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Post by AJR on Jul 2, 2013 4:37:02 GMT -7
Thanks Ron and Dave...I appreciate it!  Ron I look forward to seeing your builds as always! Dave I will let you know the outcome of the sensor mod on the track. Should be putting it back together today after work so I can start doing some testing. Also Dave...just want to say how cool it was to have my cars run in New Zealand. That is one of the places in the world I would love to visit, but I will probably never get to. Thanks for hosting the race and if you do it again, I will be there. |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jul 2, 2013 4:41:53 GMT -7
Cool Tbird Jeff really like how it turned out, nice stance.
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Post by AJR on Jul 2, 2013 15:24:24 GMT -7
Thanks CUZZ!!
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Post by kiwidave on Jul 2, 2013 15:42:30 GMT -7
Thanks Jeff, I'll have the spare room ready if ya turn up down here!!
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Post by Phantom B.S.E. on Jul 2, 2013 17:23:16 GMT -7
That T-bird is killer,I need to build one myself one day.
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Post by AJR on Jul 2, 2013 18:57:25 GMT -7
Finished up the sensor relocation on the track and it turned out pretty well. It was actually easier to mount the sensors in the slot because of the extra plastic ( thickness ) underneath. The sensor is bigger than the slot, but I drilled the hole small and then filed it to the size of the sensor. I used a small amount of super glue to hold sensor in place and made the top of the sensor flush with the bottom of the slot. I cut a hole in the track deck when I built it so that I would have plenty of room for sensor mounting. This mod cannot be done otherwise. Also my lighting is about 8" directly above the sensors which makes this mod possible as well. Still need to get the LED light, but tested what I've done so far. I ran about 15 runs in each lane and then ran runs in both lanes at the same time with regular cars and Top Fuel with no issues at all. I am very pleased so far. The Top Fuel car saw no double counting at all. Very nice modification to eliminate that problem. Daniel at Slot Dragon confirmed that this could be done before I tried it. Here are a few pics of what was done.  This is the access hole in the track. It is painted black to help eliminate any reflected light.  Have to look closely, but you can see the holes in the slot next to the old holes. Top view.  Bottom view. |
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Post by AJR on Jul 2, 2013 19:01:01 GMT -7
  Finally, the individual lanes after sensors were installed. Need to repaint the start line now. It never was very fancy. Maybe it's time to do something a little nicer. |
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Post by AJR on Jul 2, 2013 19:05:52 GMT -7
That T-bird is killer,I need to build one myself one day. Thanks again Tom. Man I'm having fun with this stuff!! Bondoman2k @ Lone Star Resins has the body. |
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Post by AJR on Jul 24, 2013 17:04:15 GMT -7
The Angry Jeff Team is loading the haulers for the short 45 minute run north to Plano and Blacktop Raceway. Been awhile since we've run there.....it's always a good time Looking forward to the race big time!! Overall the cars are running well with the exception of my MM/PS. Maybe I'll get lucky and get a few points out of it. I will be more competitive next year if we run that class again. Helping one of our new racers Darius with some set up and tuning tonight. A little over a day till the race!! Good luck to everyone and LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
 Top Fuel entries...both Nostalgia and Modern.  and the rest of the Team. |
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Post by AJR on Aug 7, 2013 18:02:54 GMT -7
With Summer Nationals over with it's time for some new projects. Starting on a couple of new bodies...a 4gear Impala Gasser and a Pro Mod Nova. Doing some research now for design ideas. Also obtained a Trakmate timing system from Alan at Maple Grove ( Thank you Al ) and just received my laptop today to run it in on. So far it looks like everything is working correctly. I will be installing it in place of my existing timing system. Also obtained an AC unit for my garage this week at a great price....free ( Thank you Darius). I am working toward trying to pick up one of the (2) cancelled events to run in September. It is still in the 90's here in Sept. so the AC will be needed. I will not commit to the race until I know everything is working and in place. I hate to see us lose even 1 event much less 2.  So I will be making the effort. Keep your fingers crossed on this.....so far so good. I will be installing the timing system and doing some maintenance on the AC unit this weekend. I will know more then. Updates to come. |
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Post by AJR on Aug 9, 2013 14:17:05 GMT -7
What a difference a day makes....after looking at the calendar and the to do list, there is just not going to be enough time to do this race properly and set up correctly.....not to mention crew member schedules, etc. I'm pulling the plug on the race effort. Sorry guys...I really wanted to run it. There are other things going on around me other than this forum too that require my time. I am still going to continue the track upgrades in a timely manner in case another opportunity happens to come up. Thanks for the support.
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Post by Doug412 on Aug 9, 2013 17:52:01 GMT -7
It's all good.. Good Luck in your other avenues! I'm try to put together another Curse of the hearse for Halloween any Chassis but a hearse body... If you wantta build one.. Others want to Race it.. Street Outlaw Style Oh Yeah! Race On Doug412
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Post by AJR on Aug 16, 2013 21:45:45 GMT -7
Here are a few pics of the current projects going on.....  Got the bodywork done on the Gasser and getting ready to start on the Nova.  First time I've worked with this type of body. It's from Jim's Custom Rod Shop. Very nice!  Got the hole cut in the hood for the blower and the wing is ready to attach. Then off to the body shop to blend everything in.  Impala is in primer now and ready to block out. Almost time to paint. Still deciding on colors for both cars. Still moving forward on track timing upgrades. Should be complete within a couple of weeks. Had compatibility problems with the computer I was going to run timing system on. Getting that straightened out now. The October race "Battle for the Crown" has been moved from Maple Grove to Bear Creek Dragway. The dates are set for October 18th and 19th ( that is a Fri. and Sat. ). Classes to be run are Street, Pro Street, and Doorslammer. So get the cars ready that you were going to race at The King of the Streets and your Doorslammers that just ran at The Summer Nationals. Looking forward to putting on a great race!! |
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Post by Eagle Racing on Aug 17, 2013 5:56:28 GMT -7
Cars look nice. Looking forward to blowing the doors off your Door Slammer cuzzo. Already building new car just for this race.
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Post by AJR on Aug 17, 2013 11:16:13 GMT -7
You've got the number......so go for it! I'm sure you will be back with a vengeance! |
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Ron I look forward to seeing your builds as always! Dave I will let you know the outcome of the sensor mod on the track. Should be putting it back together today after work so I can start doing some testing. Also Dave...just want to say how cool it was to have my cars run in New Zealand. That is one of the places in the world I would love to visit, but I will probably never get to. Thanks for hosting the race and if you do it again, I will be there. 
So I will be making the effort. Keep your fingers crossed on this.....so far so good. 
