Just another day at the track??
That's Sweet. Can't get over how shiny the track is, now that is how every track should be prepped......So when are you going to let her rip, I know you still have some left in that Bird
The Bull
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
The track wasn't prepped hardly at all. They only glued it once. I will say that the track surface is very nice. But I'd hardly say it was prepped. Considering I was standing on it and my boots barely tacked to the track with the exception of the third pass when they glued it.
Come over here and you will appreciate that prep lol. They call our track the "dirt track" I would KILL for a prep anywhere near what you guys were racing on.....your shoes somewhat stuck to the track too, are they suppose to do that lol DAMN that doesn't happen here 
And yes I know Harlans car makes the power to lift em like that with ease....wasn't implying that it was the track, just haven't seen a "prepped" track in a long time.
And yes I know Harlans car makes the power to lift em like that with ease....wasn't implying that it was the track, just haven't seen a "prepped" track in a long time.
The Bull
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Originally Posted by 427
Time for some wheelie bars! Should be good when you can keep her down.
Why don't you race that car in the Milan races?
Kurt
Why don't you race that car in the Milan races?
Kurt
Just a function of time and can't seem to find enough of it!!
9 Second Club
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From: Lake Orion, MI
Let's just say it was pretty damn impressive to see in person. The car was running great all day and I was expecting a big run for the end of the day. I had moved down the track to get some better footage of the chute and got surprised by the wheel stand on the last run. Hence the problems trying to follow the bouncing ball at full zoom. 
The club that we were visiting with at Norwalk was really just there for their own TNT and grudge racing. So the track prep was minimal and not at the sticky level we had a few weeks ago at Norwalk when we got to see the car out for the first time at our club event. Still, that last 60' was pretty nice considering it was the back wheels.
Congrats again to Harlan, Derty and the guys for all their awesome work. We'll be looking forward to the speedy recovery for the M-9 event up at Stanton.
Rick
The car was running great all day and I was expecting a big run for the end of the day. I had moved down the track to get some better footage of the chute and got surprised by the wheel stand on the last run. Hence the problems trying to follow the bouncing ball at full zoom. The club that we were visiting with at Norwalk was really just there for their own TNT and grudge racing. So the track prep was minimal and not at the sticky level we had a few weeks ago at Norwalk when we got to see the car out for the first time at our club event. Still, that last 60' was pretty nice considering it was the back wheels.
Congrats again to Harlan, Derty and the guys for all their awesome work. We'll be looking forward to the speedy recovery for the M-9 event up at Stanton.
Rick
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Originally Posted by 427
Time for some wheelie bars! Should be good when you can keep her down.
Why don't you race that car in the Milan races?
Kurt
Why don't you race that car in the Milan races?
Kurt
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They sell mufflers at Murrays!!!
Derty: NO TIME!!!....Matt works for the general, everybody knows thats just one big picnic! LOL
Get those training wheels on it and come to Milan. Tell them you have the garrett brand roto muffler. You know the chute just has to be there, you don't need to use it. I never pulled it on the blue car because I did not think the zip ties would hold!!!
Kurt
Derty: NO TIME!!!....Matt works for the general, everybody knows thats just one big picnic! LOL
Get those training wheels on it and come to Milan. Tell them you have the garrett brand roto muffler. You know the chute just has to be there, you don't need to use it. I never pulled it on the blue car because I did not think the zip ties would hold!!!
Kurt
Originally Posted by y2khawk
no mufflers
Way to go Matt! Those are some sweet video's. Thanks for helping to lead the way with the LS1 Turbo Technology.
Steve, are you Matt's official PR guy? I guess every rock star needs an official spokesman.
Congrats guys and keep up the good work!
Tom
Steve, are you Matt's official PR guy? I guess every rock star needs an official spokesman.
Congrats guys and keep up the good work!
Tom
The Bull
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Originally Posted by 427
They sell mufflers at Murrays!!!
Derty: NO TIME!!!....Matt works for the general, everybody knows thats just one big picnic! LOL
Get those training wheels on it and come to Milan. Tell them you have the garrett brand roto muffler. You know the chute just has to be there, you don't need to use it. I never pulled it on the blue car because I did not think the zip ties would hold!!!
Kurt
Derty: NO TIME!!!....Matt works for the general, everybody knows thats just one big picnic! LOL
Get those training wheels on it and come to Milan. Tell them you have the garrett brand roto muffler. You know the chute just has to be there, you don't need to use it. I never pulled it on the blue car because I did not think the zip ties would hold!!!
Kurt
Originally Posted by FASTER-THANU
Way to go Matt! Those are some sweet video's. Thanks for helping to lead the way with the LS1 Turbo Technology.
Steve, are you Matt's official PR guy? I guess every rock star needs an official spokesman.
Congrats guys and keep up the good work!
Tom
Steve, are you Matt's official PR guy? I guess every rock star needs an official spokesman.
Congrats guys and keep up the good work!
Tom
Needless to say everyone is excited for Matt's accomplishments. We've put a lot of work into his car and it shows. And since I'm not doing much with my car right now, it's a very refreshing break until next year. 
Matt you are such a dumbass!! That chute is to slow the car down at the end of the 1/4....NOT so you can try and launch like a rocket and land by parachute.
Man you are haulin the mail! I am very happy to see your combo coming together. When are you gonna do us an in-car video? I mean if that's too much trouble, we won't mind going for a ride!!!!
Man you are haulin the mail! I am very happy to see your combo coming together. When are you gonna do us an in-car video? I mean if that's too much trouble, we won't mind going for a ride!!!!
The Bull
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
To do an in-car video I need to find a plug and play remote camera lens for my Sony camera. I have no idea where to get one though, I also have not really looked for one either. Maybe the guy that did the in-car for Taner can tell me where to get them. I e-mailed him once but he never replied.
very cool indeed!!!
I'd like to see you do that at our track rental on October 23rd. Click the link....
http://stevil.easy48.com/cofba/
Bill
I'd like to see you do that at our track rental on October 23rd. Click the link....
http://stevil.easy48.com/cofba/
Bill
9 Second Club
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From: Lake Orion, MI
Originally Posted by DERTY
To do an in-car video I need to find a plug and play remote camera lens for my Sony camera. I have no idea where to get one though, I also have not really looked for one either. Maybe the guy that did the in-car for Taner can tell me where to get them. I e-mailed him once but he never replied.
Rick
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From: Las Cruces, NM
Originally Posted by frcefed98
Come over here and you will appreciate that prep lol. They call our track the "dirt track" I would KILL for a prep anywhere near what you guys were racing on.....your shoes somewhat stuck to the track too, are they suppose to do that lol DAMN that doesn't happen here
And yes I know Harlans car makes the power to lift em like that with ease....wasn't implying that it was the track, just haven't seen a "prepped" track in a long time.
And yes I know Harlans car makes the power to lift em like that with ease....wasn't implying that it was the track, just haven't seen a "prepped" track in a long time.
Gary