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Gary C        POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-23-2001 12:06 PM
    
12.7498...104.87 12.9372...112.78 12.7167...109.03 13.0249...106.88 spun tires 13.4669...102.48 heat soaked, back to back runs. This was the red light run so I guess this one doesn't count. Best 1.8660 60ft time, this is not 0-60 time. I was never able to power brake and punch it for any of these runs. The Dunlops do not work for a drag strip application. I truly believe I would be able to run 12.5 if the car would have hooked up all the way. Next time. We need to get together out here in Carlsbad, CA at their strip to do somemore testing and tuning. Who is up for it? This message has been edited by Gary C on 03-23-2001 at 12:08 PM |
dpena    POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 03-23-2001 12:29 PM
AAAHHHHHH!! Closure to home! I will show up!! Later... ------------------ |
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dpena POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat Visit Dan's Prowler Excitement Personal ScrapBook From:San Jose Ca Santa Clara |
posted 03-23-2001 12:31 PM
Gary, We need to make up a roster or an Elimination type sheet. I don't want to run for just ET's or mph. I want to see on every run someone racing someone. Hope you know what I'm talking about!! LAter... ------------------ |
jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-23-2001 01:47 PM
I'm in, give me some lead time. We know what your talking about Dan, hope your not setting yourself up for a fall,,,,,,,, (I just can't help it) We have some events coming up so lets space them in between them if we can. ------------------ |
PaulR POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas,Tx., USA |
posted 03-23-2001 02:01 PM
Dan- I'm sooooo proud of you coming out of that shell. Mr. Extravert is on his way. Run 'em all and blow their doors off! What a way of changing!  ------------------ |
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jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-23-2001 02:27 PM
These people require a roll bar don't they????? |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-23-2001 04:39 PM
JD, I will be working on that in the next 10 days. Who wants one? |
CJ         POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 03-23-2001 09:50 PM
Geeeeeeez, Dan, it didn't take you long to turn into an Extrovert!!! You must have really been paying attention to my lessons!!!  Maybe you should go borrow the Paxton car to race.......... My Bob talked to Bob Wyman today and he said to tell you hello!!! He had a great time and wants to do it again. Give the Paxton guys a call if you are going to race in California. |
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jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-24-2001 01:11 AM
I'd have to see it first Gary, if I'm going to put my life on it. |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-24-2001 02:05 AM
Maybe the best thing to do is everyone design they're own, that way no one but yourself will have the liability. Thanks for the reminder. I will be build something for me to get through tech, save my life not worried about it, do I do anything half @$$? |
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CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 03-24-2001 06:37 AM
Is there a standard for roll bars, or does each track/strip have their own specs? I would think they would still have some liability involved? This message has been edited by CJ on 03-24-2001 at 06:43 AM |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 03-24-2001 06:55 AM
yes, there are specs as to how the bars should be made. I would suggest anyone going to the trouble use the correct tubing, size and specifications for the speed you expect the car to go. ------------------
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jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-24-2001 08:28 AM
Gary, it is something I would feel more comfortable going to someone in the business about. But I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Half @$$?, well, if I remember there was a time you took your car to a guy up in?? then there the was the time when, let me think. Nah, never mind,, Anyway, I spoke a while back about this and should have followed but didn't realize my cat would SOOOO FASTTT so soon. I would really like one that could be removed easily when not in use and does not cut into the car noticeably ------------------ This message has been edited by jd2ksilver on 03-24-2001 at 08:55 AM |
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FatManInTheBathTub Prowler Junkie From:Palm Coast, FL. |
posted 03-24-2001 08:34 AM
Hey now Gary, your not fast enough to need a roll bar. You should work on putting all the hp to the ground. Your times above are real slow for that much hp. I offered you to use my slicks at the drags last Fri. What good is all that hp if you cant run better than a 12.7??? |
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jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-24-2001 08:57 AM
What I meant was Gary, I do trust your work, I'd just like to see it first. Make sense? |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-24-2001 09:46 AM
JD, I totally understand, that is why I am going to do my own and have no liability to no one. There is no hard feelings. I love you man. |
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superdanthegarbageman Prowler Junkie From:nyc,ny |
posted 03-24-2001 10:17 AM
get the new NHRA BOOK....tell you all about what you need to stay legal at the track..... ------------------ |
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Rich Tilden POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Punta Gorda, Florida |
posted 03-24-2001 03:22 PM
You cannot race legally at any NHRA track/race with our cars if you run 13.99 or quicker and do not have a rollbar. |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-24-2001 03:37 PM
And if you go into the 11's you have to wear a fire suit and appropriate safety gear. ------------------ |
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-26-2001 11:13 AM
NHRA roll bar requires a six point attachment. Forward bracing inbetween the shoulder and elbow, and rearward bracing from 4"down from the top of the bar back. Too much cutting for me and it would make an already hard to get in car almost impossible with the top up. Guess my testing is going to be G-Tech or the nostalgia events where they look the other way. ------------------ |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 03-26-2001 11:24 AM
6 Points, boy is that a fly in the ointment. |
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Rich Tilden POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Punta Gorda, Florida |
posted 03-26-2001 12:00 PM
Actually, NHRA Gen Reg 4.10 calls for a 5 point rollbar, which includes the side bar. The side bar can also be a "swing out" style to help ease vehicle entry. On our cars, the rollbar has to be welded or bolted to the frame. Maximum of 6 inches from roll bar to driver's helmet. Maximum of 5 inches from top of roll bar to brace. All materials must be 1 3/4 inch O.D. x .118 inch mild steel or .083 inch 4130 chrome moly tubing except the cross bar which is somewhat smaller. A good race shop could make one that passes all necessary rules and bolts out easily, but I am unclear how we would make the rear braces work properly. This type of bar is mandatory in convertibles running 11.00 to 13.99. |
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butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-26-2001 12:28 PM
Thanks for the correction Rich. Still seems like a problem to make it functional and still look good. ------------------ |
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jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA |
posted 03-26-2001 01:40 PM
wow,, yes that would be tuff,,, I may have to ease up on the gas pedal,,, ya think?? |
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butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-26-2001 02:02 PM
yeah right!  ------------------ |
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