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Post by randtek on Jun 12, 2008 14:58:07 GMT -7
I was wondering if there would be any internet coverage of the Test and Tune action?  |
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Post by kdog on Jun 12, 2008 15:44:45 GMT -7
You bet ranteck we are doing the T & T on Saturday, as long as every thing goes smoothly I plan on posting the results that evening. If it runs long I will get them up on Sunday morning.
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Post by rapidrichard on Jun 12, 2008 19:14:01 GMT -7
kdodgs
is this super/stock race one class heads up fast car wins or
different classes bracket race style?
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Post by SKR on Jun 12, 2008 19:34:43 GMT -7
Hi Richard, The actual race in July will be a bracket and a heads up on the same day. The bracket race will be ran first . The #19 qualifier won the Gasser Nationals so it's not always the fastest car that wins. A little luck from the drivers cutting good r/t's can take a slower guy a long way. I think this field will not be as spread out as the Gasser's were, which should make for some great racing.
Kdog, any chance of live coverage for the Nationals?
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Post by kdog on Jun 13, 2008 2:21:57 GMT -7
Tim and I are planning on posting same day results as close to live as possable. We kind of passed on the video idea opting for some creative photos instead. It should be very cool.
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Post by kdog on Jun 14, 2008 18:13:00 GMT -7
SUPER STOCK RACERS....TEST & TUNE RESULTS NOW !
First a little rundown on how we did it. We warmed up each car per owners instructions, or 15 seconds. Some folkes asked for 30 seconds, we complyed but it seemed long to us.
Each car ran 3 times on each lane. If it was apperent there was a problem, we took a few moments to see if we could tweek it. All the stats are on index cards to be shipped back with your cars. I will list the best time by everyone. Also on the back of the cards is possable fixes. Just a general note about the type of problems we found. #1 was pickups many folks would have been better served with stock pickups as opposed to ones bent in odd ways we adjusted as many of these as we could. #2 was front tires interacting with the pickups, if there was side to side play the wheels at times were rubbing the pickups, many needed axel spacers to hold the RRR wheels away from the pickups. #3 was over lubing the bottom bearing, quite a few smelled of burning oil, just a touch and a quick wipe usally does it there. We didn't feel taking all these apart was something we felt comfortable doing.
Now the resualts listed fastest first. DRUM ROLL PLEASE !
The fastest test was:
#3 chima
et= 1.228 mph = 7.84
#43 Tjetcar
et = 1.247 mph = 7.84
#1 skr
et = 1.294 mph = 7.03
#11 Jet
et = 1.307 mph = 7.49
#50 440gtx
et = 1.317 mph = 7.25
#36 Walt Pierce
et = 1.394 mph = 5.83
#8 nightrider
et = 1.514 mph = 5.78
#45 Nightrider
et = 1.517 mph = 5.59
#39 randtek
et = 1.721 mph = 4.87
#55 440gtx this was the bone stock giveaway car
et 1.918 mph = 3.94
#9 Allstar
et = 2.032 mph = 4.21
#57 Frantic Frank
et = 1.920 mph = 4.11 switch those last 2 OOPS
#54 bounty hunted jr
et = 2.255 mph = 3.19
#47 Tiger Tom
et = 2.269 mph = 3.61
#13 Scottman
et = 2.285 mph = 3.51
#48 Rapid Richard
et = 2.344 mph = 3.25
#30 bondoman2k
et = 2.490 mph = 3.25
#10 Alstar
et = 2.459 mph = 3.10
#31 bondoman2k
et = 2.763 mph = 2.62
#46 Bounty Hunter Bill
et = 2.928 mph = 2.63
#29 hochallanged
et = 3.031 mph = 2.59
That was the T & T tests many of these cars had a few things to address but most could improve their times a bunch. Like i said we didn't take them appart or take a dremil to any bodys, we thought that better left to the car owners.
Dog
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Post by Demon340 on Jun 14, 2008 19:24:52 GMT -7
Kdog
It looks like test and tune went good how many cars
turn out for the test? Iam real happy to be in the top 20. I have
my dick LANDY 69 SUPER BEE body ready for the race.
I have to thank Walter Pierce on the chassis and parts he sent
me and Jet for his painting tips.
TOM
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Post by chima on Jun 14, 2008 19:51:21 GMT -7
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Post by randtek on Jun 14, 2008 20:40:29 GMT -7
I'm pleased with knowing my car had the 9th fastest time in TnT. I can't ask for better as a rookie!  I want to thank WaltGPierce and Jet for providing me with a chassis and parts to build a competitive car from the start. This has definitely peaked my interest in this "sport". Thanks also to the people hosting this event. I'm sure its a lot of work, but I'd bet it's pretty fun to do too! |
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Post by dave hochallanged evans on Jun 15, 2008 3:09:02 GMT -7
Dead A#*Last , a good start as all the goat can due is improve with each run and sneak up on the rest of the field.... love it when a plan comes together.. Just found out about NitrOs , suppose to go to the engine??? I was giving it to the Driver ;D no wonder he was laughing to hard to drive fast  |
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Post by kdog on Jun 15, 2008 4:19:58 GMT -7
Talk about getting the drivers stoked, we ran the cars in the sign up order, so Kim & Sam were the first 2 to the line. Sams T Bolt launched very good each run, with Kim's Goat eating up track fast. the finnishes couldn't have been any closer, they traded wins back and forth till finally on the last run the GTO slid by for the win and it's best finnish. that set the tone for the rest of the afternoon. Tim is going to e mail a few photos to me I hope to get up later.
Dog
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Post by SKR on Jun 15, 2008 7:14:28 GMT -7
Nice job Kevin, Tim and the guys behind the scenes. I'm sure Kim's NOS bottle is about empty. I'll have to get a refill before sending it back Great tips about the front wheel spacers. I know our cars need them. I also like the ideal of the index cards with the times and helpful tips on the back. Again great job guys! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2008 8:26:18 GMT -7
NOS?! Why didn't I think of that! A page right out of Wayne Co. Racing!
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Post by da big ragu on Jun 15, 2008 8:44:33 GMT -7
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Post by SKR on Jun 15, 2008 14:57:51 GMT -7
Ragu I don't see your result. IS it still running? No maple syrup this time and a 3 stage NOS is sufficient.  |
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boy my car is so slow it still did't cross the line yet i think i need some of that maine maple syrup bad! any body know were i can get some sam waht do you think? maybe just to much front end weight ;D big block chevys are heavy 
don't worry boys and girls i will have a 6 stage nos system on the car for the race stand back some thing might blow