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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2011 19:53:03 GMT -7
Mine just showed up in my mail box at work. I forgot to put down the zip code :-( . I'll resend it in the morning since you are allowing packages till the 25th.
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Post by TGM2054 on Nov 23, 2011 7:05:01 GMT -7
Hey camaro, it's the little things that'll get ya everytime.  Shipped mine out yesterday, was told it should be there Friday.  |
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Post by tjetsgrig on Nov 26, 2011 9:10:52 GMT -7
Mine just showed up in my mail box at work. I forgot to put down the zip code :-( . I'll resend it in the morning since you are allowing packages till the 25th. Even if it gets here today or Monday.....you'll get your turn at an e.t.! I'll let you know when the box gets here. It'll probably show up today. Jim Sgrig |
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Post by tjetsgrig on Nov 26, 2011 12:17:27 GMT -7
Ok guys!! Gates have opened and I'm waiting for the crew to arrive. Just fired up the propane on the deep fryers at the concession stands.......reports to come! I had to go to my Grandson's championship football game. Very disappointing loss, but hey, at least they got there!!
Jim Sgrig
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2011 18:31:54 GMT -7
Hey Jim I didn't get a chance to get it resent, I got invited over to do a photo shoot in daytona. Good luck to all the entries!
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Post by tjetsgrig on Nov 26, 2011 20:56:35 GMT -7
Ok, got some results! Someone held top e.t. all day from the first pass until the end.......then someone popped off a great run on his last of best outta 3.....Long day, I've still got the time slips to go through.....it was an exciting finish.......who's yer $$$$$ on??
Jim Sgrig
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Post by tjetsgrig on Nov 26, 2011 22:34:57 GMT -7
Ok, results as follows as per time slips which you guys will all receive......
Clyde-O-mite Big John Masmanian:
1st pass: 0.747
2nd pass: 0.774
3rd pass: 0.794
Clyde-O-mite Stone woods & Cook:
DNF.....Crown gear failure.....
Joegri Nova....with a very strong showing:
1st pass: 0.918
2nd pass: 0.898
3rd pass: 0.962
Pceng Rat Falcon
1st pass: 1.041
2nd pass: Crown gear failure.....
3rd pass: DNF
Bondoman Jegs Camaro
1st pass: 1.366
2nd pass: 1.328
3rd pass: 1.244
TGM Silver Camaro
1st pass: 1.218
2njd pass: 1.269
3rd pass: 1.351
Joe T. Red Hotrod
1st pass: 0.993
2nd pass 0.981
3rd pass 0.988
Joe T. Blue GN
1st pass: 1.362
2nd pass: 0.000.... Crash!!
3rd pass: 0.000....Crash!!
Joe T. Black Flamed Willys
1st pass: 1.219
2nd pass: 1.227
3rd pass: 1.144
Joe T. White Pickup
1st pass: 1.363
2nd pass: 1.423
3rd pass: 1.513
Boosted Black GN
1st pass: 0.832
2nd pass: 0.846
3rd pass: 0.708!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hank.......pointless!! 1.520
Clyde held top e.t. from the first round untill the end. I actually told Al that Clyde was gonna be the winner! Boosted's car was spinning the silicone right off the tires the first 2 passes.....until the last last pass! We both actually heard the car "hook" right off the line and knew it was a good pass! In anticipation, we both watched the Beta Brite display to see what the e.t. would be........sure enough....Boosted beat Clyde's 0.747 with a rippin' 0.708!
My initial "gut" feeling is that it was gonna come down to these two guys!!! Al & I had already conceded that Clyde was gonna walk away with the victory, until that LAST pass!! You could just tell, by the way it sounded, it was a good one!! Way to go fellas!! Great showing by all!! You will all receive something for your participation in this event! Now, Get ready for the next one to be announced! It will be A/FX!!!!
Congratulations to Boost for the win and Clyde for a great showing.....Don't worry Clyde.....you get somethin' too!!
Boost.....let me know what chassis type you want built!
Oh, and don't forget all cars will be tweeked, with notes included and post tweek time slips....
Thanks Guys!!!!!!!! It was a real Blast!!!!!
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Post by SKR on Nov 27, 2011 2:35:36 GMT -7
Great coverage Jim and what a great way to get expert advice from the pros! Congrats Boosted, job well done.
Sam
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 27, 2011 7:21:36 GMT -7
Yep! GREAT coverage! And, congrats, Boosted! What a run for the win! ;D And, Sam, I agree, That's really the reason I sent one, since I pretty much suck at building a Tjet! Can use ALL the help I can get!  Ron (Bondo)  |
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Post by pceng on Nov 27, 2011 7:52:28 GMT -7
Thanks for the racing Jim. Congrats to Boosted for the win, and everyone else that took part.
But now the questions, if anyone has time. Jim, as per results crown gear went. I've only afew feet of track to test on right now. Do you think it was the longer run on a weak gear, or slightly higher voltage ? Did you notice any problem with first pass or did it just let go at once ? I was having problems with arching left pick-up, did you notice anything about that ?
One for the "professor" (did I spell that right). Ron, I saw in earlier post you mentioned tri-lite gears. What are these, and who has them. Never heard of them before.
Jim, back to you. What type of t-jet chassis was the winner.
.........thanks in advance, PC
....and thanks again for the event Jim, can't wait to see the timing slip, be my first in HO, might have to frame it !
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 27, 2011 9:49:48 GMT -7
PC, the 'Tri Lite" gears are actually brass gears that have had the center machined out in a 3 spoke pattern to lighten them. Not sure if the 3 spoke versions are still available, I had them for a couple years before I just used them. But, you can still get similar gears from a couple places, one of the mfrs. is RT-HO I think. I'll look up their website and post the link for ya. Ron (Bondo) |
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Post by tjetsgrig on Nov 28, 2011 13:48:36 GMT -7
Thanks for the racing Jim. Congrats to Boosted for the win, and everyone else that took part. But now the questions, if anyone has time. Jim, as per results crown gear went. I've only afew feet of track to test on right now. Do you think it was the longer run on a weak gear, or slightly higher voltage ? Did you notice any problem with first pass or did it just let go at once ? I was having problems with arching left pick-up, did you notice anything about that ? One for the "professor" (did I spell that right). Ron, I saw in earlier post you mentioned tri-lite gears. What are these, and who has them. Never heard of them before. Jim, back to you. What type of t-jet chassis was the winner. .........thanks in advance, PC ....and thanks again for the event Jim, can't wait to see the timing slip, be my first in HO, might have to frame it ! PC, first pass was ok, 2nd it made it half way, 3rd never got off the line! Too much gear lash, it needs a shim. I will be diggin' into it next. Got 13 cars to go through, will keep ya posted!! |
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Post by tjetsgrig on Dec 4, 2011 14:29:48 GMT -7
Ok, update. TGM's Camaro went from a 1.264 to a 0.738 using same parts, aside from replacing the braids! Bondoman's Camaro went from the 1.3's -1.2's to the similar mid 0.7's! Pceng's Falcon also showed significant improvements.
Still goin through cars, will keep al posted!
Jim Sgrig
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Post by bondoman2k on Dec 4, 2011 19:43:00 GMT -7
 Well, one thing is for SURE, no more RS braid for MY cars! Looks like I'm gonna need to look for some 'regular' braid! ;D Sure am learning a LOT from this build! Thanks, Jim! Maybe, just maybe, my cars won't look so 'embarassing' next time I build them, ESPECIALLY a Ratt Rod or Tjet based car! ;D Ron (Bondo)
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Post by tjetsgrig on Dec 5, 2011 13:42:34 GMT -7
Google 1/8" naked desoldering braid....lots of results!
JS
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Shipped mine out yesterday, was told it should be there Friday. 
