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  1. 09-23-2016, 04:25 PM #1
    Darby
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    Need to see an 818 in person

    Considering an 818 but need to see one in person before making such a large commitment.

    I live in the Huntsville, AL area.

    I would happily buy you a chik-fil-a for your time!

    Feel free to email me if you and your car are available to help me decide.
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  2. 09-23-2016, 06:31 PM #2
    Lumpyguy
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    How close is Enterprise AL? You could hit up Wayne Priestly, his builds some nice 818s, maybe he can help you out.
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  3. 09-23-2016, 07:03 PM #3
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    How do I get in touch with him?
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  4. 09-23-2016, 07:18 PM #4
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  5. 09-23-2016, 10:30 PM #5
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    I had to good fortune to vist AZPete and see his ride. I have to say that none of the pictures prepared me for just how COOL these things are...and his didn't even have a windshield in!
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  6. 09-24-2016, 08:13 AM #6
    Erik W. Treves
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    I live in Huntsville and have built a couple factory fives....currently I don't have any in the garage however....but all of my build are very well documented..Wayne I great source as well and isn't that far away.,.. about 4.5 hours or so.
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  7. 09-24-2016, 07:35 PM #7
    Darby
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    Erik: small world. Why don't you have your 818 still? I would happily drive down the street to see yours at work!
    Know anyone else local with one I can look at?
    Considering going to enterprise to see this Wayne guy.... Looks like he is within walking distance of the airport. I can always do a training flight to enterprise!

    What was your opinion of the 818?
    Why did you get rid of it?
    Where is your build documented?
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  8. 09-24-2016, 07:53 PM #8
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    ...this Wayne guy...
    makings of a classic line, right there.
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  9. 09-25-2016, 09:40 AM #9
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    I am likely equal distance North from Wayne and Erik in Bowling Green KY if you happen to be up this way.
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  10. 09-25-2016, 11:07 AM #10
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    Anyone in Western PA ? would like to go over a "C" if anyone is building.
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  11. 09-25-2016, 04:18 PM #11
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    I'm North of Syracuse if there are people upstate who want to see an R
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  12. 09-25-2016, 04:33 PM #12
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    Here is a map to help you find 818's near you.
    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vi...9na88&hl=en_US
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  13. 09-26-2016, 12:24 AM #13
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    I have to warn you that the 818 is much better looking in person than photos would hint. I remember watching all the weekly crowd source designs come in and then being completely let down by the very ordinary final design choice- until I saw one in person. You just know it's something special and so does everyone else. This is not the car to take when you're on a schedule because you will have discussions with strangers everywhere you go. Back on topic: I'm sure there are better examples of an 818 out there since I am just a regular guy, but mine is on the road and in the southeast (Tampa, FL). Sounds like you might be a pilot so that kind of distance might not be an issue.
    Let me know if you're coming this way!
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  14. 09-26-2016, 05:36 AM #14
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    Sutton, I might be headed down to Tampa next summer to visit my pops.
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