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Post by SKR on Mar 28, 2014 19:39:04 GMT -7
Ninja, Put me in for one Pro Street and one MM/PS. That would be one Super G, Not with a timed armature..... just a better endbell design that other mfg's.  |
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Post by ninjatek on Mar 29, 2014 4:34:13 GMT -7
Ninja, Put me in for one Pro Street and one MM/PS. That would be one Super G, Not with a timed armature..... just a better endbell design that other mfg's. You are on the list at #18 for Pro Street and MM/PS classes. Welcome to the race! |
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Post by pceng on Mar 31, 2014 8:36:15 GMT -7
Loaded up hauler this morning. Crew having lunch before leaving. Told test driver to keep his mouth shut or wear full face, no windows in test car.
LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO ! GOOD LUCK TO ALL ! ! ........... PETER
Tom, if you get chance. Please check bodies are in mounts, bodies have their own ideas as to where they should be.......... tia.
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Post by Phantom B.S.E. on Mar 31, 2014 17:03:51 GMT -7
 The 2014 Nor'Easter Nationals Schedule for Friday
1 to 3pm will be tech inspection and track prep
Qualifying starts at 5pm
Qualifying order:Top Fuel,MM/PS,Pro Street,and Street |
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Post by AJR on Mar 31, 2014 18:43:43 GMT -7
Phantom....What does your pre race tech inspection consist of? Thanks.
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Post by pceng on Mar 31, 2014 20:11:03 GMT -7
Jeff, ......... weeding out trouble...... lol........ sounds like a good idea..... quick once over, could keep things like tire size from getting someone DQ'ed. If someone gets the DQ after a finals win, win goes to other finalist. But cars have been eliminated along the way by the car that has been deemed illegal. In order for it to get to the finals. Not fair to those that have lost to this car........... pre race could eliminate this................. Peter
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Post by AJR on Apr 1, 2014 3:20:23 GMT -7
Yes Peter...we do the same thing. I was just curious what Tom is checking in case I want to incorporate something he is doing into what I am doing as well. I am always interested in what and how the other Racemasters are conducting their races in an effort to improve my own. We also check the cars for any obvious performance issues without being too invasive......mostly just pick up shoe adjustment. I guess while I'm at it......since our tracks are similar what do you do for track prep as well? Really looking forward to the race. Friday can't get here fast enough.  |
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Post by ks1933 on Apr 1, 2014 5:41:43 GMT -7
The hauler left yesterday with the cars all tucked away safe inside. Am a little worried about the motor in the hauler didn't sound to good when it left. I gave the guy's my AAA card just incase. Good luck to all this week end. |
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Post by Phantom B.S.E. on Apr 1, 2014 6:23:41 GMT -7
Phantom....What does your pre race tech inspection consist of? Thanks. Things like make sure no traction magnets on Street or Pro Street. Check weight on MM/PS and add it if needed. Follow care instructions for cars. Check to see if any tire clearance problems against the body or chassis. Just to name a few of them. |
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Post by pceng on Apr 1, 2014 6:49:44 GMT -7
Hey Jeff, race at Doug's was outlaw of sorts. So nothing really to check on cars. Cleaned pick-ups & tires before racing started. And between roounds. Cleaned track and rails in between rounds. Think to check tire size, a template or slightly oversized hole in.......... a tongue depresser......... tire that fits with little play would be good....... tight or doesn't fit, no good. Going through all the cars eats up time. Thought this would help speed things along. Other than tire size any pre- race is sort of limited to a visual inspection.
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Post by AJR on Apr 1, 2014 7:15:33 GMT -7
Thanks Tom and Peter....that's about what I thought, but if I don't ask, I don't get any feedback. I have been cleaning my track with 409 and it seems to be doing a good job. I will use scuff pad for the rails periodically, but the 409 actually does a good job of keeping those clean as well. I really like your idea of metal in the shut down area and I haven't done it yet, but will be adding some metal strips under the track in my shut down soon. Such a simple idea, but I can see it's effectiveness. Thanks again for the quick response.
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Post by pceng on Apr 1, 2014 11:39:14 GMT -7
Hey guys, just got back from St. Pete. Saw that Jeff, mentioned metal srips for shut down. If this is to aid cars in slowing, another thing that can be used is magnets. All those magnets being collected because they don't match, could finally be usefull. Might also be more effective than strips of metal. If run-off has rail, I would go with magnets. But that is just my thought on the matter. Ideally, I would prefer a run-off that's long enough for cars to stop on their own. But space needed for this is usually not available.
The amount of space for run-off would probably dictate which method of slowing I would use. Keeping in mind that slowing should be as easy as possible within allotted space............ Peter
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Post by nosubfor3 on Apr 1, 2014 13:36:48 GMT -7
Jeff, ......... weeding out trouble...... lol........ sounds like a good idea..... quick once over, could keep things like tire size from getting someone DQ'ed. If someone gets the DQ after a finals win, win goes to other finalist. But cars have been eliminated along the way by the car that has been deemed illegal. In order for it to get to the finals. Not fair to those that have lost to this car........... pre race could eliminate this................. Peter I'm with Peter on this one for sure. |
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Post by AJR on Apr 1, 2014 16:27:06 GMT -7
Crew called from Philadelphia this morning. They were going to check out some of the sights and then head to New Jersey. Should be pulling in soon. 2 days till the Nor'Easter hits.....OH YEA!!
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Post by pceng on Apr 1, 2014 16:33:46 GMT -7
Jeff, ......... weeding out trouble...... lol........ sounds like a good idea..... quick once over, could keep things like tire size from getting someone DQ'ed. If someone gets the DQ after a finals win, win goes to other finalist. But cars have been eliminated along the way by the car that has been deemed illegal. In order for it to get to the finals. Not fair to those that have lost to this car........... pre race could eliminate this................. Peter I'm with Peter on this one for sure. ......... for sure............. that's funny, forgot that was this year right ? What class was it ? Anyone intrested in it should be concered....... bet that car is quicker right now with smaller tires........... yep very concerned............ |
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