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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Long day at SEMA, and kind of a bitch because I can't just post photos to Trubo.

The car has been very well received, and I even got some compliments from other component car manufacturers.

There are so many people at the show that they seemed to have overwhelmed the cell systems--it's hard to get mail, web service, etceteras. I'll have to post pictures when I get back home.

Thanks for kind words.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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f-that, get someone to go hit up Starbucks and upload some pics. we are all dying for content!
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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what he said! ^^
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Here's one from 949's FB page.

Attached Thumbnails Cordycord's epic tube frame build-131354_10151117221192749_2025261473_o.jpg  
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Somebody left off the gas cap.
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Btw theres few pics on miata net too.
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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looks like a few pics

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Man it looks amazing.. Do want!
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rleete
Somebody left off the gas cap.


That's a flat black aluminum gas cap.
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Interior shot looks great from the link above. Whole damn car looks fantastic. I wish I lived somewhere that was 70* and sunny every day...
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I have to confess I learned about this car when I walked up on it at the SEMA booth a few hours ago. I did not know who Cord was. I said to William, I think this thing must be a kit car based on the Z4 roadster. William laughed and said "dude, it's a Miata".

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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:17 AM
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From Cord's blog. Catfish Photos from SEMA 2012 |


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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by emilio700
I have to confess I learned about this car when I walked up on it at the SEMA booth a few hours ago. I did not know who Cord was. I said to William, I think this thing must be a kit car based on the Z4 roadster. William laughed and said "dude, it's a Miata".

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| Catfish - Classic Design
Good to meet you today Emilio. BTW, I've got some more surprises for you.
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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I don't usually follow car shows much but I got an email newsletter from another site mentioning sema and my first thought was oh crap, that is this week. I gotta go find catfish pictures! It turned out amazing, congratulations! Oh and I hope we're let in on the surprises for Emilio too
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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It looks great!

The toggle on the far left... That is to dispense your favorite spirit?
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Ricer switch? And why power window switches in a car with no windows?
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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So, what's the final weight?

Any idea if somthing like this would be road legal in say, NY?
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Its for when you're racing for pinks and want danger to manifold
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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I wanted to see if anyone would actually read the toggles.
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I think you nailed it! Came out much better than the renderings (which were amazing to start!)
Is the body just in gelcoat color? That is some great fiberglass work if it is!

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