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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Madman and Thunder Racing will be hosting a Drag Racing Suspension Set-Up Q&A discussion Friday Nov. 5th before the Southern Shootout here at Thunder Racing. This will be a hands on tech class on how to set your car up for drag racing. The class will be free and open to anyone. If you would like Madman to scale and set-up your cars suspension here at the shop e-mail him at madman69@swbell.net. Pricing for this will be set by him and there will be a limited number of cars that can be done.

Brian will chime in and give more specific information soon. If you have any questions just let me know.

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe I should get some help with my set up!

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PS. LOL! It does say Thunder Racing & JBZ race cars on both sides of the 02 Z/28 Hot Rod!
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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That is AWESOME!!!

Too bad you guys are so far away!!
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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is there any way that you guys can videotape the session and have someone host it so some of us that have no chance of going can still learn? If so that would be awesome.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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paul i corrected the word drag for you so none started asking what a drap racing suspension class was all about

i hope i can get in town early enough to attend this, would love to be there for sure.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Very cool. I might have to go to this.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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In this class I will be discussing the hows and whys of torque arm suspensions. Their pro and cons over other types of suspension. I will explain pinion angle, instant centers, shock settings, spring rates and tire pressures. Also learning how to read the drag strip you are racing on and how to deal with changes.

I will have my scales and tools to adjust your chassis if you desire. I normally charge $300.00 at the shop, at Thunder I will scale and adjust your car for $100.00. This also includes any chassis help needed at The Thunder Shootout.

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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What time will this happen???
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGhost
paul i corrected the word drag for you so none started asking what a drap racing suspension class was all about

Thanks

Dammit Tony get us spell check.


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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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What time will this happen???

I would figure from about 9am-3pmish.


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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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Email sent...Brian, I need about a 1.0- 1.1 60' to beat the ls1 boys
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95 formula. You better get a bigger motor or lose alot of weight.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MADMAN
95 formula. You better get a bigger motor or lose alot of weight.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Email sent....
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Is it possible for somebody to just show up and listen to what Brian has to say?
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by matts22
is there any way that you guys can videotape the session and have someone host it so some of us that have no chance of going can still learn? If so that would be awesome.
...I second that...

That is AWESOME!!!

Too bad you guys are so far away!!
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by KingCrapBox
Is it possible for somebody to just show up and listen to what Brian has to say?

They posted that it would be free and open to anyone so my guess is yes.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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95 formula. You better get a bigger motor or lose alot of weight.

So what are you saying...that you aren't good enought to make my car hook to a 1.0?
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Brian

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Navy David SS
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dam dav, your car already hooks like a ****. can wait to see what madman can do to it.
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