breeze, etc) 3) IMO, I think it's well written--love the detail and writing style. Kinda reminds me of a story that I read in MM&FF (i think, well it was some mustang mag) about the last internal combustion Mustang in the future and the guy was running from the authorities) Keep up the good work. Well written and fun to read. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-19-2001, 10:21 AM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Fox Body. Thanks man. I read the post myself and realized that theres a pargraph missing out of it. Damn. Yeah, I thought starting the story with a race should be a way to catch some intrest. Thank you for taking the time to read it and giving me feedback.

06-19-2001, 10:36 PM	#5
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	Wow, that was really good. i liked it a LOT. if you ever finish the whole thing, i would gladly shell out $10 at borders to get a coy. im gonna guess the black car was a 99-01 GT, since you talk about it's smooth creased curving muscular lines. Fox Body - i'd like to read that story from MM/FF. do you know where i could find it/a copy of it? ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45 [This message has been edited by PGkelly (edited 06-19-2001).]

06-21-2001, 12:17 AM	#6
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yep, your right PG Kelly. I had a 2000 in mind when I was thinking of what is should look like. I was thinking of one bad a$$ mod motor. Thanks for your reply man. I guess either no one else read it, or they thought it sucked and didnt want to say so. Guess Sci-Fi isnt for everyone, even thought its got street racing in it. Oh well. If I ever get it finished I'll let you all know. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe.

06-21-2001, 01:35 AM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	PGkelly, I think it was one of the '96, '97 issues. I keep all my Mustang mags so I'll look for it and see if I find it and let you know. Mercury, I think it just LOOKS long and people either don't have the time or interest to read it or are just too lazy. I had to push myself to read it b/c it LOOKS so long, but I'm glad I did. And yeah, update us here when you finish it. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-21-2001, 03:45 PM	#8
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Ha ha ha. PGkelly, After searching about an hour through my mags and just about giving up (b/c I really want to read that story again--think it's Mercury's falt), I found the story. It's in the May 1998 (vol. 11, No. 5) issue of MM&FF, the one with the NYPD Blue front cover (you know, the story about the stupid NYPD stalking Mustang street racers and taking their cars away from them and turning them into patrol cars ) It's called The Rogue If you don't have it, let me know. ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body [This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 06-21-2001).]

06-21-2001, 11:30 PM	#9
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	Fox Body: thanks for finding the story man. i don't even have a subscription to MM/FF (probably because i don't have a 'stang--yet), and i really don't have back issues. i'd really like to read that story though, email me at MCVillain45@aol.com and we can work out some way to get it to me. Mercury: keep workling on the story! i love it so far. read it again and again, liked it more and more each time! ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

06-22-2001, 12:11 AM	#10
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Check your email... ----------------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-23-2001, 01:49 AM	#11
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Hey Fox Body. Did you just scan that story from MM/FF. If you did would you please E-mail me a copy. Mercury, very cool story. I love the street racing idea. Let me know when you finish, I'll buy a copy ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

06-25-2001, 08:35 AM	#12
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	Mercury...that is great! I was enthrawled by the race. Make sure you post some more when you have it. Jonathan Light Em Up!!! ------------------ My 87 GT....Marbles AIM: Marbles87Fox Light Em Up!!!