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Yeah, i've been taking pictures before and after for a while now. I've been going to Lindquist but after this i'm done. I wouldn't take it to any dealerships if i had the money to fix everything myself. But hey got to use what's left of the warranty any time i can!! Money is starting to get real scarce. Oh well i will make damn sure they take care of it now, there are so many scrathes i am close to the point of saying i want the whole thing redone and won't settle for anything less. It would be nice to have the front bumper redone.
Damn 15lbs that's insane! I bet you can feel the difference, it's gotta be fun. I'd say even just 10lbs on and it would still pull harder.
Damn 15lbs that's insane! I bet you can feel the difference, it's gotta be fun. I'd say even just 10lbs on and it would still pull harder.
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Originally Posted by Sukkoi19
That Elbox Bitch gave you the thumbs down???
Originally Posted by Glennster
Made it to Cordova today,banged out an 11.89@117.6.WOOT!
I know the T56 calls for dexron 3 but guys with '01 and '02's run sychro and love it. The pre '01's have paper blocker rings and sychromesh is bad but the 01/02's have carbon blocker rings and it wont hurt them. I think I may just get dexron 3 for this fluid change. Then the next time I do a fluid change the car wont be under warrany anymore so I might try sychromesh. I'm thinking I should stick with dexron this time because if I make a claim on the tranny and the wrong fluid is in it, they wont cover it. I wouldnt worry about it except when the car is moving in first it makes a noise, it doesnt matter if the gear is engaged or not. If I'm rolling with the clutch in and put it in the first position it still makes the noise. I will show you when I come out there.
I cant wait for midnight mayhem. It will be my first track experience and good for a laugh or two.
>>>>Anyone know how much it is to rent a helmet? Or somewhere to get one that's not insanely expensive?<<<<
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On The Tree
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From: Moline, IL
Cordova charges $5 and your drivers license to rent one. They only have two so get there quick.
I really wouldnt go to Midnight Mayhem as your first experience. They do absolutly no track prep so you will never get a good time and its always PACKED you might get two runs in, but dont count on it. Go to a test and tune 5-10 Fridays or 12-5 Saturdays, you will be much happier.
http://www.cordovadragwaypark.com/2005/05schedule.html
I really wouldnt go to Midnight Mayhem as your first experience. They do absolutly no track prep so you will never get a good time and its always PACKED you might get two runs in, but dont count on it. Go to a test and tune 5-10 Fridays or 12-5 Saturdays, you will be much happier.
http://www.cordovadragwaypark.com/2005/05schedule.html
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Damn, only 2 helmets. Is there anywhere I can buy one?
Fridays havent been good since the earliest I leave DHL is 8:30. I figure it'd be a waste of time to get out to the track @ 9:00 if they stop running at 10:00. I'll try to get out to a test n tune on a saturday if possible, but I'm still going to midnight mayhem.
Fridays havent been good since the earliest I leave DHL is 8:30. I figure it'd be a waste of time to get out to the track @ 9:00 if they stop running at 10:00. I'll try to get out to a test n tune on a saturday if possible, but I'm still going to midnight mayhem.
glad to see ya got to those 11's glenn..the trACK WAS PRETTY STICKY..
must have been because of the ihra guys there ...how did ya do in the freefest race?.. i turned on the big red light light..little to much in hurry when ya got to wait when the other car leaves first...spun on that 60 anyway...only wnt 11.77 with a 1.8 sixty foot..
but i was happy with the 11.45 at 120.....well back to moving my house ....
must have been because of the ihra guys there ...how did ya do in the freefest race?.. i turned on the big red light light..little to much in hurry when ya got to wait when the other car leaves first...spun on that 60 anyway...only wnt 11.77 with a 1.8 sixty foot..
but i was happy with the 11.45 at 120.....well back to moving my house ....
Originally Posted by BAM-BAM
glad to see ya got to those 11's glenn..the trACK WAS PRETTY STICKY..
must have been because of the ihra guys there ...how did ya do in the freefest race?.. i turned on the big red light light..little to much in hurry when ya got to wait when the other car leaves first...spun on that 60 anyway...only wnt 11.77 with a 1.8 sixty foot..
but i was happy with the 11.45 at 120.....well back to moving my house ....
must have been because of the ihra guys there ...how did ya do in the freefest race?.. i turned on the big red light light..little to much in hurry when ya got to wait when the other car leaves first...spun on that 60 anyway...only wnt 11.77 with a 1.8 sixty foot..
but i was happy with the 11.45 at 120.....well back to moving my house ....
I won 1st round with a .010 light but he popped a red and I ran thru with 12.08 on a 12.15. I left at 4500 and spun. Next round I went back to how I used to launch with nitto's,a kind of slip and dump and netted a 1.77.I could feel it was a good pass and ran it thru giving him a win.I approached the timing shack pretty nervous and got rewarded with the slip I was looking for. I'm very happy with this car.
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Originally Posted by Sukkoi19
Cordova charges $5 and your drivers license to rent one. They only have two so get there quick.
I really wouldnt go to Midnight Mayhem as your first experience. They do absolutly no track prep so you will never get a good time and its always PACKED you might get two runs in, but dont count on it. Go to a test and tune 5-10 Fridays or 12-5 Saturdays, you will be much happier.
http://www.cordovadragwaypark.com/2005/05schedule.html
I really wouldnt go to Midnight Mayhem as your first experience. They do absolutly no track prep so you will never get a good time and its always PACKED you might get two runs in, but dont count on it. Go to a test and tune 5-10 Fridays or 12-5 Saturdays, you will be much happier.
http://www.cordovadragwaypark.com/2005/05schedule.html
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I get plenty of runs at Midnight Mayhems. The only downfall to MM besides the orgy of ricers, is the lack of decent track prep, as previously mentioned. If you go there, go there with the mentality of having a fun night of racing, not the mentality of "I'm gonna work on getting my best times tonight", because it pretty much will not happen. IMO, the Midnight Mayhems are a blast as long as you don't have to work early that Saturday.
Originally Posted by TransAm52804
besides the orgy of ricers,
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From: Sterling/Hinsdale, IL.
Originally Posted by absolut_speed
The sad (mabe good?) psrt of the ricers is how pathetic they are. Typical crap with cf hoods, or neon lights. Big wheels, lowered, no grip or speed. It's amusing. I can't believe many have the guts to be seen with most of their own cars in public.
My bro and I should be there for MM. Lookin forward to meeting some of you guys.
Absolut, will you be around for it?
Originally Posted by anthonycds
Hey now, it's more of an attitude they associate with their cars. I used to own a Supra and not even a C/F hood on it. hehe...\
My bro and I should be there for MM. Lookin forward to meeting some of you guys.
Absolut, will you be around for it?
My bro and I should be there for MM. Lookin forward to meeting some of you guys.
Absolut, will you be around for it?
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Originally Posted by absolut_speed
Yes, the track prep for Midnight Mayhem sucks, but 2 runs?!?!?! Maybe if you're the early to bed sort. I've been to at least 4 and after 2am, things start to really thin out. After 3am, you can almost run continuously. I've gotten as many as 8 runs in a night, most after 2am.