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Staging Lane
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Most bolt ons and a 150 shot for mods.
Try the ngk and see if they help. I was having trouble at the first midnight mayhem with the nitrous feeling like it was cutting out found out the problem was bottle had to much air in it. I think it was topped off two many times it still said I had 5 or 6 pounds and I could get way more then 10 pounds in bottle. I drained bottle and gave a fresh charge ran stronger. Everytime I fill bottle now crack line and let air out before opening valve on 10 pound bottle. The line going from mother bottle to 10 pound bottle I use is only 2-3 feet long but after so many times of being topped off you get a bunch of air in the bottle.
Try the ngk and see if they help. I was having trouble at the first midnight mayhem with the nitrous feeling like it was cutting out found out the problem was bottle had to much air in it. I think it was topped off two many times it still said I had 5 or 6 pounds and I could get way more then 10 pounds in bottle. I drained bottle and gave a fresh charge ran stronger. Everytime I fill bottle now crack line and let air out before opening valve on 10 pound bottle. The line going from mother bottle to 10 pound bottle I use is only 2-3 feet long but after so many times of being topped off you get a bunch of air in the bottle.
Teching In
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Originally Posted by dart451
Most bolt ons and a 150 shot for mods.
Try the ngk and see if they help. I was having trouble at the first midnight mayhem with the nitrous feeling like it was cutting out found out the problem was bottle had to much air in it. I think it was topped off two many times it still said I had 5 or 6 pounds and I could get way more then 10 pounds in bottle. I drained bottle and gave a fresh charge ran stronger. Everytime I fill bottle now crack line and let air out before opening valve on 10 pound bottle. The line going from mother bottle to 10 pound bottle I use is only 2-3 feet long but after so many times of being topped off you get a bunch of air in the bottle.
Try the ngk and see if they help. I was having trouble at the first midnight mayhem with the nitrous feeling like it was cutting out found out the problem was bottle had to much air in it. I think it was topped off two many times it still said I had 5 or 6 pounds and I could get way more then 10 pounds in bottle. I drained bottle and gave a fresh charge ran stronger. Everytime I fill bottle now crack line and let air out before opening valve on 10 pound bottle. The line going from mother bottle to 10 pound bottle I use is only 2-3 feet long but after so many times of being topped off you get a bunch of air in the bottle.
Originally Posted by absolut_speed
Okay, now if you ever wanted to try an autocross, this is the event to do it. It's our biggest lot, one of the most grippy, and easily accessible. Each run at this location usually lasts close to 80 seconds.
When: Saturday July 30th and July 31st
Time: 9:00-10:30 Registration, 10:45 Driver Mtg, 11:00 Racing
Where: John Deere Davenport Works. On US 61, take the first exit north of I-80 to the east (Mt Joy Road/210th Street) then take the first right (should see an SCCA sign there.)
Cost: $10 to first-timers (entry fee covers 1 day)
Eqpt: M-90/SA90 or newer helmet. Loaners available.
For $10, it's got to be worth a try. I'll offer up my personal assurance that the only regret you'll have from going is not going sooner.
If you have any questions regarding the way the event runs, or what to do when you show up, feel free to post up or pm.
Here's your typical day:
9:00-10:30: Go to the registration E-Z Up, sign a waiver, get a wristband and pay your fee. The earlier you show, the more time you have for the next steps. The later you show, the longer the line for tech inspection.
Next Empty the loose items from your car: books, CD's, pens, bottles and front floormats. If you're changing tires, now is the time.
Next Get in line to have your car tech'd. Bring the sheet you got at registration with you. Tech checks for loose wheels, a firm brake pedal, secure battery, seat belts and makes sure there's nothing loose in the car. They'll also tech your helmet if you're using your own.
Next As important as the rest, walk the course at least 3 times. You don't get practice runs per se. You get 5 or 6 runs depending on time constraints, and the best one counts. The people who get most frustrated are those who don't walk the course enough, or don't concentrate when walking and then proceed to get lost on the course.
10:45 Mandatory driver's mtg. Rules are gone over plus any additional announcements.
11:00 First car on the course!
4:00-5:00 If time allows, $3 fun runs are held. You can get extra runs, or allow firnds to try it out.
5:00 Course pick-up followed by awards.
www.sccagrr.com
When: Saturday July 30th and July 31st
Time: 9:00-10:30 Registration, 10:45 Driver Mtg, 11:00 Racing
Where: John Deere Davenport Works. On US 61, take the first exit north of I-80 to the east (Mt Joy Road/210th Street) then take the first right (should see an SCCA sign there.)
Cost: $10 to first-timers (entry fee covers 1 day)
Eqpt: M-90/SA90 or newer helmet. Loaners available.
For $10, it's got to be worth a try. I'll offer up my personal assurance that the only regret you'll have from going is not going sooner.
If you have any questions regarding the way the event runs, or what to do when you show up, feel free to post up or pm.
Here's your typical day:
9:00-10:30: Go to the registration E-Z Up, sign a waiver, get a wristband and pay your fee. The earlier you show, the more time you have for the next steps. The later you show, the longer the line for tech inspection.
Next Empty the loose items from your car: books, CD's, pens, bottles and front floormats. If you're changing tires, now is the time.
Next Get in line to have your car tech'd. Bring the sheet you got at registration with you. Tech checks for loose wheels, a firm brake pedal, secure battery, seat belts and makes sure there's nothing loose in the car. They'll also tech your helmet if you're using your own.
Next As important as the rest, walk the course at least 3 times. You don't get practice runs per se. You get 5 or 6 runs depending on time constraints, and the best one counts. The people who get most frustrated are those who don't walk the course enough, or don't concentrate when walking and then proceed to get lost on the course.
10:45 Mandatory driver's mtg. Rules are gone over plus any additional announcements.
11:00 First car on the course!
4:00-5:00 If time allows, $3 fun runs are held. You can get extra runs, or allow firnds to try it out.
5:00 Course pick-up followed by awards.
www.sccagrr.com
So no one wants to drive their car competitively unless it's in a straight line?
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I'm interested in checking it out, not certain if I'll be able to attend yet though. Definitely wont be able to race. Dont want to burn up the clutch any more and I just discovered a piece of metal in my left rear tire. Looks like a bent nail. The tire holds pressure fine but it's torn into two sections of tread. Not down on the belt but up in the tread across a channel. It doesnt stick up at all, it's pressed in just below the top of the tread. Havent messed with it but if it tore into the tread like it did, it likely penetrated into the tire. I'm not sure how to go about it. I could pull it out of only the tread or I could pull it out partially to examine it and it could start leaking.
Teching In
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Originally Posted by absolut_speed
So no one wants to drive their car competitively unless it's in a straight line?
Originally Posted by MystiChrome04
Honestly i've always wanted to try it. But, at the same time do i really want to have 10 times more cars to crash into if i get a little sideways around a corner or something.
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sukkoi 19- hey i'm from iowa, my 2000 TA with bolt on's & 100 shot ran 12.2 @ 115 with street tires at Cordova. We have made some modifications since. We are going to be at the track Sept. 2nd, if rained, out Sept. 11th, hope to see you there. (Black Ram Air with silver checkerd stripes).
On The Tree
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From: Moline, IL
Originally Posted by 1 qwik bird
sukkoi 19- hey i'm from iowa, my 2000 TA with bolt on's & 100 shot ran 12.2 @ 115 with street tires at Cordova. We have made some modifications since. We are going to be at the track Sept. 2nd, if rained, out Sept. 11th, hope to see you there. (Black Ram Air with silver checkerd stripes).
Originally Posted by LSWannabe
An LS1 on street tires would be tricky to keep hooked racing a course in the 15-50 mph range.
You have to try it!
I'm just promoting this so much so as to keep and grow the enthusiasm for autocross in the QC. F-bodies are perfect for auto-x, and are generally tops in their classes across the country. To me, it's sad that sometimes we have more Ford Focus than f-bodies show up.
It's not everyone, but for all the people that spend money modding cars, it surprises me no one wants to use them in a safe, competitive environment. I personally think it
On The Tree
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From: Moline, IL
Originally Posted by MeanYellowZ
I wish I had a F-body so I could be cool
S10 for life!!!
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Alright time to post up the track times. I saw you guys roll into town but no one was at Mcdonalds or the levee.
You get any good runs Jamie?
Whats the verdict Ryan? What times you get on/off spray? Tires hook up?
BTW, what did that black third gen with the black primer cowl hood run? I saw him cruising with #'s on the window. I swear that guy cannot drive by us without revving or punching it.
Any cars out there that surprised you?
I thought I was going to be off early because we ran out of "priority" work at about 6:30. Our supervisor made us pick stock loads to finish the shift.
You get any good runs Jamie?
Whats the verdict Ryan? What times you get on/off spray? Tires hook up?
BTW, what did that black third gen with the black primer cowl hood run? I saw him cruising with #'s on the window. I swear that guy cannot drive by us without revving or punching it.
Any cars out there that surprised you?
I thought I was going to be off early because we ran out of "priority" work at about 6:30. Our supervisor made us pick stock loads to finish the shift.
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It was horrible last night!! Track prep was awesome but they had the dumbass lady directing and i sat in line for 2 1/2 hours to make my first run. I only got 2 runs last night! Aparently i was only getting a one wheel burnout (time for new rearend again) and i was having some BAD clutch problems. The first run the clutch was working ok i couldn't shift to fast but i got it into all of the gears, i bogged REAL hard off the line (i figured i spin a little so i only launched at 3700 and feathered the clutch out. Big mistake) I only pulled a 1.99 60ft but there was no spinning what so ever and went 11.83 at 125. Next run i came off a little harder but still didn't launch hard enough so still a little bog but pulled the 60 down to 1.88 (still horrid!!) Then I missed 2nd HARD and then went to hit 3rd and it ground so i tried again and it went in and i got down at 12.3 at 120. When i got to the end of the track i couldn't get it to go into gear to downshift and slow down so i knew something was up. I got back into the staging lanes and talked to Jamie (sukkoi19) and Jim (dart451) and decided to call it a night before something really broke. I'm definatley glad i did my rear end is making ALOT of noise so i think i may have grenaded it if i had went again. I got the clutch issue somewhat figured out... It's fried but i adjusted alot at the firewall so i am going to see how much that helped. I was pretty happy to see that even with a nasty launch i managed a 125 trap. After the rear end fix and the cluch working decently and actually launching pretty hard i think i should see 128-129 in the high 10's assuming everything goes ok.
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Was that on the 50 shot?
I'd agree, good launch and properly functioning shifts will net you 10's.
I went out and spectated a little at the AutoX. Looks like fun, I'll probably try it out but I dont think I'll do it regularly because it's (obviously) hard on the car. I met absolut speed (Scott).
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
I'd agree, good launch and properly functioning shifts will net you 10's.
I went out and spectated a little at the AutoX. Looks like fun, I'll probably try it out but I dont think I'll do it regularly because it's (obviously) hard on the car. I met absolut speed (Scott).
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
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From: Moline, IL
Originally Posted by LSWannabe
Was that on the 50 shot?
I'd agree, good launch and properly functioning shifts will net you 10's.
I went out and spectated a little at the AutoX. Looks like fun, I'll probably try it out but I dont think I'll do it regularly because it's (obviously) hard on the car. I met absolut speed (Scott).
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
I'd agree, good launch and properly functioning shifts will net you 10's.
I went out and spectated a little at the AutoX. Looks like fun, I'll probably try it out but I dont think I'll do it regularly because it's (obviously) hard on the car. I met absolut speed (Scott).
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
Hahaha was that on the 50 shot?
Yeah Ryan, was that just a lil' ol' 50 shot you had in that thing?
Originally Posted by LSWannabe
I went out and spectated a little at the AutoX. Looks like fun, I'll probably try it out but I dont think I'll do it regularly because it's (obviously) hard on the car. I met absolut speed (Scott).
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
BTW, Scott did you beat that turbo miata's time?
The only thing it's hard on is tires and sway bar brackets if you have a big sway bar. Launching at the track and banging gears has to be harder on the car than auto-x.
Nice meeting you, hope you and some others try it out sometime!
And do me a favor and tell the others here that we don't bite, we're not mean and we look like we're having fun.
