Anyone built an in-car VHT sprayer/applier?
05-18-2010, 12:47 PM
#1
Anyone built an in-car VHT sprayer/applier? Hey guys I thought about building something that would allow me to stealthily apply VHT to my tires on the starting line prior to my burnout from inside the car w/o anyone else noticing.
Has anyone else done anything like this?
Thanks!!
EDIT: I am not interested in an opinion about a better way, etc, etc. If you haven't done something like I asked, please just move on and don't bother yourself with posting a reply. Thanks.
Has anyone else done anything like this?
Thanks!!
EDIT: I am not interested in an opinion about a better way, etc, etc. If you haven't done something like I asked, please just move on and don't bother yourself with posting a reply. Thanks.
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05-18-2010, 01:23 PM
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Hooking up isn't just from VHT, it's a combination of VHT and fresh rubber. Ever notice how the "groove" at a good track is cloudy in appearance, while beside that is shiny because it's VHT only? That part doesn't hook, I've tried it!
People talk about VHT sprayers all the time. On the street, it may help some, but keep in mind all the stones you could pick up if you drive more than a few feet afterwards.
At the track, they see you sprayin something on their track (it would be hard to miss) they wont be too happy!
Al
People talk about VHT sprayers all the time. On the street, it may help some, but keep in mind all the stones you could pick up if you drive more than a few feet afterwards.
At the track, they see you sprayin something on their track (it would be hard to miss) they wont be too happy!
Al
05-18-2010, 04:33 PM
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Hooking up isn't just from VHT, it's a combination of VHT and fresh rubber. Ever notice how the "groove" at a good track is cloudy in appearance, while beside that is shiny because it's VHT only? That part doesn't hook, I've tried it!
People talk about VHT sprayers all the time. On the street, it may help some, but keep in mind all the stones you could pick up if you drive more than a few feet afterwards.
At the track, they see you sprayin something on their track (it would be hard to miss) they wont be too happy!
Al
People talk about VHT sprayers all the time. On the street, it may help some, but keep in mind all the stones you could pick up if you drive more than a few feet afterwards.
At the track, they see you sprayin something on their track (it would be hard to miss) they wont be too happy!
Al
05-18-2010, 04:57 PM
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Pretty much all you would need is a washer tank that would be able to spray it over the tires.
The so called "groove" at the track, everyone of my best times has been when i put the car on the VHT and not where everyone else has been.
The so called "groove" at the track, everyone of my best times has been when i put the car on the VHT and not where everyone else has been.
05-18-2010, 05:23 PM
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Depending on how good the track officials are they will pick up on it when they see a wet line following you...wait you said before the burnout??? How about when your rolling out of it...
Anywho maybe you could attach something like a nitrous nozel in the top of the fender well that would spray down onto the tire...you could hide everything under the spare tire cover...just a thought
Anywho maybe you could attach something like a nitrous nozel in the top of the fender well that would spray down onto the tire...you could hide everything under the spare tire cover...just a thought
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05-18-2010, 05:52 PM
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There were some old timers that used to street race here back in the day. Apparently they used to fill their washer jugs with whatever mix they thought would help, some have actually sworn by honey and rubbing alcohol, and route the hoses to come out infront of the rear tires.
I'm skeptical but I'm just a young punk, what do I know.
I'm skeptical but I'm just a young punk, what do I know.
05-18-2010, 05:58 PM
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From what I have heard vht has to dry before it is sticky. So a rolling burnout and spaying then backing up would be the best bet I think. Good luck on getting it set up. I have thought about something like this for my truck but I have too many projects to finish before starting a new one.
05-18-2010, 06:31 PM
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From what I have heard vht has to dry before it is sticky. So a rolling burnout and spaying then backing up would be the best bet I think. Good luck on getting it set up. I have thought about something like this for my truck but I have too many projects to finish before starting a new one.
I've had a few gallons myself, and that stuff is sticky period! One jug is right at 3 years old and I spilled a small amount on the bottle when I first bought it. It still isn't dry and is still quite tacky (similar feel as a glue mouse trap.)
05-18-2010, 07:27 PM
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I've used VHT alot in my street racing days. Usually for the best results we would use it in a bug sprayer cut down a bit with menthol to make it easier to spray and keep from getting clogged. We'd just spray a nice tack coat (alittle heavier than a mist) over the tire and then do a standing burnout and then roll off the spot. This way you removed all the wet stuff and the heat from the burnout combined with the VHT makes a pretty sticky tire.
'IF' I were to use this at the track it would be because on "Friday Night Grudge" racing nights they don't prep the track for ****, if at all.
I'd go around the water box, and as soon as I start to power-brake the car I would also spray a second or two of the VHT onto the tires. I think I might actually use the spray nozzle from the bug sprayer because it has a fan spray setting that will spray the VHT over the whole surface of the tire, not just a small area. I'd still cut the mix down to avoid clogs in the nozzle.
'IF' I were to use this at the track it would be because on "Friday Night Grudge" racing nights they don't prep the track for ****, if at all.
I'd go around the water box, and as soon as I start to power-brake the car I would also spray a second or two of the VHT onto the tires. I think I might actually use the spray nozzle from the bug sprayer because it has a fan spray setting that will spray the VHT over the whole surface of the tire, not just a small area. I'd still cut the mix down to avoid clogs in the nozzle.
05-18-2010, 09:25 PM
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If you're gonna wait until the VHT dries, you will be waiting a LONG *** time. lol
I've had a few gallons myself, and that stuff is sticky period! One jug is right at 3 years old and I spilled a small amount on the bottle when I first bought it. It still isn't dry and is still quite tacky (similar feel as a glue mouse trap.)
I've had a few gallons myself, and that stuff is sticky period! One jug is right at 3 years old and I spilled a small amount on the bottle when I first bought it. It still isn't dry and is still quite tacky (similar feel as a glue mouse trap.)
05-19-2010, 07:21 AM
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You have to thin the VHT with methonal to get it to spray. Thats how tracks are able to spray it and get it to somewhat dry aswell.
There is no way your are going to be able to spray it without thining it out.
There is no way your are going to be able to spray it without thining it out.
