Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Forum
General => Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: JupiterBandit on December 02, 2013, 09:04:45 AM
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It appears Fast N; Loud is doing a special on the Bandit car. It's a 2 part show starting Tonight Monday 9pm and then this Saturday @ 9pm on Discovery Channel's Fast N' Loud.
It looks like they are building a bandit and then must race it down to meet Burt Reynolds himself.
http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/fast-n-loud-meets-smokey-and-the-bandit/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ75E5NxhI4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ75E5NxhI4)
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Can't wait to watch it!
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Me too. I love that show.
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It's on in 6 minutes!
Think I will have a beer and watch it....
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I sure hope your drinking a coors while watching it
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Those knuckleheads at Gas Monkey should know better than to beat on a stock 400 (well maybe not)- not surprising that the engine developed a knock. But I'm sure it took more than 10-15 minutes of donuts in the parking lot to wear out the rod bearings. Richard got taken for a ride buying a nice shiny TA with a bad engine, but I'm sure they'll get a 461 or 455 crate engine in it and make it worth the money the customer is paying for it. I don't think anyone paying $100k for a Bandit T/A is expecting a stock engine with only 220 hp.
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^^^^it was a 403...
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They didn't talk much about the engine till the end, also they missed the boat not having
a TA guy talk about options, interior etc.
cool show but could have been better
I dont like the "GAS MONKEY" decal on the fender
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Did anyone catch the "Code Word" to enter to win that Trans Am??? I completely missed it!!
You can enter to win on the Gas Monkey / Discovery web-site but, you need the "code word"..
I was reading the contest rules and they put a value of $100,000 on that car!! What??
Not sure if its worth that - but, id be a happy guy if i won it!
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Did anyone catch the "Code Word" to enter to win that Trans Am??? I completely missed it!!
You can enter to win on the Gas Monkey / Discovery web-site but, you need the "code word"..
I was reading the contest rules and they put a value of $100,000 on that car!! What??
Not sure if its worth that - but, id be a happy guy if i won it!
banditcar is the code word, if you win split it with me. Yeah $100,000 is way too much and the winner will be taxed to death as they will pay income tax, sales tax, etc on the $100,000
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Hey SolarGold..
are you sure it wasn't #BanditCar ? with the number sign!
they are also giving away 40 grand with the car to pay the taxes and license..
When you say split the car, do you mean like - split custody.. :) Or split it with a chain saw?
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Hey SolarGold..
are you sure it wasn't #BanditCar ? with the number sign!
they are also giving away 40 grand with the car to pay the taxes and license..
When you say split the car, do you mean like - split custody.. :) Or split it with a chain saw?
I did not use the # sign. Joint custody would be fine
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Watched that episode. Yeah that old engine ran like poop. Aaron thought he was just going to upgrade the "gears" and then ended up swapping in a new transmission.....I don't see how that would make the car worth $100K or even close to a good performance setup. Hopefully the new engine they drop in will have some balls.
I entered the drawing just now not cause I want that car but because I want parts off it for my TA :) Specifically the brakes and some other odds and ends.
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behind the scenes look
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg.html)
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anyone else think he paid too much for the car to begin with, even with a good motor? they are basically building a BRE so you know the new motor will be hopped up. wish they showed more of the build and less of him fooling around
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He definitely paid too much for that one to start with. According to the site where you register to win the car it still has a 403 in it. I don't know if they rebuild the one that is in it or what, maybe they just list it as still having a 403 and it is something else? Looks like all they were going to do is some suspension and brake upgrades and tranny and gear upgrade and everything else was pretty much stock. But know with the engine troubles, who knows? Sure does not seem to be nowhere near a 100k car right now, so they must do something.
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I don't think it really has to do with the money. The money just makes it a more interesting story. I wouldn't be surprised if the Discovery Channel gave them the money. Its just like all of the other reality TV shows. I really just watch these shows for the entertainment knowing half of it is fake..
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He definitely paid too much for that one to start with. According to the site where you register to win the car it still has a 403 in it. I don't know if they rebuild the one that is in it or what, maybe they just list it as still having a 403 and it is something else?
The Gas Monkey car is a 403. They spun a bearing in it twice during filming. Likely from the burn outs. I have friends on the set
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He definitely paid too much for that one to start with. According to the site where you register to win the car it still has a 403 in it. I don't know if they rebuild the one that is in it or what, maybe they just list it as still having a 403 and it is something else?
The Gas Monkey car is a 403. The spun a bearing in it twice during filming. Likely from the burn outs. I have friends on the set
Exactly what I thought, spun bearing. I made mention of that on another site and was basically told that doing those burnouts and doughnuts did not cause the engine problems. I said that the car was running fine before they started all that and sure did look suspicious to me. I love my 403 I have right now, and have never had any issues with the other 403's I have had in the past, but I do know the limitations of a stock 403, you do NOT over rev and keep the rpm's up for long periods of time or this is what happens. 403's in stock form are great engines, (actually like them better than a 400 for everyday use), but if you are going to beat on them hard you better do some mods to the engine first, or get a 400 and build it and save some money.
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Great 2nd part..This will truly help regenerate interest in such a great car and movie. Love the Fast and Loud show and this two part series just reinforced that. Has got me wanting to get back on my 81 TTA and my LS conversion. These are such beautiful cars
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I made mention of that on another site and was basically told that doing those burnouts and doughnuts did not cause the engine problems.
I still say the donuts they showed "on air" should not have hurt that motor. however, what was done off camera is a whole other thing
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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/gasmonkey_zpsbf0e2430.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/gasmonkey_zpsbf0e2430.jpg.html)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/gasmonkey_zps462583ac.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/gasmonkey_zps462583ac.jpg.html)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/1473952_10201108185453934_1352190047_n_zps85d74420.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/1473952_10201108185453934_1352190047_n_zps85d74420.jpg.html)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg.html)
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Did anyone catch the "Code Word" for the drawing off of last nights episode?
I was watchin' but missed it.
Sure could use the giveaway car since I sold mine 2 months ago..
Thanks.
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#FastNWow
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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx123/solargold/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/solargold/media/fastnloud_zps7678ce27.jpg.html)
the guy on the left looks like mike Meyers (aka Austin powers)
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ruined a good car. worst show on tv imho >:D
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The only I don't care foris the monkey bird other than that i think they did a great job.
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I like to win that ruined car, even with the Gas Monkey decals, I'd still be proud of it. Nice car.
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Just a reminder Folks. They will be announcing the winner of the Fast 'N Loud Trans Am on tonight's episode(1/13/2014). Good luck to all who entered!
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I gotta work tonight, hoping you have to be tuned in to win (be my luck they call the house and no one answers and they draw another name)
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anyone know details about the winner of this contest? from what I saw it looked like a huge ad for RRs resturant
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anyone know details about the winner of this contest? from what I saw it looked like a huge ad for RRs resturant
All I could find from the Facebook pic its going to PA
https://www.facebook.com/GasMonkeyGarage/photos/a.421321434557863.101268.343470002343007/681047991918538/?type=1&theater
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I liked this car too, but it needed a lot of work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KgbdCAIm5A
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i missed that episode..how can he say its ugly :'(