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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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The NHRA div 2 tech just left the house. Got my chassis certification for up to 7.50 Sweeeeet.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Awesome, and thanks again on the tip for the cage. Did the tech have any concerns with the car, or did it pass with no problems?
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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Whoa! Did you say just left the house? How about a pic of your setup. I need to get certified before racing season.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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Joey, passed with flying colors. Did you ever talk to Takash?

LOnSLO, there's only two guys I know of in Florida and it just so happens that one is somewhat local to me. So yes, he makes house calls. I was hoping to get this done now cause next years rules are going to see some changes. Here's a couple more pics -
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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Cool deal. Just making sure the front downbars curving around the dash will pass. I'll be good to go then.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Yup, no problem.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Yup, no problem.
Well the problem is getting your car to go 7.5s now. 408 solid roller w/700 shot should do it.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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so what do you really need?
I dont think my swingouts will fly. But the cage needs to be a 10 point.
what else, would I need? Im talking when I finally do make it to the 9's.
Can you even cert. a daily driver.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Well the problem is getting your car to go 7.5s now. 408 solid roller w/700 shot should do it.
Dave - You been sneaking around my garage?


Brian, I'm not versed on the swing outs. But you're a only a good day of dehydration and strong tailwind from the 9's.
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Dave - You been sneaking around my garage?


Brian, I'm not versed on the swing outs. But you're a only a good day of dehydration and strong tailwind from the 9's.
lol ya man. I got a 11.14@120 last night on motor, and couldnt hook on even a 150 at moroso. it sucked bad. I really thought it was my night, oh well.
My best motor over at bmp was a 11.33@118.80 so. it would have been really close if I could have stuck it.
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Must be nice to have someone so close. Not that I have to worry. No idea if and when I could even get mine - I suppose I need a 10 point 1st - oh **** that's right, you have to run 9's first.

Congrat Eric. You get those 30's yet?

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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next- Anyway to get a pic of where the door bar and front bar meet? Nice bend work, give me new ideas.

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Brian, congrats on the all motor pass.

Dave, not yet... still need to make a clean pass.

Charlie, let me see what I got.

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Great looking cage Eric. Feels good to be going fast enough to need a cage

It's actually cheaper and much less hassle to have the NHRA tech come to your shop. Cost me and extra $35.00 or so. .35 cents per mile I think.

Again, looks great.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks Tom. You gotta love safety/certification requirements. That equals faster, which is always fun.

Charlie, here's a pic the front down bar tie in.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Sweet Eric. Ya konw, I have a couple of sets of 30x9x15 Goodyears slicks I will sell for cheap.

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Coach, that may be something I'll consider. You know what else I'll do if this is the long term solution.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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it's a good thing you fot the car certed after jan.1 you're cage woulgd have only went to 8.50. thats why i got mine redone in oct.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Very nice. Looks almost exactly like mine in the CE. I started with a Wolfe 6pt with dual swingouts. Had the extra bars added by a local shop. Mine is certified to 7.50 also. With the swingouts. He just asked me to bolt in the top when I raced instead of the pins. Mine is a street car with full interior.
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Eric, thanks for the pic. Very nice indeed.
What changes after the new year to keep it at 8.50? The bars bending around the dash, or what?

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